IT Alert Record: Windows 7 Why Sword refers to Windows XP

Microsoft released a new Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft expects the system to quickly replace Windows XP, which has been around for more than a decade. As it turns out, Windows 7 has gained popularity around the world with its "excellent" operating performance. At the same time, Microsoft also announced that it will terminate the provision of XP service support by 2014 and stop updating security patches. By then, the XP system will be completely eliminated.

Faced with this situation, it is not only necessary but also necessary for all kinds of large, medium and small enterprises to smoothly and smoothly transition the Windows XP operating system to the Windows 7 system. How to achieve a smooth and smooth transition with minimal impact on business and productivity? This is a question that business and IT executives need to think seriously.

Windows 7 seamless upgrade process is difficult

We know that to move a computer workstation from one operating platform to another, there are several key steps that must be taken into account. First, back up important files to ensure high data recovery capabilities; second, deploy operating systems, install hardware drivers and applications, restore user data, reconfigure programs; and finally, train end users to adapt to the new operating environment. The migration process between operating systems with a consistent core operating environment is relatively easy, such as Vista seamless upgrade to Windows 7. But for Windows XP to seamlessly upgrade to Windows 7, the situation is not that simple, and every stage of the deployment process will be difficult.

For example, Windows 7 systems have some special system requirements, which may not be compatible with the old working framework; many old hardware components do not have Windows 7 compatible drivers, and some older applications are likely It can't be installed on the new system or it won't work after installation; other applications need to install some specific software to be compatible with Windows 7, which requires these specific software to be compatible with the new operating platform. . More complicated is that many companies rely on writing good scripts to run daily business. In the process of seamless system upgrade, these scripts need to be seamlessly upgraded or rewritten in time to be able to work with new resources in daily work. The library and system file addresses are closely coordinated. And if IT technicians don't have a comprehensive understanding of the compatibility issues between the two systems, the upgrade process can be deadlocked in any of the above situations. At the same time, this also puts higher demands on the capabilities of IT technicians.

Automation solutions make seamless upgrades a breeze

Despite the difficulties, seamless upgrades of Windows 7 are not difficult. With careful planning and automated management tools, seamless upgrades to enterprise-wide systems can be a breeze.

There are a large number of terminal devices that need to be upgraded seamlessly in the enterprise. Manual execution is not only inefficient, but also has a high probability of error. With automation solutions such as the Cassia K2 suite of solutions, professionals can track hardware and software asset information, standardize configurations, identify potential compatibility issues early, and resolve them in time to reduce the time required by a tight business schedule pressure. At the same time, the Cassia K2 Automation Suite provides comprehensive and detailed information for the terminal support stack, so that IT directors can refer to the key factors in the seamless upgrade strategy and make reasonable decisions, making the Windows 7 seamless upgrade process simple and reliable. .

EMA recommends that when evaluating an automation solution, choose an integration suite that generates a single interface to successfully perform all the steps in the migration process. This not only simplifies the management steps, facilitates the timely discovery of problems, but also provides a centralized repair platform.

Conclusion

The Automation Management Suite simplifies the migration process and provides a reasonable return on investment. Corporate IT executives are often faced with the task of implementing Windows 7 migration across the enterprise environment. In this case, automated solutions can simplify established best practices, help IT executives significantly reduce economic costs, and reduce the impact of factors such as increase in staff and productivity on business.