Why did we start Karoshi?
● The three Linux Schools...● Groups targeted by Karoshi● What do we aim to achieve? ● Will the benefits out way the costs?
What is Karoshi?● A reliable replacement for expensive server
solutions.● An easy click installation process that auto
configures all of the services and servers used.● Tools to manage your network that are easy to
use.● A standard setup that takes around 30 minutes
per server.
Karoshi Features● One click installations● Reliability and uptime● Easy management● Consistent setup between schools
Samba – Connection for windows clients
● Logon scripts for:● Home area● Subjects● Staffshare● Officestaffshare● Tempareas● Programs
ELearning
School Website
WebBased Email
Home Access
HelpDesk
Online Library
Internet Filtering, Room Controls
Internet Logging
Karoshi Management
● Tools for easy system management● Provision for backups to be created for each
server● Wake on LAN facility.● Remote Management● And much more...
Server Desktops
Creating Users
Creating a Backup
Schools
● Eight Schools listed on the website● 10 schools testing worldwide● All implemented schools are happy with the
outcome.● Most are promoting Karoshi to other local
schools.
Karoshi Improvements over time
Installing XenBefore
After
Support
● Online Documentation● Email● Mailing List● Phone● Callout● Training
Costs
● Estimated minimum costs of the project and its components
● 7 servers £600 each● No licence fees● No upgrade fees● Training if required
The Future
● Fat Linux Client with remote software deployment
● Deployment Server● Backup PDC● Shared development and organisation
Summary
● Karoshi is a reliable replacement for expensive server solutions.
● Schools using Karoshi have a uniform setup.● An easy click installation process that auto
configures all of the services and servers used.● Tools to manage your network that are easy to
use.● Setup time per server around 30 minutes
Questions?