I have been contacted by someone from a Windows based small business
who just spent the entire weekend trying to get his Exchange 2000
back up and running. He has been considering a unix based
replacement for Windows. The current system has approximately 7
servers, including 2-3 domain controllers. They are all running
Windows 2000 Server, with Directory Services provided by Active
Directory. The Mail system is Microsoft Exchange 2000. They
actually have a license to upgrade these to 2003 Server, but they
haven't done it. The website is a fairly simple .Net based SQL
Server backed site using IIS. There are only approximately 40 users,
but they have a large amount of data due to the type of work they
do. The do have an XServe Raid system with 3.5 TB, connected to one
of their Windows Servers.
They basically want to know what the options are for replacing their
server which currently provides Exchange 2000, IIS, .Net. and have it
work with their Active Directory. They are considering a Linux
solution, but are concerned with the setup and maintenance. They
have no dedicated IT guy, just a guy who spends too large a
percentage of his time fixing problems instead of earning money for
the company. They are considering an XServe with Tiger Server after
reading some of the marketing info about improved support for Active
Directory. However, they want to hear from actual people who have
done this. What problems and pitfalls there are, is it sensible in a
pure Windows shop, etc.
They are considering Kerio Mail Server to replace Exchange, but are
open to any other ideas there as well.
The other issue, of course, is .Net, but they are considering a
Webobjects site, though they are hoping for the easiest transition
they can find in that regard as well.
Any ideas would be helpful.
Andrew
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