When time runs out …

The countdown has already begun

1 Up to 3x memory bandwidth based on STREAM* (Triad) benchmark comparing baseline Supermicro* X8DTN+ platform with two Intel Xeon processor X5680, 18 x 8 GB DDR3-800 scoring 26.5 GB/sec to the new Intel Server System R2208WTTYS with two Intel Xeon processor E5-2699 v3, 24 x 16 GB DDR4-2133 @ 1,600 MHz DR-RDIMM scoring 85.2 GB/sec. Source: Intel internal testing.

2. Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests such as SYSmark* and MobileMark* are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations, and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products.

3 Intel Xeon processor E5-2699 v3 (18C, 45M cache) compared to Intel Xeon processor E5-2697 v2 (12C, 30M cache).

4 Source as of June 2014 on AES-1280GMC Encryption algorithm: Intel internal measurements using Intel Server Board S2600CW2S with two Intel Xeon processor E5 2658 v3, DDR4-2133, CentoOS* v3.8.4, OpenSSL* v1.0.2-beta1. Baseline configuration: Intel internal measurements with two Intel Xeon processor E5-2658 v2, DDR3-1866, CentoOS v3.8.3, OpenSSL v1.0.2 beta1.

5 Intel internal measurements. Supermicro X8DTN+ with two Intel Xeon processor X5690, 12 x 4 GB DDR3-1600 RDIMMs, Intel Compiler 12.1.0.255, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, estimated SPECint*_rate_base2006 score: 369. Intel Server System R2208WTTYS with two Intel Xeon processor E5-2699 v3, 16 x 8 GB DDR4-2133 RDIMMs, Intel Compiler 14.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 estimated SPECint_rate_base2006 score: 1170.

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*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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ComplianceCompliance failure can

bring workflows to a halt.

SecurityWithout security updates,

sensitive company data is at risk.

InefficiencyMaintenance for custom

support agreements will cost more.

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And an aging infrastructure can hold you back from virtualization and cloud.

The final countdown

July 2015 marks the end of support for Windows Server* 2003. Upgrade your IT environment now using the Intel® Xeon® processor

E5 v3 product family with Windows Server 2012 R2—with the option to burst into Microsoft* Azure* public cloud—to gain

breakthrough performance, speed, and flexibility.

Act now by upgrading. Maximize performance, security, and compliance with the Intel Xeon processor E5 v3

product family running Windows Server 2012 R2.

Initiate migration sequence

Step 1: Discover and assess Discover and assess your apps and workloads running on Windows Server 2003.• Download and run the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit to assess your

server infrastructure.• Use the Azure VM Assessment Toolkit to get a checklist for moving to the cloud.

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Step 2: Target destination Target a migration destination—in the data center or in the cloud—for each app and workload.• Create a profile of the costs for moving your infrastructure to the Azure cloud.

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Step 3: Upgrade hardware and software Upgrade hardware to the latest Intel architecture running Windows Server 2012 R2.• Optimize your data center. • Plan a cloud strategy.

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Step 4: Migrate and launch!Launch your plan by moving apps to the platform of your choice.• Migrate with Windows Server tools. • Use the Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant.• Discover IIS Web Deploy.

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Migration complete.

Preparing for the end of

Windows Server*2003 support

… your company could be facing big risks.

Get more information about upgrading.

The Intel Xeon processor E5 v3 product family provides:

• Optimization for large-scale data centers• Up to 3x more memory bandwidth1, 2

• Up to 18 cores for increased parallelism2, 3 • Faster compression

• Up to 2x encryption acceleration2, 4

Windows Server 2012 R2 is designed for:• Enterprise-class scalability• Enterprise-grade security• Virtualization of compute, storage,

and networking• Enhanced power management interface

Learn more about Windows Server 2003 migration.

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