Changes between Version 5 and Version 6 of PublicServices

Timestamp:

09/20/10 19:46:53 (15 years ago)

Author:

garcon du monde

Comment:

Made some minor changes to text; added 'other information' section

PublicServices

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 = Operational structure of Tachanka! =
 
+The technical and operational structure of Tachanka works at several levels. We attempt to describe some of them on this page.
 
-== Colocation level, configuration + maintenance of hardware ==
+== Colocation level, configuration and maintenance of hardware ==
 
 Tachanka maintains a couple of servers distributed throughout data centers around the world. Most of these servers are configured to host virtual private servers (VPS), currently implemented using [http://linux-vserver.org linux-vserver]. This allows for complete isolation of separate software systems with the lowest possible hardware overheads. In other words, a high emphasis is placed on security whilst optimising the performance of the services we provide.
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 == Virtual server level, configuration and maintenance of guest OS's (VPS) ==
 
-There are a few groups that currently run their own individualised virtual private servers.
+Tachanka runs a number of the virtual private servers in order to provide shared services for the other machines. However, the primary aim of Tachanka is to enable groups that otherwise would not be able to afford a dedicated server to run their own, individualised virtual private servers in a secure fashion.
 
 == Service level and hosted applications ==
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 === DNS ===
 
-We host caching name services for the hosted virtual private servers, as well as authoritative name services.
+Tachanka hosts caching name services for the hosted virtual private servers, as well as authoritative name services.
 
 === Mail/Lists ===
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  - Email is currently not provided by Tachanka, but it is possible to get accounts via some of the collectives involved: look at [http://wiki.aktivix.org aktivix] for further details.
 
- - Lists are provided on one of the VPS. We are able to provide individual lists through some of the collectives involved ([http://wiki.aktivix.org aktivix]). If you wish to provide multiple lists, it may be possible to set them up under a new domain name. Please [wiki:PublicContact contact] us for more information.
+ - Lists are also provided on one of the VPS. We are able to provide individual lists through some of the collectives involved ([http://wiki.aktivix.org aktivix]). If you wish to provide multiple lists, it may be possible to set them up under a new domain name. Please [wiki:PublicContact contact] us for more information.
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+ - Encrypted mailing lists are another possibility; please contact us if you require more information.
 
 === Drupal ===
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 === MySQL/Databases ===
 
-MySQL databases for the various content management systems are provided securely via a VPS on the internal interface only; there are daily, encrypted backups, and the data is only accessible to the application which is using it.
+MySQL databases for the various content management systems are provided securely via a VPS on an internal interface only; there are daily, encrypted backups, and the data is only accessible to the application which is using it.
 
 === Munin and Nagios Monitoring ===
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 This server also hosts some websites of individuals and small projects.
 
+== Other information == 
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+There are several pages on this website which Tachanka members have started working on that relate to some of our technical services. Currently, the following may be of use:
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+ * GitSetup
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