Migrating from Linux server to windows server

[Shane Melson]

Although RISC/UNIX systems have been in place for many years and offer a reliable, scalable infrastructure for business applications, organizations seeking cost savings and the latest developments in application technology are choosing Microsoft Windows Server System on the x86 platform. Through an extensive set of products, services and guidance, Microsoft offers a clear road map for migrating from UNIX to Windows Server System, providing award-winning migration tools and an operational environment tailored to UNIX-trained staff. The reasons for choosing Microsoft when migrating from UNIX include:

• Analyst and customer evidence indicates that Windows Server provides better price/performance and lower TCO than comparable Linux and UNIX systems. These factors mean that Windows Server System can lower the cost of your IT operations more aggressively than Linux while increasing your business efficiency, competitiveness and agility.

• With Windows Server System, you can extend the time in service and functionality of your UNIX-based systems on lower-cost hardware and Windows Server System delivers a highly productive and integrated services-oriented application platform for new business systems.

• As an enterprise partner, Microsoft offers business stability and a proven record of product innovation. The Windows Server 2003 operating system and Microsoft SQL Server, at the core of Windows Server System, offers the highest levels of security and reliability and delivers the processing capacity to drive your organization’s growth. One of the benefits of choosing Microsoft as your enterprise partner is the extensive support network of products, peripherals and people that is available worldwide.
When migrating from UNIX, Windows Server System provides better alignment of IT investments with business operations and can help you lower your costs while creating information systems that improve business agility.