Windows Server 2003 Support Ending

For Immediate Assistance with Windows Server 2003 Migration Call 301.682.5100

Microsoft will no longer be supporting Windows Server 2003 after July 14, 2015, which means there will be no further security patches issued after that date, and your data will be at increasing risk. If you are running Windows Server 2003, it is imperative you take action immediately to migrate on to a supported platform.

This has horrendously serious implications for anyone who has a regulatory responsibility for data safety, for instance, healthcare providers affected by HIPAA.

Your data will be at risk if you do not migrate off of Windows Server 2003 by July 14, 2015, and this means your practice or firm will be violating regulatory compliance mandates to protect data.

Options

For those looking to remain on the Windows platform, there are several options:

• Migrate to Windows Server 2012; or
• Microsoft Azure; or
• Office 365

Most clients will probably look to migrate to Windows Server 2012, but this is an excellent opportunity to review your IT infrastructure and assess your options.

The Migration Process

The key steps you need to take NOW (you do not have much time) are:

1. Establish what applications you are running on Windows Server 2003, e.g. Exchange:
2. Undertake a review to discover what application dependencies are involved;
3. Identify and engage stakeholders affected by the migration; and
4. Define the scope of the migration project.

The outcomes you are looking to achieve to effect the migration smoothly will be:

1. Establish an understanding of your business’ needs and requirements;
2. Identify your business’ needs and objectives; and
3. Establish a team to support this process and execute the migration.

About Swift Systems

Swift Systems is an established and highly experienced provider of IT Managed Services and undertakes consulting and project work for a large number of clients in MD, PA, WV, NOVA and metro DC and Baltimore.

Our team of highly qualified engineers includes staff with work experience at Microsoft itself, and we are a Microsoft Certified Partner. In addition, we have exceptional skill sets and experience with handling Windows Server migrations.

Our clients include numerous healthcare providers (doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and orthopaedics), law firms, manufacturing, education, and State and Federal government agencies.

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