Forever Interactive Server 3

I have a temporary RAID 1+0 setup using Ubuntu Linux. I am waiting on the last hard drive to come in to fully set up the server, but I have documented the install progress at the FI Wiki.

Below are pictures of me in our new Ubuntu setup using GNOME.


Next steps are detailed in the "To Do" section of the wiki, but basically when the final hard drive gets here, I will install it, redo the install steps, configure the server (setting up processes, security, etc), install backup services, install Multiverse and get all users set up for use.

Forever Interactive Server Part 2

For the past week I have been reading several books (see below), and just getting up to date knowledge on this Linux server. My goal is to have this be well done enough to last us for a while, provide good data security and integrity and save us costs.

Here are shots of the partitioning:

Next I will set up the software raid array.

Books used:
Ubuntu Linux Bible
Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional
Hacking Ubuntu
Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Degunking Linux
Configuring and Administering Linux ReferencePoint Suite

I will use information from this book for some of our teammates:

Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Project-Based, Get-Things-Done Guidebook

Forever Interactive Server Part 1

For our first server, we decided just to buy the parts and build it ourselves. Before I came on the team they discussed purchasing a server from Dell or one of the other pre-made companies, but I can build a similar PC for a lot less so we can use the money to do other things. We were able to build this system for around ~$1600.

Here are the pictures in progress:





I put a basic version of Ubuntu Linux on the server to make sure the hardware was properly configured. Now the next task will be to design the partitions and prep the server for raid configuration. The current config just has all four drives mounted serially. Once thats complete I will have to secure Linux, patch any existing software, and add new software.