What has changed in Windows 7 networking from Vista and XP versions? In this screencast, we show you how to do a few common tasks, such as connect to a new network, set up firewall options, find and renew your IP address, and how to start to troubleshoot networking problems. We show where the commands are now located in the new interfaces and highlight a few new features.
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The good news: You can upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Several tools, from Microsoft and other sources, can make the transition easier. Now, the bad news: The upgrade process is not easy. In fact, chances are you’ll be much better off buying a new PC for Windows 7.
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From computer-aided design professionals to technology firms, educational institutions to telecommunications businesses, certain verticals could take a lead in early Windows 7 adoption.
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It’s been a while since the last time you had to orchestrate a major desktop upgrade. You may benefit from the cautionary advice from IT veterans who survived prior changes to a new operating system.

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If your organization manages SANs and is contemplating a move to Windows 7, here’s a few things you can do now to help make your job easier later. READ MORE

In earlier Windows versions, USB ports were a significant security vulnerability for enterprise computing. Windows 7 has several USB enhancements and has made flash drives fully manageable. Here’s what you need to know.
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The day that many of us have been waiting for has come: the official launch of Microsoft Windows 7 and general availability (GA) for consumer customers. What this means is that PC manufacturers like Dell can begin shipping systems with Windows 7 on them. Of course, large corporations and other enterprises have had beta programs in place for some time now so last week’s announcement was very much focused on consumers’ use of Windows 7. Microsoft hosted events in New York and elsewhere, and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer himself spent more than five minutes with Matt Lauer on The Today Show touting the benefits of Windows 7, but again heavily focused on consumers. In my view, Windows 7 is a given for consumers as almost all PCs will ship with it.

What I want to talk about today is why large companies should look at Windows 7. The enterprise is where the real decision is to be made and I think there are good reasons for corporations to begin the switch.
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Windows 7 has many features to help mobile users make the best use of local resources without compromising corporate information. We’ll show you how to take advantage of a few stellar features for users on-the-go.
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Network administrators will find many improvements in Windows 7′s networking. We introduce you to the most important that IT managers need to know about.
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Deploying Windows 7 in an enterprise setting promises huge benefits, but it also brings challenges that IT managers haven’t confronted in eight years. Are you ready for them? We’re here to help.
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