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Linux migration -- Why and when to move from Unix to Linux

Unix-to-Linux server migrations should only be undertaken when customers are certain that moving from one platform to the other is best for their business.

Properly evaluate Linux server to Unix server migrations before undertaking any projects, and know when such a migration is a bad idea for a customer' shop. This collection of tip excerpts from our sister site SearchOpenSource.com will get you started.

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Unix-to-Linux migration considerations

Home: Introduction
Part 1: Unix-to-Linux migration benefits
Part 2: Make a Unix-to-Linux migration for the right reasons
Part 3: Migrate to Linux when old systems become expensive
Part 4: Wrong reasons for Linux migration

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