Linux in the Enterprise

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Linux in the Enterprise

• Jim Hall

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Background

• Systems administrator
• Manager
• Senior Manager
• CIO?

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Know your audience
50s 60s
30s 40s
retiring
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Admin
Lead
Mgr
Dir
CIO
Strategic
Interpersonal
Finance
Technical
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Know your target
server?
desktop?
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Server

• Back office
• Stability
• Support
• Web, app, edge, file/print

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Desktop

• Compatibility
• Integration
• Support
• Development, engineering

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Opportunities

• Test case
• Pilot project
• FOAK
• New development

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Positioning

• Support
• Strategic planning
• Others / comparison
• Lower costs

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Methodology

1. Vision statement
2. Design document
3. Roles responsibilities
4. Post review

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Questions?

• Jim Hall
• jhall_at_freedos.org
• http//www.freedos.org/jhall/