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Why should we even bother getting our own server?

Background

Currently, the GNHLUG websites and mailing lists (and some of the local LUG stuff) are generously hosted on servers owned and operated by Bruce Dawson's company, Codemeta. These servers also host services for his paying customers, so we have to be fairly careful to not screw things up. That means security and configuration management and all that stuff. It also puts a burden on Bruce which he really does not need, and sometimes cannot spare the resources for.

Why

One is that we can allow more people more access. Right now, only a few GNHLUG people have shell access to anything. Fewer still have privileged access. If we have our own server, the requirements for access can be lower, as it isn't somebody's business that's on the line. This is not to say the root password will be published on the TWiki; just that more people will be able to help do stuff. This also means that critical maintenance of GNHLUG's Internet infrastructure stops being just Bruce Dawson's problem. I'm sure Bruce will appreciate that more then most. :)

That brings us to the next benefit: Pure and simply, it really is not fair to Bruce to burden him with all this crap.

Another major benefit, related to the first, is that we can more aggressive in our Internet activities. Doing things like upgrading TWiki, or Apache, or mailing list software, or installing new software to try out idea XYZ, will be much more practical. I think there are a few applications of the technology that could really benefit us, if we only had a sandbox to play in.

Applications

  • Everything we have now
  • Automated meeting announcements (yippie!)
  • Dedicated calendar software (integrated with the above)
  • Web-based job database (job seekers and job openings), easily postable and searchable without needing a mailing list.
  • Poll/survey software
  • RSVP software for the meetings

You get the idea. Suggestions welcome.

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Topic revision: r1 - 2006-02-07 - BenScott
 

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