Question:

a) The Systems Administrator of Acme Company performs the backup of the website database file every day at 15:50. The original file location is database.sql. The Administrator copies it to /mnt/sda1/backup/ folder. Provide an automated solution for this problem.

Assume that the system is running under Linux and that you have all the necessary tools installed.

b) A web developer wants to implement a Web server on his personal computer, so that his work is accessible on the internet. Given that the developer has the Following:

• Only one Computer running Windows XP 
• ADSL connectivity

The developer wants his web server to run in Linux Environment, but still needs his Windows XP Operating systems for other administrative work.

1. Is it possible for the web developer to have two operating systems working simultaneously on his personal computer? Justify your answer.

2. Provide the steps the web developer should follow to set up his web server. Your answer should include any software packages used and necessary configurations made.

3. The Web developer notices that his IP changes each time he restarts his Router.

i. Why does this happen?

ii. What solution can be provided for this issue?

iii. Which Linux command would you use to verify the status of the web server, the database server and cron server?