Assignment: Linux Implementation Proposal
Linx, LLC has a new research and development group called 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 2016 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 10 and Windows 7. There is a mix of desktop and laptop systems.
Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows 10:
Processor: Intel Core i7 Third Generation
Memory: 8GB RAM
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Network Card: 10/100/1000 Mbps
USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
Monitor: 20inch LCD
Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows 7:
Processor: Intel Core i5 Second Generation
Memory: 4GB RAM
Hard Drive: 250 GB
Network Card: 10/100 Mbps
USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
Monitor: 17inch LCD
Your boss wants you to come up with a proposal to replace all Windows 7 systems with Linux. You will implement a Linux variant of your choice (please justify your selection).
Requirements
The 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). 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 in 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 7 systems, or if new hardware will be required.
• Plan for migration from Windows 7 to Linux.
• Determine the hardware to be used and the installation options.
• Justify you Linux variant selection.
• 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.
• Manpower Estimates must be detailed.
• How will printing be handled? Explain.
• What, if any, data will be encrypted? Explain.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.