Plan a Migration to Windows® 7
From analysing your organisation to deploying a new operating system, planning a migration is a significant task. Make sure that your business is ready. With flexible solutions and comprehensive end-to-end services, Dell can help every step of the way.
Assessment. When considering a migration, the first step is to assess your organisation and understand your environment’s current readiness for change.
- What percentage of your applications will need upgrading?
- Is your infrastructure prepared for the new security features?
- How much end-user training will be required?
Design. Once you understand your scope, create a detailed plan for hardware refreshing and Windows® 7 migration.
- What elements will take advantage of energy optimisation?
- Who will develop your infrastructure deployment plans?
Implementation. Schedule time to manage the deployment of Windows 7 while considering potential risks and disruptions to organisational productivity, and carry out your design.
- How will you manage and stage your hardware?
- What is your deployment pilot plan?
- How will you schedule and communicate to end-users?
- How will resources be scheduled and impacted?
Manage and Support. Identify the lifecycle maintenance and end-user support strategies that you’ll implement to sustain your Windows 7 installation.
- What level of end-user support is required for your organisation?
