40550: Microsoft Cloud Workshop: Windows Server and SQL Server 2008-R2 end of support planning Course Overview
The "40550: Microsoft Cloud Workshop: Windows Server and SQL Server 2008-R2 End of Support Planning" course equips IT professionals with essential strategies for transitioning from outdated systems. This workshop is crucial for system administrators, database administrators, and IT managers seeking to ensure continuity, enhance security, and optimize cloud solutions while navigating the challenges of end-of-support scenarios.
Course outline & what you'll learn
Overview of end of support implications
- Understanding the importance of migration planning
- Inventorying existing servers and applications
- Evaluating workloads running on Windows Server and SQL Server 2008-R2
Overview of migration options
- Planning in-place upgrades vs. fresh installations
- Cloud migration considerations
- Analyzing application compatibility with newer versions
- Identifying new features and enhancements in supported versions
- Understanding security risks associated with end of support
- Planning for compliance in a modernized environment
- Developing a step-by-step migration strategy
- Establishing a timeline and milestones
- Using migration tools and resources
- Simulating migration scenarios
- Monitoring and managing the new environment
- Evaluating performance and troubleshooting common issues
- Identifying helpful resources and documentation
- Leveraging Microsoft support for migration challenges
- Summary of key takeaways
- Encouraging proactive planning for future upgrades
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