How to Tutorials Migrate from Windows Server 2003 to the Cloud

As is known, Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 start date of July 15, 2015, or about eight months.

Microsoft recommends for organizations that still use both the server operating system to immediately migrate to the cloud. "Generally, the migration process lasted for 200 days, while the application migration takes more than 300 days," said Aries said Triwahyudi (Cloud & Enterprise Business Group Lead, Microsoft Indonesia).

It is not an easy job to do a migration from Windows Server 2003 to the cloud. But, for those organizations that will use Microsoft's cloud-based platform, there are three steps provided by Microsoft that this migration go more smoothly:

  1.    Microsoft has provided training and tools for the partners in the region to develop the capacity and capability to manage complex projects, particularly those involving the migration of servers and applications. HP and Microsoft have developed a complete portfolio of products provides IT solutions, industry-leading services, as well as training and financial support for the customers who do the transformation and expansion of the business environment. Additionally, Dell Services has also introduced the Windows Server 2003 migration service them.
2.     Introducing the website countdown Windows Server 2003 end of support which provides guidance for the entire migration process along with information about the services and tools available. All services ranging from assessment and training to comprehensive platform migration services and risk management will help customers prepare for the era of mobile-first, cloud-first.
3.      Planning Migration Assistant is also available to help organizations analyze the workload of their Windows Server 2003 and get a concise report containing recommendations and special offers from Microsoft partners.

Organizations are moving their applications and workloads to the public cloud can choose Microsoft Azure cloud platform that is open and flexible, which gives organizations the ability to develop, implement, and manage their applications across a global network of data centers managed by Microsoft.

The application developer can develop applications using the language, tools, or whatever framework, as well as the ability to be integrated into public cloud applications within existing IT environments.