Linux vs. Microsoft TCO Comparison

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Salaries and Services CostsNetwork Infrastructure Specification and CostsNetwork Infrastructure is calculated as the cost of equipping one computer, whether it be aworkstation or a server, with a connection point on a port or a switch, appropriate cablingand a wall socket, as per current industry best-practice. Research has shown this turns outto be approximately $100 per computer.Therefore, network infrastructure is calculated as the number of computers multiplied by$100.Staff Salary Specifications and CostsTotal Cost of Network Infrastructure 259 x $100 = $25,900.00Staff for both our Windows platform model and our Linux/Open Source environment weresourced from online placement agency firms (such as Dice.com and Mojolin.com). Weperformed a search using some of the core technologies required for both platforms, anditemised three core staff members for our example organisation. We require a Seniorsystems administrator and co-ordinator, reporting to our example firm's executivemanagement. We also require a mid-level generalist, and a junior help-desk supportstaffer. Ancillary or specialist technical services will be provided by external consultants.Windows Platform Permanent StaffSalary for Senior Systems Admin @ $66,000.00 per-annum for 3 years = $198,000.00Salary for Mid-level Systems Admin @ $46,000.00 per-annum for 3 years =$138,000.00Salary for Junior Support Admin @ $36,000.00 per-annum for 3 years = $108,000.00Linux Platform Permanent StaffTotal Cost of Windows Platform Permanent Staff = $444,000Salary for Senior Systems Admin @ $71,000.00 per-annum for 3 years = $213,000.00Salary for Mid-level Systems Admin @ $49,000.00 per-annum for 3 years =$147,000.00Salary for Junior Support Admin @ $38,000.00 per-annum for 3 years = $114,000.00Specialist Consultancy ServicesTotal Cost of Linux Platform Permanent Staff = $474,000Most organisations need specialist external IT consultancy services and the same appliesfor our example organisation. Previously we have allocated the same funds for sourcingAll text material Copyright © 2002, 2004 Cybersource® Pty. Ltd. (http://www.cybersource.com.au/).All trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders. Document Build: 291 Page 35 of 44
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Page 3 and 4: Table of ContentsDisclaimer........
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Page 13 and 14: A Look at Migration CostsOne of the
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Page 29 and 30: Software Licence CostsThe following
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Page 39 and 40: Appendix 2Software Pricing Resource
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