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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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
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
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

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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
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
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

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