AAltSys Server Generation II
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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).
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AAltSys 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 AAltSys 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 AAltSys Server is self-administering and eliminates continuing support expenses.
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AAltSys Server Software Specifications
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System Software
| Package Name | Software Component Description |
|---|---|
| Fedora 7 | Linux Based Operating System |
| Samba | Windows File Services |
| NX Server Free Edition | Remote Access Suite Supporting 2 Users |
| LTSP 4 | Terminal Server |
| Java 6 | Java Software Runtime Environment |
| Webmin | Web-based Linux Administration Suite |
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Productivity Software
| Package Name | Software Component Description |
|---|---|
| gLabels | Easy to Use Label Designer |
| OpenOffice.org | All-in-One Office Suite |
| Scribus | Page Layout and Publication Software |
| Firefox | Next Generation Web Browser |
| Thunderbird | Next Generation E-Mail Suite |
| k3b | CD/DVD Burning Utility |
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Application Software
| Package Name | Software Component Description |
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| Universal Driver | LinHash Database Service |
| WARES Warehousing for Linux | |
| WARES Warehousing for Windows | |
| Legacy WARES for DOS | Existing Software System |
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AAltSys Server Hardware Specifications
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CPU Components
| CPU Component Description |
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| 2.13Ghz EM64T Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core Processor |
| 2Gb Dual Channel DDR2 800 RAM |
| ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 |
| 2x 160Gb SATA II 3.0Gb/s HD in a RAID 1 Configuration |
| 20x Dual Layer DVD-RW/DVD-RAM Drive |
| 480 Watt Power Supply w/ Spare Power Supply |
| Dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit NIC |
| 6x USB 2.0 (4x Rear, 2x Front) |
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Accessories Components
| Accessories Component Description |
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| 17” LCD Monitor |
| 1500VA TrippLite 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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AAltSys Server Pricing and Comparison
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Cost of a AAltSys Server
| Component | Price | ||||
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| Fedora 7 | $ 0.00 | ||||
| OpenOffice.org | $ 0.00 | ||||
| Linux Terminal Services Project | $ 0.00 | ||||
| NX Server Free Edition | $ 0.00 | ||||
AAltSys Server
| $ 3,000.00 | ||||
| AAltSys 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 |
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| Estimated Terminal Cost (17” LCD Flat Panel, Keyboard, Mouse) | $ 250.00 |
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Comparison Cost of a Dell Server
| Component | Price | |||||
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| 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 SC1430 Server
| $ 2,700.00 | |||||
| Operating System Setup Fee (On-Site Services NOT Included) | $ 1,500.00 | |||||
| Revelation Database Service License Fee | $ 3,000.00 | |||||
| Comparison Total | $ 11,525.00 |
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Comparison Cost of a Dell Workstation
| Component | Price |
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| 17” LCD Flat Panel, Keyboard, Mouse, XP Pro | $ 628.00 |
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AAltSys Server Capabilities
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What the AAltSys Server does:
- The AAltSys 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 AAltSys Server.
- Local Windows workstations can run new WARES Warehousing for Windows(tm) from the AAltSys Server.
- Remote Windows and Linux clients can execute WARES Warehousing for Linux on the AAltSys Server.
- Local LTSP and Linux clients can run WARES Warehousing for Linux on the AAltSys Server.
- The AAltSys Server enables conversion from WARES for DOS to WARES Warehousing for Windows(tm) in one easy step.
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What the AAltSys Server does not do:
- Remote clients cannot run Windows(tm) or DOS applications which are shared on the AAltSys 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 except through RDP sessions on virtualized or physical windows hosts.
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Other requirements
- A public IP address is required for remote access and administration of the AAltSys Server. Use the site http://www.dslreports.com/ to evaluate service providers in your area.
Generation II
Construction
Installation
Remote_Access
