Microsoft and Entevo Collaborate on Large-Scale Migration Success

Microsoft Saudi Arabia turned to Entevo Corporation's DirectMigrate solution to ensure the success of its large-scale deployment of Windows 2000, ultimately migrating over 28,000 users and 200 servers to the operating system. The project was challenging, given the limited qualified IT consulting resources in the region and the tight six-month deadline. With Entevo's help, the team was able to complete the project ahead of schedule, meeting all of its goals. This success is a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of having the right tools for large-scale migrations.

Key Takeaways:

• Entevo's DirectMigrate solution played a crucial role in the success of Microsoft Saudi Arabia's large-scale Windows 2000 deployment, enabling the migration of over 28,000 users and 200 servers to the operating system.
• The project was particularly challenging due to the limited qualified IT consulting resources in the region and the tight six-month deadline.
• Microsoft worked closely with Saudi Aramco to complete the project ahead of schedule, meeting all of its goals.
• Entevo's software enabled Saudi Aramco to convert to NT formatting automatically, meeting certain administrative requirements that were not met in the core NT environment.
• The web management capabilities of Entevo's solution allowed administration of user accounts and resources with minimal training.
• The server migration was completed in less than the allotted time, shifting the critical migration path from servers to workstations and other less complex tasks.
• Saudi Aramco continues to use DirectAdmin successfully to manage their new Windows network and plans to leverage their investment in the Entevo migration technology to roll out Windows 2000 across the 28,000-user enterprise.

Statistics:

• 28,000 users migrated to Windows 2000 using Entevo's DirectMigrate solution.
• 200 servers migrated to Windows 2000 using Entevo's DirectMigrate solution.
• 6-month deadline for the project.
• 2-week deployment and training of Saudi Aramco team by Entevo.
• 10% of over 200 servers had been converted before Entevo's arrival.
• Servers migrated in less than the allotted time.
• Workstations and other less complex tasks shifted from server migration.

Sources:

• PR Newswire. (1999, January 25). "Saudi Aramco Successfully Uses Entevo's DirectMigrate and DirectAdmin for Windows 2000 Deployment."
• Entevo Corporation. (n.d.). "DirectMigrate"
• Entevo Corporation. (n.d.). "DirectManage"
• Entevo Corporation. (n.d.). "About Saudi Aramco"
• Entevo Corporation. (n.d.). "About Entevo Corporation"