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How Much Time Should You Allow for Your Windows 10 Migration?

4 STAGES OF MIGRATION

Depending on the size of your organization, you should allow approximately 5-11 months for your transition to Windows 10. This infographic shows how that timing breaks down across the four stages of the migration process.

• Identify all applications environment • Identify all devices • Determine user groups • Review Active Directory group policies

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Initiation

• Execute deployment schedule • Image the devices

Execution

Each stage involves distinct processes and tasks that must be accomplished regardless of the size of the migration. The amount

of time you should set aside for each stage, however, varies depending on the size and complexity of the organization

and the number of end devices to be migrated.

1 Month 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months

1 Month 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months

Small Medium Large Enterprise

2 Months 2 Months 2 Months 4 Months

• Build deployment solution • Update Active Directory group policies • Test application compatibility • Procure replacement devices• Collect device drivers

Preparation• Build base image • Define detailed schedule • Host user open house*• Start executing OCM solution• Set up imaging depot** (If applicable)

1 Month 1 Month 1 Month 1 Month

• Validate 100% deployment of Windows 10 • Ensure automated update (if applicable)

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windows 10 migration timing (months)

• Determine Windows 10 deployment solution• Determine Organizational Change Management (OCM) solution

• Provide one-on-one user support • Address any/all Issues

• Long-term imaging solutions and recommendations• Application standardization results• System maintenance instruction

For purposes of our discussion, we will define organization size as follows: