Technical Library

The Technical Library is the heart of the Windows Vista product documentation. You'll find how-to information, including deployment and operations guides, and details on technologies such as Group Policy and BitLocker.

• Product Evaluation
  Discover what's new in Windows Vista and locate product information.
• Getting Started
  System requirements and release notes.
• Planning and Architecture
  Learn about how to plan for implementing Windows Vista in your own environment.
• Deployment
  Explore installation and configuration options for Windows Vista according to recommended topologies and scenarios.
• Security and Protection
  Discover how to help protect your system and data from malicious attacks with tools, practice labs, and related articles.
• Management and Operations
  Learn about enhancements to Group Policy, improvements to operations management, and new features that will help lower support costs.
• Technical Reference
  A comprehensive collection of information about the technologies included in Windows Vista.

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