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= ServerTeam = | == Ubuntu Server Team == |
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== Ubuntu Linux Server Team == | The [http://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-server Ubuntu Server team], under the able stewardship of Fabio "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" Massimo di Nitto, is working to make Ubuntu Server the best Linux server platform on the market. |
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The server team, under the able stewardship of Thom "I Bleed For Servers" May, aims to ensure that Ubuntu installs cleanly on data-center grade servers from all major manufacturers. While linux support for server hardware is now generally excellent, the servers themselves often present unusual challenges for the installer. Team Leader: Thom May. | This means working on simplifying the system administrator's life, while focusing on advanced features, rock-solid stability, and high performance. We want Ubuntu Server to be an attractive platform for the entire range of servers -- from makeshift, converted desktop machines, to carrier-grade server hardware. While our install CD already comes with an option to install a LAMP server, thus satisfying the most common use case, we're working on incorporating clustering and virtualization technologies for the higher end, and are developing software for simplified management of many Ubuntu servers. |
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=== Goals === | == Joining the team == |
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* Make Ubuntu first class general purpose server platform, with special emphasis on ease of use for the admin. * Diversify even more range of hardware platforms Ubuntu could use as a server system on. * Make sure Ubuntu servers scale nicely with workload. * Make Ubuntu an attractive server platform for orgs and coprporations. * Bring ubuntu to the state which allows it to seemingly assimilate in clustering environments. |
Thanks for your interest. We look for a history of sustained contribution to Ubuntu Server in potential new team members -- luckily, it's easy to get involved. |
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=== Issues === Ubuntu is a desktop system common perception, how to change? |
Join the [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server mailing list] or hop onto IRC (#ubuntu-server on FreeNode) and lend a hand with people's questions and problems. Grab the latest [http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/daily/ ubuntu-server daily release] and test it, posting your results and feedback to the list. Submit some patches for outstanding bugs we have, or help shape the future of Ubuntu Server by writing up some detailed specifications for desired functionality here on the wiki, and registering them with Launchpad. |
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* Education, Documentation: Ubuntu as a router, web/nfd/Samba/print/mail/http/content/telephony server. * Tools: make server bleeding edge available to skilled admins, make everybody a skilled admin in the future with easier tools and the right interfaces. * Marketing : Talk about how Ubuntu is already integrating nicely in hetrogeneous networks. (i.e. win/novell/linux/sun ...) * Special editions : Ubuntu Internet Server, Ubuntu Telephony Platform, Ubuntu LAN Server , Ubuntu DevHub Server .... |
Your efforts won't go unnoticed, and we're looking forward to having you on board soon! |
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=== People === * SivanGreen (documentation, planning, testing) * JeffBailey * Ghe Rivero From JeffBailey Tue Feb 8 23:25:43 +0000 2005 From: Jeff Bailey Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 23:25:43 +0000 Subject: Thoughts I'd like to note down of things that I really want Message-ID: <20050208232543+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Things I would love to see in the server distro: * Some sort of /etc/iptables.d/ where packages could drop pieces discribing what they need opened on the firewall, and have a default deny all firewall installed as part of base. * mailman come with the right pieces to integrate with exim4 and postfix. (And sendmail, but I know I'm the only one who loves sendmail here.. *sigh*) * config lint checking at every server 'restart'. apache, bind9, and many others come with a pre-flight check. This should be run as part of a /etc/init.d/FOO restart, to make sure that the server can safely restart, and leave the server alone if the config file is not suitable. * Remove inetd by default. It's too easy to have something silently add itself there. From NiallSheridan Wed Feb 9 13:54:59 +0000 2005 From: Niall Sheridan Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 13:54:59 +0000 Subject: groupware Message-ID: <20050209135459+0000@www.ubuntulinux.org> How about a groupware server? Perhaps based on opengroupware, as it is web-based, but client plugins for Outlook and Evolution exist? From MarkRzepa Wed Feb 9 15:09:51 +0000 2005 From: Mark Rzepa Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 15:09:51 +0000 Subject: System monitoring and self healing Message-ID: <20050209150951+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> It would be nice to see a server that monitors all it's services (apache, bind etc...) and maintains a "last known good" state, it if detects any problems with one of it's services, it should try and fix the problem by doing things like restart the service or it will automatically rollback any changes that have been made since it's "last know good" state. This could include restoring configuration files or downgrading packages to a previous version. From JeffBailey Thu Feb 10 20:55:27 +0000 2005 From: Jeff Bailey Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:55:27 +0000 Subject: Audit logging for Apt Message-ID: <20050210205527+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Apt should syslog what it did (before and after) From MarkRzepa Fri Feb 11 00:26:41 +0000 2005 From: Mark Rzepa Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:26:41 +0000 Subject: RE: Audit logging for Apt Message-ID: <20050211002641+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Generating meaningful reports based on the logged data would be an asset. e.g. Monthly Package Update Report 6 packaged updated 4 due to security fixes 1 due to bug fix 1 due to new version release From GheRivero Thu Mar 3 21:58:35 +0000 2005 From: Ghe Rivero Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 21:58:35 +0000 Subject: Central Managment Message-ID: <20050303215835+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> There should be a central control panel to see the state of the differents servers (Uptime, disk space, pending updates, services running), mainly in a Web interface to be available everywhere. The comunication between servers and the central can be done using XMLRPC over ssh. (Some thing like the RedHat Network but much better) From GheRivero Thu Mar 3 22:29:09 +0000 2005 From: Ghe Rivero Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 22:29:09 +0000 Subject: SELinux Message-ID: <20050303222909+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Default kernels and policy for the most used servers (web, mail) should be provided and active bu default From AndrewMitchell Fri Mar 4 11:32:20 +0000 2005 From: Andrew Mitchell Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 11:32:20 +0000 Subject: SELinux tools Message-ID: <20050304113220+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Kernels are enabled with the needed options (except networking hooks, it seems), and a policy is in selinux-policy-default that needs fixed up before hoary. A policy just for common daemons would be like Fedora's targetted policy. From GheRivero Sun Mar 6 23:43:12 +0000 2005 From: Ghe Rivero Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:43:12 +0000 Subject: Central Managment Message-ID: <20050306234312+0000@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Something is been doing at the moment. http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/ulnc/. It uses XMLRPC over ssh and python to access the servers, get info of them, manage package system. More improvement and a GUI is necesary. From MatthewGibbons Mon Apr 11 01:23:21 +0100 2005 From: Matthew Gibbons Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 01:23:21 +0100 Subject: apt-get install ubuntu-sbs Message-ID: <20050411012321+0100@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> I currently maintain a number of Microsoft Windows Small Business Servers, and to be honest, they are more of less a joy to administer. Out of the box you get integrated DHCP/DNS, shared files, shared printing, Exchange (with POP3 connector), MSSQL, firewall, intranet, and backup. I would like to see the same approach taken with ubuntu-sbs (this being a meta-package with dependencies to include all the necessary services). I have done some work along these lines already, but lack direction on Exchange replacement (Hula?). From AndrewTimberlake-Newell Fri Apr 15 17:51:50 +0100 2005 From: Andrew Timberlake-Newell Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:51:50 +0100 Subject: Paying attention to Mom and Pop Message-ID: <20050415175150+0100@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Mine is just a bit similar to Matthew's. I'm currently planning a system for a small business with a globe-trotting sales force and needs for a server to synchronize and backup files via VPN...maybe with some later use as email/database. They're a touch phobic of non-MS systems, and I've been searching high and low for a distro targeted for migration from SBS...one which at least clearly bills itself as doing the job and lists all the noteworthy features. Maybe even a highlighted set of instructions for migration from SBS to distro X. From JimCheetham Mon Apr 18 00:40:29 +0100 2005 From: Jim Cheetham Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:40:29 +0100 Subject: UbuntuDownUnder? Message-ID: <20050418004029+0100@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Anyone (besides me :-) planning on attending the upcoming UbuntuDownUnder? I'd like to meet a few people interested in server issues ... From shermann Mon Apr 18 23:15:27 +0100 2005 From: shermann Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:15:27 +0100 Subject: Ubuntu running as Server Message-ID: <20050418231527+0100@www.ubuntulinux.org> I replaced now my gentoo 2005.0 with ubuntu hoary 5.04 there r a couple of pitfalls and the debootstrap installation installs a nice workstation system after `base-config new` call <- has to be changed. After all, a nice work...StephanHermann From JoelWagler Tue May 3 05:20:26 +0100 2005 From: Joel Wagler Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 05:20:26 +0100 Subject: small buisness server. Message-ID: <20050503052026+0100@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> I'd like to see the sbs server Like Matthew Gibsons. I'd like to see samba/ldap/groupware/backup/fileserver/print server/etc all properly setup and integrated in a server. I think Open Groupware might be a good choice as a groupware server. A groupware server ideally should * Not depend on Java (open source issues) * Integrate well with evolution, outlook, thunderbird, and other opensource clients * Have a web interface. * Be an "exchange" replacement. * Integrate well with other products. Use open standards, choice of DB's, mail servers ideally. In general you should be able to put an ubuntu server in and easily replace a microsoft server. Windows clients/ and Ubuntu clients should be well supported (Bonus would be Mac OS as well) From JoelWagler Fri May 13 08:51:20 +0100 2005 From: Joel Wagler Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 08:51:20 +0100 Subject: SME server Message-ID: <20050513085120+0100@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> Hello, all I think a good idea of what an ubuntu server edition would be SME server (http://www.contribs.org). It's a linux, rpm based :( distro that integrates a lot of server stuff into a common interface. It has things like ldap, samba, ftp, ssh, vpn, dns, email, website, fileserver (quotas), backup, etc and all configurations can be accessed from a nice web interface. X windows is not even installed. From PieterduPreez Sat May 28 17:18:54 +0100 2005 From: Pieter du Preez Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 17:18:54 +0100 Subject: SME Server Message-ID: <20050528171854+0100@https://www.ubuntulinux.org> I cannot agree more. I am a Linux newbie and I have a home server, Apapche, LDAP, Samba, Mail, Proxy etc etc and it is on-line and available 100%. I run about 10 websites on it, have multiple users etc. SME server is a good approach for general users and given the uncertainty and lack of progress in the development of newer versions may just be ready for a "takeover" by Canonical |
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Ubuntu Server Team
The [http://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-server Ubuntu Server team], under the able stewardship of Fabio "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" Massimo di Nitto, is working to make Ubuntu Server the best Linux server platform on the market.
This means working on simplifying the system administrator's life, while focusing on advanced features, rock-solid stability, and high performance. We want Ubuntu Server to be an attractive platform for the entire range of servers -- from makeshift, converted desktop machines, to carrier-grade server hardware. While our install CD already comes with an option to install a LAMP server, thus satisfying the most common use case, we're working on incorporating clustering and virtualization technologies for the higher end, and are developing software for simplified management of many Ubuntu servers.
Joining the team
Thanks for your interest. We look for a history of sustained contribution to Ubuntu Server in potential new team members -- luckily, it's easy to get involved.
Join the [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server mailing list] or hop onto IRC (#ubuntu-server on FreeNode) and lend a hand with people's questions and problems. Grab the latest [http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/daily/ ubuntu-server daily release] and test it, posting your results and feedback to the list. Submit some patches for outstanding bugs we have, or help shape the future of Ubuntu Server by writing up some detailed specifications for desired functionality here on the wiki, and registering them with Launchpad.
Your efforts won't go unnoticed, and we're looking forward to having you on board soon!
ServerTeam (last edited 2022-02-10 14:05:02 by paelzer)