As Windows Server 2003 End of Life Looms, Businesses Risk Increased Technology Woes

NEW YORK - Oct. 22, 2014 - PRLog -- On July 14^th 2015, Microsoft is officially ending its lifecycle for Windows Server 2003, ceasing all updates and support. Businesses continuing to run the platform past this date will put themselves at risk for a number of complications, including failed audits, security breaches, unstable software performance, and more.

In order to prevent these issues, it is in the interest of businesses to work with a technology partner to ensure a smooth transition to a new environment. Metro CSG is one such partner, now offering specialized consultation services to businesses looking to move away from Server 2003. In these consultation sessions, businesses can expect to have their upgrade concerns addressed.

·      Is legacy software still supported?

·      Is the migration process complex?

·      How much does it cost?

Concerns such as these can be mitigated with a proactive replacement plan. Using an approach that is time sensitive to the cutoff date for support, Metro CSG provides a focused path of alternatives replace server software. Geared towards Windows 2012 and Microsoft Azure as migration options, a comprehensive resource assessment is used to determine which of the two will best host a business’ data.

From there, Metro CSG will work hand in hand with organizations to develop the migration plan that meets their business goals before 2003 goes unsupported.

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About Metro CSG

Metro CSG (www.metrocsg.com) is a Gold Certified, Top Tier Microsoft Partner focused in cloud computing solutions for small and midsize companies. Utilizing a customer centric approach to doing business, the company designs plans specific to the needs of their clients. Specializing in Office 365 migrations, Metro CSG provides services in Exchange Online, Lync Online and SharePoint Online customization.