Submission + - Virgin server admin in need of help 6
Dragon_Eater writes: "Dear Slashdot,
I want to setup three kids, 12, 14 and 15, with newer computers so they will stop fighting for time on the one ten year old Dell they share now. I can get the individual computers and a server put together without any problems but the computer handicapped single parent needs to be able to do the following via an simple application/webpage:
— View client computer status, On/off, sleeping etc.
— Deny internet access, not LAN, just the web
— Scheduled time usage of computer, ex. 7AM to 10PM on school nights etc.
— Force log-out and/or shutdown of clients, for grounding purposes
— Some kind of firewall filter for blocking undesired web content
And as the administrator for this network I would like the following options:
— Remote virus scanning of client machines, or scheduled task
— Some kind of hardware monitor, high temp / fan speed low etc.
— Email alerts for various log files / alarms
Given the lists above I am thinking about a Linux based router/server machine and running windows on the clients for game compatibility. I also know that a server and network boot client is possible but not sure where to start on that one. I have lots of experience setting up PC's and a passable knowledge of Linux but am severely lacking in the server/client department so any help the Slashdot community could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Dragon Eater"
I want to setup three kids, 12, 14 and 15, with newer computers so they will stop fighting for time on the one ten year old Dell they share now. I can get the individual computers and a server put together without any problems but the computer handicapped single parent needs to be able to do the following via an simple application/webpage:
— View client computer status, On/off, sleeping etc.
— Deny internet access, not LAN, just the web
— Scheduled time usage of computer, ex. 7AM to 10PM on school nights etc.
— Force log-out and/or shutdown of clients, for grounding purposes
— Some kind of firewall filter for blocking undesired web content
And as the administrator for this network I would like the following options:
— Remote virus scanning of client machines, or scheduled task
— Some kind of hardware monitor, high temp / fan speed low etc.
— Email alerts for various log files / alarms
Given the lists above I am thinking about a Linux based router/server machine and running windows on the clients for game compatibility. I also know that a server and network boot client is possible but not sure where to start on that one. I have lots of experience setting up PC's and a passable knowledge of Linux but am severely lacking in the server/client department so any help the Slashdot community could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Dragon Eater"
