Linux Implementation Proposal
Linx, LLC. has a new research and development group – LSDG.
All systems in LSDG will run the Linux operating system and will access
resources, as well as share resources, with Linx, LLC.’s Microsoft Active Directory
domain. The domain consists of several Windows Server 2012 R2 servers running
various services (Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, web services, printing
and file services).
Linx, LLC. also has around 500 client operating system
desktops/laptops that run Windows 7 and Windows XP. There is a mix of desktop
and laptop systems.
Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows 7:
Processor: Intel Core i3 Second Generation
Memory: 4GB RAM
Hard Drive: 350GB
Network Card: 10/100/1000 Mbps
USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
Monitor: 20inch LCD
Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows XP:
Processor: Intel Core 2
Memory: 2GB RAM
Hard Drive: 80GB
Network Card: 10/100 Mbps
USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
Monitor: 15inch LCD
Your boss wants you to come up with a proposal to replace
all Windows XP systems with Linux. You will implement either Debian, CentOS, or
Ubuntu Linux.
Requirements
The final submission should contain at least 5 to 7 pages’
worth of text written by the student (not counting title page, images,
diagrams, tables, or quotations that may be used), but may be longer, not to
exceed approximately 7 pages’ worth of student-supplied text. It must be
double-spaced, have 1-inch margins, and use 12-point Times New Roman or
10-point Arial/Helvetica font. A title page is required.
You must turn this assignment to both the assignment area
within our LEO classroom as well as to the TurnItIn website. Failure to do so
may result in point deductions. Follow the TurnItIn instructions provided
within the class.
You must address the following in your proposal and may make
any assumptions which are not specified:
· Research and
justify whether LSDG will use existing computer hardware that is being used
with the Windows XP systems, or if new hardware will be required.
· Plan for migration from Windows XP to Linux.
· Determine
the hardware to be used and the installation options.
· How will
users log onto the systems? Explain.
· How will
systems receive IP addresses? Explain.
· How will DNS
be accessed by the LSDG systems? Explain.
· Explain how
files on the network may be accessed by LSDG.
· Explain how
LSDG can securely share files within their group and other selected
groups/users in the company.
· How will
printing be handled? Explain.
· What, if
any, data will be encrypted? Explain.
