"Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit" Released by Syngress Publishing

Syngress Publishing Announces Publication of
"Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit"
Book and Companion CD-ROM Now Available from Booksellers

Contact: Amy Pedersen
781-681-5151 x12
amy@syngress.com

Rockland, MA - Syngress Publishing, Inc., today announced the publication
of "Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit" (ISBN: 1-931836-39-6), by David
Allen. The Toolkit contains all the tools, information, and guidance
needed to migrate to Linux and has a CD-ROM that includes scripts which
help automate many of the migration tasks. Author David Allen is an expert
on the topic, and has performed over 25,000 migrations across various
platforms on five continents.

Amorette Pedersen, Vice President at Syngress Publishing said, "Every day,
system administrators are making the decision to migrate from Windows to
Linux and open source software. We wanted to create a book that would make
that migration process seamless. The 'Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit'
shows system administrators how to deliver reliable and secure network
services using Linux."

David Allen, President of CR Consulting, adds, "I wrote 'Windows to Linux
Migration Toolkit' in response to repeated questions from attendees at
LinuxWorld asking me to write a book to help them migrate to Linux. The
book provides easy-to-follow instructions and includes migration scripts
to automate the process of migrating Windows NT/2000/AD/Exchange
infrastructure to Linux and open source software. The information in this
book will help ensure a smooth migration to reliable systems that deliver
outstanding value and increased productivity to any company."

Chapter topics include: Network Services Migration Roadmap, Core TCP/IP
Networking Services, Directory Services, Authentication Services, File
Services, Print Services, Messaging Services, Groupware and Calendaring
Services, Web Services: IIS vs. Apache, Desktop Migration Roadmap, Inside
the Typical Linux Desktop, Introducing Network Analysis and Ethereal,
Introducing Intrusion Detection Systems and Snort, and Introducing
Vulnerability Assessments and Nessus.

BOOK DETAILS
Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit
ISBN: 1-931836-39-6
PRICE: $49.95 U.S., Includes CD-ROM
PAGE COUNT: 496 PP

About the Authors
David Allen (President, CR Consulting) is the lead author and technical
editor of 'Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit.' David started programming
computers when he was eight years old, and has over two decades of
experience in the computer field. David has been responsible for over
25,000 migrations on five continents. He has worked for international
banks (Schwab, Credit Suisse, JPMorgan), technology companies, and
government organizations including NASA. David has been an open source
advocate for many years, and is a speaker at LinuxWorld and O'Reilly's
Open Source Convention.

David founded Computer Resources Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting
services to clients around the world. CRCI provides migration, support,
training, and security consulting using open source solutions. For more
information about CRCI and migration services provided by the authors of
this book, go to www.crconsulting.com or phone (800) 884-9885.

Christian Lahti (Lead Programmer, Technical Reviewer) is a senior
consultant with CR Consulting and has over 15 years of experience
designing global IT infrastructure using Linux and open source. Focusing
on cross-platform integration and enterprise interoperability, Christian
excels at developing solutions in security, systems, and networking on
time and under budget. Christian is the lead programmer of the migration
toolkit that accompanies this book, and is a speaker at LinuxWorld and
O'Reilly's Open Source Convention.

Background Information
Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland,
Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic
reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill
enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia,
and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into twenty
languages. The company's pioneering customer support program,
solutions@syngress.com, extends the value of every Syngress title with
regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more
information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at 781-681-5151 or
email amy@syngress.com. Syngress books are distributed in the United
States and Canada by O'Reilly Media, Inc.