Desktop Migration Proposal
You have been hired as system administrator for MSP, LLC. Your first task involves in upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. Currently, the MSP, LLC has around 200 desktops/laptops that run Windows XP and 300 desktop/laptops that run Windows 7. Your manager has also been getting many requests for tablet computers as well.
Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows 7:
- Processor: Intel Core i3 Second Generation
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Hard Drive: 350GB
- Network Card: 10/100/1000 MbPS
- USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
- Monitor: 20inch LCD
Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows XP:
- Processor: Intel Core 2
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Hard Drive: 80GB
- Network Card: 10/100 MbPS
- USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
- Monitor: 15inch LCD
Your boss wants to come up with a 5 to 7 page proposal that meets the following requirements:
- Research and justify new hardware for Windows 8.1.
- Plan for migration from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
- Plan for migration from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1
- Minimize the downtime for end users.
- Research and recommend efficient method for migration to Windows 8.1
- Research and recommend appropriate tablet that end users can use.
Proposal paper requirements:
- At least 5 pages long, 12-point font, double space OK, cover page and reference page does not count towards the 5-page requirement
- Figures and charts strongly recommended.