reference project OES migration of 2.800 client computers formerly Novell

During the 12-month project, 2.800 client computers were migrated from Open Enterprise Server (formerly Novell) to Active Directory. Numerous challenges were overcome: synchronization was established between non-integrated client computers that were only accessible via VPN due to COVID-19, overly complex directory structures were cleaned up, and inconsistencies in account names between Novell and AD were resolved.

In addition, a new directory structure and an authorization concept were established, servers were added to the domain, an authorization management system was introduced and user profile directories were transferred to desktops.

challenges:

• There is no sync between OES and AD
• Client computers were not members of the domain
• Due to Corona, all client computers were at the user's home and only had a connection to the local network via VPN
• Extremely grown directory structures
• High degree of dependencies between applications and the file system
• Names of accounts in the OES did not match the accounts in AD
• The servers were also not members of the domain
• There was no authorization concept yet
• No software distribution
• No documentation

Solution:

• All OES/Microsystems directory structures were included migRaven.one made visually evaluable
• Obsolete data was deleted immediately: Rate: 40%
• Computer was added to the domain
• Accounts have been reconciled
• New directory structure was designed and coordinated with departments
• New authorization concept was established
• Authorization management system was introduced
• User profile directories on the desktops have been adopted

Project duration: 12 months

Tools used:

• migRaven.24/7 Analyzer
• migRaven.one for OES (formerly Novell)
• link Fixer
• ForenseIT Profile Manager
• tenfold IAM system