Posted: September 13th, 2017

Linux Implementation Proposal

Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

Write a paper for the following prompt:

Your boss wants you to come up with a proposal to replace all Windows XP systems with Linux. You will implement the Linux variant of your choice.

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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.

> Plan for migration from Windows XP to Linux. 

> Determine the hardware to be used and the installation options.

> 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.

> How will printing be handled? Explain.

> What, if any, data will be encrypted? Explain.