Friday, April 15, 2011

Upgrading to Windows 7 and Server 2008 with NAS


Windows 7 and Server 2008 are now the current operating systems for businesses large and small. If you haven't upgraded your network yet, you're lagging behind the curve. The task of upgrading all of the computers and servers within an organization can be time-consuming and wasteful, two aspects of this endeavor that can be mitigated by using network attached storage to complete the task.
Using NAS systems allows an organization to deploy updates quickly, efficiently and in full compliance with licensing structures. Using any of the available network storage solutions on the market, whether they are iSCSI products or CD DVD storage server devices, the upgrades can be handled quickly and without having to use physical CDs to complete the process.
Network storage devices allow multiple computers to access the same information at the same time over the network. By using a hard drive cache of the information, the device doesn't restrict access to only one computer at a time. When you're upgrading to the latest operating system or server OS, you can save a great deal of time by avoiding the most inefficient method of upgrading: going from computer to computer or from server to server with the physical disc in hand.
You'll need to make sure that your server, of course, is compatible with the new OSs on the market. In the case of NAS devices such as iSCISI storage solutions and other network storage devices, you'll be depending upon the manufacturer to have taken this into account in the design of the devices. Provided that you purchased intelligently, you should be fine upgrading your existing systems to Windows 7 and Server 2008. Good NAS devices should have no problem interfacing with the new operating system.
Upgrading, in most cases, involves upgrading office software and other business software, as well. To make this easier, network storage devices allow you to load it from one source, rather than carrying around the CDs, just as in the case of the operating system itself. Some of the most advanced NAS systems have seat licensing management built into the storage servers, so that you can manage the amount of users that access the program at any given time and make sure that you're in compliance with the legal aspects of your software installs and usage. NAS ensures continuity and compatibility with your digital assets during the upgrade process, which can save time during and after the upgrade.

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