Legacy operating systems
When Microsoft ends support for its legacy operating systems, many administrators must continue to maintain the OS to support critical enterprise applications. These expert tutorials can help administrators manage and troubleshoot server OSes that have reached end-of-life status, such as Windows Server 2003.
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Legacy operating systems News
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January 16, 2020
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Jan'20
Battle lines over Windows Server 2008 migration drawn
Microsoft and AWS stepped up their ongoing battle promoting a variety of Windows Server 2008 migration tools in hopes of luring users over to their respective ecosystems.
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November 27, 2019
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Nov'19
Microsoft's history and future strategy beyond 2020
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February 05, 2015
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Feb'15
Get your Windows Server 2003 migration underway -- or pay
Windows Server 2003 migrations are not for rookie IT admins, but the cost of delaying a move is even more overwhelming.
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September 28, 2012
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Sep'12
Windows Server 2008 support extension gives IT time to catch up
In recognition that server upgrades can be glacially slow, Microsoft extended Windows Server 2008 support as it rolls out the OS' heir apparent.
Legacy operating systems Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access (Microsoft RD Web Access)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access (Microsoft RD Web Access) is a feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 that allows users to access RemoteApp and Desktop Connection through the Start menu or a Web browser. Continue Reading
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A guide to Windows Server 2003 end of life
This guide will help enterprises start the Windows Server 2003 migration process and decide which upgrade option is right for their organization. Continue Reading
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Microsoft RD Virtualization Host (Remote Desktop Virtualization Host)
Microsoft RD Virtualization Host (Remote Desktop Virtualization Host) is a Remote Desktop Services role service in Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
Evaluate Legacy operating systems Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Windows Server 2008 end of life: Is Azure the right path?
Time is almost up for support for your Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 workloads. Microsoft would like you to migrate those VMs to Azure, but is that the best choice? Continue Reading
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Server 2008 R2 end of life hitting home for many in IT
As Microsoft support for Server 2008 R2 nears its sunset, a raft of complications make it difficult for many in IT to get on board with the Azure platform. Continue Reading
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Migration options for Windows Server 2003 IT shops
IT shops only have months to go before Windows Server 2003's end-of-life, and getting off the aging software could mean reaching into wallets. Continue Reading
Manage Legacy operating systems
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to plan for an Azure cloud migration
A Windows Server migration into the Microsoft cloud comes with several administrative benefits, but it also means there are new management aspects to worry about. Continue Reading
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How to upgrade Windows Server 2008 before support ends
With the end of Windows Server 2008 support drawing closer, administrators must navigate multiple obstacles, from locating old software to ensuring hardware compatibility. Continue Reading
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As Windows Server 2003 era ends, weighing public cloud migration
After taking cost and hardware considerations for Windows Server 2003 workloads, one option to consider is a public cloud migration. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Legacy operating systems Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Can 16-bit apps survive Windows Server 2008 end of life?
When support ends for Windows Server 2008 in 2020, what are your options to keep critical 16-bit applications running? Continue Reading
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How to use the wbadmin tool to back up Windows Server 2008 R2
Learn about the most important parts of creating backups, including automated and scheduled backups and the wbadmin tool. Continue Reading
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Revisiting DCPromo in Active Directory: what's changed?
Admins might have experience with the DCPromo tool in Windows Server's Server Manager. Learn about its history and where it's going. Continue Reading