Linux and Windows NT
Integration and Migration
Book
Paperback/Softback
640 pages
978-0-07-134983-3 (ISBN)
Description
This volume explains how administrators can use Linux within the Microsoft environment and take full advantage of the flexibility of Linux development tools. The book compares and contrasts these two operating systems so that readers are equipped with information for future decisions. It guides the reader through the process of managing a Linux and Microsoft Windows NT/95/98 integration project. There are explanations of how Linux can be implemented and adjusted to support access to Microsoft environments. The authors also offer integration and migration project templates that readers can use to assist them during their own projects.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-134983-3 (9780071349833)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
An alternative to Microsoft; the cost/benefit analysis; operating system comparisons, Linux versus Windows NT; overview of Linux and Microsoft Windows integration; the basics - installation and configuration of Linux; NOS - Linux as a server; internetworking -Linux network support; interoperability - file and print sharing in a heterogeneous network; exchanging data in a mixed operating system environment; Internet connectivity; office applications; directory services - using LDAP and others; network management and maintenance; implementing and managing the integration project. Appendices: terminology guide; Linux FAQ and resource index; Windows NT FAQ and resource index; NOS feature comparison tables; integration project templates.