| Windows and Linux in your Enterprise |
| Written by Cale D. Hollingsworth | |
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How much longer can you ignore Linux in your enterprise? Although
much has been written regarding Windows versus Linux in enterprise, less
has been written about the two co-existing in a heterogeneous
environment. From the smallest office network to the large enterprise, careful planning must take place to address interoperability and integration issues between Linux and Windows. All of the involved parties must attend to this concern, including Microsoft, Linux distributors, and third party application vendors. Good practice guidelines and documentation must help users ensure the highest level of interoperability among disparate platforms.  With approximately 20% of the world’s servers now running Linux, and with North American market numbers around 15%, Linux continues to gain ground in enterprise and small/medium businesses. In addition, Linux servers work along side Windows servers in 60% of Windows environments. All indicators suggest that this trend should continue into the future, possibly accelerating along the way. With IT compliance requirements becoming more frequent and more stringent, IT departments must ensure that vendors provide solutions that function well in a heterogeneous environment. Total cost of ownership (TCO) between Windows and Linux continues to be hotly debated and dependent on many different factors. Nevertheless, finding the best solution for your enterprise's problems could involve using Windows and Linux next to each other. Are you ready? Contact a Sinewave Technologies agent today to find out more. |