...| Migration VS Upgrade | | | Amanda Robertson | 8/3/2014 | | 1.) How does an upgrade differ from a migration? Detail of each. * Migration- is the most complicated and intrusive method to transition between versions of Exchange. More work and more cost are associated with migrations. Migrations require staff to keep track of details because of possible loss of data. When doing a migration the biggest difference from an upgrade is the requirement to create a new AD forest, the requirement of migrating user accounts to the new AD or to recreate the user’s accounts in the new version of exchange. New outlook profiles are required to be created. Another difference between the two is the admin must also split the SMTP domains between the new and old version. * Upgrade- Is the less intrusive and most commonly used because you can transition the existing AD forest and users are able to use existing accounts, instead of creating new ones. One of the biggest difference between the two and most beneficial is that the versions of exchange can coexist long enough to upgrade information to the new version and the organization works as one. Another difference is that outlook will transparently update the users profile during the upgrade as well. 2.) When to choose one or the other? It would depend on the size of the company, how many locations, how many mailboxes, and several other considerations can determine when to choose which transition method is...
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...Assignment 1: Preparing a Company-Wide Migration to Windows 8 George Kelly Professor Raymond Schafer Administering Desktop Clients June 11, 2015 I would like to take this time to thank Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Information Officer for taking some time in their busy operation schedule to listen to my report. This report was created to address the concerns they have with the possibility of migrating from Windows 7 to the Windows 8 operating system for their company. This proposed change will affect the entire company and how it operates on a day to day basis. The Company Crescent Manufacturing is known as a luxury leader in the world of crafted home furnishings. The company is comprised of three different locations. First there is the Texas division that has 250 employees and this is structured as the corporate headquarters. Secondly, there is the location in Maryland with has 175 employees and this location is comprised of an operation component, a small IT department and the company’s human resources department. Lastly is the division that is located in Nebraska with 25 employees and this location is primarily a manufacturing plant that is staffed by production line employees, a line supervisor and a plant manager. Each of the individual location has specific needs that vary from the others and this report will cover how to handle those needs and how they will affect the company as a...
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...you cannot connect to the server without Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate. Professional and above are the only versions of Windows 7 capable of connecting to a domain server. Professional is the least costly of the editions that will provide the necessary features, therefore the most cost efficient. A clean install using a migration will be required to upgrade. This is because this is the only way to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. This leaves you with two options: migrate your files to Windows 7 from XP using the built in feature or make sure all files are backed up to the server before the installation. With a migration, all user data and preferences are transferred eliminating the need to manually change the settings on each workstation. Needless to say, this will save man hours in configuring each workstation thus saving the company money. Works Cited 1. Howlett, Glenn. "Windows 7 Home Premium vs. Windows 7 Professional." PC World. PC World, 11 May 2011. Web. 27 Mar. 2014. <http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/386085/windows_7_home_premium_vs_windows_7_professional/>. 2. Jones, Don. "8 Common Issues in Windows 7 Migrations." 8...
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...|PREPARING THE COMPANY-WIDE MIGRATION TO WINDOWS 8 | |TIMOTHY BLOUNT | |PROF KEVIN JAYNE CIS 329 | |Internal | |Strengths |Weaknesses | |Storage Space |Touch screen interface | |Better Security |Difficult to move between screens | |Windows to Go |No antivirus for Windows 8 | |Faster boot time |Metro Multitasking | |Optimized for touch screen |Flash content on the tablet PC | | | | | ...
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...ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) ABAP Workbench The ABAP Workbench component is a fully-fledged development environment for applications in the ABAP language. With it, you can create, edit, test, and organize application developments. It is fully integrated in the R/3 Basis system and, like other R/3 applications, is itself written in ABAP. Application Servers R/3 programs run on application servers. They are an important component of the R/3 System. The following sections describe application servers in more detail. Structure of an Application Server The application layer of an R/3 System is made up of the application servers and the message server. Application programs in an R/3 System are run on application servers. The application servers communicate with the presentation components, the database, and also with each other, using the message server. The following diagram shows the structure of an application server: [pic] The individual components are: Work Processes An application server contains work processes, which are components that can run an application. Each work process is linked to a memory area containing the context of the application being run. The context contains the current data for the application program. This needs to be available in each dialog step. Dispatcher Each application server contains a dispatcher. The dispatcher is the link between the work processes and the users logged onto the application server. Its...
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...interface that can be quickly learned by most in a very short time, assuming that the proper networking, deployment, and OS knowledge is already present. VMware’s vSphere 5 does have pricing attached to it, opposed to Microsoft’s Hyper-V which is free and integrates seamlessly into current Window OS configurations. The price for management is not free on either however, and this is where VMware seems to shine with its lower pricing structure. VMware does also offer a bundle/kit pricing where Microsoft does not currently offer that option for the Hyper-V. Virtual migration features will be the next biggest contrast between these two virtualization giants. VMware offers automated live migrations, power management, and storage migration while Microsoft only offers very limited support in these areas. The other major contrast on these two is in the area of actual VM configurations; VMware offers 32 virtual CPU’s vs. Microsoft’s 4(Linux or Windows). The Maximum amount of ram for VMware is 1TB per virtual machine where Microsoft falls short only offering 64GB. The final drawback on Microsoft’s VM offerings is the...
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...the Maximo upgrade from the current version of Maximo 4.01 to version 6 ensuring full data integrity and accuracy. • The POC must ensure that the Maximo software is fully operational within the Illovo architecture and environment i.e. the POC must test co-existence with all other Illovo software products and hardware. • The POC must also ensure that all re-worked existing application interfaces are fully operational on the upgraded version. • The following new requirements must be met: - Provision of a scheduling tool and full integration with MS project - Fully operational new interfaces as defined in the Functional Specification • All existing application customisations must be re-applied and must be fully functional • Reports as defined in the functional specification must be fully functional • The POC must also result in a standard migration path being documented to ensure a smooth rollout and implementation process. • To select/Replace the thin client (NCD 200) with new models that meet business requirements (Group replacement) • To select and install hardware for the Maximo Application/Report server (Maximo & Kronos Sites only) • The architecture selected must cater for SA and African Maximo hardware requirements. APPLICATION POC OBJECTIVES • To migrate all current Maximo transactional data from version 4.01 to the new release version 6 and to document an appropriate migration path. ...
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...PFCH DC Unification Project UNIX and Linux Advantages UNIX has been the cornerstone for infrastructure for the past decade with popular flavors such as Solaris (Craig, 2012). UNIX is a proprietary brand typically run in large organizational infrastructure. However, many of the UNIX variants are open source that allow users to customize their distribution as they see fit and making copies to install in an unlimited number of machines. UNIX offers a highly stable operating system (OS) that is ideal for full multitasking capabilities while protecting memory to prevent interference with other users. The stability provides greater uptime for increased productivity and less downtime for crash recovery and troubleshooting (Montpelier Open Source, n.d.). UNIX has been the baseline for Internet services and growth where machines on network can operate as clients and servers. Linux is a variant of UNIX and has established itself in the desktop, workstation, and increasingly in the server environments. A key benefit for Linux is the scope of freedom of distributions (distros) that provide many applications, freeware, and add-ons (Stanford University, 2004). Linux is extremely portability to a wide range of new and old machines. The majority of Linux variants are available free or at an economical price compared to Microsoft Windows. Linux is a very secure operating system and although it still can be prone to attacks, it inherently is more secure than Windows. Another huge benefit...
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...Riordan Active Directory Migration Tyler Dresslar POS 421 September 3, 2012 R.Chung Riordan Active Directory Migration Introduction With regards to Riordan Manufacturing acquiring new severs with Active Directory Technology, the company must look at migrating to Windows Server 2008 R2 in order facilitate the streamlining of work for the Information Technology Department. Moving to Active Directory will save Riordan TIME and MONEY, the benefits of such a move and implementation will be explained in the following paragraphs. Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services are the foundation for distributed networks built on Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating systems that use domain controllers. Active Directory Domain Services provide secure, structured, hierarchical data storage for objects in a network such as users, computers, printers, and services. Active Directory Domain Services provide support for locating and working with these objects. Windows 2000 Server and later operating systems provide a user interface for users and administrators to work with the objects and data in Active Directory Domain Services. Network administrators write scripts and applications that access Active Directory Domain Services to automate common administrative tasks, such as adding users and groups, managing printers, and setting permissions for network resources. Independent software vendors and end-user developers can use Active...
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...Technical Writing Project Cover Sheet Capstone Project Name: | Managed Service Provider Migration | Student Name: | xxxxxxx | Degree Program: | Bachelor of Science IT, Network Emphasis | Student Mentor Name: | xxxxxxxx | Table of Contents Capstone Introduction 1 Review of Other Work 3 Project Rationale 8 Systems Analysis and Methodology 10 Goals and Objectives 14 Project Deliverables 16 Project Plan and Timelines 21 Project Development 22 Accomplishments 26 Conclusion 26 References 28 Appendix: 29 Capstone Introduction With the rising costs of running a business and the goals to increase profits, organizations are constantly looking at ways to reduce operating expenses. In the technology realm of an organization, reduction of costs can be achieved by streamlining processes and automation. Another option that can be explored within organizations to reduce costs is the outsourcing of their technology departments to a manage service provider. Organizations are looking into options to utilize technology to reduce costs by migrating their technology to a 3rd party to managed their infrastructure. Concordia is mid-sized bank based out of California that has a wide area network consisting of 125 branch offices spread out through California and the surrounding states. Concordia has implemented a project to get out of the information technology area so that they can focus on their core principles of the banking industry. Concordia preferred to...
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...EIGRP vs OSPF IP Networking NT2640 Travis McCaig 05/07/16 Mr. M. G. Durazo Ed. EIGRP vs OSPF In this paper we will explore and compare EIGRP and OSPF protocols to determine if one might be better suited to a particular network. First I’ll explore their positive or negative features individually. Then I’ll do a more side-by-side comparison to see if there are more noticeable differences. Finally, I’ll make an informed decision on which protocol to choose based on network’s size, topology and more. EIGRP Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol or (EIGRP) is a protocol that lets routers exchange a copy of its neighbors routing tables. These tables are updated each time a new router comes online and EIGRP can detect changes in routes. It can do this marvelous feat by periodically sending a “hello” packet, that essentially responds an active or inactive result. If a router isn’t available EIGRP changes the route as well as updates the other neighboring routers. Finally, this protocol can consider distance and determine if a path is loop-free thereby determining most efficient route. OSPF Open Shortest Path First also called OSPF is a protocol that like EIGRP can exchange routing tables with neighbors with an added bonus. The bonus is that it creates a complete map of all networks and this is dubbed an Autonomous System or AS. This complete picture of the AS is also copied and shared but the advantage lies in the ability to manually manipulate routes for traffic...
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...Aruba Migration Guide 802.11AC MIGRATION GUIDE 802.11ac Aruba Migration Guide Table of Contents Introduction 802.11AC basics Why 802.11ac? 802.11ac technology overview Backward compatibility RF spectrum Multistation MAC throughput > 1 Gbps 256 QAM Wider channels More spatial streams Downlink multi-user MIMO Pros of 802.11ac Cons of 802.11ac Strategy and planning for 802.11ac migration Site planning basics Planning process Minimum requirements and actions to implement 802.11ac Aruba recommendations for 802.11ac migration General Capacity RF planning Installation Wireless RF coverage considerations and questionnaire Summary 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 Aruba Networks, Inc. 2 802.11ac Aruba Migration Guide Introduction Wi-Fi has become such an amazingly successful technology because it has continuously advanced while remaining backwards compatible. The current state-of-the-art Wi-Fi is known as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n or 802.11n. 802.11n has become popular because it improves performance. As 802.11n has become a standard interface on PCs, tablets and smartphones, the applications used by these devices have continued to progress. Mobile technology has encountered the next frontier – video. Whether delivering YouTube to smartphones or moving HDTV signals around the office or home, video has become a significant driver of network traffic, chiefly because it requires one or two orders of magnitude more bandwidth than other IP services. Now...
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...Windows vs. Linux Enterprise Distribution Recommendation Introduction to UNIX Linux vs. Windows Enterprise Distribution Recommendation X Industries is a large sized business that is in the midst of a decision regarding wither or not to switch their existing Windows-based IT system over to a less proprietary product, Linux. This is no easy choice to make, considering X Industries is currently running 170+ Windows-based servers of various types. Their staff fulfills company operations on these servers with their 750+ array of desktop and laptop computers – all running Windows XP Professional. Linux may just be a little dog in the Microsoft park, but a company that makes the big switch can expect Linux to yield benefits in cost savings, increased security, and arguably better usability. However, each individual enterprise situation is always different, so a cookie cutter solution of which system to use will never suffice. Rather, the numbers through subjects of cost, market share, programming capabilities, software compatibility and availability, and the ever-important user interface will tell the best choice. Cost The only way to evaluate cost is to get down to the basics, and look at the statistics. The first topic of cost will center solely on the price for Windows operating system software, first for the network side, then the node side. Other topics will focus on the cost of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, which will run on the servers and desktops,...
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...Migration from 2G to 3G - Options: Evolution of Mobile Technologies: The Migration Path This is a brief overview of what has been already done and possible expected migration path of mobile operators. At the 2G phase, there were three major dominant systems in market: a) GSM operating in 900, 1800 and 1900MHz band, b) TDMA operating in 800MHz, 1900MHz and 850MHz (North America), and c) CDMA (IS-95) operating in 1900 and 800MHz band. 2G systems offered enhanced voice services and improved capacity to its customers. With the growing demand in mobile services and the need to connect corporate networks for data communications, an intermediate generation (2.5G) of technologies were developed: GPRS and EDGE (both in the GSM family), and cdma2000 1X-RTT. While migrating from 2G to 2.5G, operators made decisions based on their future planning and business interests targeting third generation (3G) networks. From 2G to 2.5G, GSM operators migrated to GPRS and EDGE systems with some of the TDMA operators also migrating to GSM/GPRS systems (see figure 1). Among them * Vodafone is the largest player with a global foot print in offering GSM/GPRS ser-vices. * Prominent TDMA operators in the United States include AT&T Wireless and Cingular Wireless. * Another major operator includes T-Mobile-USA, offering GSM/GPRS services. * In India, Bharti Cellular (AirTel), IDEA Cellular, Hutchison are some of the GPRS operators whose GPRS networks are in commercial...
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...------------------------------------------------- Course Code: ACC501 Course Title: ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS ------------------------------------------------- Course Instructor: Sukhpreet Kaur ------------------------------------------------- Academic Task No.: 1 Academic Task Title: Company Based Assignment ------------------------------------------------- Date of Allotment: 08/30/2014 Date of submission: 9/12/2014 ------------------------------------------------- Student’s Roll no: RQ1405B58 Student’s Reg. no: 11401812 ------------------------------------------------- Evaluation Parameters: Solely based on the basic introduction and overview of the business of Hexaware Technology ltd. Learning Outcomes: From this task we came to know about the overview of company, History of the Company, Business of the Company, Management of the Company, Competitors, Future plans of the Company, SWOT of the Company. Declaration: I declare that this Assignment is my individual work. I have not copied it from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made explicitly in the text, nor has any part been written for me by any other person. Student’s Signature: Evaluator’s comments (For Instructor’s use only) General Observations | Suggestions for Improvement | Best part of assignment | | | | Evaluator’s Signature and Date: Marks Obtained: _______________...
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