IT Contract Rates - Help pls

Gone_Away · August 23, 2007, 11:40:13 AM

Guys,

I'm negotiating with a colleague on day rates for an IT architect of sorts.

Involed will be a complete network setup of five servers (one being exchange) a firewall box as well as switches and about 25 desktops.

Most of the kit will be supplied with o/s's pre-installed

I'll need him to map out the network before we begin so there is some planning involved.

What are your thoughts on day-rates?

NF

BigFatCat · August 23, 2007, 12:20:22 PM

Dunno, but I'd do it cheaper!!

Mention firewall and Exchange and watch the rate shoot up.

Gone_Away · August 23, 2007, 12:26:14 PM

you're not helping.. :/

Anonymous · August 23, 2007, 12:29:07 PM

Market rates: you're looking at Â£500 to Â£900/day depending on area of the country.

Gandalf · August 23, 2007, 12:43:36 PM

We're having a new ERP system installed and for the work they're doing they're charging Â£650 a day ex VAT which for the south east is very reasonable.

Benny · August 23, 2007, 01:32:44 PM

On that scale, not wanting to throw a spanner in the works, I wouldn't pay that much.

'complete network setup of five servers (one being exchange) a firewall box as well as switches and about 25 desktops.'

The design is a no-brainer, firewall - doddle, some file servers and an exchange box?

Desktops come ready to go.....that's 2 days work tops. Design 10 minutes, cable - day, exchange, 1/2 day, firewall 5 minutes.

I'd go sub 5.

Gone_Away · August 23, 2007, 02:02:57 PM

thanks you guys.. I'm trying to keep this under 5 too. cheers james.

kregoron · August 23, 2007, 02:24:41 PM

i work for beer!

Sry for going OT.. couldnt help it ^^

BigFatCat · August 23, 2007, 07:15:31 PM

How involved do you want your AD to be?

Gone_Away · August 23, 2007, 11:00:47 PM

Quote from: BigFatCat;202779How involved do you want your AD to be?

?? sorry.. AD?

This is a pretty uncomplicated network setup.

Anonymous · August 23, 2007, 11:32:21 PM

Quote from: Ninja_Freak;202798?? sorry.. AD?

This is a pretty uncomplicated network setup.

Well you state you have 5 servers (1 exchange) what are the rest to be used for? File and Print? If so how are users logging on to machines; they only ever log on to one machine or they can log on to any machine and expect to get their desktop (roaming profiles).

I think (hope) Benny was being flippant when he said 10 mins for design/planning!

Gone_Away · August 24, 2007, 02:09:59 AM

File Server / Print Server
2 For Phone System (call centre type setup)
Finance Package
Firewall

Tape Library for backup..

BigFatCat · August 24, 2007, 07:55:44 AM

AD being Active Directory. Or a funky domain in old money.

Any organisational units or user groups with access control lists, Exchange distribution lists and aliases, etc.

The physical network is the easy part, but at least the AD can be developed as you go along if you get the early stages right to allow expansion.

Benny · August 24, 2007, 01:33:57 PM

Quote from: BlueBall;202805I think (hope) Benny was being flippant when he said 10 mins for design/planning!

I wasn't. This is fag packet stuff. You could of course make it overly complicated. One domain, single sign, exchange....you can't really design too much more than 5 servers on a flat lan with standard access.

Or maybe I'm spoiled by the talent I have around me here....

Gone_Away · August 24, 2007, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: BigFatCat;202831AD being Active Directory. Or a funky domain in old money.

Any organisational units or user groups with access control lists, Exchange distribution lists and aliases, etc.

The physical network is the easy part, but at least the AD can be developed as you go along if you get the early stages right to allow expansion.

kk. I am familiar with AD. thanks.