Move from Linux to Windows Server Improves Reliability for Building Materials Provider
Building materials provider Western Materials had a Linux-based solution for file, print, virtual private network (VPN), and e-mail services that was unreliable, required constant support, and didn't integrate well with mobile devices. The company addressed those issues by migrating to Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 running on the Windows Server® 2003 operating system. Deployed with help from Parsec Computer, the new solution has improved productivity and reliability and reduced spam. In addition, the company enjoys better support, is more self-sufficient at maintaining its IT infrastructure, and can make better use of its IT budget.
Western Materials provides building materials to contractors and consumers. The company is based in Yakima, Washington, and has approximately 120 employees.
Business Situation
The Linux-based system that Western Materials used for virtual private networking, file, print, and e-mail services failed regularly and generated excessive support costs.
Solution
The company migrated to Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 running on Windows Server® 2003.
Benefit
Improved end-user productivity
Less spam
Improved reliability
Better support
Greater self-sufficiency in IT management
Better use of IT budget
Software
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Quote
"We thought that running our IT infrastructure services on Linux would be a good way to save money. However, as soon as we made the move to Linux, we started having problems." Matt Martinkus, Chief Financial Officer, Western Materials
