You must know 7 things before using Windows 7

Editor's note: Before deploying Windows 7, enterprises should not just wait for no purpose. According to the selection of foreign media eWEEK, we will filter out 7 questions that we need to carefully consider when deploying Windows 7 for enterprise users. We know that Windows 7 is not a dispensable option. For most companies, this is an IT platform that is bound to be applied.

Windows 7 installation screenshots

It is almost certain that Microsoft will fully launch the Windows 7 operating system this year, and the RC version will be no later than 5 at the latest. It will be on sale on the 30th. Because the current economic situation is not optimistic, it is not good news for the IT budget of many companies. However, if your organization still uses Windows XP, then most of the enterprise users will inevitably have to update the system. The mainstream XP system support deadline has been fixed on April 14. The problem we face is, what do we need to know before we prepare for Windows 7?

First, most companies need to obtain software licenses

Windows7 authentication mechanism looks the same as Vista

If your business does not have one for Enterprise software licenses or related agreements, Microsoft will charge you every year for the cost of upgrading or deploying tools for the enterprise version of Win 7. This is even more unacceptable for business users with tight IT budgets.

Second, Win 7 has better compatibility, but it does not mean full compatibility

Windows 7 Program Compatibility Assistant

Microsoft promises, Window 7 will have better compatibility than Vista, and we have no doubt about this. Currently, applications for authentication under Vista are fully compatible under Win 7. XP applications that can't run in Vista are definitely not working in Win7.

Third, XP upgrade to Win 7 will not be smooth sailing

XP can not directly upgrade to Windows7?

Users may find that they can upgrade from XP to Windows 7 as a software license. But logically, the upgrade will not go smoothly. Unless Microsoft modifies the policy between Beta 1 and RC, Win 7 will not allow direct upgrades from XP.

Fourth, Win 7 speed has improved

Windows7 improvements are not only this

The new operating system is definitely based on Vista, but from performance In the above, the commonality between the two is almost non-existent. In short, Win 7 is faster than Vista in every aspect. Often, due to debugging code and other improvements, the beta will run slower than it actually sells. If Win 7 Beta is fast enough, the RC version should perform better.

V. Win 7 user interface is completely different from its predecessor

Windows new taskbar and start menu

If you have a problem with the Vista user interface If the change is uncomfortable, you will be more shocked by the changes in the Win 7 user interface. However, their changes are still different: the former is more arbitrary, while the latter is more targeted, or the latter is more human and easy to use.

Sixth, pay attention to Win 7 can not ignore Office 2010

Microsoft Office 2010 startup interface

Microsoft revealed on the 15th of this month, under it The first generation office suite was named Office 2010. “Technology Preview” is expected to be available in the third quarter. Microsoft released Office 2007 and released Vista on the same day, but there is not enough linkage between the two products. Now, Microsoft released Win 7 six months ahead of the release of Office. Interestingly, the official launch of Win 7 and the implementation of the Office 2010 technology preview are still about the same time.

Seven, Win 7 can better adapt to the needs of enterprise security

Windows 7 built-in application restriction tool

Because the company is very focused on security, Windows 7 Enterprise Edition provides security mechanisms such as Applocker, BitLocker To Go, and DirectAccess intranet access. Therefore, it is more able to meet the security requirements of enterprise users than XP and Vista.