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Novell Netware to Windows 2003 AD Migration 
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Client Profile

The client is a Singapore-based cooperative insurance society formed in 1970, having over 1700 IT users. The client is a leader in Life and General Insurance with total assets of S$16 billion.

Client Infrastructure

  • Novell Netware Domain spanned across 11 sites
  • Each site had its own domain controller with Novell Netware 4.X operating system

Client requirements

  • To adapt Microsoft Windows based domain structure in line with corporate standards
  • To increase performance & security for user access
  • To reduce replication traffic between sites and make it easier to create a cross-forest Active Directory-based environment when it integrates with parent company’s AD

Solution Overview

  • Design and Implementation of Windows 2003 Active Directory, Single domain structure
  • Migration of Novell Netware to Microsoft Windows 2003 Active Directory Domain at HQ and across 10 sites
  • Two cluster servers with four nodes - 2 domain controllers & 2 file servers
  • A total of 14 domain controllers & 13 file servers across 11 sites
  • Migration of 1700 Desktop and Notebook clients to Windows Domain

Project Responsibilities

  • Site Study
  • Designing & Planning
  • Project Kick-off
  • Site Survey & Health Checkup
  • Review meetings
  • Issue Log & Solutions
  • Review and Update Project Schedule
  • Proof of Concept
  • Pilot Test
  • Actual Implementation
  • Technical Incidents Reports
  • Documentation, Briefing
  • Post implementation support
  • Project Signoff

Pricing Model

  • Fixed

Project Duration

  • 25 man-months / 4 calendar months