The end of life for Windows Server 2003/R2 on July 14, 2015 could signal the beginning of a new stage in the evolution of your IT organization.
Getting started now is important, as your planning activities are only the beginning of your migration. There are numerous complexities that can sideline even the best migration plans. Therefore, starting your planning and migration today will ensure that by the time July 14th comes, your critical applications and workloads will be running safely and securely.
Please be aware that your migration destination not only includes Windows Server 2012 R2, but also Microsoft Azure as well as Office 365 for SharePoint and Exchange.
Here are a few products to help you get started:
So what happens when support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 comes to an end?
Security updates will no longer be provided,
exposing your Windows Server 2003 installation to security threats.
Payment Card Industry (PCI) policies will not be met with
an operating system that is no longer being supported.
Hotfixes and bug fixes will no longer be provided.
Complimentary support (phone and online) included with licenses will no longer be provided.
Paid support (for example, from Microsoft Premier Support)
will no longer cover the Windows Server 2003 Family of Products.
