Microsoft has confirmed that it will
withdraw support for their Windows NT 4.0 Server operating system with effect
from the end of December.
This should not be news to companies who
have been using this very successful server operating system. The withdrawal
of support was announced nearly 2 years ago. If you are still using NT version
4.0, then in future it will not be supported or updated to guard against
security flaws.
Microsoft recommends that users migrate to
the Windows Server 2003, and are offering a “paid-for” support service to
assist companies wishing to upgrade.
Microsoft has also announced the withdrawal
of support for their electronic mail server product Exchange Server Version
5.5.
It will cease to be supported with effect
from January 1, 2006. From this date, only customer paid support service will
be available, and this will cease finally in December 2007. The upgrade path
for those still using Exchange Server 5.5 is to migrate to Exchange Server
2003.
If your organisation is still using either
of these products and need further advice and assistance, please call Alan
Finch on (01224) 697457.
