Why You Should Read This Document
This planning guide provides small businesses with insight into how they can upgrade to Windows Server* 2012 R2 software and Intel® Xeon® processor E3 v3 family-based servers in response to end of support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system. This guide covers:
• The importance of migrating from Windows Server 2003 software and the risks and ...costs associated with maintaining the status quo
• How addressing this legacy technology today allows you to capitalize on new opportunities while keeping your business agile and ready for the future
• How upgrading to both Windows Server 2012 R2 software and Intel Xeon processor E3 v3 family-based servers provides a higher-performing solution optimized to take advantage of the strengths of each product
• Microsoft Azure* software as an option for migrating applications to the cloud
• A four-step checklist for upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2 software running on the Intel Xeon processor E3 v3 family
This planning guide provides small businesses with insight into how they can upgrade to Windows Server* 2012 R2 software and Intel® Xeon® processor E3 v3 family-based servers in response to end of support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system. This guide covers:
• The importance of migrating from Windows Server 2003 software and the risks and ...costs associated with maintaining the status quo
• How addressing this legacy technology today allows you to capitalize on new opportunities while keeping your business agile and ready for the future
• How upgrading to both Windows Server 2012 R2 software and Intel Xeon processor E3 v3 family-based servers provides a higher-performing solution optimized to take advantage of the strengths of each product
• Microsoft Azure* software as an option for migrating applications to the cloud
• A four-step checklist for upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2 software running on the Intel Xeon processor E3 v3 family