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Nine Steps to deploying Optimised Desktop

Here you will be able to find out about the individual elements of the Optimised Desktop including Windows 7 Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2010, Internet Explorer 8 deployment and the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP).

The following set of nine steps provides all the learning resources, technical guidance, and hands-on know how you need to plan, deploy, and manage Optimised Desktop including useful links to relevant TechNet UK learning resources such as the windows, office and virtualisation tech centers to help you drill deeper into each product.

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Making your desktop work optimally for you

STEP 1

This step gives an overview of how the Optimised Desktop will help your organisation implement a more streamlined, robust and flexible infrastructure, and apply technologies and best practices to your specific worker scenarios.

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Introducing the Optimised Desktop

STEP 2

An overview of the elements that comprise the Optimised Desktop, including the server, client and management infrastructures, and how they work together to give you client computing choices that both enhance end-user productivity and fulfil your IT needs.

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What's under the bonnet

STEP 3

This step provides a more detailed look at each of the individual elements of the Optimised Desktop, from Windows 7 Enterprise to Microsoft Office 2010, Internet Explorer 8 and the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack, as well as links to relevant learning resources to help you drill deeper into each product.

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Choose the right desktop virtualisation option for you

STEP 4

This step offers a deep look at the end-to-end products and technologies provided by Microsoft Desktop Virtualisation, as well as an overview of the clear benefits of virtualisation and the various worker scenarios that this technology can assist.

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Introduction to deployment

STEP 5

Learn more about how to approach deployment, including the best-practice methods in assessing your organisation to develop the best targeted deployment strategy - plus examples of four targeted strategies according to the level of manual involvement.

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Learning Resources Bundle - Part 1

STEP 6

Dive into the first part of our resources bundle, which provides insight to the Proof of Concept kit that will help you evaluate the new Microsoft technologies and also two free learning resources that will enable you to assess and enhance your knowledge.

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Learning Resources Bundle - Part 2

STEP 7

This step provides a full resources toolkit with links to all the detailed hands-on guidance and know-how you need to deploy Optimised Desktop, including Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Plus, indispensible video demonstrations that bring all the individual concepts together.

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Creating a training plan for your end-users

STEP 8

This set of resources provides you with help on one of the perceived pain points of upgrading, including a toolkit of user resources and guides, plus insight on the perception of user training requirements and productivity.

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Useful Tools and Key Resources Post-Deployment

STEP 9

The final step is all about enabling IT professionals to get the most out of Optimised Desktop with tools and troubleshooting packs designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows by automating tasks, reducing errors and improving administrative efficiency.

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