This critique will be utilized as a roadmap to address the benefits and disadvantages of using UNIX within Riordan Manufacturing organization.
Scope
Team B is to: a) study Riordan’s current telephone and data networks, b) develop recommendations that, if followed, will improve the efficiency of Riordan’s systems, c) recover/reuse operational budgets to minimize conversion expenses, and d) complete the project within budget, schedule constraints, and communicate all the tasks involved in the project.
Objectives
The objective of this Linux critique is to address the benefits and disadvantages of Linux in the organizations computing environment.
Performance:
• An increase in systems performance based on requirements of the business objectives.
Budget:
Team B will recommend to Riordan Manufacturing management a MS Windows/UNIX critique and presentation that would cover system implementation as well as the potential for decommissioning and reuse of existing compatible resources, and if any potential cost savings. In addition, Team B’s recommendation will project the following:
• Internal/external expenses.
• Initial investment cost.
• Continued service and maintenance cost.
Time:
Team B proposes the following phases:
Phase Action Duration
Phase 1 Prepare a critique and presentation that addresses the benefits and disadvantages of using UNIX® or Linux® versus Windows Server® within Riordan Manufacturing. Five Weeks
Phase 2 Research UNIX features which include security, administration, networking, performance, programmability, and additional elements. Programmability Three Weeks
Phase 3 Final review and presentation of UNIX and integration services. One Week
Methods
Team B will look at who and how personnel are interacting with current business processes. We look at the current complexities of the network infrastructure and its utilization to facilitate business processes. Team B will document the current systems