On Fri 02 Feb 2007 16:44, Stephen Baker wrote:

I have to set up a Freeradius server ASAP (in less then a week.) I have a basic install of Debian running (using the term loosely.) But then there is this ubuntu 6.10 install CD on my desk calling my name. As a total newbie to Linux what is the best OS flavor to use for Freeradius?

I would recommend opensuse 10.2 personally but I maintain the freeradius packages for SUSE and am obviously biased.

Then what is the best path from empty hard drive to working Freeradius server? Is there a list of document for instance?

Install SUSE. Then, go into: yast2 / installations source / Add / Specify URL / http://software.opensuse.org/download/network:/aaa/openSUSE_10.2/ Then, go to: yast2 / Software Management / Search / freeradius-server - Select "freeradius-server" and "freeradius-server-utils" Then go to: yast2 / System / System Services (Runlevel) / freeradius - Press enable Thats it... You will need to configure freeradius to do what you want, but it is at this point "working" with the default config.

Can someone provide a pre-built image of a server that I could have up and running in 20 minutes?

Yes. But it would take longer than to just follow my instructions above.

Is there a person how can configure the server for me, say over the weekend?

Sure. Whats your budget and requirements? Contact me off list if you are serious... Cheers -- Peter Nixon http://www.peternixon.net/ PGP Key: http://www.peternixon.net/public.asc