Case study
Active Directory / Microsoft Office 365 Migration & System Center installation & configuration
INDUSTRY
IT Outsourcing / Software Development
LOCATION
Romania
RESULTS
Centralized management of servers / workstations / users
Increased WiFi security
Easier collaboration and file management
The project
The client approached Avaelgo with some issues regarding their local email system and user directory – as they were using OpenLDAP and Zimbra, they felt their options for centralized management and automation were limited compared to the ones which could be achieved by using Active Directory and Office365.
Over the course of 6 months, we have completed a successful deployment of Microsoft Office 365 and System Center installation and configuration.
At the beginning of the project the client had the following difficulties:
No easy way to perform a user / device assessment
No centralized management for server / workstation / user workstation / user policies
No overall view on security
No possibility to centrally deploy updates / software applications or operating systems
The objectives
Deliver a seamless migration without any significant degradation in service levels to staff
Show immediate improvements, especially in regards to mailbox maximum storage levels, overall automation and centralized policy management options
Optimize enterprise IT management by increasing overall efficiency and reducing manpower needed for day-to-day tasks
Making the move to the Microsoft Stack
Avaelgo has covered the initial planning and the migration process from OpenLDAP and Zimbra to Windows / Azure Active Directory and Office 365 for 700+ users.
We’ve also installed and configured Hyper-V and System Center on-premises for VM management, monitoring, update and patch management & software deployment, and implemented Azure Files for highly available backup snapshots.
The results
700+
Easy management of servers /workstations / users
System Center Configuration Manager permits them to fully manage their user’s workstations
Centralized File Store for their backup server with Azure Files
Centralized workstation management is now possible
They now have the possibility of managing and securing servers / users with increased granularity
With System Center Configuration Manager, they now have the possibility of configuration / update / OS management
Increased WiFi security
Increased WiFi security by using Active Directory Authentication and Network Policy Server.
With Active Directory domain joined workstations, they now have the possibility of deploying 3rd party software to their user’s workstations
Easier collaboration and file management
Users are now experiencing additional functionality such as easier collaboration and file management