Moving your business servers from Windows to Linux is a big decision. Fortunately, the versatility of Linux allows you to choose exactly how, what, and when you move to Linux. By understanding the planning and preparation process, you'll know what to expect during installation so you can make the choices that fit your business needs.
Why move from an existing Windows server infrastructure to Linux? That is a question with as many answers as there are prospective Linux server users; every company's needs -- both technical and business -- demand a unique set of solutions.
That may sound like a trite answer to an important question, but it illustrates one of the most important qualities Linux has to offer: its versatility.
Linux does a splendid job of running many of the world's most widely used, and most respected, server apps. Without thousands of Linux machines running Sendmail, BIND, Apache, and other infrastructure servers, the Internet as we know it simply would not exist. Companies of every size and shape rely on Linux to run mission-critical application servers, database servers, file and print servers, and application-development tools.
Go To Step-By-Step: Moving Your Server To Linux
The Small-Business Linux Sweet Spot
While not every business needs an enterprise-class database or Web server, almost every company relies on basic print, file, and networked-storage servers to sustain day-to-day operations. Fortunately, Linux servers also are ideal for these types of tasks, providing an ideal combination of price, performance, and compatibility with other desktop and server operating systems.
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As in the guide to migrating desktop systems from Windows to Linux, I'll focus here on two key topics. First, the process of preparing for a move from Windows to Linux servers, including how best to sell a proposed migration plan to your company's non-IT decision-makers. Second, a walk through a typical Linux server setup in order to identify and address potential trouble spots before they affect your server migration plans.
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