Linux and Database Services

Most of the world is moving away from Windows and pleasantly discovering Linux. We provide Linux installation, mentoring, and maintenance services at competive prices.

The first contact session is free of charge. Please contact us to learn more about our capabilities. This introductory session will allow us learn about your needs so we are better prepared to accomplish the services you need.

Owner: Larry Gormley

With over 30 years experience Mr. Gormley has vast computer and software experience. His experience includes network management using Netware and Windows systems, UNIX software, server hardware installations, server maintenance, back-end data management, large scale database management, and he has taught dozens of extract/transfer/loading (“ETL”) technical classes. Mr. Gormley loves to help anyone solve technical issues and can be relied on to focus on your requirements and satisfy your concerns.

AN INTRODUCTION

We are located in Washington State. Depending on your location I can help you in person or online using the Internet. To get started, email me with your phone number and make an appointment to discuss the situation during a free 60 minute evaluation session. I will take the notes from the session to create an informal structured proposal to both describe my understanding of your issues and my thoughts to solve them to your satisfaction. The proposal is free. After reading it, contact me to make corrections to your expectations, or make arrangements to get started. I am excited to serve you well. Thank you for considering us for your technical needs.

Professional and competent

Mr. Gormley served as an ETL ( Extract, Transformation, Loading ) and large scale database consultant for decades. Mr. Gormley has the technical expertise and communication skills to directly address and satisfy most issues effectively and efficiently.

Our services at a glance

Backup Service: Your data saved to a persistent, safe location using a local device or online service.

Windows removal

Disk (storage) organization (partitioning)

Linux Installation: Customer choice of Linux distribution or distribution selected will be dependent on customer requirements.

Database Services: We provide limited database maintenance services for small businesses using databases with SQL language interfaces.

Structured Query Language (SQL): Tasks dependent on customer requirements, data sizing, software in use, and database in use.

Do you have any questions?
Write to us at
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larry@practicaldataservice.com

Get an idea of what we do

We can help you if any of these bullet points describe your situation.

You need someone to help guide you to set up your computer and learn how to get started without a lot of frustration
You have used the Windows operating system for years but Windows version 11 has turned into a bully which spys on you. Windows scares you (with good reason) and you want an alternative. I am probably the best person to help relieve your concern.
You are a small business and Windows is letting you down. You've used it for years without issues but Windows 11 is a different animal that bites the hand that feeds it. Windows AI is stealing your proprietary information with forced telemetry, AI spying, wasting your time with unsolicited advertisements, and no support. You need to switch to Linux that does not spy on your business, and you need quick answers to keep your business running as it should.
You are a small business that is growing fast. You have a database that you personally created and managed but time is money. You need a database professional with architectural experience plus years of hands-on experience to take over the database for you because your database is getting out of hand with problems with performance and data quality issues.

Address

Ephrata, Washington 98823

Contact

E-mail: larry@practicaldataservice.com

Office hours

Pacific Time Zone

Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm