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Top 10 Rules for Streamlining Windows 7/8 Migrations
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. --(Business Wire)--
Quest Software, Inc. (now a part of
Dell (News - Alert)) enables organizations to clear significant hurdles associated with
Windows 7/8 migrations by identifying the top rules for streamlining the
process, while reducing costs and corporate risk. Companies often
underestimate the major obstacles caused by application compatibility
issues brought on by Windows migrations, which can involve laborious,
time-consuming manual processes. While every organization-regardless of
size-has different variables that can affect migrations, a core set of
requirements for preparing, planning, organizing, and implementing the
process remains the same. As a leader in application
compatibility and a known, trusted partner in Windows
7/8 migrations, Quest has drawn upon its extensive experience in
performing migrations worldwide, to develop 10 rules for avoiding undue
cost and risk by leveraging best practices for application
compatibility, automation and virtualization.
Ten Rules for a Streamlined Windows 7/8 Migration:
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Plan the migration - Scope and assess the project to
get a clear understanding of cost, resources and time required.
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Rationalize the application list - Retiring older,
incompatible versions and consolidating where possible means IT
doesn't spend valuable resources migrating what isn't needed.
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Don't forget the "unmanaged applications" - they can be the
silent killers of any migration.
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Conduct application compatibility assessment as early as
possible; accurate results help ensure that rationalization
decisions are sound.
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Automate where ever possible - Don't assume all
steps in the migration will be performed in one clean swoop;
automation is the only way to ensure that any step that is
repeated is consistent, which can save up to 50 percent in time
and costs needed for migrations.
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Don't neglect Web applications - More and more
mission-critical apps depend on Web applications. Since Windows
includes Internet Explorer, successful migrations require the
resolution of any issues around Web-based applications early.
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Build automated application assessment into the existing
packaging service so new apps will stream in throughout the
migration, improving user experience significantly while saving
weeks to months on the migration project, as well as needed budget.
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Virtualize applications - Usable apps are portable apps,
so, in today's mobile and remote work environment, applications
should be virtualized to ensure they are available when and where
users need them.
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Be prepared for multiple build changes - Know that as the
migration project progresses, the Windows build will undergo
change. This understanding will enable greater agility and
responsiveness to change, which leads to faster, smoother
migrations.
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Have a plan for how to complete User Acceptance Testing (UAT) -
Leveraging desktop virtualization speeds and streamlines user
acceptance testing, which results in more satisfied users and IT
organizations, alike.
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Leveraging Application Compatibility Assessment and Automation to
Shave Migration Time and Cost
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By adding automation and broad platform support, organizations are
able to effectively adopt technology that lets them turn virtually
endless cycles of change into key opportunities to introduce new
efficiencies and better business alignment.
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Quest ChangeBASE™ now
delivers a market-leading ability to reduce the risks associated with
Windows 7/8, Office 2010, Windows Server 2008/2012, IE 9/10 or
Firefox, and virtualized application migration by allowing
organizations to leverage faster application compatibility assessment,
automated testing, remediation and packaging, and seamless application
virtualization.
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New features of the latest version include:
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More automated conversion to virtual applications - New
extended capability allows easy conversion of EXE/MSI (News - Alert) applications
to virtual applications on App-V 5.0 and Citrix XenApp Streaming
Profiler. ChangeBASE now supports conversion to all major
application virtualization solutions (App-V, SWV, ThinApp and
XenApp Streaming Profiler).
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More supported platforms for conversion of applications on
virtual machines - Simplifies and speeds conversion of
applications into virtual applications or MSI on all main
platforms, including Hyper-V and VMware Workstation.
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Extended support of automated imports using SCCM 2012 -
Speeds and simplifies import of applications into ChangeBASE via
the latest corporate-wide Configuration Manager supplied by
Microsoft (News - Alert).
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Supporting Quote:
Ann Maya, senior product manager,
User Workspace Management business unit, Quest Software
"There
is no denying the opportunity for cost savings and improved user
productivity afforded by Windows migrations; but, Windows 7 and 8
migrations can be prolonged and difficult if they aren't handled
correctly. The need for simplicity and speed in these projects is felt
by companies worldwide. Quest has taken everything we've learned from
years of experience assisting with hundreds of migration projects,
plus our expertise in application compatibility, to create this set of
rules for making Windows 7 and 8 migrations faster and easier. The
newest version of our ChangeBASE application compatibility tool
further facilitates ease and speed in Windows migration projects with
the injection of unique automation and platform support."
Supporting Resources:
About Quest Software (now a part of Dell)
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative
technology and services that give them the power to do more. Quest, now
a part of Dell's Software Group, provides simple and innovative IT
management solutions that enable more than 100,000 global customers to
save time and money across physical and virtual environments. Quest
products solve complex IT challenges ranging from database management,
data protection, identity and access management, monitoring, user
workspace management to Windows management. For more information, visit http://www.quest.com
or http://www.dell.com.
About Dell Software
Dell Software helps customers of every size take advantage of new
technologies and address organizational challenges to grow their
businesses and remain competitive. For more than a decade, Dell has been
making strategic software acquisitions and partnering in the industry to
support and enable the hardware and services solutions it provides to
customers. In 2012, Dell formed a dedicated software division to extend
its capabilities in software IP and total solutions offerings. Dell
security, systems management, business intelligence and application
software draw on the strength of Dell's distribution capabilities and
reputation to help clients in every industry achieve better business
outcomes.
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