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SERVER 2003 END OF SUPPORT SERVER 2003 END OF SUPPORT
Windows Server 2003 Why Upgrade? Deliver value; help
End of Support By upgrading your customers to transform customers’
infrastructures
Windows Server 2012 R2, you can
to Windows Server 2012 R2, you
Help your customers start help transform your customers’ IT When you upgrade customers
infrastructures and establish yourself as
deliver the value of modern servers,
preparing today. a trusted advisor. By taking advantage of including virtualization capabilities:
this huge opportunity, you open the door Latest technology. New hardware is more
energy-eficient. When you add Windows
to multiple revenue streams, such as: Server 2012 R2, you also get cost-effective
support for storage, disaster recovery, and
The clock is ticking: End of Support is almost here. • New hardware and storage remote access.
On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will end extended support for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small • Virtualization services Full support. New hardware is more
secure and includes warranties for
Business Server (SBS) 2003. For your customers relying on these solutions for day-to-day operation of • New value-added services available parts and service.
their business networks, this rapidly approaching deadline poses several risks: More powerful servers. More power
• Exchange 2003 reached end of extended support on April 8, 2014, meaning your customers means improved processing and
business-class email could be at risk. throughput for server hardware.
• Windows SBS 2003 and the workloads running on it will become more expensive to operate. Reduced server footprint. Virtualization
• Computers and networks could become vulnerable to malicious software and other security issues. enables you to get more from each server
and eliminate server sprawl.
• Any outdated software could create compliance issues.
Simpliied management. Standards-
based management streamlines compute,
Resources to help with End of Support storage, and networking.
Preinstalled for simplicity. Setup is faster
VIDEOS and easier.
Windows Server 2003 MIGRATION & UPGRADE GUIDE
End of Support Playbook
Top 5 Reasons for Customers to Upgrade
SECURITY DATA LOSS
End of support means security patches and updates for Without patches or updates, critical data may be at risk.
Windows Server 2003 will no longer be available. FEMA estimates that up to 70% of small to medium
Servers running Windows Server 2003 after July 14, businesses that experience catastrophic data loss will
2015 will be more vulnerable to malicious attacks. Your fail within 12 months.
data, your customers' data, and your IP will be at risk if
the server isn't upgraded. APPLICATION FAILURE
CUSTOMER PITCH DECK No support means applications running on Windows
COMPLIANCE Server 2003 may not be recoverable if the OS fails.
Businesses subject to regulations, like Sorbanes-Oxley Users will not have access to the tools they need to
(SOX), HIPPA, and PCI, may face stiff penalties and work, which could paralyze business operations.
huge ines if they're still running Windows Server 2003
RESELLER CALL SCRIPT
post July 14, 2015. In addition, businesses that accept OPERATING COSTS
credit cards may lose their merchant privileges, if they Older servers are more expensive to operate and
continue to run those services on an unsupported maintain. They consume more power, generate more
Operating System. heat, and take up more space than modern servers.
Windows Server 2003 Why Upgrade? Deliver value; help
End of Support By upgrading your customers to transform customers’
infrastructures
Windows Server 2012 R2, you can
to Windows Server 2012 R2, you
Help your customers start help transform your customers’ IT When you upgrade customers
infrastructures and establish yourself as
deliver the value of modern servers,
preparing today. a trusted advisor. By taking advantage of including virtualization capabilities:
this huge opportunity, you open the door Latest technology. New hardware is more
energy-eficient. When you add Windows
to multiple revenue streams, such as: Server 2012 R2, you also get cost-effective
support for storage, disaster recovery, and
The clock is ticking: End of Support is almost here. • New hardware and storage remote access.
On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will end extended support for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small • Virtualization services Full support. New hardware is more
secure and includes warranties for
Business Server (SBS) 2003. For your customers relying on these solutions for day-to-day operation of • New value-added services available parts and service.
their business networks, this rapidly approaching deadline poses several risks: More powerful servers. More power
• Exchange 2003 reached end of extended support on April 8, 2014, meaning your customers means improved processing and
business-class email could be at risk. throughput for server hardware.
• Windows SBS 2003 and the workloads running on it will become more expensive to operate. Reduced server footprint. Virtualization
• Computers and networks could become vulnerable to malicious software and other security issues. enables you to get more from each server
and eliminate server sprawl.
• Any outdated software could create compliance issues.
Simpliied management. Standards-
based management streamlines compute,
Resources to help with End of Support storage, and networking.
Preinstalled for simplicity. Setup is faster
VIDEOS and easier.
Windows Server 2003 MIGRATION & UPGRADE GUIDE
End of Support Playbook
Top 5 Reasons for Customers to Upgrade
SECURITY DATA LOSS
End of support means security patches and updates for Without patches or updates, critical data may be at risk.
Windows Server 2003 will no longer be available. FEMA estimates that up to 70% of small to medium
Servers running Windows Server 2003 after July 14, businesses that experience catastrophic data loss will
2015 will be more vulnerable to malicious attacks. Your fail within 12 months.
data, your customers' data, and your IP will be at risk if
the server isn't upgraded. APPLICATION FAILURE
CUSTOMER PITCH DECK No support means applications running on Windows
COMPLIANCE Server 2003 may not be recoverable if the OS fails.
Businesses subject to regulations, like Sorbanes-Oxley Users will not have access to the tools they need to
(SOX), HIPPA, and PCI, may face stiff penalties and work, which could paralyze business operations.
huge ines if they're still running Windows Server 2003
RESELLER CALL SCRIPT
post July 14, 2015. In addition, businesses that accept OPERATING COSTS
credit cards may lose their merchant privileges, if they Older servers are more expensive to operate and
continue to run those services on an unsupported maintain. They consume more power, generate more
Operating System. heat, and take up more space than modern servers.
