Updated March 20, 2008
Access recommended materials, resources and experiences for Windows Vista adoption. Get monthly advice based on early adopter and community feedback. This month:
Product EvaluationDiscover what's new in Windows Vista with these product overviews and introductory topics.
Planning and ArchitectureBuy new or upgrade? • Hardware Assessment • Cost and Benefit Estimator • Installation methods • Implementer's guides • Group Policy • More...
Deploying Windows VistaDeployment overviews • BDD, Windows PE, and other tools • Webcasts • Imaging with ImageX • User state migration • Automated installation • More...
Security and ProtectionData encryption • Mobile PCs • User Account Control (UAC) • BitLocker • Windows Defender • Risk assessment and management • More...
Management and OperationsManaging desktops • Printing • Task Scheduler • Managing with Group Policy • Performance monitoring and tuning • Networking • More...
Windows Vista Technical Library
Download or order Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista Expanded Interoperability
Windows Vista step-by-step guides
Get Windows Vista drivers and hardware help
Windows Vista SP1 now available through Windows UpdateYou can now get Windows Vista SP1 in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese by visiting Windows Update or the Microsoft Download Center.
New Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 for Windows Vista SP1 Operating SystemsThe Microsoft Deployment Toolkit is now updated to support automated imaging and deployment of Windows Vista SP1-integrated operating systems.
Microsoft Desktop Optimization PackIncrease enterprise desktop manageability with Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack solutions.
Windows Vista Product Overview for IT ProfessionalsLearn about how Windows Vista is easier to deploy and less expensive to maintain than earlier versions of Windows.
Windows Service Pack Blocker ToolUse this tool to temporarily prevent people in your organization from installing Windows Service Pack updates through Windows Update.
Understanding and configuring User Account ControlHow User Account Control works, and how to configure it.
Boot Configuration Data Editor FAQDiscover how to modify boot configuration parameters.
Application Compatibility ToolkitThis lifecycle management tool can help you reduce the cost and time it takes to deploy Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step GuideGet detailed guidance on how to migrate or upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista.
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View articles about Windows Vista from TechNet Magazine.
Windows Vista Team BlogThe official and authoritative resource on Windows Vista.
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