Bracing for impact: How to prepare for the end of WS2003 if migration isn’t an option

Many companies not migrating off of Windows Server 2003 cite cost as the reason; either they can’t afford it or they haven’t got the budget this year but will later in the year or next year. Whatever the reason, For firms that will not make the move by July, it falls on them to protect and harden their servers, especially if they are in a heavily regulated sector governed by rules like SOX, HIPAA, PCI, NERC and others.

For organization is among those not making the move but looking to limit potential exposure, there are some steps you can take. Mind you, there will eventually come a tipping point where you are spending more money to shore up your antiquated WS2003 servers than it would cost to migrate, so keep that in mind when considering the following:

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