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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
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
Testimonials (2)
Very informative and the trainers kept it fun.
Mohd Shahroni Hj Timbang - ITPSS Sdn Bhd
Course - Ubuntu Server Administration and Centralized Identity Management
experienced trainer