By choosing an open source product, the user obtains a number of advantages compared to commercial products. Besides the fact that open source is always available for free, it is a transparent application, in that you are invited exclusively behind the scenes to view all source code and thereby to suggest improvements to the product. Furthermore, every product is covered by a large dedicated network, or community, who is more than willing to answer any questions, you may have.

Enterprises now consider Linux as a strategic option in their quest for reduced total cost of ownership, stability, better security and greater overall control. Many enterprises are convinced about the benefits of deploying open source software (OSS). However, they are unsure of the initial steps to take and the way to successfully navigate the platform migration journey. That's where SparX's expertise comes into play. SparX can help you smoothly and seamlessly migrate to open source.

SparX brings a repertoire of Linux services that you can choose for your enterprise's specific needs. Our services are not only meant for new enterprise users of Linux, but also for seasoned players who have already chalked out their open source roadmap. The services can be customized and fine tuned to suit your line of business, and the technology platforms already deployed.Some of the services offeringin open source arena from SparX are as per following :

Migration Services

• Windows NT to Linux
• Novell to Linux
• Exchange Server to Q-Mail
• Migration of mail from Sendmail to QMail

Server installations

• Red Hat Linux
• SuSe Linux

Messaging Solutions

• Implementation of e-mail server
• Onsite
• Remote
• Solutions for QMail, Sendmail, and Postfix

Clustering

• High-performance computing clusters (HPCC) using Red Hat Linux or SuSe Linux

Internet Proxy Services

• Squid Proxy

Lightweight Directory Authentication Protocol (LDAP)

• Integration with your Linux-based messaging system and Squid Proxy to give you a single-window access to your messaging and Internet Infrastructure

Linux for Desktop Support

• Training to customers
• On-site support

Consultancy

• Defining the deployment roadmap
• Migration Services
• Customized implementation
  
  

The SparX Approach

• End users do not suffer any downtime
• During a server migration process, end users do not get to know that the backend has changed
• In case of desktop migration, user's data is ported to the new application without any loss