Assignment: Linux Implementation Proposal
Ecubed, LLC. has a new research and development group - E3-R&D. All systems in E3-R&D will run the Linux operating system and will access resources, as well as share resources, with Ecubed, LLC.'s Microsoft Active Directory domain. The Ecubed, LLC. domain consists of several Windows Server 2012 R2 servers running various services (Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, web services, printing and file services).
Ecubed, 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. The E3-R&D group has 200 of the desktops/laptops.
Current E3-R&D 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 E3-R&D 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 E3-R&D Windows XP systems with Linux. The Windows 7 systems will remain, so the Linux and Windows systems must be able to interconnect and interoperate. You will implement the Red Hat Enterprise Linux variant for which the licenses have already been purchased. Cost is a factor, so use native Linux solutions (no third party add-ons).
Requirements
The final submission should contain at least 7 to 9 pages 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 12 pages' worth of student-supplied text. It must be double-spaced, have 1-inch margins, and use 12-point Times New Roman font. A title page is required. Use the APA format template provided.
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 each of the following in your proposal and may make any assumptions which are not specified:
• Research and justify whether E3-R&D 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. Explain how, who will perform the work.
• Provide specifications for the hardware to be used and the installation options.
• How will users log onto the systems? Explain with details.
• How will systems receive IP addresses? Explain with details.
• How will DNS be accessed by the E3-R&D systems? Explain with details.
• Explain, in detail, how files on the network may be accessed by E3-R&D.
• Explain, in detail, how E3-R&D can securely share files within their group and other selected groups/users in the company.
• How will printing be handled? Explain with details.
• What, if any, data will be encrypted? Explain with details.