Steele Posted July 3, 2006 Posted July 3, 2006 Hi all, We have had a plan to migrate from Server 2000 to Server 2003. We would supply all the configured servers and software and a company quoted us 6 days to help us with the heavier stuff - ie making sure the SID history tied up with the new domain and that we got Exchange 2003 working correctly and generally bouncing idea's about customising AD. They quoted us 5 days of their time, but we have just gone to book them in, and they say all the dates we are requesting are already booked. It was a bit of a cock up with the school's finance team not liking to release any money until jobs are completed, and the company not commiting without a deposit. Anyway, i am left with a migrational project that will need support from someone that has good experience with these types of projects. My option at the moment is to postpone, but that would be a disastrous last resort. Can anyone recommend anyone, company or single contractor? We are located on the dorset/wilts border. PM if you can help or any suggestions. I can give you more details of what we are trying to do, amount of users etc. Cheers Steele
dwhyte85 Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Data-Assurance.co.uk - Based Harrogate, have staff all across country - used to work for them, the boss Sean Sanpher is well accredited and the rates are cheaper than alot.
mb2k01 Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Is this a single 2000 domain that you want to upgrade to 2003? Are you sure you really need to go to the expense of a contractor? I'm sure you'll be able to get someone to do it for you, but you really don't need to - google the process and ensure you have decent backups (just in case)
garethEds Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I wonder if anyone on here in the same area as you would consider doing it on a freelance contract. I'm sure there are a lot of people on here who would either help you out or come in and do the work for you (for a fee). Regards Gareth
mb2k01 Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I'm sure lots of people will jump at it, but I'm still not sure the OP needs it. It sounds scary, but really honestly isn't! A good read-up on Google and Technet (and probably on here too) and they'll be good to go! We did our network a couple of years ago now and the actual process itself isn't a huge one at all - less than a day from start to finish (obviously this might depend on number of servers and location etc) I'd say probably one more for Exchange if it's a single server etc
powdarrmonkey Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Anyway, i am left with a migrational project that will need support from someone that has good experience with these types of projects. My option at the moment is to postpone, but that would be a disastrous last resort. Can anyone recommend anyone, company or single contractor? Me. (Although, in all seriousness, I don't have a huge amount of time to spare right now.. but if you're stuck, you know where to find me )
djdohboy Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Maypace systems were great for me. Ask to speak to ken bouough in sales and Steve langley in tech. Can't recomend them high enough. Tell them john from watford grammar school for boys recomended them http://Www.maypacesystems.co.uk
mrbios Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 jatech Jatech Home EDIT: lol just read 2 posts above, fail :<
mb2k01 Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 And nobody replied. Shocking. Lol, no I didn't! 10+ for your eagle eyes!
IanT Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 IT Support, Technical Services, Consultancy, Security, Monitoring, Remote, Hosting and Software.
kylewilliamson Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Would it not make sense just to miss 2003, and go straight to 2k8?
powdarrmonkey Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Would it not make sense just to miss 2003, and go straight to 2k8? In anything other than a dead thread, probably yes.
dwhyte85 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Miaow, put your claws away... Apologies for kicking some life into this dead horse of a thread... ;-)
m1ddy Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 IT Support, Computer Repair, Software & Networking for Schools in the UK - Class Technology Solutions Limited Specialist in Education IT
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