About Andrews, Hammock & Powell, Inc.
Andrews, Hammock & Powell, Inc. (AHP) is a multidiscipline firm consisting of mechanical and electrical engineers located in Macon, Georgia.
When the time came to upgrade an aging Microsoft Small Business Server solution, Middle Georgia’s Andrews, Hammock &Powell knew it was time to call on Dynamic Quest to get the job done right.
The situation
Old equipment leads to slow performance
AHP needed to replace aging hardware technology and update older software, bringing them up to the latest versions of their key line of business software solutions that will support long-term business growth.
Dynamic Quest to the rescue
Updated technology leads to improved security and performance
Dynamic Quest determined it was time to replace the aging Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 solution that was close to hitting the capacity of 75 users with a server solution leveraging Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology.
Andrews, Hammock & Powell enjoyed several benefits
- Three physical servers reduced to one physical hardware device running three Microsoft Servers on Hyper-V
- Effectively cut the amount of power drained
- Virtualized environment enabled a better backup strategy
- Internal team released from time-consuming management
- Peace of mind for AHP, knowing their data is properly backed up
- An energized team free to focus on greater business goals
Hardware-as-a-Service makes it possible
Dynamic Quest’s Hardware-as-a-Service program was an attractive solution that streamlined the upgrade process.
With Hardware-as-a-Service, organizations can pay a monthly subscription for hardware instead of making large upfront purchases. This model allowed AHP to transform capital expenditures into manageable, consistent operational expenses, ensuring they had access to the latest technology without breaking their budget.
Dynamic Quest’s wow factor
Dynamic Quest’s engineering team ensured the SBS 2003 migration went smoothly, making it possible for all employees to go about their business as usual during the transfer process.
The strategy was devised to move the entire infrastructure on the Windows Small Business Server to Windows Server, ensuring AHP never missed a beat. Everything was migrated over, including large Microsoft Exchange mailboxes and other important data.
Dynamic Quest continues to provide IT consulting and support services to Andrews, Hammock & Powell and looks forward to assisting as our client’s business grows and adapts to challenges in the world of electrical and mechanical design.
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