Linux / win server 2008

Linux / win server 2008 should configure the Linux and Windows Server 2008 server and their application server infrastructure to support the daily activities of the firm. Amongst other things you should pay particular attention to the following: 1. The likely nature of the data flows within the LAN and external to it, 2. The necessity to create and maintain users and groups for project and other work in this environment and the storage and transfer of sensitive data across the network and over the Internet infrastructure, 3. Detailed procedures for authentication, authorisation and access control, both internal to the LAN and external to the Linux server(s) and to any database server if implemented. 4. The advisability of, and methodology for, encryption of data in transit and for storage, 5. Integration with, and configuration for, other services, which will be required to be supported such as essential Web access and secure messaging systems, 6. Practical procedures for restoration in the event of a system failure, 7. Basic audit procedures to detect possible network compromise, 8. The implementation of an appropriate security and maintenance management policy.