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n Now for Licensing Windows 7

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Overview Windows 7 is shaping up to be a suitable replacement for organizations that couldn't justify an upgrade to Windows Vista, and it even has some firms that took the Vista plunge rethinking their upgrade strategy. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm's Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship. You will now have to consider your existing system's age, licensing investments, and how Software Assurance impacts initiatives like desktop virtualization to ensure your move to Windows 7 is cost-effective now and throughout its lifecycle at your company.

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Publisher	Dell	File Format	PDF
Date Published	July 2009
Format	White Papers
Topics	Interfaces - Buses - I-Os, Desktop Systems - PCs, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

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