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Hybrid Server Virtualization in Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms

Gary Weitzel, Legal Administrator

Presented By:

Tabbert, Hahn, Earnest & Weddle, LLP

Mid America Computer Corp.David Goodwin, President

What keeps Administrators happy with IT?

Controlled and Anticipated Costs Scalable solution Reliable software tools for the various tasks in

the Firm Reliable support to keep the tools accessible,

available and recoverable 24/7 No crisis calls or extended down times If a crisis, restore the network as quickly and as

completely as possible

Challenging work and the creative skills and tools to tell the client’s story

The right tools to make the case, in some cases, high impact presentation software, to tell the story in an understandable and if needed, dramatic way

The ability to collaborate on projects and communicate/work in a secure environment

All the tools to make attorneys and clients happy and successful, including the ability to test new software programs without requiring a new physical server which might slow down the evaluation process

What keeps Paralegals happy with IT?

A hybrid virtual server may be a solution…

if your firm is ready for a scalable server upgrade.

• Mimics ‘real’ equivalentsVirtual?• Simulated or extended by software

Conventional Server

Storage

Windows Server 2008

Virtual Server

Storage

Windows Server 2008

Hyper V

Server

Server

Server

Server

Virtual Vs. Conventional

SAN

Hybrid NetworkConventional

Virtual

Conventional Network

Modular Server

SAN Storage (drives 1-7)

SAN Storage (drives 8-14)

Traditional Network/File Server

SQL Database Server

Exchange Server

Virtual Server (multiple applications)

Space for Growth

Space for Growth

Value for everyone in the firm…

• Administrators and Partners– Cost effectiveness– Scalability– Reliability– Easily facilitates future upgrades

• Paralegals– Ability to test new tools at a minimum expense– Flexibility and Reliability– Powerful Data Recovery

Large scale functionality for smaller firms.

Hybrid Server Virtualization in Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms

Gary Weitzel, Legal Administrator

Presented By:

Tabbert, Hahn, Earnest & Weddle, LLP

Mid America Computer Corp.David Goodwin, President Thank

You!