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 Duration 21 hours

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Migration Planning and Assessment

  • Business justifications for transitioning to Linux
  • Analyzing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Techniques for cataloging infrastructure and applications
  • Methodologies for assessing compatibility
  • Evaluating and mitigating risks

Selecting the Right Linux Distribution

  • Enterprise-grade options: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu Pro
  • Evaluating long-term support and lifecycle capabilities
  • Considerations for desktop environments: GNOME, KDE, XFCE
  • Choosing specialized distributions for niche requirements

Server Migration Strategies

  • Comparing lift-and-shift versus re-architecture approaches
  • Migrating from Active Directory to Linux-based identity management
  • Transitioning file services (NFS, Samba, clustered storage)
  • Strategies for migrating print services
  • Shifting to virtualization and container platforms

Desktop and Workstation Transition

  • Segmenting users and selecting pilot groups
  • Verifying hardware compatibility
  • Managing image deployment and configuration
  • Addressing peripheral and device support issues
  • Considerations for remote work and VPN connectivity

Application Compatibility and Alternatives

  • Assessing the current application catalog
  • Identifying open-source alternatives to Windows software
  • Using Wine and compatibility layers for legacy applications
  • Leveraging virtualization and remote app delivery
  • Adopting web-based and cloud-native solutions

Transitioning Identity and Access Management

  • Integrating LDAP and Kerberos
  • Establishing FreeIPA and Active Directory trust relationships
  • Implementing Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Migrating certificates and PKI infrastructure

Security and Endpoint Management

  • Deploying antivirus and endpoint protection on Linux
  • Managing patches and update strategies
  • Utilizing configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef
  • Monitoring and generating compliance reports

Phased Implementation Approach

  • Designing and executing pilot programs
  • Planning phased rollout strategies
  • Establishing rollback procedures and contingency plans
  • Transitioning support models

Change Management and User Adoption

  • Developing stakeholder communication strategies
  • Creating comprehensive training programs
  • Preparing help desk and support teams
  • Managing resistance and defining success metrics

Summary and Final Migration Roadmap

Requirements

  • Proficiency in managing Windows desktops and servers
  • Fundamental knowledge of Linux command-line operations
  • Background in IT project management or systems administration

Intended Audience

  • IT Directors and Infrastructure Managers
  • Systems Administrators and Engineers
  • Technical Project Managers
  • Security and Compliance Professionals

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