Re: Running a Windows Server?
Ah, I see that MS has its claws into your biz already because you mentioned AD and Exchange.
At least you didn't mention that other things called Sharepoint (or what goes in never comes out).
You could move Exchange to Azure and if you moved your desktops to something other than Windows then AD would not be a problem.
Why not try to put your strategic thinking hat on and look objectively at the alternatives. Go talk to companies that have broken the lockin and see what they did.
Then come up with a strategic plan with costings on how you can move your biz away from MS.
I might be that it is too late or there is some overriding biz need (don't say all those Accouynting Excel spreadsheet bodges) to stay on Windows but I am sure that you could at the very least reduce your MS costs.
Go on, give it a go. You might be surprised at what comes out of it.
If it is to move away from MS then they won't like it but it will I am sure be good for your company in the end.
[1 week left until my divorce from MS is complete]
Biting the hand that feeds IT
