You must address the following in your proposal and may make any assumptions which are not specified:

• Research and justify whether LSDG will use existing computer hardware that is being used with the Windows XP systems, or if new hardware will be required.

• Plan for migration from Windows XP to Linux.

• Determine the hardware to be used and the installation options.

• How will users log onto the systems? Explain.

• How will systems receive IP addresses? Explain.

• How will DNS be accessed by the LSDG systems? Explain.

• Explain how files on the network may be accessed by LSDG.

• Explain how LSDG can securely share files within their group and other selected groups/users in the company.

• How will printing be handled? Explain.

• What, if any, data will be encrypted? Explain.