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The costs and complexity can go up, depending on business factors. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 10:14 AM, Ralph Smith <[email protected]>wrote: > > Well you're correct that I'll be looking at upgrading Exchange soon, > which is one reason I am interested in this discussion. However, even if > I purchase a new server and all associated licenses, if it lasts another > 5 or 6 years the gap would only widen. > > This is what I was looking for - other costs to consider. > > Backups I use built in Windows Server backup on Exchange, and then > incorporate that backup into our regular backup - not much cost there, > amount needs to be quantified. > > Data center related costs - I have to investigate that, my gut says the > percentage added for the Exchange server is not very significant, but > needs to be determined. > > Thanks for the input, > > Ralph > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:59 AM > > To: NT System Admin Issues > > Subject: RE: Cloud Computing (Was: DNS Server service shuts down > shortly > > after the DC boots) > > > > How are your backups handled? There surely are costs associated with > that > > that you're not including. > > > > Does the one hour per week include patching/updating? What happens > when > > you have to move to a new server (and if your current one is six years > > old, I'm guessing that's going to be happening soon)? What will the > > hardware, software, and labor costs associated with that be? What are > the > > costs for electricity, climate control, and other data center-related > > expenses? > > > > Don't get me wrong--I'm not saying a hosted solution is right for you. > > It's not right for everyone (including us at this tiem). Just that you > > need to make sure you're comparing ALL of your costs to the cost of > > outsourcing. Apples to apples. > > > > > > > > John Hornbuckle > > MIS Department > > Taylor County School District > > www.taylor.k12.fl.us > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Ralph Smith [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:33 AM > > To: NT System Admin Issues > > Subject: RE: Cloud Computing (Was: DNS Server service shuts down > shortly > > after the DC boots) > > > > > > "$50 a year for a mailbox is pretty freaking attractive to a guy that > > has to watch every penny" > > > > This is where I seem to have a conceptual problem - I'm not trying to > > argue the point, just gain a better understanding. > > > > I've been running a single Exchange 2003 STD on the same box for the > > last 6 years. > > > > The cost of the box: $2000 > > The cost of Exchange for me (non-profit): $250 > > CALS @ $3.00 each: $600 > > > > Total cost for me over 6 years having an in house server: < $3,000. > > > > > > 6 years of $50 * 200 users: $60,000. > > > > > > Labor - I put in maybe an hour a week on the Exchange Server, and I'm > > guessing some time would be invested dealing with a hosted Exchange > > solution also. I don't feel that having the Exchange server in house > > adds much to my day to day work, and my employer would not be paying > me > > any less if email were outsourced. > > > > So how am I saving pennies outsourcing exchange - what makes up the > > other $57,000? > > > > Even substituting Exchange 2010 STD retail pricing of $750, and CALs > at > > about $80 the total would be about $20,000, still a long way from > > $60,000. > > > > Again, not trying to argue, I just feel like I must be missing > something > > major. > > > > > > Ralph Smith > > > > > > > > > > > > NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written > > communications to or from this entity are public records that will be > > disclosed to the public and the media upon request. E-mail > communications > > may be subject to public disclosure. > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > Confidentiality Notice: > > ---------------------------------- > > > > This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential > information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is > addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by > anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are > not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete > and destroy all copies of the original message. > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
