Linux Mint is an operating system designed for desktop and laptop computers equipped with diverse open-source and free applications making it one of the most popular options with users. Linux mint was designed with the user in mind with its elegant, avant-garde and ergonomic operating system while also providing stability, ease of use and high efficiency. Another key advantage of this operating system is that it provides the user with software support services.
To prepare for migration, an inventory of both hardware and software will be taken. A test run for Linux Mint Distro will be conducted on each machine and then backups for all crucial company files will be created to ensure data safety, after which the migration process will commence.
Multiple authentication mechanisms based on possession, knowledge and inherent factors as well as online and offline digital authentication, are recommended. Each password should be owned by only one individual and there should be a limit to the number of times a password can be changed within a period of time.
Encryption will be used as a safety measure for both data at rest and data in transit. Data in transit will be encrypted through HTTPS, SSL, TLS and FTPS connections prior to moving the data. Data at rest will be encrypted prior to storage by setting up firewalls and security controls for network access.
Users can easily access their Microsoft files on Linux either by accessing Microsoft Office in a Linux browser through the web, using a Windows virtual machine, or installing Microsoft Office on PlayOnLinux. To have an easier user experience with activities such as web browsing, the user should learn to use different Linux commands, install software, learn distributions and practice doing various tasks.
Linux has event logs. The directory for log storage for Linux is /var/log which is a unique directory that provides logs from the operating system as well as applications and system operations. Process monitoring and management on Linux are done using ps, top, htop and isof as commands. The ps command can monitor processes currently running as well as other process metrics including memory utilization.
Linux Mint Distro’s key advantage in comparison to other operating systems is its provision of open-source, a feature that allows the user to view, edit, customize, enhance and share codes. The operating system is also popular for its stability and assurance of security. It is also equipped with numerous features at no extra cost to the user in comparison to other OS options in the market.
Existing Windows software can be used on Linux by installing third-party software such as Wine, which is the most popular software. Linux cannot, by itself, run a Windows application without the help of third-party software. Software is installed on Linux using the APT tool, which is works based on a set of commands. The most common command for the installation of software files is apt-get.
Users can share or transfer files between Linux Mint and other operating systems by using SSH to copy files, using FTP to transfer files from Windows to Linux, synchronizing software, or creating shared folders on the Linux virtual machine.
The migration of the company from using Windows to Linux Mint may seem like an intimidating task, but the operating system is equipped with numerous valuable features for a smooth transition and adaptation.