Assess | Compatibility and Readiness

To help you be aware of how deploying Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 will integrate into your business we have provided information that will help you to gauge both people and technology aspects of implementing new technology and change in your business.

Your IT Deployment Strategy

Infrastructure Optimisation

Discover the steps your company can take to analyse the state of your IT infrastructure. Plan for and create an IT environment that is well-managed, more secure, and efficient. Click here for further information.

Windows Vista Hardware Assessment (WVHA) Tool

Designed to help customers quickly discover the readiness of your PCs within your network environment, this tool will provide recommendations for each PC discovered on the network for migration to Windows Vista and Microsoft Office2007 to help accelerate deployment. Most importantly, this tool does not require any agent software to be deployed on machines inventoried thus alleviating potential customer concerns. Click here for further information

Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.0 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Microsoft® Windows Vista, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows® Internet Explorer® in your environment.

Updating IT skills in your Organisation

Microsoft has developed an Enterprise Learning Framework, that has been designed to aid your organisation’s internal readiness by helping you develop a training and communication plan for employees during Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system deployment.

Further information about the framework can be found here.

Other tools and resources which will prove to be of value to your organisation during the process of implementing Windows Vista or Office 2007 are:

Office Online

The definitive online resource for Microsoft Office, featuring everything from hints and tips to detailed webinars.

Deploying Windows Vista and Office 2007 half day course

Directed at the IT Pro’s within your organisation this session is targeted at developing understanding around deploying Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 in particular various implementation scenarios and the necessary tools and resources available to them.

IT Manager certification for Deployment

Consider earning the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) certification to let your enterprise employer know you are ready to lead an upcoming deployment

Installation & Configuring Windows Vista

This online course covers installing or upgrading Windows Vista, configuring installation configuration and some of the fundamentals of maintaining and managing your investment.

Deploying Windows Vista Business Desktops

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully deploy Windows Vista business desktops throughout their organisation.

Further learning assessments on a range of topics such as your skills in how to deploy desktops in a large corporate environment gain be found here.


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