Hi Jeff, There are many hidden costs involved with setting up one's own server including but not limited to bandwidth/traffic demands, security, maintenance/system and software upgrades, etc., oh yeah and security again. So for the cost of hosting you really can get a great deal these days and not have all the headaches. There are a bunch of hosting providers on this list, myself included who could offer you the service you need. The simplest question for your client to ask is does he or she have the skills of an IT person (personally or access to) so that they can administer to the server 24/7 if necessary? Good luck, Kimo Lee On Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 11:03 AM, Jeff Lander wrote: > ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group > ** by filling out the survey/skills > ** inventory in the member's area. > ** Remember you must be counted to post . > > I have a client that is looking for an experienced consultant to give > guidance regarding and (if it makes sense) set up a secure server at > his > facility for email and web hosting. He is leaning toward Linux for the > operating system. > > Can anyone give me a reference for an individual/provider that you have > worked with and recommend? > > Thanks, > > Jeff Lander > Appilistic > 413-568-2673 > > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion > list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Manage Your Own Site Content with Mamboserver CMS! AZURELINK -- Simply Connected! 150 Fearing St, Suite 12, Box 8 Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-2020 (800) 549-2060 Fax: (413) 825-8344 www.azurelink.net