Open Source Services

Large parts of the Internet are currently depending on Open Source software, i.e. software that gives users more freedom in using it. With Open Source software the possibilities of building on available software, or adjusting software to one's needs is immense. With operating systems like Linux and FreeBSD, and with applications like Apache (webserver), Squid (webproxy) and IPFilter (firewall), Open Source software is used more heavily at all types of companies than many people might suspect. (A good example is Yahoo)

Madison Gurkha personnel has many years of experience working with Open Source software in various environments, including high performance, reliable, global and scalable solutions. From the very beginning of every project, security will be an integrated part of the work, leading to safe solutions.

Various services offered by Madison Gurkha include

• Web Proxying And Acceleration Services Using the Web typically involves a lot of expensive bandwidth use. By investing in possible solutions like web proxies or web accelerators, it is possible to either cut back expenses or allow for much better access quality.
• Web Hosting Services
• Back Office Services A necessity for a good office is a good back office infrastructure, including print services, email services, file services and backup services. Key aspects of such an infrastructure are stability and interoperability with end user machines. Therefore the use of open protocols is a very important element of a design.
• Email Services Email, whether internal or external, is one of the main means of communications for companies. A company email system must satisfy various requirements, like reliability, scalability, interoperability and security.
• DNS Services Nameserver technology is indispensable on the Internet, translating hostnames to IP addresses and vice versa. But on internal networks DNS can have the same advantages like ease of use, ease of transitioning and ease of management.
• Infrastructure Design The design process for a new or changing infrastructure involves knowledge of a variety of fields, e.g. security, system management, system integration, software engineering, etc. Madison Gurkha personnel has broad experience in building reliable solutions, based on high quality open source software, combined with thorough knowledge of layered management and system integration.
• Infrastructure Implementation After designing an implementation it needs to be integrated. Madison Gurkha can help with the entire project or with parts, such as installing and configuring software, setting up network infrastructures, integrating services, verifying implementations, etc. The implementation might also involve developing software or drivers, depending on the client's need.