Enterprise Data Sheets and Reference Materials
Read these data sheets and reference materials to learn how Windows Vista Enterprise and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack can help your organization succeed.
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Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop and Virtual Server
To give large organizations the options and flexibility they need to meet diverse business requirements, Microsoft offers a broad choice of desktop computing options, ranging from traditional Windows-based desktops running on distributed PCs to centralized solutions in which a single server running Terminal Services supports many users. Learn more how these virtual computing options can help your organization.
XPS (309 KB)* | PDF (178 KB)*
Microsoft Flexible Desktop Computing
Microsoft has designed new flexible desktop computing options centered on Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 to give enterprises a range of options for simplifying desktop infrastructure management. Learn what option is best for your organization.
XPS (1.57 MB)* | PDF (1.12 MB)*
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Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop Overview
Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop enables you to deploy Windows Vista centrally in virtual machines using the same base image you already deploy on the desktop. Take advantage of the identical patching, application compatibility, and support scenarios that you receive with traditional desktops.
XPS (1.12 MB)* l PDF (382 KB)*
Microsoft Flexible Desktop Computing
Microsoft has designed new flexible desktop computing options centered on Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 to give enterprises a range of options for simplifying desktop infrastructure management. Learn what option is best for your organization.
XPS (1.36 MB)* | PDF (605 KB)*
Licensing Windows Vista for Use with Virtual Machine Technologies
This licensing brief is an overview of Microsoft licensing updates for the desktop PC operating system to help you deploy and use the operating system product under new policies and new offerings. These updates and clarifications can help you understand how to use the Windows Vista operating system products with virtual machine (VM) technologies such as Microsoft Virtual PC.
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Some product features are only available in certain editions of Windows Vista and may require advanced or additional hardware.