RE: Web & Mail Server Configuration

[Kiptoo Kibowen]

Jambo,

For the sysadmins, operators, sysops, bofh, .../etc. wanting to bring up a web server (Apache web server) with multiple domains (virtual hosting) && SSL together with mail server (sendmail & spamassassin) or (Dovecot & Postfix & Pegionhole sieve & spamassassin)  - I can assist you in building (assembling) your computer hardware, installation of the operating system as well as installation and configuration of the mail servers as well as web servers as well as networking and firewall

Please note that for most folks, Ubuntu and Mint are most convenient operating systems since you just download the software via package managers and taaddaaaa!

Linux operating operating system of choice is Slackware Linux - steep learning curve and more fun than a tea party!   (^_^)

Cheers and Welcome.

Regards,

Ibrahim Kiptoo Kibowen

Tel: +254 726430830

Email: tkib...@gmail.com

(Tunawakilisha +254  ---  Representing the +254)

[Benson Muite]

On 09/05/2024 23.33, Kiptoo Kibowen wrote:
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> Jambo,
>
>
> For the sysadmins, operators, sysops, bofh, .../etc. wanting to bring up
> a web server (Apache web server) with multiple domains (virtual hosting)
> && SSL together with mail server (sendmail & spamassassin) or (Dovecot &
> Postfix & Pegionhole sieve & spamassassin)  - I can assist you in
> building (assembling) your computer hardware, installation of the
> operating system as well as installation and configuration of the mail
> servers as well as web servers as well as networking and firewall

Would there be interest in co-managing such a setup for Nairobi LUG?

>
> Please note that for most folks, Ubuntu and Mint are most convenient
> operating systems since you just download the software via package
> managers and taaddaaaa!
>
> Linux operating operating system of choice is Slackware Linux - steep
> learning curve and more fun than a tea party!   (^_^)

Slackware would be one possible choice.

>

[Kiptoo Kibowen]

On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 9:47:15 AM UTC+3 benson_muite wrote:

On 09/05/2024 23.33, Kiptoo Kibowen wrote:
>
> Jambo,
>
>
> For the sysadmins, operators, sysops, bofh, .../etc. wanting to bring up
> a web server (Apache web server) with multiple domains (virtual hosting)
> && SSL together with mail server (sendmail & spamassassin) or (Dovecot &
> Postfix & Pegionhole sieve & spamassassin)  - I can assist you in
> building (assembling) your computer hardware, installation of the
> operating system as well as installation and configuration of the mail
> servers as well as web servers as well as networking and firewall

Would there be interest in co-managing such a setup for Nairobi LUG?

Welcome,

Simply provide the hardware and I can configure the whole system for you

Given that Slackware has a steep learning curve compared to other Linux distros (i.e. all configuration can be done via command line), it would also be a good idea to have a few sessions to teach Slackware to anyone interested in learning how to use the oldest Linux distribution :)

Also, given that Slackware starts in multiuser command line mode (init 3) as compared to Ubuntu and Mint which by default start with Xwindows (init 4) as well as system requirements and resource usage of Slackware being much lower

compared other Linux distros, the mail server can use a machine with basic specs:

CPU: 3.0 GHZ (dual core ) or more cores

Memory : 4GB

Hard Disk: 500 GB or 1TB

Network cards: 100/1000 Mbs (two cards)

I/O: USB, RS232 (9 pin), PCIE & PCI slots

Keyboard: Optional

Mouse: Optional

Monitor: Optional

A decent option would be the HP Elite 8000 desktop computer which can be purchased for Ksh. 12,000/- in Nairobi CBD

Other requirements:

   - Coffee

   - Tea

   - Drinking water

   - Sleeping bags / blankets

   - Cartoons & Kung Fu movies

   :)

>
> Please note that for most folks, Ubuntu and Mint are most convenient
> operating systems since you just download the software via package
> managers and taaddaaaa!
>
> Linux operating operating system of choice is Slackware Linux - steep
> learning curve and more fun than a tea party!   (^_^)

Slackware would be one possible choice.

  

   Welcome

   Slackware has a steep learning curve and can sometimes be frustrating given that you have no fancy package managers (like aptitude or software center) - instead you have the basic pkgtool and slackpg and for the most part you have to compile   

   and configure the software to work on your system. The advantage of working with Slackware is that the system rarely breaks and you can easily work with UNIX, (UX, AIX, Solaris, .../etc).

   Fortunately, these days Slackware is more slightly more friendlier compared to the older days when you had to install from floppy disks or CD-ROMs and then have to compile you kernel manually. If upgrade was required, you would simply go to   

   www.kernel.org and download the new kernel configure with with make menuconfig and compile .... and hope the system works :)

   (Slacking since 1999!)

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