| Problem | Solution | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Administrator Password on W2K/NT/XP System | I have a tool to Reset the password using a boot floppy or CD | $50 / machine Note, you must back up your entire machine first. Please make sure you have all the software to reinstall if necessary. There is a slight risk here that would result in you having to reinstall your entire system . |
| Microsoft Mail Exchange Server is too expensive to maintain | Replace with a Commercial Linux Web hosting service giving 200 email accounts | $10/month for Web host plus $50/hour setup fee |
| Microsoft Web Server is too expensive to maintain | Replace with a Commercial Linux Web hosting service giving hosted Web pages | $10/month for Web host plus $50/hour setup fee |
| Microsoft Domain Controller is too expensive to maintain | Replace with a W2K or XP Workgroup and use DSL or Cable modem services to get your DHCP address assigned for each machine. | Check with your local DSL or Cable Modem provider for monthly cost. $50/hour for physical set up of network and reconfiguration of machines. |
| How about a nice beefy FTP Server please, but cheap? | This is included in the Commercial Linux Web host. | $10/month for Web host plus $50/hour setup fee |
| I want to keep my own Domain Controller and Back up Controller locally but do not want to buy two seperate Microsoft machines. | I can configure Samba Server on two seperate local Linux boxes to do this for you as explained on my Administrators Page. | $50/hour setup fee |
| Microsoft SQL Database Server is too expensive to maintain | Replace with a Commercial Linux Web hosting service giving up to 10 MySql databases | $10/month for Web host plus $50/hour setup fee |
I have done this already with a small law office here in Seattle. They replaced their Domain Controller, MS Web host and MS Exchange email server. The total cost was approximately $250 / computer. The cost will vary depending on how many mail messages you have on your old mail server, accounts to configure, web pages to set up and network printers involved. The MySql databases have an easy to use PHP inteface which I can show you how to use.