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Solution Offerings
Secure Desktop Deployment and Management
Assessment: Network Security
Assessment: Systems Management
Assessment: Microsoft Exchange 2003 Readiness
Assessment: Server Virtualization
Assessment: Storage Management
Fast Track: Windows and Exchange 2000/2003
QuickStart: MOM 2005
QuickStart: Public Key Infrastructure
QuickStart: Systems Management Server 2003
Desktop Deployment ADS
Workshop: Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory Design
Workshop: Windows and Exchange 2000/2003 Design
Workshop: Live Communications Server 2005 Design



Project Portfolio



Case Studies
KLA-Tencor Exchange/Windows Server 2003
Phoenix Windows Server 2003
Nancys W2K

Project Portfolio (Technology Infrastructure)
Allin’s Technology Infrastructure practice has performed a wide variety of projects around Microsoft technologies.  Primarily, our projects fall into one of the following three categories: Network Infrastructure & Messaging, Operations Management and Security.  The example projects below provide a good overview of the types of projects we are performing every day.  We can bring this vast experience to help you be successful in your projects.

Network Infrastructure & Messaging

Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005
Led customer through design and pilot of Live Communications Server 2005 infrastructure.  Participated with CSAA as member of Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP) to beta test and deploy LCS 2005 Service Pack 1.  SP1 provides a number of new features including connectivity to AOL, MSN, and YAHOO Instant Messaging networks.  Testing was conducted on Windows Messenger 5.x and the to-be-released Communicator IM clients.  Implemented client customizations specific  to CSAA including branding and GPO templates. Upon completion of the project customer had deployed LCS 2005 SP1 with Windows Messenger 5.1 to more than 8000 users.

 

 

Active Directory & Exchange 2003 Migration
Migrated from NT4 Lotus CC Mail environment to Active Directory and Exchange 2003 utilizing Allin’s “Fast Track” approach. In-place upgraded NT4 master account domain and built pristine Exchange 2003 environment. ISA Server 2004 was placed in the DMZ to reverse proxy OWA and RPC over HTTPS traffic back to the Exchange 2003 server. CC Mail migration was preformed by migrating CC Mail archive files into Exchange using an import tool. Addresses were converted post import to allow the ability to reply to old messages. Outlook 2003 deployment was accomplished using network install points and a Group Policy for software distribution.

Windows & Exchange Migration

Acting as project and technical leads the Allin team along with Customer IT teams designed, piloted and deployed the global infrastructure required for Windows 2003 Active Directory and Exchange 2003.   Using new features of Outlook 2003 and Exchange 2003 the customer was able to reduce Exchange infrastructure requirements by more than 50%, directly reducing server hardware and licensing costs.

 

Active Directory 2003 Deployment

Using the Allin Solution Framework (ASF) project methodology, Allin consultants lead the global  AD design effort for the migration from NT 4.0 domain architecture to Windows 2003 Active Directory services.  Following completion of the AD design Allin engaged with Customer IT team to mentor and lead the AD deployment project.

Active Directory and Exchange 2000

Performed Active Directory and Exchange 2000 design workshop with the customer which produced the functional design document and project plan for the migration from NT 4.0 and Exchange 5.5 platforms.  Following the completion of the workshop Allin provided senior level engineers to lead the Active Directory and Exchange 2000 deployment project.

SunOne to Exchange 2003 Migration

Supplemented Customer’s deployment team with Senior Exchange 2003 engineer.  Since Customers staff was new to Exchange 2003 Allin provided guidance and expertise in installation and configuration of Exchange 2003 cluster and also helped with client and mail migration tasks.

SunOne/Meeting Maker to Exchange 2003 Migration
Performed initial design workshop and then provided resources to work with customer team to first migrate from a Windows NT 4.0 Domain environment to Active Directory and then to migrate all messaging and calendaring services to Exchange 2003.

SunOne/Oracle Calendar to Exchange 2003 Migration
Performed design, deployment, training and post deployment support for a project to migrate to an integrated messaging and calendaring platform based on Microsoft Exchange 2003.

FastTrack Migration

Using Allin’s FastTrack methodology performed the migration from NT 4.0 domain and Exchange 5.5 to Active Directory and Exchange 2000.  The FastTrack approach is geared towards small and mid-sized companies to reduce the time, costs and risks associated with migrating to Active Directory and Exchange 2000/3.   The main goals of the FastTrack approach are minimize business disruption, ensure proper configuration and perform knowledge transfer and training  on how to manage the newly deployed infrastructure.

FastTrack Migration

Using Allin’s FastTrack methodology performed the migration from NT 4.0 domain and Exchange 5.5 to Active Directory and Exchange 2000 over a two week engagement cycle at fixed fee.  The FastTrack approach is geared towards small and mid-sized companies to reduce the time and costs associated with migrating to Active Directory and Exchange 2000.   The main goals of the FastTrack approach is to minimize business disruption as well as ensure the Active Directory and Exchange 2000 infrastructure is correctly configured using industry best practices.

Windows Desktop & Banyan Vines Migration

The project consisted of two delivery teams, one of which was responsible for developing a Windows 2000 Pro desktop standard and deployment plan to be rolled out to 700+ desktops.   The second delivery team designed and deployed the Exchange 2000 infrastructure and developed the migration plan for moving off the legacy Banyan Vines directory and messaging platform.

FastTrack Migration

Using Allin’s FastTrack methodology performed the migration from NT 4.0 domain and Exchange 5.5 to Active Directory and Exchange 2000.  The FastTrack approach is geared towards small and mid-sized companies to reduce the time, costs and risks associated with migrating to Active Directory and Exchange 2000/3.   The main goals of the FastTrack approach are minimize business disruption, ensure proper configuration and perform knowledge transfer and training  on how to manage the newly deployed infrastructure.

FastTrack Migration

Using Allin’s FastTrack methodology performed the migration from NT 4.0 domain and Exchange 5.5 to Active Directory and Exchange 2000.  The FastTrack approach is geared towards small and mid-sized companies to reduce the time, costs and risks associated with migrating to Active Directory and Exchange 2000/3.   The main goals of the FastTrack approach are minimize business disruption, ensure proper configuration and perform knowledge transfer and training  on how to manage the newly deployed infrastructure.

Exchange 2000 Deployment

Assisted with the migration to Exchange 2000 from Exchange 5.5.  Deployed secure OWA access using ISA 2000 reverse web proxy.

Exchange Administration Support

Filled temporary need for an Exchange 2000 administrator.  Allin Senior Exchange consultants are able to assimilate quickly into the most complex messaging environments and provide second and third level system support.   

Active Directory and Exchange 2000

Performed Active Directory and Exchange 2000 design workshop with the customer which produced the functional design document and project plan for the migration from NT 4.0 and Exchange 5.5 platforms.  Following the completion of the workshop Allin proven senior level engineers to lead the Active Directory and Exchange 2000 deployment project.

Active Directory and Exchange 2003 Deployment

Assisted customer with the migration to Active Directory 2003 from NT 4.0.  Following the successful domain migration Allin deployed a two node Exchange cluster and developed a migration approach from existing outsourced mail environment.

Operations Management

SMS 2003 Deployment

Led customer through design, pilot and production deployment of SMS 2003 infrastructure.  Upon completion of the project customer was utilizing Inventory, Patch Management and software deployment features of the product on over 150 desktops.

MOM 2000 Deployment

Designed and deployed MOM 2000 infrastructure to facilitate monitoring of over 125 servers.  Allin engineers configured the MOM 2000 backend infrastructure as well as worked with the various system owners in deploying the MOM 2000 agent and tuning thresholds and alerts responses on the servers.  Provided cross training and product knowledge to internal staff.

SMS 2003

Customer had recently deployed SMS 2003 infrastructure and was getting inconsistent results from the product.  Allin was brought in to troubleshoot and resolve issues as well as cross train customers staff on SMS management practices.

SMS 2003 QuickStart

During the QuickStart engagement Allin worked with customer in developing a comprehensive design and deployment plan.  

SMS 2003 QuickStart

During the QuickStart engagement Allin performed an analysis and design session and then assisted customer with deployment and configuration of initial SMS server infrastructure and pilot agent deployment.  Customer was trained on SMS patch management feature and general software deployment as well as SMS administrative tasks and system maintenance.

SMS 2003 QuickStart

During the QuickStart engagement Allin performed an analysis and design session and then assisted customer with deployment and configuration of initial SMS server infrastructure and pilot agent deployment.  Customer was trained on SMS patch management feature and general software deployment as well as SMS administrative tasks and system maintenance.

Security

Application Security Architecture

The regional grocery store wanted a more efficient way to handle application security. Allin worked with the company to help them leverage their investment in Microsoft Active Directory and provided direction on the best way to implement application security based on Windows 2000/Active Directory.

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