[Discussion] [Tech] Intro / notes on the new Ascend setup

Christian Einfeldt einfeldt at gmail.com
Mon May 25 17:53:30 PDT 2015


HI Dave,

Tai and Mike Rojas will probably be able to get you up to speed as to what
has been accomplished so far.  Here is the summary of the Ascend Linux lab
as of 5/6/2015.  Note that this are all Lubuntu machines connected directly
to the Internet through a switch.  There is no server.

Once we get a server ready, we can then just copy that, and put it in a
homeless shelter with which we are in talks to prepare a small pilot
project.

It's great seeing you on the list, Dave!

On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 2:13 PM, David Sterry <davesterry at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Last week, I got a chance to meet Christian and Michael and learn about
> what Partimus is working towards at the EBLUG meeting (thanks Scott for the
> invite!). I've joined both these lists to get connected to the project so
> In terms of how I can help, I've got a decent amount of experience
> administering gnu/linux servers and providing support for all kinds of
> individual and small business technology. All the while, I've had a healthy
> interest in free software, having done a podcast for a little and working
> in subtle ways on free software advocacy (mostly at http://trygnulinux.com
> ).
>
> Anyway, when I was at the EBLUG meeting I made some notes about what is
> needed for Ascend's lab server setup mostly just so I could keep track of
> it. As of that meeting, I saw a PXE server running and a network install
> was done though I don't know if that using a custom ISO. I'm probably going
> to test out Tai's custom iso procedure next and will report back on the
> tech list once I've done so.
>
> Feel free to discuss/correct any of the below.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Sterry
>
>
> Ascend Computer Lab - Partimus
> ------------------------------------------
>
> Goals for server:
>
> * Provisioning/repair of machines via pxe install
> * Kickstart file with mac addresses tied to machine names
> * Caching proxy server, no filtering needed
> * Remote access to server to monitor logs or make fixes
>
> Security:
>
> * Admin accounts have passwords but blank for students
> * Students have separate accounts to be able to save their own files
>     and these need to be backed up
>
> Backup for server:
> * Dump and restore with block oriented backup or clonezilla or Redo?
>
> Applications:
>
> * Italc to be able lock all client screens
> * Bluefish - html editor
> * GIMP - graphics editor
> * CAsecure browser - for state testing
>
>
>
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Christian Einfeldt
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