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- Windows 7 is the official name for the successor to the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. The new OS, expected to be released in October 2009, was previously known by the code names Blackcomb and Vienna.

Windows 7 is built on the Vista kernel. To many end users the biggest changes between Vista and Windows 7 will be faster boot times, new user interfaces and the addition of Internet Exporer 8. The OS will be available in three retail versions: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate/Enterprise editions.

In the enterprise edition, anticipated features include:

DirectAccess for Mobile Workers - Allows IT administrators to update Group Policy settings and distribute software updates any time the mobile device has Internet connectivity, whether or not the user is logged on. DA supports multi-factor authentication and encryption.

XP mode - Allows older applications designed for Windows XP to use a virtualized version of the XP operating system. To the end user, the applications seem to be running right on the Windows 7 desktop.

BranchCache - Optimizes bandwidth in a wide area network (WAN) by using local, read-only caches more effectively.

BitLocker To Go - Extends on-disk encryption and key management techniques to portable storage devices.

Enterprise Search - Extends search to remote document repositories, SharePoint sites and Web applications.

AppLocker - Allows IT administrators to use Group Policy to specify rules about what software applications can be run on a particular user's desktop.

Enhanced VDI - Allows administrators to use the same master image for both remote clients using virtual desktop infrastructure and traditional desktop computers.

According to Microsoft, Windows 7 requires 1 GHz processor (32- or 64-bit), 1 GB of RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB of RAM (64-bit), 16 GB of available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB of available disk space (64-bit) and a DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.

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Wikipedia has compiled a comprehensive list of every new Windows 7 feature.

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Microsoft provides the lastest news about Windows 7.

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Batten down your Windows shop: With news and advice on topics like Network Access Protection and securing your Hyper-V network, this Windows Digest has resources to help secure your Windows shop.
The latest on Microsoft Hyper-V: Virtualization continues to generate huge interest among Windows shops, particularly now that there is a new version of Hyper-V coming out.
The latest on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: With the latest news and advice on both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, this Windows digest will help administrators keep up with recent developments.
The Windows Manager's Guide to IT Compliance: This e-book offers best practices that help IT managers understand, establish and meet compliance while maintaining an efficient shop.
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04 May 2009

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