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Running Head: NETW240 Week 6 Course Project 1
Devon Smith
DeVry University
NETW240
8/11/2020
Professor: Yu On Ng

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION……………………………………….………….……………………………3
Purpose…………………………………………….………………………………………3
Description/Background……………………….………………………………………….3
Scope…………………………………………………………………………………….4
DISCUSSION…………………………………………………………………………………….4
RedHat…………………………………………………………………………………4-7
SUSE……………………………………………………………………………………7-9
Ubuntu………...……………………………………………………………………10-12
REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………………13

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Operating System Proposal
I. Introduction
a. Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast Linux server and Linux
workstation OS products between three separate and distinct Linux distros. In my
research of a number of Linux vendors I found that there are three that, in my
opinion, offer the best options for the current business needs. There are plenty of
other Linux distributions that could fulfil a lot of our business needs, and some of
them require a vast knowledge of programing in order to get the most out of them. I
found that the following three are the closest to an all-in-one solution that any
business can get. Naturally, some modifications will be needed in order to tailor them
to the companies needs but rest assured that any of these 3 operating systems will
perform great as soon as you pull them out of the box.
b. Description and Background
There are a number of Linux vendors that I have found to offer the best options for
the current business needs. Some of them require a vast knowledge of programming
in order to get the most out of them. I found that the following three vendors are the
closest to an all-in-one solution that any business should have. These 3 distributions
that I will discuss, offer reliable and professional-grade support and all have frequent
updates to ensure that security exploits are addressed in a timely manner. Also, they
all have at least some level of corporate connectivity baked in. In addition, all of them
can run Windows programs through virtual machines or subsystems such as Wine.

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c. Scope
In recent years, Linux distributions have become far more sophisticated and user-
friendly, and the cost of deployment can be a fraction of more traditional large-scale
desktop installations. Linux is often viewed as more secure too. (Taylor, 2018).
There’s a big cost difference between deploying Linux and Windows: Linux itself is
free, so it’s the distributor’s support that you’ll pay for.
II. Discussion
a. Red Hat Linux
III.
RED HAT Summary
Distribution Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition
Home Page
Mailing Lists
Documentation
Mirrors
Bug Tracker
Key Points:
Total Cost of Ownership:
The cost of Red Hat varies, and it naturally depends on several factors, such as the