Dell Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Consulting

Microsoft® has launched the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet: Windows Server 2008. Dell closely collaborated with Microsoft during development, gaining expertise in all aspects of Windows Server 2008 features and functionality. Dell Consultants from our Microsoft Practice have created a validated repeatable process for migration and implementation which can add reliability, lower risk and drive quicker engagement for migration leading to simplified operations, improved utilization and cost effective scaling.

Windows Server 2008 can revolutionize your data center, but migrating to a new operating system can be complicated and risky without proper planning. You may have concerns about data migration, hardware limitations, the integration of existing applications and licensing issues. That’s where Dell comes in. We have conducted extensive engineering around Windows Server 2008 to minimize the amount of work for your IT department. We can create a roadmap that is customized to your needs, so your migration is fast and reliable and you can maintain your focus on day-to-day business. When you work with Dell you can get access to the following :

Our Readiness Advisor - Dell’s Windows Server 2008 Readiness Advisor tool scans your network to determine which Dell servers are ready for Windows Server 2008 saving you time and money. Testing and Validation - Windows Server 2008 is tested and validated on Dell servers to ensure that it will work in your environment. Speed and security - Dell installs Microsoft security updates on every server we sell, enabling secure integration and speeding time to deployment. Robust set of offerings - Dell Consultants can assist with the simplified adoption of Windows Server scenarios such as Remote Infrastructure, High Availability, Presentation Virtualization and Server Virtualization. Experience - We have worked with customers in a variety of industries as part of our Early Adopter Program and have devoted thousands of hours to developing field readiness and expertise around all aspects of a Windows Server 2008 implementation. Hyper-V - Windows Server with Hyper-V uses a 64-bit hypervisor which can lead to increased availability, improved power and cooling, accessibility and control, without requiring additional data center space. Alliance Relationship - Dell has partnered with Microsoft to create several validated reference configurations for Microsoft Hyper-V and Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager ® 2008. Each reference configuration from Dell can provide a single source for fully tested hardware, software and services.

Dell can offer end-to-end solutions with a single point of contact for hardware, software, services and on-going support. In a time when many providers aspire to do everything, we focus on IT infrastructure services excellence. Dell Consultants will work with you to gain an understanding of your business objectives and IT strategy, then design plans that are flexible enough to adapt to current environments and structured to scale to future requirements.

In addition to Infrastructure Consulting, Dell provides a suite of robust lifecycle support offerings, that include systems support and maintenance. For details go to Dell ProSupport.