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10 Quick Facts About Windows Server 2003 Migration

Windows Server 2003 migration Windows Server 2003 Migration Madness A full 94% of those polled are aware that Microsoft is ending support for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, 2015. Of those, 63% have either already migrated or partly migrated, and another 28% are in the planning stages. Making the Windows Server 2003 Deadline Just […]

Written By: Michael Vizard
Mar 26, 2015
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Windows Server 2003 migration

1 - Windows Server 2003 Migration MadnessWindows Server 2003 Migration Madness

A full 94% of those polled are aware that Microsoft is ending support for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, 2015. Of those, 63% have either already migrated or partly migrated, and another 28% are in the planning stages.

2 - Making the Windows Server 2003 DeadlineMaking the Windows Server 2003 Deadline

Just over three-quarters (76%) plan to upgrade before deadline. Only 3% plan to upgrade more than a year after the deadline. Another 12% will take less than a year after the deadline and 8% will not upgrade at all.

3 - Upgrade Plans Vary WidelyUpgrade Plans Vary Widely

Close to two-thirds (64%) plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2012, release 2, and 39% are aiming at Windows Server 2008 R 2. Another 14% are targeting Windows Server 2012, while 6% have selected Windows Server 2008. Another 9% are moving to Linux.

4 - Time Required to MigrateTime Required to Migrate

A little less than half (46%) needed a month or less, while 30% required two to three months, but 21% took more than four months.

5 - Scope of Migration EffortScope of Migration Effort

A full 73% are migrating all of their Windows Server 2003 servers while 22% are migrating some of their Windows Server 2003 servers.

6 - Where the Applications Are HeadedWhere the Applications Are Headed

A full 74% also report they are migrating applications to virtual servers while 30% are purchasing software with servers and 16% are purchasing stand-alone software. Only 12% are making the move to the cloud and half of those are only migrating their email using Microsoft Office 365.

7 - Virtualization TargetsVirtualization Targets

It’s a fairly even split between those moving to brand-new virtualized servers (56%) and existing ones (54%).

8 - Barriers to MigrationBarriers to Migration

Just over half (51%) see no immediate need while 48% cite lack of time followed by budget constraints, at 37%, and application compatibility issues, also at 37%.

9 - Top Windows Server 2003 ConcernsTop Windows Server 2003 Concerns

85% cite security, followed by software incompatibility (72%), compliance (66%), reliability (65%) and downtime (65%).

10 - Approach to MigrationApproach to Migration

77% plan to manage the process in-house while 18% plan to outsource partially to a third party. Only 3% plan to entirely outsource to a third party.

thumbnail Michael Vizard

Michael Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist, with nearly 30 years of experience writing and editing about enterprise IT issues. He is a writer for publications including Programmableweb, IT Business Edge, CIOinsight, Channel Insider and UBM Tech. He formerly was editorial director for Ziff-Davis Enterprise, where he launched the company’s custom content division, and has also served as editor in chief for CRN and InfoWorld. He also has held editorial positions at PC Week, Computerworld and Digital Review.

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