Guidance for your Linux Implementation Proposal
HACKD, 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 HACKD, 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).
HACKD, 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 the Linux variant specified by your instructor. The Windows 7 PCs will stay in the network, and services currently supported on Windows Servers, such as DNS, LDAP, directory services, etc. will also stay in place.
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. Be cost conscious, but replace what must be replaced.
Plan for migration from Windows XP to Linux. This should include time estimates and man power estimates, as well as clarifying necessary technical skills that will be needed. .
Determine the hardware to be used to perform the installations and the installation options. Be efficient and effective.
How will users log onto the systems? Explain. This means logging into the network to access shared resources, not logging into the new Linux workstations.
How will systems receive IP addresses? Explain. Explain how you will manage the use of the IP addresses your organization has, and how they will be applied to the newly configured workstations. Be sure to justify your choices.
How will DNS be accessed by the LSDG systems? Explain. Assume that whatever system provided DNS services before the Linux migration is still the DNS provider. Be sure to discuss the protocol(s) you will use and the client software you will install.
Explain how files on the network may be accessed by LSDG. Again, discuss the protocol(s) you will use and the client software you will install on Linux systems, and / or Windows systems.
Explain how LSDG can securely share files within their group and other selected groups/users in the company. Provide appropriate protocol support, client software and whatever you will use to provide and control access. Answering, "bring up the folder, right click, etc does not support this requirement.
How will printing be handled? Explain. Again, discuss the protocol(s) you will use and the client software you will install on Linux systems, and / or Windows systems.
What, if any, data will be encrypted? Explain. Be clear about handling stored data and data "on the wire." Also, how will you control decryption capabilities.