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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Part 1
Oct 2010
Planning a Windows 7 Upgrade? Download this paper and learn 7 Tips and Tricks to make the transition seamless and make the most out of your new operating system. Learn things like shuffling...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tips
Oct 2010
Your company has finally migrated to Windows 7. Congratulations! And now you have your first support call. This Microsoft white paper will tell you all you need to know about the new...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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White Papers
Seven for 7: Best Practices For Securing Windows 7
May 2011
In February 2011, Microsoft released its first major update to Windows 7, Service Pack 1. And now that this operating system holds more than 20% of marketshare, there's no question that more...
Provided by Sophos
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Whitepapers
Sysinternals: Free Windows Server 2008 Utilities You Should Know About
Oct 2011
Several years ago, Microsoft bought Sysinternals and, well, "internalized" it. The good news is that many of the old tools, as well as some updates and new tools, are still available. If you don't...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Top Eight Features of Windows 8 Client
May 2012
Windows 8 is still Longhorn (albeit "Longhorn point two"), and when you find your way to Windows Explorer, the Registry Editor, the various control panels, and administrative tools, you will be in...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Part 2
Oct 2010
Planning a Windows 7 Upgrade? Download this paper and learn 7 Tips and Tricks to make the transition seamless and make the most out of your new operating system. Learn things like putting a "pin...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Windows 8 Reality
Apr 2012
Windows 8 is a Tablet OS first and foremost. Microsoft is designing Windows 8 to run on any type of form-factor, but its roots will be the slate or tablet style of interface. Personally, I know it...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Part 3
Oct 2010
Planning a Windows 7 Upgrade? Download this paper and learn 7 Tips and Tricks to make the transition seamless and make the most out of your new operating system. Learn things like personalizing...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2013 patches
Jun 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers
Minimizing Windows 7 "Interface Shock"
Mar 2011
Every desktop administrator worries about the potential disruption from a new user interface. Such a distraction has come to be known as "interface shock." Fortunately, it is possible to minimize...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
What are your options when performing a Windows migration?
Jan 2013
Microsoft will end support for Windows XP in April 2014 which means that enterprises need to migrate to Windows 7 quickly or lose support for one of the most important technologies in the...
Provided by AppSense
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White Papers
7 Steps to Windows 7: Migrating With Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3 From Symantec
Nov 2009
Migrating to Microsoft Windows 7 can be an intimidating task. One want to take advantage of how Windows 7 will help make users productive anywhere with enhanced security and control, but how does...
Provided by Symantec
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Whitepapers
White Paper: Get The Seven Best Tips for Windows 7 Group Policy
Aug 2010
Windows 7 is full of fantastic features. However, IT faces the headache of users running wild with the software once it's deployed to their desktops. Are you comfortable with users "experimenting"...
Provided by Dell Software
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Whitepapers - Video
Countdown to April 2014 and the End of Windows XP: 4 Things You Should Know
May 2013
Windows XP, arguably the most enduring OS Microsoft has released, will be officially phased out April 2014 when the company “sunsets” support for the product. Is your team ready? View our special...
Provided by Quest Software, Inc., now a part of Dell
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White Papers
Volume Activation Deployment Guide
Jun 2009
This guide describes Microsoft® Volume Activation deployment concepts. Volume Activation consists of two technologies—Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK)—that allow...
Provided by Microsoft
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Resource Center
Cloud Computing and Security...thoughts from Intel CISO Malcolm Harkins
Mar 2011
With the fast pace of the changing technology landscape and new usage models such as Cloud Computing, IT Consumerization, and social computing security remains one of the highest priorities for...
Provided by Intel Corporation
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Group Policy Changes (Level 300)
Jul 2009
The presenter of this webcast will explore Group Policy enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. The presenter will show how Administrative template improvements make it easier to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Video: Modifying Windows 7 Operating Systems With DISM
Jan 2007
The presenter of this webcast will show how to modify images using DISM, including reviewing and modifying packages, features, and drivers.
Provided by Microsoft
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2012 patches
Oct 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches
May 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers
Business Case: Migrating to Windows 7 with VMware View
Jan 2010
Managing employee desktops is currently a time-consuming, expensive and daunting task. While people in every department now largely rely on their desktop computers to function day-to-day and...
Provided by VMware
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Whitepapers
A sunny migration for Met Office
May 2013
The UK’s national weather service saves £45,000 and weeks of time in Windows 7 migration, thanks to ChangeBASE. The Met Office was embarking on a universal migration to Windows 7 from XP, and...
Provided by Quest Software, Inc., now a part of Dell
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Webcasts
Windows 7 Feature: Background Service and Tasks
Jan 2009
This webcast shows how to take advantage of a new feature in Windows 7 that can make background services and tasks run on demand, which is more efficient and improves overall system performance....
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Optimize Windows 7 With the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 300)
Aug 2009
IT professionals experience many challenges when deploying applications and managing desktop systems. The attendee of this webcast will lean how using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization pack with...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Protecting Your Data With Windows 7 BitLocker and BitLocker to Go (Level 300)
Jul 2009
The attendee will learn how to protect the data on systems running the Windows 7 operating system using BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. The presenter of this webcast will examine BitLocker...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Part 4
Oct 2010
Planning a Windows 7 Upgrade? Download this paper and learn 7 Tips and Tricks to make the transition seamless and make the most out of your new operating system. Learn about the help desk...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2013 patches
Jan 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2013 patches
Mar 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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White Papers
How NOT to Wreck Your Windows 7 Migration: Guidelines for Planning and Executing a Successful Windows 7 Migration
Jan 2010
For most IT departments, a Windows 7 migration is inevitable. Like many consumers, a healthy percentage of businesses never migrated from Windows XP to Windows Vista, and now the days for XP are...
Provided by Numara Software
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2013 patches
Feb 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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White Papers
Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 (Part 1)
Jul 2009
This paper says most people think of Windows 7's Windows XP Mode solely as a backward compatibility mechanism. It explains why this feature has the potential to change the way that Microsoft...
Provided by TechGenix
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White Papers
Windows® 7 Readiness Assessment
Jun 2010
Assess your hardware, software and infrastructure readiness before you make the move to Windows® 7, in order to reduce costly & unpleasant surprises.
Provided by Dell, Inc. & Intel, Inc.
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Whitepapers
Least Privilege Application Compatibility for Windows 7 Migrations
Oct 2010
Microsoft has done a great deal of exceptional work in improving Windows 7 from its predecessor, Windows Vista. Organizations who decided to skip the upgrade to Windows Vista, and go directly to...
Provided by BeyondTrust
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White Papers
Forrester Research Lessons Learned from Windows 7 Early Adopters
Feb 2010
Over a six month period, Forrester pulled together key insights from almost 40 successful early adopters of Windows 7. Their goal was to develop best practices that would help IT organizations...
Provided by Symantec
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Whitepapers
The End of Fragmentation: How to Keep Windows Systems Running Like New
Feb 2013
Imagine a Windows system that maintains optimum performance over time and never needs to be “de-fragged” again. By proactively optimizing I/O at the Windows level, fragmentation is prevented...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Deployment Enhancements (Level 200)
Jun 2009
The presenter will discover the enhanced deployment capabilities available in the Windows 7 operating system. The presenter of this webcast explores Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) image management and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Windows 7 Feature: Federated Search
Jan 2009
This webcast expands on the federated search capability demonstrated in the introductory video to show how to actually code the own federated search tool so that end users of the product can...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
VMware View Optimization Guide for Windows 7
Oct 2012
This document provides guidelines for configuring a standard Windows 7 image to be used within a VMware View™ environment, providing administrators with the information necessary to create a...
Provided by VMware
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 migrations with user virtualization
Nov 2012
With Windows XP approaching the end of its supported serviceable life, many organizations are contemplating a Windows 7 upgrade. However, the move from XP to Windows 7 is anything but easy,...
Provided by AppSense
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Downloads
It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: December 2012
Dec 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's December 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2013 patches
Jun 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's June 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches
May 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers - Video
Countdown to April 2014 and the End of Windows XP: 4 Things You Should Know
May 2013
Windows XP, arguably the most enduring OS Microsoft has released, will be officially phased out April 2014 when the company “sunsets” support for the product. Is your team ready? View our special...
Provided by Quest Software, Inc., now a part of Dell
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Whitepapers
A sunny migration for Met Office
May 2013
The UK’s national weather service saves £45,000 and weeks of time in Windows 7 migration, thanks to ChangeBASE. The Met Office was embarking on a universal migration to Windows 7 from XP, and...
Provided by Quest Software, Inc., now a part of Dell
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2013 patches
Mar 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's March 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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eBooks
eGuide: A prescription for IT efficiency
Mar 2013
Security is more important in the healthcare setting than many other industries. Breaches of patient data can result in HIPAA violations and government investigations. Breaches of system security...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Whitepapers
The End of Fragmentation: How to Keep Windows Systems Running Like New
Feb 2013
Imagine a Windows system that maintains optimum performance over time and never needs to be “de-fragged” again. By proactively optimizing I/O at the Windows level, fragmentation is prevented...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2013 patches
Feb 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers
Quest ChangeBASE Cuts Application Packaging Time by a Third at RET, Keeping Windows 7 Migration on Schedule
Jan 2013
Learn about RET’s Windows 7 migration and how all of RET's primary applications are being put through ChangeBASE Professional for analysis. Some applications are automatically fixed, and others...
Provided by Dell Software
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Whitepapers
IT environment for today and tomorrow: What you need to know about Windows 8
Jan 2013
Windows 8 is ready to give your business the tools you need to meet your workers' changing IT needs in a way that's reliable, productive and secure. Designed to respond equally well to touch as it...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Six myths of Windows RT revealed
Jan 2013
Misinformation has circulated around Windows RT, the new Microsoft OS for tablets that powers a range of new Dell devices. This white paper confronts the top myths and helps to clarify the true...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Windows 8 and BYOD, Embrace the Trend
Jan 2013
From mobile phone, to tablet, to desktop, Windows 8 delivers cross-platform functionality that today's bring-your-own-device (BYOD) era calls for. To fully meet the personal and professional needs...
Provided by Dell & Microsoft
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Whitepapers
What are your options when performing a Windows migration?
Jan 2013
Microsoft will end support for Windows XP in April 2014 which means that enterprises need to migrate to Windows 7 quickly or lose support for one of the most important technologies in the...
Provided by AppSense
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2013 patches
Jan 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's January 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
It's Microsoft Patch Tuesday: December 2012
Dec 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's December 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Migration: An industry view of application compatibility
Nov 2012
In the time that Windows 7 has been available to the enterprise, many organizations have made the move, and common challenges have been identified. This white paper discusses the application...
Provided by Dell Software
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Whitepapers
Top 10 reasons why user virtualization is needed for Windows 7 migration
Nov 2012
Unfortunately this major transformation is proving to be one of the most costly and complex projects for any IT department, especially when combined with all other on-going IT projects. This paper...
Provided by AppSense
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 migrations with user virtualization
Nov 2012
With Windows XP approaching the end of its supported serviceable life, many organizations are contemplating a Windows 7 upgrade. However, the move from XP to Windows 7 is anything but easy,...
Provided by AppSense
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Whitepapers
Reducing Total Cost of Ownership through Vertical Integration
Apr 2012
Virtualisation and cloud computing have become increasingly important to increase flexibility and support growing business requirements for new IT services. An unfortunate reality with multivendor...
Provided by Oracle
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Whitepapers
VMware View Optimization Guide for Windows 7
Oct 2012
This document provides guidelines for configuring a standard Windows 7 image to be used within a VMware View™ environment, providing administrators with the information necessary to create a...
Provided by VMware
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2012 patches
Oct 2012
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's October 2012 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers
Incorporate touch & sensor capabilities of Ultrabook™ into your software
Jul 2012
This guide provides developers with an overview of the Microsoft Windows 8 sensors application programming interfaces (APIs) for Desktop and Metro style applications, with a specific focus on the...
Provided by Intel
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Whitepapers
10 reasons for a people-centric OS migration
Aug 2012
Migrating operating systems is proving to be one of the most costly and complex projects for any IT department, especially when combined with all other on-going IT projects. By employing user...
Provided by AppSense
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Whitepapers
The migration equation: Making sense of the move to Windows 7
Aug 2012
Few projects instil quite the same level of pain, disruption and cost in the IT department as operating system upgrades. One problem in particular has historically proved especially troublesome -...
Provided by AppSense
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Migration: An Industry View of Application Compatibility
Jul 2012
In the two years that Windows 7 has been available to the enterprise, many organizations have made the move, and common challenges have been identified. This white paper discusses the application...
Provided by Dell Software
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Whitepapers
Quest Workspace - ChangeBASE Cuts Application Packaging Time by a Third at RET, Keeping Windows 7 Migration on Schedule
Jul 2012
Learn about RET's Windows 7 migration and how all of RET's primary applications are being put through ChangeBASE Professional for analysis. Some applications are automatically fixed, and others...
Provided by Dell Software
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Whitepapers
A New, Automated Approach to Achieving Application Compatibility in Windows 7 Migrations
Jul 2012
April 2014 marks the end of Windows XP support. As a result, Windows 7 migrations are picking up steam. But as many IT organizations inevitably discover during migration to a new operating system,...
Provided by Dell Software
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Whitepapers
Top Eight Features of Windows 8 Client
May 2012
Windows 8 is still Longhorn (albeit "Longhorn point two"), and when you find your way to Windows Explorer, the Registry Editor, the various control panels, and administrative tools, you will be in...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Windows 8 Reality
Apr 2012
Windows 8 is a Tablet OS first and foremost. Microsoft is designing Windows 8 to run on any type of form-factor, but its roots will be the slate or tablet style of interface. Personally, I know it...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Running Diskeeper and V-locity on SAN Devices
Apr 2012
This brief discusses some of the myths and concerns regarding defragmentation on SAN devices. In most cases, a "standard disk defragmenter" should not be run on a SAN device, but Diskeeper and...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
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Whitepapers
The rise of Mac-based malware
Feb 2012
Hackers don't discriminate: Viruses now attack all platform users Historically, few viruses have been written to attack Mac-based operating systems. But as the popularity of these devices has...
Provided by GFI Software
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Podcasts
Simulcast Event: Windows Azure, Hyper-V and Windows 7 Deployment
Mar 2010
In this podcast, the speaker starts with an overview of Windows Azure, and explore how one can use this high-performance hosted platform to build customer-facing applications and add horsepower to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Podcasts
TechNet Radio: IT Time - Getting Started With the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Beta
Jun 2011
In this podcast, the speakers gives an in-depth demo on the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Beta 1, from installation and setup of the MDTs deployment workbench, the architecture of task...
Provided by Microsoft
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Podcasts
Talk TechNet with Keith Combs and Matt Hester: Windows 7 with Rhonda Layfield
Jun 2011
Any one considering moving from Windows XP to Windows 7? In this podcast, the speaker helps to figuring out how to make that migration smooth sailing. Take advantage of this great opportunity to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Podcasts
Bytes by TechNet: Rhonda Layfield and John Baker Discuss WDS and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Jul 2011
In this podcast, the speakers discusses about Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and compares it with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) by looking at real-world cases that Rhonda has been working on.
Provided by Microsoft
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Podcasts
Talk TechNet with Keith Combs and Matt Hester: Windows Deployment with Rhonda Layfiel
Sep 2011
Talk TechNet is all about discussing topics and trends in the world of IT Professionals. In this podcast, the speaker who is an Microsoft MVP and SME on deployment technologies discusses about...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 in the Real World Sharing Knowledge From Our Deployment Experience
Jun 2010
Now that Windows 7 has been live for a few months, most companies are planning, testing and deploying this operating system within their organizations. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with...
Provided by Technisource
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Podcasts
TechNet Radio: IT Time - Windows Phone 7 Overview (Part 1 of 3)
Feb 2011
In this podcast, the speakers tell in part 1 of, Windows Phone 7's interface, the People hub, Voice enabled features, email and messaging. If who are interested in learning more about Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Podcasts
Talk TechNet With Keith Combs and Matt Hester - Episode 29: Jeffrey Strasser on Windows Phone 7
Apr 2011
In this podcast, the speakers explain about Windows Phone 7 is Microsoft's exciting new phone operating system. The speaker is a Microsoft Technology Specialist focused on the mobile devices and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Podcasts
How Microsoft IT Successfully Deployed Over 50,000 Windows 7 Phones
Jul 2011
Microsoft IT was responsible for supporting the first ever Windows Phone 7 company wide deployment to over 50,000 employees. Cross-company, Cross-team collaboration, planning, and focused...
Provided by Microsoft
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Downloads
Use a registry tweak to disable the Windows Mobility Center
Mar 2011
To disable the Windows Mobility Center you only need to make one tweak to the Windows Registry file. Mark Kaelin shows you how in this Quick Tip.
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2013 patches
Feb 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's February 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches
May 2013
Deb Shinder gathers the information you need to make the right deploy decision when applying Microsoft's May 2013 patches in your organization.
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Whitepapers
Sysinternals: Free Windows Server 2008 Utilities You Should Know About
Oct 2011
Several years ago, Microsoft bought Sysinternals and, well, "internalized" it. The good news is that many of the old tools, as well as some updates and new tools, are still available. If you don't...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tips
Oct 2010
Your company has finally migrated to Windows 7. Congratulations! And now you have your first support call. This Microsoft white paper will tell you all you need to know about the new...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
The End of Fragmentation: How to Keep Windows Systems Running Like New
Feb 2013
Imagine a Windows system that maintains optimum performance over time and never needs to be “de-fragged” again. By proactively optimizing I/O at the Windows level, fragmentation is prevented...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
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Whitepapers
Minimizing Windows 7 "Interface Shock"
Mar 2011
Every desktop administrator worries about the potential disruption from a new user interface. Such a distraction has come to be known as "interface shock." Fortunately, it is possible to minimize...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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Whitepapers
Windows 8 Reality
Apr 2012
Windows 8 is a Tablet OS first and foremost. Microsoft is designing Windows 8 to run on any type of form-factor, but its roots will be the slate or tablet style of interface. Personally, I know it...
Provided by Global Knowledge
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White Papers
7 Steps to Windows 7: Migrating With Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3 From Symantec
Nov 2009
Migrating to Microsoft Windows 7 can be an intimidating task. One want to take advantage of how Windows 7 will help make users productive anywhere with enhanced security and control, but how does...
Provided by Symantec
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White Papers
Windows® 7 Readiness Assessment
Jun 2010
Assess your hardware, software and infrastructure readiness before you make the move to Windows® 7, in order to reduce costly & unpleasant surprises.
Provided by Dell, Inc. & Intel, Inc.
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Deployment Enhancements (Level 200)
Jun 2009
The presenter will discover the enhanced deployment capabilities available in the Windows 7 operating system. The presenter of this webcast explores Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) image management and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Manageability Solutions (Level 300)
Jun 2009
Windows 7 operating system manageability features can provide more flexible administrative control, increase automation of administrative tasks, and reduce help desk calls. The presenter of this...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Windows Logo Program Device Metadata Submissions
Jun 2009
Device Stage is a new feature of Windows 7 that significantly improves end users' interaction with devices connected to their computer. This interaction between user and device is called the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Understanding Activation and Validation in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (Level 300)
Jun 2009
The attendee of this webcast will learn how volume activation supports new types of license keys and several new modes of activation for customers in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Software Provider Upgrades Operating System for Increased Efficiency
Jul 2009
Pronet Soft, a software consulting firm, makes it a practice to take immediate advantage of technology advancements. The firm undertook a pilot deployment of the Windows 7 operating system and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Service Provider Increases Productivity With New Desktop Operating System
Jul 2009
Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS) recently upgraded 27 of its desktop and portable computers to the Windows 7 operating system. The company is enjoying the system's increased performance, and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Provider Boosts Efficiency, Eases Management With Operating System Upgrade
Jul 2009
GlobalSoft, an IT implementation provider, makes it a practice to adopt state-of-the-art products so that it gains experience with them and takes advantage of the efficiencies that they afford....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Firm Upgrades Operating System for Productivity and Management Improvements
Jul 2009
Softvision helps companies take advantage of the latest technologies, so it was only natural that the firm gain experience by upgrading its own desktop computers to the Windows 7 operating system...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Firm Ups Worker Productivity, Streamlines IT Management With New Software
Jul 2009
Atos Origin is a global IT services company with 50,000 professionals in 40 countries. To give mobile employees a best-in-class computing environment, Atos Origin is deploying the Windows 7...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Company Speeds Deployment, Enhances Security With Operating System Upgrade
Jul 2009
Internet service provider LINKdotNET upgraded databases that support its mission-critical corporate services and hosted environments to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Windows Server 2003. With the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Consultancy Improves Productivity and Reduces Costs With Operating System
Jul 2009
Logica is an IT services provider with locations in 36 countries. With a tradition of adopting technology early so it can deliver innovative solutions to its customers, Logica was eager to start...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 Power Management: Power Management Improvements in Windows 7 Beta
Apr 2009
Companies are focused on reducing costs, and a simple way to contribute to those cuts is by reducing energy bills. Windows 7 helps companies reduce the costs of running their computers by...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Graphics Guide for Windows 7: A Guide for Hardware and System Manufacturers
Jun 2009
This paper outlines enhancements to the Windows desktop and graphics architecture in the Windows 7 operating system. It provides best practices for system design and test configuration...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 What's New Guide
Jun 2009
This paper covers many new and changed Windows 7 features of interest to IT professionals, including DirectAccess, BranchCache and other networking technologies, VHD boot and other deployment...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Technical Overview of DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Apr 2009
The Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems introduce DirectAccess, a solution that provides users with the same experience working remotely as they would have when working in the...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess Executive Overview
Jan 2009
DirectAccess is a new feature in the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems that gives users the experience of being seamlessly connected to their corporate network any time they...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 in the Enterprise: Delivering Enterprise Solutions With Windows 7, MDOP and Server 2008 R2 - The Microsoft Value Proposition for System Integrators
Apr 2009
This paper describes how Microsoft Systems Integration (SI) partners can use the launch of the Windows 7 desktop operating system, the continuing focus on the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 Brightness Control for Integrated Displays
Jan 2009
This paper provides information about integrated display brightness control for the Windows family of operating systems. It provides guidelines for system manufacturers and firmware developers to...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Display Guidelines for KVM Switches in Windows 7
Jun 2009
This paper provides guidelines for Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) of Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) devices. By following these guidelines, IHVs can provide an optimal user experience in...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Windows 7 - Mobile Broadband Certification for Existing Chipsets
Mar 2009
This paper provides information about Windows 7 support for Mobile Broadband. It provides guidelines for hardware manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, and mobile network operators on...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Integrating Ambient Light Sensors With Windows 7 Computers: New Opportunities and Considerations for Interfacing Ambient Light Sensors With Windows
Feb 2009
This paper provides information about new Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) features in the Windows 7 family of operating systems. It provides guidelines for hardware manufacturers and Original Equipment...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
1394 Bus Driver in Windows 7
Jun 2009
This paper provides information about IEEE 1394 support in Windows 7. It provides information for 1394 developers to understand the new 1394 bus driver in Windows 7. The 1394 bus driver was...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Using Hardware Performance Counters on Windows
Mar 2009
This paper describes how drivers can safely use hardware performance counters on Windows 7 platforms. Today's processors expose hardware performance counters that count many different events....
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
AppInit DLLs in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
May 2009
This paper provides information about the AppInit-DLLs infrastructure for the Windows family of operating systems. It provides guidelines for application developers to ensure that any applications...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Digitizer Drivers for Windows Touch and Pen-Based Computers
Mar 2009
This paper provides information about digitizer drivers for Windows Touch and pen-based computers for the Windows family of operating systems. Windows Touch is the name for the touch and...
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Power Management in Windows 7 Overview
May 2009
This white paper provides an overview of the power management features in Windows 7. Discover how Windows 7 reduces power consumption and makes power management easier. Windows 7 helps...
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Better, Stronger, Faster: The Windows 7 Taskbar
Jan 2009
One knows what the Windows taskbar is, isn't it? It's that familiar horizontal strip at the bottom of the desktop where the open files and programs appear. It's where the Start button lives. It's...
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Home Sweet Homegroup: Networking the Easy Way in Windows 7
Jan 2009
Now that the warmer weather is here, the last thing the author wants to do is fiddle with his network configuration. He would rather be gardening! If one remembers what a headache it could be to...
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Windows 7 Pre-RTM Build 7137 98 Screenshot Gallery
May 2009
Windows 7 Build 7137 is the latest interim development milestone of the next iteration of the Windows client that was leaked into the wild. While the build indeed provides confirmation that...
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Windows 7: Release Candidate Review
May 2009
This paper is a technical beta testers have had only minimal input in testing Windows 7, and it knows many that have given up participating in this beta altogether. It was clear that Microsoft's...
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