DavidMD
09-10-2006, 12:43 PM
Hello, everyone.
I have no affiliation with IBM, but I thought that IBM's free (PDF) "red book" about Linux client migration might be of interest to some members of JustLinux.com, especially those of you involved in the corporate use of Linux -- in particular, the migration to Linux from, for example, Windows and proprietary software.
Below is a description of IBM's free Linux Client Migration Cookbook (Version 2), including the URL for viewing and/or downloading the PDF document.
I hope this information is relevant and helpful.
Thank you for your time.
Cordially,
David
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URL:
< http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redpieces/abstracts/SG246380.html?Open >
Linux Client Migration Cookbook, Version 2:
A Practical Planning and Implementation Guide for Migrating to Desktop Linux
[ PDF Document: 5.7 MB ]
Abstract
The goal of this IBM Redbook is to provide a technical planning reference for IT organizations large or small that are now considering a migration to Linux-based personal computers. For Linux, there is a tremendous amount of "how to" information available online that addresses specific and very technical operating system configuration issues, platform-specific installation methods, user interface customizations, etc. This book includes some technical "how to" as well, but the overall focus of the content in this book is to walk the reader through some of the important considerations and planning issues you could encounter during a migration project. Within the context of a pre-existing Microsoft Windows-based environment, we attempt to present a more holistic, end-to-end view of the technical challenges and methods necessary to complete a successful migration to Linux-based clients.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Choosing Linux
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The case for migration
Part 2: Planning the pilot migration
Chapter 3. Organizational and human factors planning
Chapter 4. Technical planning
Chapter 5. Linux architecture & technical differences
Part 3: Performing the pilot migration
Chapter 6. Migration best practices
Chapter 7. Client deployment models
Chapter 8. Client migration scenario
Chapter 9. Integration how-tos
Part 4: Appendixes
Appendix A. Linux glossary for Windows users
Appendix B. Using enterprise management tools
Appendix C. Automating desktop migration - Versora Progression Desktop
Appendix C. Multi-station computing deep dive - Using Userful Desktop Multiplier
Appendix A. Desktop automation and scripting
Appendix D. Client personalization
Appendix G. Application porting
Profile
Last Update: 03 September 2006
Planned Publish Date: 30 August 2006
I have no affiliation with IBM, but I thought that IBM's free (PDF) "red book" about Linux client migration might be of interest to some members of JustLinux.com, especially those of you involved in the corporate use of Linux -- in particular, the migration to Linux from, for example, Windows and proprietary software.
Below is a description of IBM's free Linux Client Migration Cookbook (Version 2), including the URL for viewing and/or downloading the PDF document.
I hope this information is relevant and helpful.
Thank you for your time.
Cordially,
David
# # # # # # # # # #
URL:
< http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redpieces/abstracts/SG246380.html?Open >
Linux Client Migration Cookbook, Version 2:
A Practical Planning and Implementation Guide for Migrating to Desktop Linux
[ PDF Document: 5.7 MB ]
Abstract
The goal of this IBM Redbook is to provide a technical planning reference for IT organizations large or small that are now considering a migration to Linux-based personal computers. For Linux, there is a tremendous amount of "how to" information available online that addresses specific and very technical operating system configuration issues, platform-specific installation methods, user interface customizations, etc. This book includes some technical "how to" as well, but the overall focus of the content in this book is to walk the reader through some of the important considerations and planning issues you could encounter during a migration project. Within the context of a pre-existing Microsoft Windows-based environment, we attempt to present a more holistic, end-to-end view of the technical challenges and methods necessary to complete a successful migration to Linux-based clients.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Choosing Linux
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The case for migration
Part 2: Planning the pilot migration
Chapter 3. Organizational and human factors planning
Chapter 4. Technical planning
Chapter 5. Linux architecture & technical differences
Part 3: Performing the pilot migration
Chapter 6. Migration best practices
Chapter 7. Client deployment models
Chapter 8. Client migration scenario
Chapter 9. Integration how-tos
Part 4: Appendixes
Appendix A. Linux glossary for Windows users
Appendix B. Using enterprise management tools
Appendix C. Automating desktop migration - Versora Progression Desktop
Appendix C. Multi-station computing deep dive - Using Userful Desktop Multiplier
Appendix A. Desktop automation and scripting
Appendix D. Client personalization
Appendix G. Application porting
Profile
Last Update: 03 September 2006
Planned Publish Date: 30 August 2006