According to reports, IT staff's concerns about next-generation Windows deployment mainly include the following aspects: upgrade, system migration, and support. Reliable sources said that Microsoft will release the public beta version of Windows 8 at the end of February and launch the official version of Windows 8 in the fall. Whether for IT enterprise users or end users, Windows 8 offers several attractive new features.
Recently, ComputerWorld website summarized 13 Windows 8 features worth mentioning, which will bring great convenience to business users and consumers, as follows:
1 Fast boot-up
After testing, the Windows 8 preview version starts at only 6 seconds. I have to say that this result is very gratifying. If the official version of Windows 8 can also be started so fast, it is a win-win situation for Microsoft and users.
2, Reset (reset) and Refresh (refresh)
In Windows 8, when faced with the collapse of Windows, the user can select Reset (reset) or Refresh (refresh) their A computer that recovers a computer that has crashed while retaining user data. Both Windows 8's options are great for both individual and corporate users.
3, Windows to Go
for mobile workers is concerned, Windows to Go is a very handy feature, which allows users to run from USB devices directly with enterprise applications, data and settings Windows 8.
4, Windows Store
after Apple launched the App Store for the Mac, Microsoft is not far behind, the built-in Windows 8 App Store. Microsoft's app store will bring great convenience and security to consumers, allowing them to try it for free, but business users should be cautious with the Windows Store, clearly defining employee usage policies.
5, Ribbon user interface
Generally speaking, Ribbon user interface is basically won the praise of consumers and business users, Microsoft also introduced to the Windows 8, for example, Resource manager. The Ribbon interface intuitively provides users with a wealth of quick operations such as copy, cut, move to, and select all. In addition, users can also turn off the Ribbon function according to their needs.
6, Wi-Fi Direct support
Windows 8 built-in Wi-Fi Direct support will provide a convenient close-P2P sharing to users, allows multiple wireless in the home or office The device synchronizes and transmits data directly anywhere, at any time.
7, NFC support
Windows 8 will support NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, currently the technology is not very practical, because laptop and tablet users are less likely to be in Whether NFC technology is used in financial transactions, whether NFC will be widely used in other types of data transmission remains to be seen.
8, native support for ISO images and VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) file
Windows 8 users can load the ISO and VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) files directly in Windows Explorer, no Install any virtual drive software.
for IT employees in terms of equipment and the lack of optical drive, Windows 8 of this feature seems little effect.
9, run applications side by side
for Windows 8 Tablet PC users, end-to-run applications side by side is a very useful feature in Tablet PC, but Windows 8 in the fall Before the release, it is very likely that this feature has already appeared in android or iPad, and the competitiveness of Windows 8 has declined.
10, ARM processor support
ARM Tablet PCs running the Windows operating system will bring great benefits for consumers, but need to run legacy software business users may also want to view Stick to the x86 version of Windows 8.
11, integrated Windows Live SkyDrive
Windows 8 seamlessly integrates Microsoft's online storage site SkyDrive, documents, photos and other user-created files on the local PC can be stored on SkyDrive, users Access files from any Windows 8 device and even share files with other designated people.
12, Hyper-V
for enterprise wide deployment in terms of Vmware, Windows 8 built-in virtualization technology Hyper-V is a great news.
13, an improved task manager
both novice and veteran Windows terms, an improved task manager are Microsoft will bring them a good welfare