Evolution Server

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Evolution Server

Installation

First time server installation

General Questions

What did my server come with?

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The Evolution Server is an out-of-the-box Linux solution developed by Computer Evolution and designed for small businesses.

1 Summary
2 Benefits
3 Specifications
- 3.1 Hardware
- 3.2 Software
4 Feature list
5 Pricing
6 See Also

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Summary

The Evolution server is built on the power and stability of open source Linux. It provides an “out of the box”, secure and intuitive IT infrastructure that manages your network resources. Users can access shared directories remotely or remote control computers with a fully featured and customizable VPN that is protected protected by the security of Evolution Server's router and firewall. The server also delivers e-mail and web page hosting, with a choice of web clients and collabration applications. To ensure that your data is safe, the server also has continuous, automated, unattended backup and mirrored RAID support. Users can be set up and the system administered by any trusted user without the expense of an IT consultant. The server comes pre-loaded with a number of on-demand business applications The Evolution Server has a managed services system with automatic drive scanning to warn you of impending drive failure by sending e-mail notifcation to a specified user or group . Server status can also be viewed and monitored through charts and graphs accessible via the web. With the built-in transparent web proxy, you can monitor the visited web sites of all the computers within your network. Using the same system you can also place a limit on web page access disallowing the content of your choice.

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Benefits

Low cost
Simple user management and server management web interface
Out of the box functionality (instant networks)
Secure and safe data storage
Host your own website and e-mail locally
Server becomes the brain for your network of computer nerves

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Specifications

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Hardware

The standard hardware includes

Minimum AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+, 2.6GHz
2GB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-6400) (up to 16GB max)
5 x 250GB SATA2 hard drives
- 2 x 250GB software RAID level 1 (mirrored)
- 1 x 250GB internal backup hard drive
- 2 x 250GB hot swappable backup hard drives
2 x 10/100/1000 ethernet cards
Mimimum of 6 x USB 2.0 ports

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Software

Server comes installed with a copy of the 64-bit version of the Gentoo GNU/Linux operating system including all of the software necessary to get your network, e-mail, and backup up and running. The software is designed to work with all versions of Linux, Mac, and Windows systems and comes from secure foundations.

Software highlights (system comes installed with)

webmin - Web software that provides ease of user adding/managing and server administration.
usermin - Web software allowing users to modify their own accounts, set up out of office messages, and manage server files.
qmail - Secure e-mail delivery server.
spamassassin - E-mail spam filter featuring an array of plugins for sorting through and classifying spam.
open-xchange * - Web access for e-mail that looks and feels like Microsoft Outlook that syncs Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks seamlessly with the local Microsoft Outlook clients on office workstations.
eGroupware - Web access for e-mail that supports a more simple type of syncing with Microsoft Outlook.
samba - Server software that allows domain logins, Windows printer sharing, and Windows file sharing.
gallery2 * - Web software allowing users to upload and maintain photos from the web. There is also a Windows XP/Vista plugin for easy photo uploading/managing.
bacula - Fully featured unattended backup software manageable through webmin. It is as complex as it is simple.
ejabberd - Interoffice instant messaging at its best. Includes chats rooms and secure conversations.