Symantec 2013 Windows Server 2012 Migration/Virtualization Survey
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WINDOWS SERVER 2012 2013 Migration/Virtualization Survey
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With virtualization cropping up everywhere in the market today, organizations need a stable platform to support it. Fortunately, Windows Server 2012 offers a number of virtualization capabilities in Hyper-V, in addition to improved data deduplication and enhanced file systems. And yet some organizations hesitate with new upgrades due to costs and issues with application and hardware compatibilities. Symantec created a survey to assess attitudes toward the migration to Windows Server 2012, their adoption plans, and general trends surrounding virtualization.
Transcript of Symantec 2013 Windows Server 2012 Migration/Virtualization Survey
WINDOWS SERVER 2012
2013
Migration/Virtualization Survey
METHODOLOGY
Symantec surveyed IT professionals November 2012 through March 2013, totaling 530 organizations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia/Pacific region. The businesses surveyed ranged from 50 to more than 1,000 employees.
IN IT INFRASTRUCTURE, CHANGE IS THE NEW CONSTANT
18% have at least 75% of their ITenvironment virtualized
56% of organizations are planning to migrate to Windows Server 2012
52% plan on full virtualization within two years
Majority surveyed have plans to move to Windows Server 2012,
ORGANIZATIONS ARE MOVING TO WINDOWS SERVER 2012, BUT OVER TIME
but 93% haven’t made the change yet
ORGANIZATIONS ARE MOVING TO WINDOWS SERVER 2012, BUT OVER TIME
• Top reasons companies are making the change to Windows Server 2012:
– Virtual desktop infrastructure improvements– Hyper-V Server Virtualization improvements– Resilient file system (ReFS)
• Top inhibitors to migrating to Windows Server 2012:
– Upgrade costs– Happy with current version– Compatibility concerns
ORGANIZATIONS ARE MOVING TO WINDOWS SERVER 2012, BUT OVER TIME
DATA PROTECTION IS TOP OF MIND FOR ORGANIZATIONS
With data protection, enterprises are more likely than SMBs to use separate applications to back up physical and virtual machines.
Regardless of size, most customers would like a single solution that can handle both physical and virtual environments.
DATA PROTECTION IS TOP OF MIND FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Although 62% of respondents have separate backup for physical and virtual machines, 91% “love the idea” or are interested in learning more about the benefits a single solution can provide.
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD DO BEFORE MIGRATION
Evaluate IT goals such as virtualization and improving server efficiency and if migration fits within these goals.
Evaluate your current environment and what technologies are needed to transition before you migrate.
Use a backup and recovery platform that protects both physical and virtual environments to reduce complexity.
