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Our methodology works as
follows on a typical Microsoft Exchange Project:-
Assessment & Availability Review.
This phase provides the strong foundation for a smooth migration. We
work closely with you to understand your project criteria, business
objectives, and system and application uptime goals. Your Maindec
Professional Services team then conducts a readiness assessment that
gathers detailed information about all key areas of your current
technology infrastructure and messaging environment. A thorough analysis
of this profile identifies specific changes that need to be made to
prepare your enterprise's IT infrastructure for Windows®
2000 and Exchange 2000.
As experts in continuously available computing, we
cover a complete scope of prerequisites for robust operation, including
the communications infrastructure, network services, and directory
services. Findings, impacts, risks, conclusions, and recommendations are
documented in a full report presented to you at the end of this study.
Design & Planning.
Using results of the Assessment & Availability Review, in this stage we
develop an architecture and design plan for your Exchange deployment.
Specifications vital to your project are detailed: Windows 2000 / 2003
Active Directory design, naming conventions, security measures, server
roles, and Exchange application architectures for messaging,
collaboration, and conferencing. Our complete recommendations extend to
server configuration, server, data, and network sizing, and solutions
architecture. An in-depth project plan provides the blueprint that will
guide your implementation.
Implementation & Integration.
This engagement builds upon prior phases with hands-on implementation of
your Exchange 2000 / 2003 environment. Our experts typically first
perform an implementation pilot on a regional level, which supplies
proof of concept in addition to an opportunity to further optimize the
design. We then work with you to accomplish a full-scale rollout of your
production application, which usually includes communication strategy,
client installation, and help desk training.
Final documentation covers operational procedures -
such as systems management, disaster recovery, and service pack upgrades
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