TechNet Magazine: February 2012

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Editor’s Note: Manage the Migration By Lafe Low Whatever your migration path, preparation and planning are equally as important as the actual migration itself. Migration has to start with a solid plan, a thorough assessment of the technology and the supporting processes, and solid execution. Microsoft has a handful of tools, processes and steps to ease the process. Read more…

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