Migrating custom applications

Migrating custom applications

1. 
   Make an inventory of, and prioritize, applications.
   
2. 
   Download the free test tools and resources to assess your application’s compatibility on newer versions of Windows Server.
   
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   Create a test plan for all applications that need to run on the upgraded servers.
   
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   Empower your build/test teams with more comprehensive test scenarios based on Microsoft’s application development/testing standards and recommended upgrade practices. Test tools such as the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT Version 5.5) and Software Certification Toolkit may also be used as black-box evaluators to identify any potential compatibility issues.
   
5. 
   Create a remediation plan if needed to update your applications. Learn about Windows Server 2008 R2 application and web platform enhancements such as:
   
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     Build More Flexible Web Applications: Internet Information Server 7.5, PHP optimized, ASP .NET on Server Core, Enhanced FTP and WebDAV
     
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     Build Connected Systems: Windows Communication/Workflow Foundation, Windows Process Activation Service, Microsoft Message Queue
     
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     Build Scalable Applications: Support for up to 256 logical processors, NUMA support, Thread Pool, Thread Ordering Service
     
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     Leverage Virtualization: Hyper-V with Live Migration
     
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     Extend File System: File Class. Infra.
     
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     Design Highly Manageable Applications: Microsoft Management Console, Windows PowerShell™ 2.0, Windows Task Scheduler, Windows Eventing, Windows Installer, ClickOnce
     
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     Develop Federation-Aware Applications: Active Directory Federation Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, Windows Authorization Manager
     
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     Develop more reliable applications: Application Recovery and Restart, Restart Manager, Transactional NTFS, Transactional Registry
     
6. 
   Prepare for an application upgrade by reviewing the links and resources listed below.
   
7. 
   Upgrade and deploy with confidence.