Identifying Migration Strategies: “Big Bang” Versus Phased Coexistence
As with most technology implementations, there are essentially two approaches in regard to deployment: a quick “Big Bang” approach or a slower phased coexistence approach. The Big Bang option involves the entire Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 infrastructure being quickly replaced, often over the course of a weekend, with the new Windows Server 2012 environment; whereas the phased approach involves a slow, server-by-server replacement of Windows Server 2003/2008 R2.
Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, and key factors to Windows Server 2012 should be taken into account before a decision is made. Few Windows Server 2012 components require a redesign of current ...
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