In this chapter sample, from the guide Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, co-written by Mark Minasi, Willem Kasdorp as the contributing author and published by Wiley Publishing, learn how your existing environment and upgrade/migration plans impact your installation decisions and read about requirements for this new operating system. 

This e-guide from SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com provides expert insight into the basics of planning and executing a desktop migration to Windows 7. Learn how to create a detailed and achievable project plan and find ways to simplify your migration. 

This white paper discusses the procedures for upgrading your Oracle database,— particularly focusing on using Oracle’s real-time data integration software, Oracle GoldenGate— along with the results of such upgrades. 

This whitepaper serves as a guideline for Vista migration projects, highlights the key challenges and cautions and outlines an ideal approach to successfully migrate to Windows Vista. 

Migrating to Exchange Server 2010 from the 2007 edition is becoming a must, as the 2010 edition offers improved email archiving, high-availability, and optimal storage features. But as you begin to explore the possibilities of upgrading to Exchange 2010, do you have a proper plan in place? 

A Windows 7 migration is necessary in the next few years, as Windows XP will become obsolete. This research paper highlights how to best prepare for a Windows 7 migration crunch. 

If you're considering a migration to Windows Server 2008 R2, there are several key points you should keep in mind. This expert IT handbook, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com, explores the primary reasons why many organizations are moving to this new operating system and offers advice to guide IT pros through the transition. 

This podcast offers recommendations for moving your virtualization project from the testing phase to production. Learn how to plan virtualization design to ensure a smooth transition to production rollout. Discover ways to align your implementation with best practices and determine which next steps to take to prepare for production. 

If you are going to do a data migration for any part of your business, failure is not an option. So how do you avoid data migration failure? Read this white paper for 10 critical steps to follow. 

Once IT pros have surmounted the toughest task - getting a “yes” from all the people involved to start slowly migrating physical server environments to virtual environments - they can still fall prey to migration mistakes. This white paper reveals the 14 most common issues made during virtual migration and provides tips on how you can avoid them. 

This expert e-guide explains top issues to watch for during your Exchange Server 2010 migration, including edge transport issues and issues managing distribution groups, plus learn why client access server coexistence may not be that terrible, though the disappearance of single instance storage should be cause for concern. 

Join this webcast to learn how Oracle GoldenGate's solution eliminates downtime when migrating to Oracle Exadata. You’ll hear directly from Oracle's customer, IQNavigator, and learn how they have benefited from using Oracle GoldenGate with Oracle Exadata.