Summary

In this chapter, you looked at the main factors behind considering a move from your current UNIX environment and the twin options of migrating to Linux or to Windows. You reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and the issues that migration to Linux entails. You were introduced to the four migration and coexistence paths and covered the benefits of Windows 2000 as an operating environment.

At this point, you should have some understanding of the concepts behind UNIX-to-Windows migration, which are discussed in greater detail throughout this guide. Now it s time to move on to reviewing the backgrounds to both Windows and UNIX and their similarities and differences.