Mark Teter

The Linux operating system materialized through the work of Linus Torvalds, a Finnish student who introduced the first release in 1991 as an open source version of UNIX for x86 PCs. Although it wasn't the first open source version of UNIX, the unique advantages of Linux soon attracted a following, and it quickly emerged as a viable operating system alternative. The combination of x86-based virtualization and the widespread adoption of Linux eventually opened the door to a new era of business computing, fueling major changes to today's business information technology landscape. Seven keys to success: Define business level objectives. Survey the application landscape. Develop a scalable infrastructure blueprint. Identify the right project. Conduct pilot studies. Start the production rollout. Transition to continuous process improvement. Today almost every organization... (more)