An easy and enjoyable guide to......your journey to the cloud

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1 An easy and enjoyable guide to......your journey to the cloud

2 Plan your journey Understanding today Working Trends What are your main options? Option selection On-Premise Hybrid Full Cloud Solution Execution Step by step migration Test and Go-Live Y WE

3 Understanding today - working trends The fact is your employees actually want to work. But as demanding as they are, they want to be able to work on the go. As an employer you should be able to provide access to files, documents and applications in the cloud with a strong connection to support it. Everybody is doing it 95% of medium sized companies are already offering some sort of mobile working solution. Of course there are more mobile devices than ever too. More than a billion smartphones were sold last year. We don t expect you to be surprised. Y WE

4 Understanding today - your options We recommend Windows Server 2012 R2 On premise Upgrading of existing set-up Essentially a like for like arrangement Fully controlled by company s IT department Hybrid Provides a Cloud computing environment Some resource managed in-house; others provided externally This scenario offers benefits from both options Full Cloud solution A multi-tenant infrastructure Shared by several organisations with common computing needs A popular choice for small business Y WE

5 We recommend Windows Server 2012 R2 Our offering - Cloud State of the art datacentre UK based multi-site DataCentre: GlobalSwitch Dedicated Data Suites Virtual Machine size options Multiple Storage options Operational continuity On-site diesel 48 hr backup to mains utility supply Chilled water cooling system Physical security Security Operations Centre 24x7x365 Security guard patrols 24x7x365 Constant CCTV surveillance Physical access controlled by mantrap Management Hosting Operations Centre 24x7x365 Onsite management operations and reporting Fully owned issue escalation Connectivity Public Internet VPN Leased Line Leading edge platform An Enterprise/Service Provider grade solution Supports Windows Server 2012 R2 Supports Microsoft based workloads Cisco Powered Network Cisco UCS Unified Computing System Platform NetApp Storage Systems Y WE

6 We recommend Windows Server 2012 R2 Our offering - Migration? Assess Discover Provision Migrate Customer test Go-Live Assess workloads in question Determine potential to migrate Some applications cannot be easily migrated and require bespoke solutions Dynamically discover the workloads discussed Fully understand what can be migrated 95% confidence to successfully migrate workloads discovered Deploy new 2012 R2 server to your spec. This will be the migration destination. Assuming workloads assured Execute migration to move the data across to the new server and service Newly migrated application undergoes testing to confirm it works as it did before Users move to the new service. This might be by re-pointing DNS records, or changing an application to point at the new server. What we know the migration cannot do Base windows services -i.e. print services/file servers/exchange/ active directory/sharepoint. What we know the migration can do Any application (32 or 64 bit), service based applications, IIS Websites, SQL Databases. Y WE

7 Our offering - Windows Server 2012 R2 We recommend Windows Server 2012 R2 1 Identify Windows Server Either Plug a monitor into the server, Version will be displayed on screen. Or Welcome to Windows Copyright Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to begin. Requiring this key combination at Startup helps keep your computer secure. For more information, click Help. Help 2 Understand your setup Number of servers? Type of connectivity? Connectivity upload speeds? Amount of data to migrate? Use the Microsoft remote client. Type in the address/name of the server and click connect. If you see Windows Server 2003 at the login screen, you have your answer. 3 System Options All servers include Memory 1 GB Memory 4 GB Memory 8 GB Memory 16 GB Basic firewall service for secure operation Daily back up with 4 weeks storage Symantec endpoint protection Managed Antivirus & Malware Service Processors: 1 Perfect for testing environments Processors: 2 Like for like replacement to Window Server 2003 Processors: 2 Increase your application speed and gain headroom Processors: 4 Scale for future growth and success Y WE

8 Your benefits - Cloud Accessibility The Cloud provides device independence whereby applications can be accessed using any connected device Comms efficiency Easily communicate and share information with team members across numerous locations worldwide Flexibility Cloud computing provides on demand bandwidth to meet your day-to-day business demands Cost efficiency Migration to Cloud computing reduces the cost of purchasing, managing, upgrading and maintaining your IT Data recovery Backup and recovery systems ensure your data is secure. In the case of disaster, data can be removed fast Innovation The Cloud provides faster prototype development, testing, validation, research & team collaboration Security Security suites are available, with full data backups. The Cloud is more secure than you think Automatic updates Your Cloud computing provider will ensure software is regularly updated, saving you both time and money Green technology Companies using Cloud systems have shown a decrease in their carbon footprint & reduced emissions Y WE

9 Your benefits - Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard provides you with features that you care about and that aren t available in Windows Server 2003 or Windows SBS Server consolidation Disaster recovery Flexible costeffective storage Easy remote access Consistent user experience Get the most out of your server hardware investments as your business grows Make sure important data isn t lost. Hyper-V Replica is included as part of Windows Server 2012 R2 and provides automated data protection and recovery across servers Scale data storage quickly, at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions Give your employees the flexibility to work from any location and provide your organization the peace of mind that comes from knowing data is protected Provide your workforce with a consistent, well-managed experience across the many different types of computers and mobile devices in use Y WE

10 Who we are We make technology easy and enjoyable Passionate people Straightforward solutions Exceptional experience Connect Cloud Communicate Consult Part of the Gold Messaging Gold Communications Silver Hosting Partner Y WE

11 Who we work with We needed a flexible solution that could quickly adapt to the growth of our business. We chose Eclipse for their excellent service reputation and network reliability. Paul Churchill, Head of IT at Timpson The level of support and connection management that Eclipse provide ensures that we can operate efficiently and effectively, meeting the needs of our clients. Chris Walmsley, Head of IT at Foot Anstey Y WE

12 Why work with us State of the art UK datacentre Trusted Microsoft Partner An opportunity to upgrade to cloud options Avoid the risk of staying with Windows Server 2003 SMB specialist provider Rapid migration Y WE

13 Let s get started You have built a successful business over a number of years. It s time to get to know Cloud. Make a much welcomed addition to your business today. Please get in touch, we ll be ready to help! journeytothecloud@eclipse.net.uk Y WE