Novell Consulting: Linux Desktop Implementation and Linux Migration Consulting
Nervous about putting a Linux desktop in front of your workforce? Don't sweat it - Novell Linux Desktop Consulting can help you from start to finish, minimizing disruptions to your users, and making sure you plan for all the gotchas.
With Novell Consulting at your side, you can move through your plan with confidence, and start enjoying the many benefits offered by Linux, including the very important reduction in costs while maintaining or improving service levels.
Linux is rapidly gaining acceptance both in the enterprise data center and on the desktop. IT departments face the challenge of deploying desktop operating systems and applications to service many different computing needs, ranging from thin-client systems to high-end engineering workstations and full-featured office productivity configurations. Embracing Linux on the desktop changes the way organizations do business and creates strategic and operational advantages that are not otherwise possible.
If your organization is considering a move to Linux on the desktop, you may be asking these questions:
- Should we move every desktop to Linux?
- Will migrating cost more than we'll save?
- Will our desktop applications still work?
- Will we have to retrain our desktop administrators and users?
- Will our desktops be more secure?
The answer to these questions is, "it all depends." That's where Novell Consulting can help.
How Novell Consulting Can Help with your Linux Desktop Migration
If you're looking for a trusted adviser—with deep experience and a broad range of skills—to help you determine when, where and whether Linux on the desktop is right for your organization, Novell consultants stand ready to help.
The same solution isn't right for everyone. As you may know, Linux desktop solutions from Novell are powerful, innovative and complete solutions that can be deployed in thick and thin configurations to meet the computing needs of different types of desktop users. Thin-client solutions based on Novell Linux Desktop or Novell Linux Point of Service are ideal for transactional workers using desktop appliances and simple terminals. Thick-client configurations are usually best for engineers using advanced workstations and for knowledge workers using traditional laptops and desktops. Whether implemented strategically on transactional or fixed-function systems, or used across the entire enterprise, there's a Linux desktop configuration that can meet your business needs.
As you deploy Linux on the desktop, we can help you find tailored solutions for unique users, reduce operating costs and foster increased confidence and security in your solution.
Tailored Solutions for Unique Users
- Deploy operating system and application stacks that are ideally suited to kiosks, desktops, laptops, call-center terminals or high-end workstations
- Adopt either thick- or thin-client architectures to meet your business requirements
- Use leading productivity tools specifically tuned for Linux
- Deliver a user-friendly interface that is easy learn
Reduced Operating Costs
- Increase reliability, security and system uptime
- Deploy desktops that can be easily administered and centrally managed
- Leverage leading open source solutions (including an office suite) as alternatives to expensive license-based applications
- Replace high-cost proprietary workstations with powerful, low-cost alternatives based on the latest 64-bit technology
Increased Confidence and Security
- Identify the optimal migration approach—whether you need a long- or near-range strategy
- Move to a technology platform where you have real choice about vendors, support and maintenance options
- Actively participate in the future specification planning and development of your desktop technology platform
- Access technical support, training, consulting, indemnification and partner resources from an experienced, world-class, enterprise vendor
Our overarching goal is to increase the reliability, security and system uptime of your desktop environment.
Solutions and Services
Novell provides everything from thought leadership and guidance to the delivery of a complete migration execution plan, both near-term and longer-range. Services can include any or all the following, depending on your requirements:
- Desktop Business Case—To determine financial gain or impact based on data collected from desktop migrations worldwide
- Application Inventory —To identify potential license cost avoidance and determine whether required applications run on Linux
- User Classification Analysis—To determine which groups and job functions are most suited for a Linux desktop
- Training and Support Strategies—To assure a successful migration
- Migration Plan—To identify an optimal process for making the move
- Proof of Concept Validation—To determine whether the proposed solution is right for your environment
- Deployment Assistance—To implement the solution in your production environment