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From less annoying security prompts to an improved taskbar, here's a look at the five features of Windows 7 generating the most discussion and what they'll mean to you.
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In anticipation of Windows 7 being released into the wild on Oct. 22, here is an up-to-date slideshow of the most compelling navigation and networking features of the OS.
Microsoft is sharing details about the Windows 7 Taskbar after not including it in pre-beta software. Will this be Microsoft's speediest, most clutter-free taskbar to date? Here's an early look at what you'll get.
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With Windows 7 (and in some cases Windows Server 2008 R2), Microsoft foresees a future without VPNs, with encryption on external devices and more expansive desktop search.
Your Windows 7 rollout may seem far in the future, but a research report from Forrester warns against starting your migration from Windows XP too late. Also, learn now about five key enterprise features in Windows 7 that IT managers must understand.
Microsoft has been beating the drum about how Windows 7 was designed to protect a mobile workplace that bears little resemblance to the one during which Windows XP debuted in 2001.
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When the public beta of Windows 7 was released in early January, Computerworld reviewer Preston Gralla called it a "solid, fast-performing, stable operating system that appears to be just about fully baked and ready for prime time" and "much further along than Windows Vista was during its initial beta phase."
Yet all the reviews weren't glowing. Infoworld's Randall C. Kennedy had this to say about the Windows 7 pre-beta: "There's little in Windows 7 that IT shops will find compelling. Most of the new features are targeted squarely at consumers, which is the same formula that got Microsoft into trouble with Vista."
Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 is a polished piece of work and arrives with a variety of nifty new changes to the interface and some important refinements under the hood.
Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2 combination offers a big payoff in terms of virtualization and administrative policy controls
Choose a section The Desktop Features New Desktop Features The Enterprise Features Hands-On Reviews Upgrade Advice What Enterprise IT Thinks Features for IT Admins Availability and Pricing A Video Tutorial Windows 7 and Netbooks Windows 7 Upgrade Advice Windows 7 Upgrade: Everything You Need to Know
Here are the details on what, when, where and how much you'll pay for Microsoft's next version of the Windows operating system.
Despite Microsoft's lack of upgrade support, transitioning from Windows XP to Windows 7 will be easier than you think.
This whitepaper explains the terminology and concepts behind Data Replication technologies and establishes some sizing rules through worked examples. Learn the new paradigm in disaster tolerance—protect data anywhere.
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Server virtualization is a popular option for dealing with mounting datacenter costs. Another equally promising approach is the use of an Application Delivery Controller. Citrix NetScaler provides a low-cost way for organizations to reduce their server count and accrue cost savings from a reduction in space, cooling, power and personnel.
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The emergence of WLANs has created a new breed of security threats to enterprise networks.
Included in HP ProCurve WLAN solutions is security technology that alleviates threats from WLANs through:
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Like any valuable resource, IT is a terrible thing to waste. But by applying the same lean techniques that have been used to streamline manufacturing processes, IT departments can reduce costs, improve performance and better manage resources.
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Stephen Elliot, vice president of strategy for CA's Infrastructure Management and Data Center Automation business unit, explains why difficult economic times drive the need for simplified management capabilities and advanced automation tools.
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According to a recent study CA conducted with 300 CIOs and top IT executives, 64 percent of respondents say they've already invested in virtualization, and the other 36 percent reported that they plan to invest in virtualization.
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In this video learn about process automation in a virtualized world. How CA and VMware are enabling enterprise datacenter automation.
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