Vendor Management Strategies for the CIOAll-in-One Guides:Windows Vista Reseller Guide
Windows Vista Reseller Guide
Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system release may bring with it doubts among end users who are not ready to invest, but it also opens the door for IT channel professionals to convince them otherwise. This Windows Vista Technology Guide will help value-added resellers (VARs), consultants and systems integrators identify key channel-related Vista issues, strategies for investing in and delivering Vista to customers, best practices for application compatibility testing and hardware selection, as well as Vista deployment and management how-tos.
New in this guide
- Windows Vista migration first steps (Vista Deployment)
- Windows Vista migration tools (Vista Deployment)
- Microsoft Windows Vista firewall enhancements (Vista Security)
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Technology Overview
This technology overview will introduce you to new Windows Vista features and service opportunities. Contributor Jonathan Hassell, site contributor and author of the book Windows Vista: Beyond the Manual, offers his suggestions.
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Vista Basics
Windows Vista Basics includes pricing, volume licensing, new features and downloads, this overview chapter will introduce you to the new Microsoft operating system and help you start realizing business opportunities.
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Vista Compatibility
Vista Compatability features a channel-specific tip on how to test your customers' applications for Windows Vista compatibility and outlines some basic tests to follow before attempting a full-on Vista deployment.
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Vista Deployment
Avoid Windows Vista deployment problems by taking into account the tools, best practices and warnings in this chapter.
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Vista Hardware
Find out which Windows Vista hardware investments work, which don't work and where it's not worth being cheap in this chapter. It outlines Microsoft Vista hardware requirements and hardware selection guidelines.
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Vista Interface
Windows Vista interface and basic functionality may pose some hurdles in getting your customers up and running. This chapter explains what to expect from the new User Interface (UI).
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Vista Security
Skepticism over Vista security may pose a challenge in convincing customers to move to Vista sooner than later, but it also offers you an opportunity to help them secure the operating system. Get news and tips on Vista security in this chapter.
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Vista Strategy
From partner sites to technology collaboration opportunities, this chapter will outline WIndows Vista strategy tips to consider when developing Windows Vista product suites and selling Vista offerings to customers.