Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed

Summary

Windows Server 2012 compatibility testing should be performed before any upgrade or migration. The process can be completed very quickly for smaller networks (basic testing) or for larger networks with fairly simple networking environments.

The first steps include identifying the scope and goals of the project to ensure that the stakeholders are involved in determining the success factors for the project. Then research needs to be performed, internal to the company, on which in-place applications are network-related. This includes not only Windows Server, but also tape backup software, antivirus software, network management and monitoring tools, add-ons, and inventory sheets created summarizing this information. Decisions as to which ...