1. Novell to Microsoft Conversion 2011-2012 School Year

2. Advanced technology, licensing issues, smart phones Budgetary implications Novell vs. Microsoft customer base, R&D investment Demand for updated 3 rd party products and features Novell stability & challenges supporting an account our size

3. GroupWise is being replaced with Microsoft Exchange New email domain. Address sameusername@DSDmail.org Improved email client using Outlook Increased mailbox size Email archiving Microsoft Lync instant messaging Improved smart phone synchronization Improved personal storage options

4. May 1, 2011 Decision to change July 1, 2011 Formal support agreement with Microsoft September 8, 2011 Discussion with administrators December 22, 2011 1 st email to DSD staff announcing conversion instructions January 16, 2012 2 nd email to DSD staff announcing conversion instructions February 15, 2012 3 rd email to DSD staff announcing conversion instructions

5. March 1, 2012 Go Live date for Exchange, Outlook, and Lync @DSDmail.org becomes available GroupWise becomes read only. No in or out email to GroupWise June 15, 2012 GroupWise goes offline permanently Access to old email available only through Archive To Go

6. Old email will not be moved to your new mailbox Old cabinet will not be moved to your new mailbox Access to old mailbox and cabinet will be via Archive To Go GroupWise address book and contacts will not be moved to your new email services Mail will continue to be accepted at DSDmail.net account and forwarded to new domain well into the future

7. Fast Track Strategy Build the system right from the beginning Learn from others who have traveled this road Start with quality technical training Design review by industry experts Communicate, communicate, communicate

8. Design, Build Implement Methodology

9. Q & A