Upgrades and Migration

7 Steps to Migrate From Windows XP to Windows 7 Using WinINSTALL and Survey

According to Microsoft's Technet Website, "There is no Upgrade option available when installing Windows 7 on a computer running Windows XP. The task involves using Windows Easy Transfer to migrate files and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 on the same computer. To do this one must first copy files to a removable media, such as an external hard drive or UFD, or to a network share. Then, one will need to install a fresh copy of Windows 7 on their existing hardware, migrate the files back from the removable media or network location and then onto the computer. When one has finished, they must install the software programs again, but the files and settings will have been copied from Windows XP.

7 Steps to Windows 7: Ensuring a Smooth Transition and Sustained Business Value From Your Windows 7 Migration

Migrating to Microsoft Windows 7 can be intimidating. One wants to take advantage of new Windows 7 productivity, security, and control enhancements - but at this scale, how can one keep the migration efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable, while protecting end-user productivity? But the migration can be an opportunity as well as a challenge. It's the perfect time to clear out leftover stopgaps, workarounds, and inefficiencies from earlier implementations. Windows 7 is the chance to wipe the slate clean. On-demand, user-based provisioning combined with standard configurations and structured change management procedures help one release the full power of today's hardware and software, and lock in the long-term rewards of a manageable, sustainable environment.

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IBM Rational to MyEclipse Blue Edition Migration

The goal of this white paper is to explore and resolve common concerns and issues surrounding a migration of development environment from IBM's Rational Application Developer (RAD) to MyEclipse Blue Edition from Genuitec. Why might a company choose to migrate their development tools? If the migration is decided upon, how would this be done easily and effectively? This paper will answer these common types of questions, as well as explore any intangibles that may arise during the decision and implementation process. In the following scenarios and discussion, it uses IBM Rational Application Developer as an example of a "Current" tool, and MyEclipse Blue Edition as a "New" tool being migrated to.

Windows 7: Tips and Best Practices for Simplified Migration

Migration to Windows 7 is a future reality for most. With XP approaching its end of life, and many organizations choosing to skip Vista as an interim step, the new Windows 7 release holds the promise of new features and benefits that include added security, improved manageability and enhanced ease of use. Regardless of the starting point, a migration to Windows 7 is a path that holds as many questions and challenges as it does potential rewards. Planning now can ensure a smooth transition in 2010.

Migrating an HP Serviceguard for Linux Cluster on VMware to Red Hat Cluster Suite for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

This white paper is one of a series that describes a procedure to migrate an HP Serviceguard for Linux (SGLX) cluster to a Red Hat Cluster Suite (RHCS) cluster. This white paper covers transitioning from an SGLX cluster consisting of physical and VMware guests to an RHCS cluster. It is assumed that there is an existing SGLX cluster consisting of at least one VMware guest as a cluster node. The conversion can be done by completing the basic cluster migration based on the earlier white paper, but with a new fencing agent for the VMware guests.

Migrating HP Serviceguard for Linux Xen Toolkit to Red Hat Cluster Suite for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

This white paper describes a procedure to migrate an HP Serviceguard for Linux (SGLX) Xen Toolkit to a Red Hat Cluster Suite (RHCS) cluster. This whitepaper covers transitioning from an SGLX XEN Toolkit to an RHCS cluster?? It is assumed that there is an existing SGLX cluster running at least one instance of a Xen Toolkit package. A step-by-step process describes how to use the configuration information from a Xen Toolkit package on an existing SGLX cluster to quickly create a Xen RHCS service (a collection of resources) with similar functionality.

Deploying Windows 7 - Part 4: Using MAP 4.0

This paper says about how to perform a Windows 7 Readiness assessment using MAP 4.0. Before one uses MAP to assess the readiness of desktop computers for a migration to Windows 7, one needs to make sure they can be assessed. The great thing about MAP is that it is agent less, which means that do not need to deploy a software agent to each desktop machine that want to assess.

Software Provider Upgrades Operating System for Increased Efficiency

Pronet Soft, a software consulting firm, makes it a practice to take immediate advantage of technology advancements. The firm undertook a pilot deployment of the Windows 7 operating system and experienced a fast, straightforward implementation with no compatibility issues. Pronet Soft has found that Windows 7 offers an enhanced user experience and easier system management than previous versions because of the wealth of new tools it includes.

Migrating HP Serviceguard for Linux NFS and Samba Toolkits to Red Hat Cluster Suite for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

This white paper is one of a series that describes a procedure to migrate an HP Serviceguard for Linux (SGLX) cluster to a Red Hat Cluster Suite (RHCS) cluster. This whitepaper covers transitioning from an SGLX NFS Toolkit or a Samba Toolkit to an RHCS NFS RA or Samba RA. It is assumed that there is an existing SGLX cluster running at least one instance of an NFS package or a Samba Package.