Course Outline
Migration Planning and Assessment
- Key business drivers for adopting Linux
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
- Techniques for inventorying infrastructure and applications
- Methodologies for compatibility assessment
- Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
Selecting the Right Linux Distribution
- Enterprise-grade options: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu Pro
- Evaluating long-term support and lifecycle policies
- Desktop environment considerations: GNOME, KDE, XFCE
- Specialized distributions for niche use cases
Server Migration Strategies
- Lift-and-shift versus re-architecture approaches
- Migrating Active Directory to Linux identity management solutions
- File server migration using NFS, Samba, and clustered storage
- Strategies for print server migration
- Transitioning virtualization and container platforms
Desktop and Workstation Migration
- User segmentation and selecting pilot groups
- Verifying hardware compatibility
- Image deployment and configuration management
- Addressing peripheral and device support challenges
- Considerations for remote work and VPN connectivity
Application Compatibility and Alternatives
- Assessing the application catalog
- Open-source alternatives to proprietary Windows software
- Utilizing Wine and compatibility layers for legacy applications
- Leveraging virtualization and remote app delivery methods
- 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 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Security and Endpoint Management
- Antivirus and endpoint protection solutions for Linux
- Patch management and update protocols
- Configuration management using Ansible, Puppet, and Chef
- Monitoring systems and generating compliance reports
Phased Implementation Approach
- Designing and executing pilot programs
- Strategies for phased rollouts
- Rollback procedures and contingency planning
- Transitioning support models
Change Management and User Adoption
- Stakeholder communication strategies
- Developing comprehensive training programs
- Preparing help desk and support teams
- Managing resistance and defining success metrics
Summary and Final Migration Roadmap
Requirements
- Proficiency in Windows desktop and server administration
- Fundamental knowledge of Linux command-line operations
- Background in IT project management or systems administration
Target Audience
- IT Directors and Infrastructure Managers
- Systems Administrators and Engineers
- Technical Project Managers
- Security and Compliance Officers
Testimonials (5)
experienced trainer
Monika Biskupska - Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes Security Fundamentals (LFS460)
trainer has hands-on knowledge
- Osrodek Przetwarzania Informacji - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Kubernetes for App Developers (LFD459)
A very good and easy-to-use virtual solution (DA DESKTOP).
HEITOR GAVA - Motorola Solutions Ltda
Course - Quick Introduction to Hypervisor and KVM
Lots of exercises
Cesar - Centro Netec Chile
Course - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294)
Tyler is very knowledgable and shared his valuable experience in Lustre administration with us.