With the release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows XP availability from the OEM ending this summer, there are a lot if IT departments looking more closely at deploying Vista. Honestly, when you take a close look at Vista you realize that there is not one BIG reason to deploy Vista, but there are hundreds of small reasons that add up and make a compelling reason to deploy Vista.

 

So where do IT Professionals begin when it comes to Windows Vista testing and deployment? Experienced IT Pro’s will answer, “Microsoft TechNet, of course.” That is now only part of the answer however. In the last few months Microsoft TechNet as added the “Springboard Series” to the TechCenter which provides easy to find, focused information around Vista. Springboard provides the right level of information based upon where you are at in your Vista evaluation and deployment.

 

The site breaks down into 4 sections, which align with how IT environments will typically approach a new set of technologies.

 

  • DISCOVER: Windows XP is good enough. Why should I care?
  • EXPLORE: How do I learn what’s in it for me and if it’s worth the effort?
  • PILOT: Will it work in our environment; how do I prepare?
  • DEPLOY: What best practices can we get to minimize our risk?

 

To get started visit the Springboard on Microsoft TechNet