Compaq ProLiant 8500 Evaluating and Implementing Compaq Data Center Solutions - Page 8

Evaluating and Implementing Compaq Data Center Solutions for Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server 8 Benefits Figure 2 below shows the release cycles for software included in traditional environments. In this case, an administrator must constantly manage changes in his/her environment to incorporate necessary software upgrades. New Server Every 2 Years New Drivers Every 8 Weeks New Network Operating System Every 2.5 Years New Service Packs Every 6 Months New Anti-Virus Software Every 2.5 Years New Backup Software Every Year Figure 2. Customers managing change in a traditional environment Baselines are specific hardware and software components comprising the Compaq Data With the Compaq Data Center Solution, we manage the change for you, bundling everything you need into one complete solution. You can choose to receive the latest baselines to obtain access and support for Center Solution. updates, bug fixes, and new options, or sit on your configuration for up to two yearsthe decision is yours. Of course, the solutions are supported for their complete lifecycle, but you may be required to upgrade the server with a newer change management release if it is older than two years. All changes to the Compaq Data Center Solution are stress tested together on the specific model to ensure optimal compatibility within your data center environment. Each year we release a fully tested new server model and every 6 months we release baselines for these server models. 13PS-0501B-WWEN