1. Presented by Ivan Yordanov
Windows Server 2003 Support Ends 14th
July: What Does This Mean to You?
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2. The deadline is looming for the moment when Microsoft finally
ends its support for Windows Server 2003. But what does this
mean for your business? Many assume that when they have IT
support services in place, then all is fine, but unfortunately this
isn’t the case. Having an IT backup solution in place will
certainly help in a number of other instances, but it won’t assist
towards the security of Windows Server 2003 after the 14th
July.
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3. Not everyone is familiar with Windows Server
2003 and its functions within the workplace.
However not anyone who works within IT
support services will be aware of how
Windows Server 2003 functions and the
ramifications of ending the support for Windows
Server 2003. The reason why this poses such a
threat is because there will be no patches or
security updates moving forward. This in turn
will leave both your system and your business at
risk. And as all the updates are received from
Microsoft, there are very little IT support
services they can offer.
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Why is The End of Windows Server 2003
Support so Important?

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What Action Should Be Taken?
The next step a business should take is to have its IT support
service migrate the business's current IT infrastructure to
Windows Server 2012. It is a necessity to help shield a
business’s infrastructure from risk. There are also a number of
benefits when migrating to a new solution. One such benefit is
that the cost of ownership will be greatly reduced. This is due to
the much-improved management of resources, improved
functionality and the improved performance. An average
Windows Server can take days to migrate, so now is the time to
instruct IT support services to plan your migration.

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Are There Any Other Options?
If you ask IT support services whether there are any other
options when migrating your platform, the answer is yes, but the
other options available aren’t necessarily in your business’s
best interests. Business can still opt to use Windows Server
2008, but it won’t offer the security benefits that Windows
Server 2012 offers. When speaking with IT support services
you will find that your business only requires a Server Core,
then the need for patches is reduced. On the other hand, if you
are looking for IT support services to upgrade to a supported
operating system, then it may be well worth making the jump to
Windows Server 2012.

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What If My Business Isn’t Ready To
Update Its Server?
Migrating can seem like a massive leap for many businesses, but
unfortunately if a business doesn’t migrate, it leaves itself
vulnerable. Don’t suffer in silence if everything seems a little
overwhelming. Speak to companies who offer website migration
services, or ask your IT support services how involved the
business's migration will be. Factors IT support services should
take into consideration are how many systems there are, how
critical these systems are to your business and whether they are in
a regulated area. Having all the answers will allow
IT support services to undertake a successful migration and put a
system in place that’s stable, secure and beneficial for your
business moving forwards.

7. Thank You
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