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ALSO CALLED: Longhorn and Vista DEFINITION: Vista, formerly code named Longhorn, is the most recent of Microsoft's Windows desktop operating systems. Vista was released for businesses, the holders of most volume licenses, on November 30, 2006. Bill Gates hosted the worldwide launch of Windows … Definition continues below.

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Preparing to deploy Windows Vista Podcast sponsored by SearchWinIT PODCAST: Posted: 20 Feb 2008 \| Premiered: 20 Feb 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT) SUMMARY: Listen to this 20-minute podcast, where best-selling author Mark Minasi takes a look back at the old days of desktop migration, then breaks down how the deployment process has changed with Windows Vista. TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Desktop Management \| Software Migration \| Software Upgrades \| Windows Server 2003 \| Windows Vista \| Windows XP

More or less: Browser security reloaded sponsored by Symantec Corporation PODCAST: Posted: 11 Jun 2007 \| Premiered: 11 Jun 2007, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: This Podcast will explore the various security merits of Firefox and IE 7 and how to decide which is right for your organization. TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Internet Explorer \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Podcasts \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Webcasts \| Windows Security \| Windows Vista

Is Vista's anti-malware enough? sponsored by Symantec Corporation WEBCAST: Posted: 11 Jun 2007 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: View this webcast and join Peter H. Gregory, author of "Securing the Vista Environment" as he discusses effective methods for protecting your Microsoft Vista environment and shows you what you can do to ensure it is properly secured. TOPICS: Access Control \| Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Encryption \| Intrusion Detection \| Malware \| Personal Firewall Software \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Windows Security \| Windows Vista

Getting to Know Vista: UAC sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation PODCAST: Posted: 08 Jun 2007 \| Premiered: 14 Jun 2007, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: The new User Account Control in the Vista operating system is one of the most intriguing new security features that Microsoft has added. TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Windows Security \| Windows Vista

Least-Privilege: Uses and Consequences sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation WEBCAST: Posted: 01 Jun 2007 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: The root cause of insecurity is too much access. In this webcast learn how to use active directory(AD), GPOs(Group Policy objects) and other tools to give the right access to the right people at the right times. TOPICS: Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Group Policy \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Windows Security \| Windows Vista

Desktop Security Improvement in Windows Vista sponsored by Symantec Corporation WEBCAST: Posted: 18 May 2007 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: Windows Vista is loaded with several new security features, including BitLocker, User Account Control, Windows Integrity Control, and other less-familiar features that most IT admins haven't learned about yet. TOPICS: Access Control \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Encryption \| Endpoint Security \| Windows Security \| Windows Vista

Securing Windows Vista: What You Need to Know sponsored by Sophos Inc. WEBCAST: Posted: 16 Apr 2007 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: Windows Vista includes a wide range of new security features to provide increased security against malware. Microsoft's goal was to eliminate the vulnerabilities that plagued their previous operating systems; but does Vista measure up? TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Software Migration \| Software Upgrades \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Windows Security \| Windows Vista

WINDOWS VISTA DEFINITION (continued): … Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 in Times Square on January 29, 2007. Vista ships in nine different versions that fall under the main categories of home edition and business edition.

The most noticeable change from Windows XP to Vista is a significantly redesigned user interface called Aero, which stands for "authentic, energetic, reflective and open." Other additions include a faster and customizable search engine and an XML-based specification …
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