Migration from Netware to Windows NT Network Operating System

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Abstract:

Migration from an existing information technology system to a new system presents many managerial challenges. There are technological challenges associated with running the old system, maintaining data integrity and bringing the new system online all without seriously impacting daily operations. There are human factors to consider like resistance to change and conflict management. In addition, organizational issues like management support and cross functional communication channels need to he addressed. This thesis reviews the technical migration from an operational NetWare network to Windows NT completed at the Defense Manpower Data Center DMDC in Monterey, CA. The DMDC case presents a typical set of issues that an IT manager is likely to face when implementing technology driven change. Technical, human and organizational factors of technical change are discussed. A list of lessons learned and a set of technical management guidelines are derived from analysis of the DMDC case. Details of Windows NT 4.0 and 5.0 features are included.

Author(s):
Scruggs, Janet E. ; Yee, Michael
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0138

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DATA MANAGEMENT, *INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *OPERATING SYSTEMS(COMPUTERS), INTEROPERABILITY, THESES, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, COMPUTER NETWORKS, ONLINE SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems
Report Date:
1999 Jun 01
Creation Date:
1999 Oct 06