Thursday, June 4, 2020

Windows 7 is Going Out of Service

Microsoft’s end-of-service date for Windows 7 – January 14, 2020 – will be here before we know it. Before taking on a Windows 10 migration, it is critical that you take the time necessary to create a comprehensive and detailed plan. Proper and careful planning is key to the success of any project. Not doing so can create major problems, such as schedule delays, compatibility issues, resource availability concerns, data loss and costly change orders.

Equally important is to have executive support at the highest levels for the plan. Be sure to document the plan and be as detailed as possible. There is no such thing as too much planning. A lack of details can sabotage the migration, and those responsible for the plan may find themselves looking for another job. Be sure to dot your Is and cross your Ts.

Consider the following when creating your plan:
Employee work schedules.
Business peak times.
An inventory of all Windows-based devices.
Whether your current devices can run on Windows 10.
A software compatibility analysis.
Backup of end-user data.
Alpha and beta testing.
End-user training.
A floorplan.
Personnel.

Identifying and locating your assets can be challenging if you do not have an asset tracking and license management solution. The mysterious art of Windows licensing will continue to baffle those responsible for managing it when they switch to version 10.
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