Convert to Windows Server 2012

Are you still running Windows Server 2003? There are several key reasons why you might want to begin converting your network over…

Windows Server 2012: Features and Support

Time is Running Out. Convert to Windows Server 2012 | 480-834-1318

If you are still running Windows Server 2003, there is no easy way to tell you: time is running out.

As of July 14, 2015, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 2003. Windows Server 2003 is currently in what is known as the extended support phase. While some mainstream support features are still around, such as pay per incident and security updates, after the July termination date, free incident support ends and there aren’t any feature upgrades. What this means is that there will no longer be any patches available for this product, or even more of a concern, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for Windows 2003.

Even with fairly comprehensive anti-virus protection as well a firewall, without security updates the odds of malware attacking your network increase significantly. If you continue to use Windows Server 2003 past its support date, it puts your network, and more importantly, your data at risk.

The security improvements that Windows Server 2012 R2 offers can help defend against industrial espionage as well as malware and other security risks. In addition to the potential security risks that sticking with Windows Server 2003, there is also the lack of support for any technical problems. In addition, if your business is in a regulated industry such as healthcare and the payment card industry, your business would be out of compliance which can mean having trading partners sever ties with your business, or in a worst case scenario, you may find your business fined for these non compliance issues. If you’re dreading an upgrade, then you might want to know that converting to Windows Server 2012, R2 also has a great many pluses, bonuses, and features as well.

For example, Windows Server 2012 R2 offers powerful backup capabilities to allow a network administrator to back up any node on the network easily, with little to no downtime. In addition, Windows Server 2012 R2 networks are incredible with how much scalability they offer as well as script execution capabilities. However, Windows Server 2012’s features aren’t confined to server side applications.

Converting your Network Server to Windows Server 2012: a Clear Choice

Converting your network over to Windows Server 2012 is a clear choice for your business to succeed. Windows Server 2012 R2 shows Microsoft’s clear investment in server-side technologies to enable anytime, anywhere access as well as branch office and main office connectivity.

In addition to it’s connectivity features, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 also offers an enhanced version of the NTFS system, called the Resilient File System (ReFS). ReFS writes to different locations on disks which improves data resiliency in the event of a power failure during a write process. So, better features, full support, and better security. It’s a clear choice of what you have to do for your business: upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2.

At Softque, we specialize in upgrades like these. We’ll make the transition as seamless as possible for you with a minimum of downtime. Call Softque today for a consultation and analysis of your upgrade project.

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