Archive for September, 2010
One more question,…What does Windows XP have that makes it better than Windows 7?
So, it’s competition time again. Those of you who know me should know that I am TOTALLY over Windows XP. However I continue to hear people talk about how Windows XP has this and that and how with Service Pack 25 it’s so much more stable… Blah Blah Blah… Well kids, it’s put up or [...]
TechNet Video: How Do I: Windows 7 and DirectAccess
Explore the features in DirectAccess then delve into: Infrastructure requirements Domain Controller (DC) configuration DirectAccess server configuration Client configuration DirectAccess versus virtual private networking (VPN) DirectAccess and VPN concurrent configuration Product(s): Windows 7 Audience(s): IT Professional Duration: 12 Minutes Date: August 03, 2010 Language(s): English [video http://dlbmodigital.microsoft.com/videos/wmv/8632_Dnl_L.wmv nolink]
TechNet Video: The Business Value of Windows 7 – Training for ROI
Robert Kratzke explains how training and MCTS and MCITP certifications on Windows 7 can help insure a successful implementation and provide a faster return on your investment. Product(s): Windows 7 Audience(s): IT Professional Duration: 48 Minutes Date: August 06, 2010 Language(s): English [video http://dlbmodigital.microsoft.com/videos/wmv/8659_Dnl_L.wmv]
Print Management in Windows 7
Print Management functionality in Windows 7 is more robust than in previous versions of Windows. Windows 7 provides a central administration point for managing print server and network printer tasks and sharing printers across a network. The Print Management Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap‐in enables computers running Windows 7 to share printers on a network. [...]
What is the hardest part of deploying Windows 7?
OK, so talk to me. I have put up a lot of stuff about deploying Windows 7 in the enterprise. From project management to tools selection and execution, there are several places where you could get stuck trying to do this for a company or group of PC’s. I’d like to hear from you guys [...]
Microsoft recommend that IE9 shoudn’t delay your move to Windows 7
Mary Jo Foley is reporting that Microsoft are telling customers not to factor IE9 into migration plans for Windows 7. On September 21, Rich Reynolds, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Windows Consumer Marketing, posted the company’s latest Windows 7 deployment guidance to the “Windows for Your Business” blog. Reynolds is advising business customers who are [...]
Microsoft announces Windows High Performance Computing (HPC) Server 2008 R2
Microsoft has announced immediate availability of Windows High Performance Computing (HPC) Server 2008 R2, its top-of-the line Windows Server operating system, as of September 20. Microsoft already is working on an update to the just-released HPC 2008 R2 platform that will “allow customers to provision and manage HPC nodes in Windows Azure from within on-premises [...]
Microsoft releases free eBook on Windows 7 deployment
Microsoft has released a free eBook on Windows 7 deployment. It’s called Deploying Windows® 7 Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine. Deploying Windows® 7 Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine combine selected chapters written by industry experts Mitch Tulloch, Tony Northrup, Jerry Honeycutt, Ed Wilson, [...]
P2V Migration for Software Assurance Beta with Jeremy Chapman
Jeremy Chapman has been working on a little skunkworks project for a while now, and just recently released it as a beta download. It takes a second to get your head around what he’s doing, but let me try to explain it: You have a machine running Windows XP SP3, and it has apps that [...]
Windows 7 Versions – Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Versions – Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 professional is targeted at enthusiasts and small business users. This version includes all the features of Windows 7 Home Premium and also adds the ability to join a Windows server domain. It also includes features such as location-aware printing, Presentation Mode, Encrypting File System (but not [...]
Windows 7 Versions – Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Versions – Windows 7 Home Premium The Home Premium version is the entry level edition for developed countries. It contains features aimed at the home market segment, including Windows Aero. It also has Windows Media Center, and touch-screen controls. You can find the details and a buy link below. http://amzn.to/windows7homepremium
Windows 7 Migration Tool – P2V Migration Tool for Software Assurance Beta
Microsoft have released the P2V Migration Tool for Software Assurance. The P2V Migration for Software Assurance uses the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Sysinternals Disk2VHD to convert a user’s existing Windows XP or newer client environment to a virtual hard disk. It then automates the delivery of an updated and personalized Windows 7 operating system containing [...]
Windows 7 Versions – Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Basic is a version only for emerging markets. These include countries such as Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, Colombia, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey and Russia. It is not available in developed regions including North America, Western and Central Europe, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Some [...]
Windows 7 Versions – Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Starter is the entry level version of Windows 7. The starter version contains the fewest features, and has no 64-bit variant. It does not include the Windows Aero theme, and the desktop wallpaper and Visual Style (Windows 7 Basic) are not user-changeable. The starter version is only available pre-installed on [...]
Windows 7 Video: BitLocker and BitLocker To Go in Windows 7
This video will help you understand how to configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go policies in Windows 7. Other topics discussed include: Managing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) PINs Configuring startup key storage Data recovery agent support Presenter Nicholas Hamawi, Product Manager, AGI Training [video http://dlbmodigital.microsoft.com/videos/wmv/8631_Dnl_L.wmv]
