WARES Server Generation I

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ATLAS WARES Co. supplies business class network servers for running WARES Warehousing, EDI*ATLAS, or other applications which use both Linux and Windows(tm).

1 WARES Server Introduction
2 WARES Server Software Specifications
3 WARES Server Hardware Specifications
- 3.1 CPU Components
- 3.2 Accessories Components
4 WARES Server Pricing and Comparison
5 WARES Server Capabilities
6 Assembly and Installation Instructions

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WARES Server Introduction

Growing small businesses require an information technology (IT) infrastructure to provide e-mail communication, business accounting, internet access, and other services. Typical network purchase and installation prices start at $10,000, followed by continuing support expenses. The WARES Server is an alternative approach to IT, with a preadministered server package which can be built and installed for the price of the hardware alone. Once installed, the WARES Server is self-administering and eliminates continuing support expenses.

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WARES Server Software Specifications

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Operating System Software

Package Name	Software Component Description
Fedora Core 5	Linux Based Operating System
Samba 3.0.21b-2	Windows File Services
NX Server Free Edition	Remote Access Suite Supporting 2 Users
LTSP 4.4.2-2	Terminal Server
Java 1.5.0.7.07	Java Software Runtime Environment
Webmin 1.270	Web-based Linux Administration Suite

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Productivity Software

Package Name	Software Component Description
Gnumeric 1.4.3-2.1	Lightweight Spreadsheet Application
AbiWord 2.4.4-4	Lightweight Word Processor
gLabels 2.0.4	Easy to Use Label Designer
OpenOffice.org 2.0.2-5.2.2	All-in-One Office Suite
Adobe Reader 7.0.8	PDF Reader
Firefox 1.5.0.1-9	Next Generation Web Browser
Thunderbird 1.5-6	Next Generation E-Mail Suite
Opera 9	Alternative Web Browser
k3b 0.12.14	CD/DVD Burning Utility

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Application Software

Package Name	Software Component Description
Universal Driver	LinHash Database Service
WARES Warehousing for Linux
WARES Warehousing for Windows
Legacy WARES for DOS	Existing Software System

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WARES Server Hardware Specifications

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CPU Components

CPU Component Description
3.0Ghz EM64T Pentium D Dual Core Processor
2Gb DDR2 667 RAM
ASUS/ATI Radeon AX300SE video with 128 MB DDR
2x 80Gb SATA II 3.0Gb/s HD in a RAID 1 Configuration (Note: Currently only software RAID is provided)
16x Dual Layer DVD-RW/DVD-RAM Drive
480 Watt Power Supply w/ Spare Power Supply
Dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit NIC
8x USB 2.0 (4x Rear, 2x Add-in Rear, 2x Front)
1x Firewire 400
1x Firewire 800

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Accessories Components

Accessories Component Description
17” LCD Monitor
5x 1Gb USB Flash Drive for Data Backup
1500VA APC UPS
Network Switch -- 24 Port 10/100, 2 port Gigabit
Keyboard
Optical Mouse
3 Port Network Print Server (2x LPT and 1x USB)
USB to parallel converter
2x CAT5e Ethernet Patch Cables, 1 USB cable

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WARES Server Pricing and Comparison

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Cost of a Wares Server

Component

Price

Fedora Core 5

$ 0.00

OpenOffice.org

$ 0.00

Linux Terminal Services Project

$ 0.00

NX Server Free Edition

$ 0.00

Wares Server

3.0Ghz Pentium D EM64T Dual Core Processor

2Gb DDR2 667 RAM

2x 80Gb SATA II 3.0Gb/s HD in a RAID 1 Configuration

Dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit NIC

$ 3,000.00

WARES Server Setup Fee (On-Site Services NOT Required)

$ 1,500.00

Revelation Database Service License Fee

$ 3,000.00

Total for New Customers

$ 7,500.00

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Cost of an LTSP Terminal

Component	Price
Terminal (Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse not included)	$ 50.00

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Comparison Cost of a Dell Server

Component

Price

Windows Small Business Server Standard Edition 2003 w/ 5 Client Access Licenses

$ 575.00

Windows Small Business Server 5 Pack Client Access Licenses

$ 450.00

Microsoft Office Standard Edition for 10 Users

$ 3,300.00

Microsoft Terminal Services

Not Available

Dell PowerEdge SC1420 Server

2.8Ghz Xeon EM64T Dual Core Processor

2Gb DDR2 RAM

2x 80Gb SATA 1.5Gb/s HD in a RAID 1 Configuration

16x DVD-RW

10/100/1000 Gigabit NIC (Only one available, but 2 required)

$ 2,200.00

Operating System Setup Fee (On-Site Services NOT Included)

$ 1,500.00

Revelation Database Service License Fee

$ 3,000.00

Comparison Total

$ 11,025.00

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Comparison Cost of a Dell Workstation

Component	Price
17” LCD Flat Panel, Keyboard, Mouse, XP Pro	$ 628.00

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WARES Server Capabilities

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What the WARES Server does:

The WARES Server is a network file server based on the Linux operating system.
It provides an Internet firewall between your cable modem or DSL interface and your network.
It establishes a secure local subnet using a separate 24-port network switch.
It provides secure remote (Internet) access to server applications for Linux and Windows clients.
It provides secure, virus-free email and Internet services to LTSP terminals and Linux clients.
Local LTSP terminals can run supplied spreadsheet, word processor, and office productivity software.
It provides file sharing services for Windows and DOS applications using SAMBA protocols.
Local Windows workstations can run existing WARES for DOS from the WARES Server.
Local Windows workstations can run new WARES Warehousing for Windows(tm) from the WARES Server.
Remote Windows and Linux clients can execute WARES Warehousing for Linux on the WARES Server.
Local LTSP and Linux clients can run WARES Warehousing for Linux on the WARES Server.
The WARES Server enables conversion from WARES for DOS to WARES Warehousing for Windows(tm) in one easy step.

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What the WARES Server does not do:

Remote clients cannot run Windows(tm) or DOS applications which are shared on the WARES Server. (But dedicated local Windows(tm) computers running WARES for DOS can be accessed by remote clients, giving the appearance of remote client access.)
LTSP Terminals cannot run WARES for DOS or WARES Warehousing for Windows(tm) applications.

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Other requirements

A public IP address is required for remote access and administration of the WARES Server. Use the site http://www.dslreports.com/ to evaluate service providers in your area.

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