Windows Vista Resources
Nice collection of Windows Vista resources that was circulating through campus email last week. Just thought I'd share with my 3.5 readers...
Windows Vista Home page
Get Ready site
Get Ready for Windows Vista, Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs, Express Upgrade to Windows Vista, Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC, Windows Vista Editions, Upgrade Planning For Windows Vista, Windows Vista Logo Program, Windows Vista Customer Preview Program.
TechNet Resources for IT Pros
Windows Vista Developer Center
Yaah! go .NET 3.0 :)
Windows Vista Security Guide
The guide documents the major security-related countermeasures available in Windows Vista, the vulnerabilities that the countermeasures address, and the functionality considerations related to implementing them. Vulnerability, risk, and exposure analyses inform you of the tradeoffs between security and functionality in a networked computer environment. The security hardening is accomplished using Group Policy objects (GPOs).
TechNet Webcasts for Windows Vista
Get the tools and information you need to prepare for Windows Vista, Microsoft's new desktop operating system. Tune in and see how Windows Vista advancements in security and reliability, along with its operational efficiencies, give you and your users confidence in your organization's PCs. During these free webcasts, we introduce you to key Windows Vista product features and explore deployment, security, management, and productivity. Live webcasts also include a question and answer session. View one webcast, view a few, or view them all – the information will help you prepare for Windows Vista.
MSDN Webcasts site for Vista
Learn how Windows Vista makes it easier than ever to build applications that are more secure, reliable, and manageable. Tune in and see how you can create user-experience breakthroughs that improve usability and enable greater relevance to the work users do. In this series of free webcasts, we cover Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows CardSpace, and XAML.
Deploying Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and the 2007 Office System Client Products (Beta)
This online clinic provides a rich multimedia learning experience. In this clinic, you explore Windows Vista deployment scenarios and the technologies and tools included in Windows Vista to simplify deployment. In addition, you explore the 2007 Office System Client deployment and migration scenarios and the tools available to simplify deployment.
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.
Tips and Tricks for Windows Vista
Find information and tools to help you become more efficient and productive with Windows Vista right away, including great webcasts to attend, cheat sheets to download, and tools to help with the training in your company.
Training Tools
If you are responsible for training employees in your company this is the place for you! Take a look at the tools below that can help you develop a customized tips & tricks presentation or plan for your company.
Step into a New Windows Vista Virtual Lab for Free
It's simple-no complex setup or installation is required to try out Windows Vista. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks anytime.
Windows Vista Learning Portal
Microsoft Learning helps you use Windows Vista to achieve your personal goals by bringing better clarity to the information on your computer. Read on to learn how Microsoft Learning's skills assessments, classroom training, books, and—for a limited time—free E-Learning materials can help you accomplish what you want with the powerful new features of Windows Vista.