Desktop Migration Proposal-You have been hired as system administrator for MSP, LLC

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.