The VAR Guy

This is part two of WorksWithU’s podcast with Ken Drachnik, Landscape manager at Canonical. This discussion specifically covers Landscape Dedicated Server Edition — which runs on-premise and allows IT administrators to manage Ubuntu systems. Here’s a minute-by-minute list describing the conversation…

0:00: Introduction
0:32: Understanding Landscape Dedicated Server Edition vs. SaaS
1:13: How enterprises run Landscape locally
1:32: When and why did Canonical launch Landscape Dedicated Server?
2:33: How does Landscape help to patch, audit, configure and maintain Ubuntu systems?
3:38: Is Landscape mainly for enterprise or small business?
4:30: Is Landscape for specific vertical markets?
4:40: How long does it take to get Landscape Dedicated Server up and running?
5:30: What type of training does Canonical offer for Landscape Dedicated Server?
6:05: How is Landscape Dedicated Server priced?
6:55: Where is Landscape Dedicated Server heading next?
8:36: When do Landscape upgrades arrive?
9:15: Online Links
9:38: Conclusion

Note: Canonical sponsored this podcast.

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