End of Support Survival Guide

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1 EXP 07/14/15 Windows Server 2003 End of Support Survival Guide

2 What s Happening? On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will end support for Windows Server Here s why this is a really big deal for you and your customers: After July 14, 2015, users of Windows Server 2003 will not receive any updates or patches to combat security issues Support on Windows Server 2003 applications and programs, as well as phone support, will be discontinued For businesses who rely on credit card processing, their systems will not pass compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards Without compliant systems, vendors like Visa and MasterCard may no longer do business with these companies What Comes Next? It s simple. Businesses can migrate now to Windows Server 2012 on modern hardware for a more secure, fully supported system with active warranties and parts. In the process, they will gain the benefits of new technologies, such as virtualization, disaster recovery, affordable storage, and cloud connectivity. Lenovo is more than an OEM. When businesses are faced with the impact of Windows Server 2003 end of support, Lenovo can be a valuable resource for information and guidance, as well as a trusted equipment supplier and migration planning partner. 2 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 3

3 The Risks of Inaction Discontinued support for Windows Server 2003 presents much more than an inconvenience or unexpected expense. Failure to migrate to Windows Server 2012 on modern hardware leaves businesses open to a number of potential risks SECURITY BREACHES Security patches and updates for Windows Server 2003 will no longer be available after July 14, Older servers will be more vulnerable to malicious attacks, leaving data and IP at risk. DATA LOSS Without patches or updates, critical data may be at risk. FEMA estimates that up to 70% of small to medium businesses that experience catastrophic data loss will fail within 12 months. NON-COMPLIANCE Businesses that are subject to regulations, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, and PCI, may face stiff penalties and huge fines if they re still running Windows Server 2003 after July 14, What s more, businesses that accept credit cards may lose their merchant privileges if they continue to run on an unsupported operating system. APPLICATION FAILURE When Microsoft support ends, applications running on Windows Server 2003 may not be recoverable if the OS fails. Users will not have access to the tools they need, which could paralyze business operations. RISING OPERATING COSTS Older servers are more expensive to operate and maintain. They consume more power, generate more heat, and take up more space than modern servers. Begin planning today for migration to Windows Server 2012 on modern hardware to avoid the risks associated with running Windows Server 2003 after July 14, For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 5

4 No More Excuses Procrastination is a common reaction to something as daunting as server migration. And you re probably already hearing or thinking a lot of What if excuses for putting off the inevitable. But doing so can have serious consequences. EXCUSE There s still plenty of time before support is discontinued. I can wait. New systems cost too much. My applications are too engrained in my current servers. REALITY Planning and scheduling the migration of critical applications running on Windows Server 2003 will take time. Your service provider s time may be booked later, causing you to miss the end of support deadline and putting your business applications at risk of catastrophic failure. Older servers cost more to operate, and the increased likelihood of application failure could be financially devastating for your business. What s more, after July 14, 2015, your business would no longer be compliant with PCI standards, which would revoke your ability to accept credit card payments and effectively shut down your business. After July 14, 2015, your applications running on Windows Server 2003 will not be supported. If your applications are that ingrained in your current servers, then it s all the more critical that you begin planning your upgrade now. My current infrastructure is running fine. When security updates for Windows Server 2003 end on July 14, 2015, vulnerable components will be susceptible to targeted attacks. Systems subject to regulation, like PCI, will be out of compliance, subjecting businesses to fines or revoked services. Business operations will be interrupted as a result. I don t have time to upgrade. If you begin planning your migration now, it will be easier for your services provider to work with your busy schedule and successfully complete the project before Windows Server 2003 reaches end of support on July 14, For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 7

5 The Opportunities That Await TARGET 22M1 Total estimated Windows Server 2003 instances running worldwide. Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Azure Office 365 Cloud OS Network The current IT mindset and need for server migration among SMBs has created a perfect opportunity for Lenovo to increase sales of ThinkServer systems. Here s a quick overview of the SMB server landscape: 65 MILLION SMB firms globally (excluding small and home office businesses) 61% OF SMBs >10 MILLION report that consolidating IT infrastructure via virtualization is their #1 hardware priority (Forrester) of the 20+ million systems running Windows Server OS are still on Windows Server 2003 Between support for Windows Server 2003 coming to an end and the majority of SMBs expressly seeking virtualization, there is a huge opportunity for Lenovo to replace millions of old servers with new ThinkServer systems. New systems can help your customers avoid the security, compliance, data loss, operating cost, and application failure risks associated with running an expired OS while also providing the virtualization that businesses desire. Lenovo is in an excellent position to deliver a high-value solution when businesses need it most. Most importantly, with 3,200 servers being upgraded each day, the opportunity presented by Windows Server 2003 end of support migrations is more than $4 billion in North America alone. The time to act on this opportunity is now. It is estimated that 44% of all Windows Server instances in small and medium business are still running Windows Server 2003 (SMB <500 seats) 2 NORTH AMERICA 8M 53 % SOUTH AMERICA 1M EUROPE 5M MEA 1M PHYSICAL INSTANCES Share of Windows Server % VIRTUAL INSTANCES Share of Windows Server 2003 ASIA PACIFIC 7M 1 IN 6 SQL Server 2005 Windows Server 2003 represents a major opportunity in software, cloud, hardware, migration & development services. 1 Source: Microsoft research Jan 2014, estimate only that may be revised based on updated research 2 Estimate of the % of SMB instances still running WS 2003 organizations <500 employees 8 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 9

6 Why Switch to ThinkServer Systems? Support is going to end for Windows Server 2003 whether action is taken or not. Businesses should seize this valuable opportunity to upgrade to Lenovo ThinkServer systems and start enjoying all the benefits they provide. So, why choose a ThinkServer? 1 THINKSERVER IS PURPOSEFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE SOFTWARE-DEFINED INFRASTRUCTURE AGE ThinkServer systems are designed to host server and storage virtualization as well as support the most demanding workloads. Lenovo s open business model complements this open software approach with support for businesses that want to explore all manner of innovation that might benefit them and their customers. Upgrading to new ThinkServer systems can help improve staff efficiency because they work with existing industry standards for system and data center management tools. This means ThinkServer systems are easy to install and deploy, making them good team players in any business s data center. Lenovo recognizes operational efficiency is one of the top customer requirements and its new ThinkServer systems are designed to deliver on that goal. 10 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 11

7 Why Switch to ThinkServer Systems? 2 THINKSERVER OFFERS GREATER RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE ThinkServer systems are designed and tested to the industry-leading THINK-quality standards for which Lenovo is known. The result is less unplanned downtime. ThinkServer also has outstanding storage capacity and connectivity options, providing the flexibility to meet unique or changing IT demands. Windows Server 2012 supports nearly instant recovery from disasters through Hyper-V Replica. ThinkServer systems include components that are built to withstand the test of time, such as capacitors that have a 10- to 20-year duty cycle, which is more than double the 6-7 year lifecycle of the competition. Lenovo also designs its ThinkServer systems to weather almost any conditions by testing higher temperature and humidity extremes to ensure that these servers are more tolerant of environmental variances. 12 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows 3 THINKSERVER PROVIDES SUPERIOR ENERGY AND SPACE-SAVING EFFICIENCY Did you know that servers that are more than 4 years old deliver only 4% of the performance of today s best servers while using 35% more energy? The current lineup of ThinkServer systems, on the other hand, run exceptionally quiet, cool, and efficient. These servers are able to support increased workload capacity using Spread Core cooling, which increases cooling efficiency by 20%. Plus, Intel Xeon -based ThinkServer systems pack so much processing power into such a small amount of space that you can actually deploy up to 40% more servers per rack. Server 2003 EOS, visit 13

8 Lenovo ThinkServer Product Portfolio THINKSERVER TS140 THINKSERVER TD340 Performance Packed. Enterprise Reliability. This dual-processor server offers full enterprise capability in a tower form factor. The whisper-quiet TD340 provides generous memory and storage and rich I/O options. Up to 2 Intel Xeon E v2 Series Processors Up to 192GB memory Up to 32TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 100 or integrated ThinkServer RAID 300 Optional hot-swap and redundant power Powerful. Reliable. Affordable. An ideal first-server solution for small businesses, the TS140 is loaded with server-class features including remote manageability and designed for 24/7 operation. Plus, it s compact and whisper-quiet. Up to 1 Intel Xeon E v3 Series Processor Up to 32GB memory Up to 16TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 100 Intel Advanced Management Technology 9.0 with remote KVM THINKSERVER TD350 Compact Tower. Uncompromising Performance. The ThinkServer TD350 provides full enterprise capacity and performance in a compact 4U, dual-processor tower server that is packed with the power of Intel Xeon processing technology. 4U tower server Up to 2 16-core Intel Xeon E v3 Series Processors Up to 512 GB DDR4 memory Up to 90TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 510 Hot-swap and redundant power and cooling THINKSERVER TS440 Feature-rich. Highly Affordable. The affordability and scalability of the TS440 make it a perfect solution for Managed Service Providers, corporate branch offices, and small businesses. It s also a great value for retail deployments, back-office, and business applications. Up to 1 Intel Xeon E v3 Series Processor Up to 32GB memory Up to 32TB internal storage Optional hot-swap redundant power Integrated ThinkServer RAID 100 Intel Advanced Management Technology 9.0 with remote KVM THINKSERVER RS140 Compact. Versatile for Business. The RS140 offers the ultimate flexibility in an enterprise-class, 1U, single-socket rack. This compact server has a 16.2 deep chassis and features outstanding support for embedded graphics CPUs. 1U rack server Up to 1 Intel Xeon E v3 Series Processor Up to 32GB memory Up to 8TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 100 AMT Standard management 14 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 15

9 Lenovo ThinkServer Product Portfolio THINKSERVER RD340 THINKSERVER RD550 Feature-rich. Built-in Value. This enterprise-class server provides peace of mind that data will stay safe and systems will stay up and running with reliability features such as hot-swap hard-disk or solid-state drives, integrated RAID, and redundant power and cooling. 1U rack server Up to 2 Intel Xeon E v2 Series Processors Up to 192GB memory Up to 16TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 300 Hot-swap and redundant power and redundant cooling Extra Versatile. Highly Reliable. The ThinkServer RD550 provides the performance and capacity of a 2U system in a 1U form factor. 1U rack server Up to 2 18-core Intel Xeon E v3 Series Processors Up to 768 GB DDR4 memory Up to 26.4TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 510 Hot-swap and redundant power and cooling THINKSERVER RD440 THINKSERVER RD640 Storage-rich. Remarkable Value. Flexible configuration options enable users to create the perfect system for the job, while its use of open industry standards and protocols allow the RD440 to integrate easily into any multivendor environment. 2U rack server Up to 2 Intel Xeon E v2 Series Processors Up to 192GB memory Up to 48TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 300 Hot-swap and redundant power and cooling Storage-rich. Virtualization Optimized. The RD640 is an excellent choice to run database, analytics, and other businesscritical applications. Its powerful Intel Xeon performance, I/O upgradeability, and large memory bandwidth enable users to roll out virtual machines with confidence. 2U rack server Up to 2 Intel Xeon E v2 Series Processors Up to 320GB memory Up to 32TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 500 Hot-swap and redundant power and cooling THINKSERVER RD540 THINKSERVER RD650 Balanced Design. Outstanding Efficiency. Created with the right balance of processing power, memory, I/O, and storage capacity, the RD540 is an ideal mainstream server. It is fast, powerful, and designed perfectly for line-of-business, analytics, and virtualization applications. 1U rack server Up to 2 Intel Xeon E v2 Series Processors Up to 320GB memory Up to 16TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 500 Hot-swap and redundant power and redundant cooling Storage-dense. Flexible Design. The ThinkServer RD650 features incredible storage density and a highly flexible design perfect for your businesscritical applications. 2U rack server Up to 2 18-core Intel Xeon E v3 Series Processors Up to 768 GB DDR4 memory Up to 74.4TB internal storage Integrated ThinkServer RAID 510 Hot-swap and redundant power and cooling 16 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 17

10 Lenovo Windows Server 2003 End of Support Program Unlike many competitors, Lenovo is not competing with you to provide migration and consulting services. Instead, we provide financial programs to support your ability to profitably market and supply those needed services to your clients. Lenovo is providing you with the information, sales tools, collateral, and programs to help you migrate your customers from old servers and Windows Server 2003 to new ThinkServer systems running the latest Windows Server 2012 OS and deliver on this opportunity more profitably. The Lenovo Windows Server 2003 End of Support Program includes: UPFRONT SAVINGS Lenovo s Building Blocks program offers significant discounts on ThinkServer and storage products to migrate applications running on Windows Server 2003 to brand new, highly efficient ThinkServer systems hosting Windows Server SPECIAL FINANCING Incredible financing terms through Lenovo Financial Services are available, making it easier for your customers to afford migrating to new ThinkServer systems including no payments for the first 90 days! DEPLOYMENT INCENTIVES Register a Windows Server 2003 upgrade opportunity and receive incremental rebates to support creating custom migration consulting or integration services for your customer. Restrictions apply, so please contact your Lenovo Account Rep for details and registration. DEMO OFFERS Don t forget Lenovo s other programs, like PDP discounts, Server Demo kits to familiarize your technical staff with the advantages of ThinkServer, and ongoing training opportunities through your Lenovo Rep. Keep reading for in-depth details on each of these programs and incentives. 18 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 19

11 Lenovo Windows Server 2003 End of Support Program Save big with Building Blocks program discounted pricing. The ThinkServer models offered through Lenovo s Building Blocks program are specially configured and priced to help you close more sales during this unprecedented upgrade opportunity. These models include some of the most requested memory and HDD configurations, and are aggressively discounted to help you build more business with ThinkServer. Special financing lets customers say YES to ThinkServer today. Help your customers upgrade to a ThinkServer today, and if they finance through Lenovo Financial Services, you ll be eligible for a 1 point rebate on the transaction. With discounts of up to 50% through Lenovo s Building Blocks program, your customers will have what they need to transition to a new platform running the latest Windows Server 2012 OS at half the cost. Plus, by leasing their Lenovo purchase through Lenovo Financial Services, they will receive the benefits of their new technology immediately but make no payments for 90 days. Lenovo Financial Services is offering: NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS ABILITY TO FINANCE THE ENTIRE SOLUTION 1 POINT REBATE TO YOU Contact your dedicated Lenovo Financial Services Account Manager at (888) or Sales.US@LenovoFS.com to get your customer credit approved. The majority of applications are approved instantly. THINKSERVER RD340 THINKSERVER RD440 THINKSERVER RD640 THINKSERVER SA120 1U, 2P Rack List: $2,749 BB Price: $2,049* Discount: $700 2U, 2P Rack List: $3,059 BB Price: $2,259* Discount: $800 1U, 2P RACK List: $3,469 BB Price: $2,479* Discount: $990 Storage Array List: $6,239 BB Price: $3,139* Discount: $3,100 THINKSERVER TD340 2P Tower List: $2,609 BB Price: $1,929* Discount: $680 70ABS00300 Xeon E5-2420v2 2 x 8GB DDR3 RDIMM RAID 500 adapter 2 x 1TB SATA TMM Premium (ikvm) DVD RW 2 x 550W PSU 3-year onsite 70AHS00300 Xeon E5-2420v2 2 x 8GB DDR3 RDIMM RAID 500 adapter 2 x 1TB SATA TMM Premium (ikvm) DVD RW 2 x 800W PSU 3-year onsite 70AYS00700 Xeon E5-2620v2 2 x 8GB DDR3 RDIMM RAID 700 adapter 2 x 1TB SATA TMM Premium (ikvm) DVD RW 2 x 800W PSU 3-year onsite 70F1S x 2TB HDD 2 I/O controllers 2 PSUs 2 X 1Mt mini SAS cable 3-year onsite 70B7S00600 Xeon E5-2420v2 2 x 8GB DDR3 RDIMM SW RAID 2 x 2TB Ent. SATA TMM Premium (ikvm) DVD RW 1 x 800W PSU 3-year onsite 2 Open 3.5" hot-swap 10 Open DIMM slots 1 Open CPU socket 6 Open 3.5" hot-swap 10 Open DIMM slots 1 Open CPU socket 6 Open 2.5" hot-swap 18 Open DIMM slots 1 Open CPU socket 6 Open 3.5" hot-swap 4 Open 2.5" hot-swap 6 Open 3.5" hot-swap 10 Open DIMM slots 1 Open CPU socket *BB Price is list minus current rebates 20 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 21

12 Lenovo Windows Server 2003 End of Support Program BUILD CUSTOM SOLUTIONS FOR LESS WITH DEPLOYMENT INCENTIVES You invest a lot of time and effort into building the right server and storage solutions for your customers. Now Lenovo wants to reward you for using ThinkServer systems as the foundation for your Windows Server 2003 upgrade solutions. Incremental rebates on ThinkServer systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2012 give you room to create your own localized migration offers and help offset your service or consulting fees. Starting now, an additional 11% rebate will be added to all Lenovo s New Customer Bonus (NCB) program payouts for ThinkServers. This means the NCB payout on ThinkServer goes from 9% to 20%. All NCB processes remain unchanged. Qualified, approved NCB server deals receive a 20% discount, which includes the additional rebate for services offset. This additional rebate enables you to protect long lead time sales. Claiming this rebate is simple after registering with the NCB Program. No additional proof of execution will be required. Just make the sale and follow the standard NCB process. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY WITH THINKSERVER DEMO OFFERS Authorized Lenovo Business Partners will receive up to a 35% rebate on qualifying purchases on TopSeller ThinkServer systems, server options, and storage from Distribution. These systems can be used for demonstration, seed units, or internal use. The number of units available is based on total purchases for previous quarter. Previous Quarter Lenovo Purchases Eligible Servers or NAS < $10, $10,000 $50, $50,001 $100, > $100, Eligible PDP Server Options Standard NCB terms apply, so please contact your Lenovo Account Rep for questions. 22 For information and resources on how Lenovo helps businesses prepare for Windows Server 2003 EOS, visit 23

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