Enterprise Linux Migration: Replacing Windows at Scale Training Course

Migration Planning and Assessment

• Business drivers for Linux migration in government environments
• Total cost of ownership analysis for government operations
• Techniques for inventorying infrastructure and applications for government use
• Methodologies for assessing compatibility with existing systems for government purposes
• Strategies for risk assessment and mitigation in the context of government IT projects

Linux Distribution Selection

• Enterprise distributions suitable for government: RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu Pro
• Comparing long-term support and lifecycle options for government use cases
• Considerations for desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE, and XFCE in government settings
• Specialized distributions tailored for specific government applications

Server Migration Strategies

• Evaluating lift-and-shift versus re-architecture approaches for government servers
• Transitioning from Active Directory to Linux identity management in government systems
• File server migration techniques, including NFS, Samba, and clustered storage solutions for government
• Strategies for migrating print servers in government environments
• Transitioning virtualization and container platforms for government IT infrastructure

Desktop and Workstation Migration

• Segmentation of users and selection of pilot groups for government migration projects
• Verification of hardware compatibility in government desktop environments
• Deployment and configuration management of Linux images for government workstations
• Addressing peripheral and device support challenges in government settings
• Considerations for remote work and VPN integration in government migrations

Application Compatibility and Alternatives

• Assessment of application catalogs for government use
• Identification of open source alternatives to Windows software for government operations
• Utilization of Wine and compatibility layers for legacy applications in government IT
• Strategies for virtualization and remote app delivery for government users
• Exploration of web-based and cloud-native replacements for government applications

Identity and Access Management Transition

• Integration of LDAP and Kerberos in government IT systems
• Establishing trust relationships between FreeIPA and Active Directory for government purposes
• Implementation of single sign-on solutions for government users
• Migration of certificate and PKI infrastructure for government security needs

Security and Endpoint Management

• Antivirus and endpoint protection strategies for Linux in government environments
• Patch management and update strategies tailored for government systems
• Configuration management using tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef in government IT
• Monitoring and compliance reporting for government security standards

Phased Implementation

• Design and execution of pilot programs for government migration projects
• Strategies for phased rollouts in government organizations
• Development of rollback procedures and contingency plans for government IT migrations
• Transitioning support models to align with government needs

Change Management and User Adoption

• Communication strategies for stakeholders in government migration initiatives
• Development of training programs for government employees
• Preparation of help desk and support teams for government users
• Management of resistance and establishment of success metrics in government migrations

Summary and Migration Roadmap