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Migrating
your existing Windows NT server to Windows 2003; What Network Doctor can do
for you:
This is
what we may propose to do if you want us to migrate your network from
Windows NT to Windows 2003:
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Network
Doctor will configure and build a Windows 2003 domain which will serve
all the client computers connected to the network. A windows 2003
network based on a domain structure, will greatly enhance security, user
management, network resources, file-sharing, internet connection
sharing, file synchronization, application distribution, backup,
storage, file management and overall network performance.
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We can
configure your server as a domain controller, file server or a backup
server. Therefore, all the user management, control of network resources
such as printers and scanners, backup and file management can be done by
the server.
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Existing
client computers (workstations) can be configured to connect to the
server via existing cable. Individual users will be able to access their
account through any workstation. Once they log on as an authenticated
user, their specific profile will be loaded from the server and they
will have rights and privileges to network resources as defined by
management or by virtue of their membership in a particular user group
or organizational unit.
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Configuring the existing ADSL connection in a way that all client
machines can benefit from a firewalled, secure internet and email
access.
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Internet
user filtering and monitoring can be enabled and user internet
activities can be audited by enabling and configuring internet explorer
user policy settings. This provision will serve all client machines
without any bottlenecks and is scaleable when the number of servers or
workstations increases.
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All user
groups, client machines, printers, scanners and other network resources
can be managed and controlled by enabling group policy feature in
Windows 2003.
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We can
install and configure Exchange Server 2003 on a custom-built to act as
an Email Server. The Exchange Server will handle all incoming and
outgoing emails and will sort and distribute them across the network. It
will also offer internal messaging, text-messaging plus other internal
communication solutions which can be set up and configured as and when
needed.
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A
wireless access point can be set up and configured for laptop users or
workstations where proper cabling is difficult or impossible. This will
insure full network and internet connectivity across the building in
meeting rooms and all places where presentations or training are
required.
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All
client machines can have Windows XP Professional in order to fully
integrate into the Windows 2003 domain structure. This is to ensure full
compatibility and manageability across the network. Any Windows NT, 98
or 95 machine that cant be upgraded to the proposed operating system
due to hardware restrictions, will still be able to benefit from the
windows 2003 network resources. However their use can be phased out in
future as their role becomes less significant.
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All
printers and all other network resources can be shared and will be
available to all users according to their designated access rights via
Windows 2003 Active Directory.
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Your
existing backup if there is one in place- will be reviewed and if
deemed necessary a tape backup system can be set up on the server to
perform daily rotational backup of all data across the network.
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File
synchronization can be activated for mobile clients (laptops) so that
they work offline and all the changes will be synchronized once network
connection is re-established i.e when laptops are plugged back into the
network.
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Server
dial-in feature can be configured and activated for designated users so
that they can log onto the server as a normal user from any point where
there is a phone line and benefit from network resources.
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A VPN
(Virtual Private Network) will be created for designated users. This
will enable the managers or network administrators to log onto the
server from home or any remote location where there is a high speed
internet connection. The user will be able to use all network resources
as if connected to the network at work.
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A
terminal Server with Windows 2003 TS Edition can be configured for
remote user authentication and all remote connections.
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Microsoft ISA Server can be configured to serve as a secure firewall to
monitor network and internet traffic.
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The
current NT4 Server/Domain controller will be retained for failover. Once
all the applications on the new network are fully operational and all
the data has been transferred, the old server will be decommissioned.
If
are considering to migrate or upgrade your existing servers and workstations
to a new Operating System and you want consultancy or advice on what best
suits the needs of your organization, then consulting Network Doctor is the
right move.. We have years of experience to deal with any customer
requirements, whatever their needs are.. Our services are flexible and
designed for businesses of all sizes. Call us now on 0207 516 1077 or email
info@networkdoctor.co.uk if you would like more information. |
