Course Outline
Migration Planning and Assessment
- Business drivers for Linux migration
- Total cost of ownership analysis
- Techniques for inventorying infrastructure and applications
- Methodologies for compatibility assessment
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Linux Distribution Selection
- Enterprise distributions: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu Pro
- Comparing long-term support and lifecycle options
- Desktop environments: Considerations for GNOME, KDE, XFCE
- Specialized distributions for specific use cases
Server Migration Strategies
- Lift-and-shift versus re-architecture approaches
- Active Directory migration to Linux identity management
- File server migration (NFS, Samba, clustered storage)
- Print server migration strategies
- Transitions for virtualization and container platforms
Desktop and Workstation Migration
- User segmentation and selection of pilot groups
- Verification of hardware compatibility
- Image deployment and configuration management
- Challenges with peripheral and device support
- Considerations for remote work and VPNs
Application Compatibility and Alternatives
- Assessment of application catalogs
- Open source alternatives to Windows software
- Using Wine and compatibility layers for legacy applications
- Virtualization and remote application delivery
- Web-based and cloud-native replacements
Identity and Access Management Transition
- Integration of LDAP and Kerberos
- FreeIPA and Active Directory trust relationships
- Implementation of single sign-on
- Certificate and PKI migration
Security and Endpoint Management
- Antivirus and endpoint protection on Linux
- Patch management and update strategies
- Configuration management using Ansible, Puppet, Chef
- Monitoring and compliance reporting
Phased Implementation
- Design and execution of pilot programs
- Strategies for phased rollout
- Rollback procedures and contingency planning
- Transition of support models
Change Management and User Adoption
- Stakeholder communication strategies
- Development of training programs
- Preparation for help desk and support
- Managing resistance and measuring success metrics
Summary and Migration Roadmap
Requirements
- Familiarity with Windows desktop and server administration
- Basic understanding of Linux command line concepts
- Experience in IT project management or systems administration
Audience
- IT Directors and Infrastructure Managers
- Systems Administrators and Engineers
- Technical Project Managers
- Security and Compliance Officers
Testimonials (2)
I really appreciated the effort put into customizing this training for our specific needs. Rather than a standard out-of-the-box course, the tailored curriculum allowed us to focus directly on concepts and scenarios that matter to our daily environment. The balance of clear instruction and hands-on application was spot on
James Foster
Course - Ubuntu System Administration
Very informative and the trainers kept it fun.
