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Large-scale, multi-site Windows 7 Enterprise

Deploying an entirely new Operating System across a large enterprise is a major task that can consume an IT group’s resources and budget for a year or more. Without a solid plan going in, it can become a nightmare that never ends.  If you’ve seen the benefits of Windows 7, but aren’t 100% confident on how to get there, Coretek is eager to help.

We bring an outstanding track record as a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner to the table, along with superior technical talent and extensive OS migration experience. These attributes combined with our bullet-proof migration and deployment methodology, ensure that your Enterprise Windows 7 upgrade is within budget, within scope, and nightmare free.

Coretek works tirelessly to create strong relationships with your entire enterprise and especially with your IT staff as you walk closely and thoroughly through all phases of the Windows 7 migration project.

    

1. Discovery

  • Inventory your hardware environment
  • Inventory your applications
  • Research where users keep their data
  • Review your images and image processes to understand variables
  • Review Windows 7 features and decide on version
  • Review VDI options (Citrix, VMware View, etc)
  • Research additional tools (SCCM, Altiris, etc.)

2. Design

  • Define what hardware you’ll need to run Windows 7
  • Standardize business applications and versions
  • Define if Application Virtualization is a requirement
  • Determine application distribution strategy (traditional vs streaming)
  • Define how data will be handled
  • Create Windows Images
  • Develop deployment processes to automate as much as possible
  • Develop initial deployment schedule
  • Design any management tools you’ll be using
  • Decide on the level of training and most appropriate medium

3. Test

  • Application compatibility
  • Hardware sufficiency
  • Deployment processes
  • Validate help desk knowledge
  • Network bandwidth
  • Develop alternate solutions as necessary
  • Training curriculum/medium effectiveness

4. Deploy

  • Look to use automated tools
  • Build a SINGLE image with Operating System only and layer applications on top
  • Standardize deployment processes and tools for use beyond the project
  • Meaningful and timely communications to your end users will improve project success
  • Assign Dedicated staff

5. Close

  • Optimize Environment
  • Document standard operating procedures and all support scripting
  • Transition from implementation to operational support

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