Vista to Vista
Server Migration...?
Here's my scenario I have a full fledged windows network The network consists of two Windows 2000 Servers, one functioning as a domain controller, the other as the Intranet/application server The clients on the other hand, run Windows XP Professional, which they have VM's underneath that run Win 2000 and Win Vista (for legacy apps, and vista testing) The clients at the moment arent the issue it's the servers. My servers everyday are seeming more and more out of date. I love windows 2000 server and how streamlined it is, but I'm going to have to let it go eventually especially after support ends I don't feel like migrating to Windows server 2003 nor the newer 2008...yes, the newer versions are nicer and all, but pricing is a problem at the moment--I want linux as a server platform for me. I want a FREE linux distro,one that can handle ease transition from windows, and that can handle my domain controller and file serving needs Anyone have a distro in mind that follows my needs?
Public Comments
- I'm sorry, but to be blunt, you're deluding yourself. If you knew linux well enough to make this practical and actually make it a true cost savings, then you wouldn't be asking this question. If you knew linux well enough, this question would be like a doctor asking how to use a scalpel. Yes, the linux software is free. But it's FAR from ready for a newbie linux admin to migrate and entire network to. It's complicated. Great - you'll save say $1800 on two Windows Server licenses... looks great on paper. Until you spend $18000 on three weeks of a linux consultant's time having them come in and set you up correctly and/or undoing the mistakes you did. If you want to play with linux and learn it - go right ahead. In a few months to a few years, depending on how much time you devote to it, you'll actually be ready to do this - and you'll know you're ready because you won't even be thinking of asking a question like this.
