Desktop Migration Proposal

You have been hired as system administrator for MSP, LLC. Your first task involves in upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. Currently, the MSP, LLC has around 200 desktops/laptops that run Windows XP and 300 desktop/laptops that run Windows 7. Your manager has also been getting many requests for tablet computers as well.

Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows 7:

• Processor: Intel Core i3 Second Generation
• Memory: 4GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 350GB
• Network Card: 10/100/1000 MbPS
• USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
• Monitor: 20inch LCD

Current Desktop/Laptop Configuration for Windows XP:

• Processor: Intel Core 2
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 80GB
• Network Card: 10/100 MbPS
• USB Ports: 4 USB 2.0
• Monitor: 15inch LCD

Your boss wants to come up with a 5 to 7 page proposal that meets the following requirements:

• Research and justify new hardware for Windows 8.1.
• Plan for migration from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
• Plan for migration from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1
• Minimize the downtime for end users.
• Research and recommend efficient method for migration to Windows 8.1
• Research and recommend appropriate tablet that end users can use.

Proposal paper requirements:

• At least 5 pages long, 12-point font, double space OK, cover page and reference page does not count towards the 5-page requirement
• Figures and charts strongly recommended.