Alt Server

“Alt Server” is a server operating system that allows you to deploy and maintain the corporate infrastructure of enterprises.
It is included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs, registration number No. 1541.

Advantages

• A complete set of network services and services for the creation, deployment and operation of corporate IT infrastructure
• Support for Samba DC (Active Directory) and FreeIPA domains, group policies
• Secure configuration settings
• Prompt release of security updates and regular retesting
• Compatibility with domestic software
• The server management system consists of more than 100 modules and allows you to work through a graphical or web interface

Details on the vendor’s website.

Main components

• Linux 6.1 Kernel
• Samba DC Domain Controller (MS AD)
• FreeIPA User Management System
• SOGo Group Work Server
• VDI Connection Server
• PostreSQL, MariaDB database servers
• Postfix and Dovecot mail servers
• Anti-spam server Spamassassin
• Network Download server
• Nextcloud Collaboration Server
• Apache and Nginx Web servers
• Squid Proxy Server
• Zabbix monitoring system
• CUPS Print Server
• Bacula, PBS backup systems

1. Get an SSH key pair to connect to a virtual machine (VM).

2. Create a VM from a public image. Under Image/boot disk selection, go to the Cloud Marketplace tab and select Alt Server. Under Access:

   • Enter the username in the Login field.
   • Paste the contents of the public key file in the SSH key field.

   Save the VM public IP address.

3. Connect to the VM over SSH. To do this, use the username you set when creating the VM and the private SSH key you created earlier.

• Deployment:
  • PostgreSQL and MariaDB DBMS.
  • Squid proxy server.
  • Apache web server.
  • Postfix and Dovecot mail servers.
  • Spamassassin anti-spam server.
  • Zabbix monitoring system.
  • Network load server.
  • Group work server with Microsoft Exchange functionality.
• Creating a repository mirror for centralized updating of workstations managed by Alt Workstation.
• Managing installation and downloading of operating systems over the network.
• Migrating to import-substituting software and hardware.

Basealt SPO
During the trial period, Basalt SPO provides free technical support to users of the Alt Server in Yandex Cloud, which can be obtained on the developer’s website.

For how to install and use AltServer, see the User guide.

Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the respective developer’s information resources.