Migration
Cloud and server
Live Migration in LXD
by Canonical on 6 May 2015
There has been a lot of interest on the various mailing lists as well as internally at Canonical about the state of migration in LXD, so I thought I’d write a bit about the current state …
Desktop
What are the management factors in planning a migration from Windows to Ubuntu?
by Canonical on 7 January 2013
Best of our webinars – (From the Ubuntu: The Desktop of the Future webinar @ 29.25 min) ANSWER Large scale migrations from Windows to Linux desktop can be done well. But some very ambitious projects to …
Desktop
Windows 8 part 3: Don’t let legacy apps block the benefits of open source
by Canonical on 4 December 2012
Hidden away in the dark corner of every business there are monsters that scare the bejesus out of many an IT manager. They are little legacy applications, often unsupported by their creators, running on old spreadsheets, …
Desktop
Windows 8 part 2: Licensing complexity
by Canonical on 12 November 2012
Last time we talked about how Windows 8 brings a dramatic shift to user experience. Today we’re going to explore whether businesses can escape the Window’s licensing complexity for a simpler, more cost-effective approach. It comes …
Desktop
Ubuntu 12.10 breaks down the barrier between the PC and the web
by Canonical on 18 October 2012
Ubuntu 12.10 integrates the desktop and the Internet, enabling people to easily access content and applications – whether the live locally or online. Ubuntu 12.10 makes it possible to integrate the most popular web-based applications as …
Desktop
Windows 8 migration? Let’s open the debate
by Canonical on 8 October 2012
It’s the CIO’s nightmare scenario. The chief executive boots up on a Monday morning and spits coffee and pastry as he struggles in vain to find the essential application feature once close to his fingertips. The …
Desktop
Five golden rules for Ubuntu migration
by Canonical on 21 September 2012
The enterprise desktop is ripe for change. And if you’re thinking about how to make it happen then our latest guide is for you. This new, free ebook will show you why moving to Ubuntu is …
Desktop
Crunch time on the enterprise desktop
by Canonical on 21 September 2012
The enterprise desktop is ripe for change. With support for Windows XP coming to an end, it’s time to find a better way. This ebook is about that better way. It’s a short, easy-to-read guide to …
Ubuntu
Server Density deploys Ubuntu to deliver server and website monitoring as a service
by Canonical on 21 September 2012
Ubuntu helps Server Density developers innovate services, streamline server admin and increase security Summary Server Density delivers server and website monitoring as a fully managed service, delivering significant infrastructure and management savings for its customers. Until …
Cloud and server
Capgemini deploys hybrid thin client solution with Ubuntu Advantage
by Canonical on 6 September 2012
Summary Capgemini’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions have helped some of the world’s largest, multinational corporations transform their business processes in the areas of finance and accounting, customer operations management, human resources, procurement, supply chain management, …
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Server: the best choice for business
by Canonical on 13 March 2012
Leading Linux-based operating system Ubuntu Server is engineered to support the needs of business in 21st century. In this why paper we look at 11 top reasons why we think Ubuntu is the ideal choice of …
Desktop
Open source: an educated decision
by Canonical on 20 May 2011
In this white paper, we de-bunk the myths that proprietary companies have built up to discredit open-source technology, explaining how it can help schools, colleges and universities reduce costs, improve IT performance, and prepare students more …