Tag: Migration

Migrating Hyper-V Virtual Machines – Migration and Deployment (Part 10 of 19)

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One of the issues some of you will have to address when moving from Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 will be the migration of your virtualized machines onto the newer Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012.  http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThe good news is that you won’t have to re-build or recreate machine configurations.  In fact, it’s … Continue reading Migrating Hyper-V Virtual Machines – Migration and Deployment (Part 10 of 19)

(Episode 7) Windows 8: System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager – Deployment & Management

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn today’s episode, I  welcome Sr. Technical Product Manager Martin Booth to the show.  We discuss enterprise management and how System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager can help deploy, work with, manage and secure Windows 8.  In Part 1 of this discussion, Martin and I chat about the latest improvements made to System Center 2012 … Continue reading (Episode 7) Windows 8: System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager – Deployment & Management

How fast is the new SMB 3.0 in Windows Server 2012? – Migration and Deployment (Part 9 of 19)

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How fast? http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Yeah? How fast is it?” Before I answer that question, I need to briefly define what the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol is, for those might be unfamiliar with it.  SMB is the old reliable networked file system protocol.  It is the protocol in use when you access file shares and folders on … Continue reading How fast is the new SMB 3.0 in Windows Server 2012? – Migration and Deployment (Part 9 of 19)

More on Server Migration Tools – Migration and Deployment (Part 8 of 19)

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Part 8 of our 19 part “Migration and Deployment” series is specifically about the Windows Server 2012 Migration Tools.http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Why would I need those?”Well, as I’m sure you know, it’s not just about a server operating system.  It’s about what that server does for your infrastructure and your business.  If a role or feature is installed (and … Continue reading More on Server Migration Tools – Migration and Deployment (Part 8 of 19)

Active Directory Upgrade Implications – Migration and Deployment (Part 7 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Can I upgrade to Windows Server 2012?” Yes.  But it depends. “On what?” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmOn what you’re upgrading from, and what your hardware supports.  But even if you don’t do an upgrade in place, a migration is completely do-able with the right tools. “Expensive tools?” FREE tools.  (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134039.aspx) “And what if I’m upgrading an Active Directory … Continue reading Active Directory Upgrade Implications – Migration and Deployment (Part 7 of 19)

What is required to install Windows Server 2012? – Migration and Deployment (Part 6 of 19)

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As a part of our “Migration and Deployment” series this month, this week we’re discussing these topics in the context of Windows Server 2012.  And in Part 6, one of my friends from the East Region – Bob Hunt – is giving us the lowdown on what Windows Server 2012 requires in terms of hardware, … Continue reading What is required to install Windows Server 2012? – Migration and Deployment (Part 6 of 19)

Transfer Your Files and Settings – Migration and Deployment (Part 4 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 2 and part 3 of our blog series, “Migration and Deployment”, we discussed and showed you how to use various tools to install a new instance of Windows 8 on new hardware.  But that doesn’t take into account what most people will want to do: Migrate their files and their configuration preferences over … Continue reading Transfer Your Files and Settings – Migration and Deployment (Part 4 of 19)

Now let’s use ConfigMan to Deploy Windows 8 – Migration and Deployment (Part 3 of 19)

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System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager is a powerful business-class tool for deploying applications, updates, and operating systems.  And with SP1, it’s all set to do deployments of Windows 8.  So in this Part 3 of our “Migration and Deployment” series, my friend Keith Mayer delivers an excellent step-by-step for using Configuration Manager to deploy … Continue reading Now let’s use ConfigMan to Deploy Windows 8 – Migration and Deployment (Part 3 of 19)

Free Tools for Windows Deployment (and a light touch deployment demo) – Migration and Deployment (Part 2 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday in part 2 of our “Migration and Deployment” series, we discuss the free tools that can make it very easy for you to deploy Windows 8 (and Windows Server 2012, although we’re focusing today on Windows 8) in a small to mid-sized business environment. There are two toolsets in particular that I want to … Continue reading Free Tools for Windows Deployment (and a light touch deployment demo) – Migration and Deployment (Part 2 of 19)

What does Windows 8 Require? – Migration and Deployment (Part 1 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWelcome to part 1 of our “Migration and Deployment” series, today delivered by my friend from Arizona, Harold Wong.  In his article today, Harold describes what hardware is required for installing Windows 8, and what additional capabilities may be required to support certain functionality.  He also breaks down what you actually get – comparing Windows … Continue reading What does Windows 8 Require? – Migration and Deployment (Part 1 of 19)