:: products applied
IBM HS20 eServer Blade Centre
IBM HS20 Blade Servers
Microsoft 2003 Standard & Enterprise Edition
Exchange 2003 Standard & Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Cluster Services
Lanboss Migration Tool Set
:: project framework
An outline of the phases completed is as follows:
Project Initiation - Initial meetings took place with the client to discuss the exact requirement of the project and to gain an understanding of key drivers and objectives in relation to the delivery.
Technical Worksho - Technical workshops were used to discuss the overall requirement in great detail and to formulate an agreed theoretical technical design.
Discovery & Audit - On site discovery and auditing was carried out to ensure that Platform had a full understanding of the existing environment and to ascertain the risks involved.
Detailed Design - A detailed design document was produced by Platform and was reviewed by all parties involved prior to submission for approval.
The document provided the client with a workable design that meet the requirements.
Planning & POC - This phase defined the project plan in preparation for the implementation. Full testing of the proposed procedures was carried out during the Proof of Concept, and the results of which documented in full for the client.
Implementation - A pre-defined staged implementation, starting with the initial build of the server infrastructure, through to the pilot migration of individual user mailboxes.
:: benefits
• High availability and improved overall messaging performance.
• Scalable future proof design.
• Simplified migration strategy from Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Exchange 2003
• Ability to remotely connect to the messaging system via Outlook Web Access.
• Ability to utilise RPC over HTTP for remote Outlook client users.
:: goals achieved
• Project implemented within minimal impact on existing clients.
• Full Novell GroupWise and Exchange interoperability during migration period
• Project delivered on time and within budget.
• Performance and functionality testing within clients expected thresholds.
• Disaster Recovery features fully tested and performed within one hour.
• Messaging solution totally scalable for future growth and expansion.
• Best practice approach utilising industry standard architecture.
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