Windows to Linux Business Desktop Migration
Mark R. Hinkle - Collection Operating Systems Series
Résumé
Move Your Enterprise to Linux and Save Your Budget!
Linux has established itself as the fastest growing server platform and is poised to capitalize on its success in the enterprise data center to become a formidable desktop operating system. One area that potential desktop Linux users find lacking is that of information on the capabilities of Linux as a desktop operating system in comparison to Microsoft Windows. Windows to Linux Business Desktop Migration explores the advantages of the Linux desktop and forewarns of the possible pitfalls associated with a Linux desktop migration. The reader will benefit from the tips included in the text to realize the goals of increased productivity and better value from their desktop computing investment. In order to make this possible the book focuses on four main points:
- Explaining the factors involved in a Windows to Linux migration, including how to form a strategy for a Windows dependent organization, including advice on what open source back office software could potentially augment the new desktop solution;
- Advising IT managers on data migration strategies for critical information (Office documents, bookmarks, address books, etc.);
- Improving the overall stability, security and productivity of their desktop environment by utilizing Linux' extensive management capabilities and permissions;
- Providing recommendations for open source applications that can be used in lieu of commercial applications on both Windows and Linux with consideration given as to how to maintain equivalent or better experience.
Unlike other Linux desktop books, Windows to Linux Business Desktop Migration discusses both the strategy of how Windows users would implement the Linux operating system along with tactics to avoid pitfalls during the migration.
KEY FEATURES
- Provides easily implemented methods for successfully moving from Windows to a Linux business desktop
- Focuses on four main areas: strategies and tactics for making a switch, data migration, application migration, and end-user instruction
- Teaches IT administrators and personnel how to form a basic Linux strategy with considerations given to both the benefits and drawbacks of a Linux migration
- Includes a companion CD-ROM with the Knoppix Live Linux distribution so readers can complete the exercises from the text on their PCs
ON THE CD
Knoppix: Contains the Knoppix free and open source Live Linux software. Knoppix is a GNU/Linux distribution that boots and runs completely from the CD-ROM. It includes recent open source software and the KDE desktop. Productivity applications included with Knoppix: the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, Firefox web browser, The Gimp image manipulation program, and many, many more. This allows readers to experiment with the Linux desktop without installing it on their Windows PCs.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS : Intel-compatible CPU (i486 or later);16 MB RAM for text mode, at least 96 MB for graphics mode with KDE (at least 128 MB of RAM is recommended to use the various office products); bootable CD-ROM drive, or a boot floppy and standard CD-ROM (IDE/ATAPI or SCSI); Standard SVGA-compatible graphics card; Serial or PS/2 standard mouse or IMPS/2-compatible USB-mouse.
L'auteur - Mark R. Hinkle
Mark R. Hinkle (Cary, NC) has been a Linux user for over ten years both personally and for five years as an executive for the desktop Linux software company, Win4Lin. In addition, he is the editor-in-chief of LinuxWorld Magazine and is an expert columnist for Windows and Linux interoperability for SearchEnterpriseLinux.com. He is also the former director of technical support for EarthLink, where he managed an organization dedicated to support over four million Windows users.
Sommaire
- Part I: Strategy;
- Chapter 1: Why Migrate to the Linux Desktop from Windows;
- Chapter 2: Desktop Computing Needs Analysis;
- Chapter 3: Preparing for Your Linux Migration;
- Part II: Linux Desktop Deployment Tactics;
- Chapter 4: Live Linux File System CD-ROMs;
- Chapter 5: Linux Desktop Deployment;
- Chapter 6: Using the Linux Desktop Environment;
- Chapter 7: Linux Business Desktop Applications;
- Part III Supporting the Windows to Linux Migration
- Chapter 8: Back Office Infrastructure;
- Chapter 9: Data Migration and Backups;
- Chapter 10: Migrating Windows Applications to Linux;
- Chapter 11: Thin Client Computing
- Additional Resources
- A. Software Licence
- B. Linux Distribution Competitive Analysis
- C. Case Studies
- D. Knoppix Quick Start Guide
Caractéristiques techniques
| PAPIER | |
| Éditeur(s) | Charles River Media |
| Auteur(s) | Mark R. Hinkle |
| Collection | Operating Systems Series |
| Parution | 21/02/2006 |
| Nb. de pages | 460 |
| Format | 19 x 23 |
| Couverture | Broché |
| Poids | 830g |
| Intérieur | Noir et Blanc |
| EAN13 | 9781584504221 |
| ISBN13 | 978-1-58450-422-1 |
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