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• Who should know about Microsoft licensing? And why should you care?
• Why Microsoft wants you to make the move to Office 365
• The truth about Microsoft licensing for portable devices
• zPOD makes Windows 7 portable, but not without compromises
• The facts about Windows 7 licensing
• Using Windows ReadyBoost in enterprise settings
• When alternative OSes are part of the desktop picture
• Is your enterprise protected from advanced persistent threats?
• How to build a WIM file in Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
• Windows 7 SP1 rollout concerns: What you need to know
• Enterprise Agreement renewal: Is it worth the cost?
• Internet Explorer 9 in the enterprise: Ready or not?
• Turn a Windows 7 desktop into a wireless hotspot
• Analyzing the Windows Intune value proposition
• Getting started with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
• Software prevents online bank fraud, blocks phishing attacks
• Going green with enterprise asset management systems
• Reasons for Windows 7 backup adding non-system drives to a system image
• Application security gets a tuneup in Windows 7
• The basics of social media in the enterprise
• Managing Windows desktops with PowerShell
• Using P2V Migration for Software Assurance for Windows 7 upgrades
• Licensing options for accessing Microsoft Office remotely
• Preparing your applications for a Windows 7 migration
• Common whole-disk encryption configuration weaknesses
• Resetting passwords in the enterprise without the help desk
• Endpoint security may not keep your enterprise safe
• How Office 365 is changing the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Testing new Microsoft technologies with the Proof of Concept Jumpstart Kit
• Options for Windows XP's end of life
• Comparing on-site desktop management platforms to cloud-based applications
• Options for licensing Windows in virtual scenarios
• Identifying the hidden costs of desktop management
• Should you use third-party patching tools to keep Windows 7 secure?
• Diagnosing client performance problems
• Diagnosing client performance problems: Consider upgrades
• Diagnosing client performance problems: Examine system resources
• Preparing your Windows XP enterprise for a Windows 7 migration
• A step-by-step guide to creating a flash drive version of Windows
• Why you should eliminate passwords in your enterprise
• Replicating the functionality of SteadyState in Windows 7
• How to invoke defrag when fragmentation reaches a certain level
• Troubleshooting Windows 7 with built-in tools and online resources
• Windows 7's XP Mode can help with compatibility, as a last resort
• Social networking tools emerge for the enterprise
• Network tracing 101: collecting client data for troubleshooting
• Windows 7 doesn't end the need to monitor passwords
• The pros and cons of PS/2 to USB adapters and converters
• Controlling desktops with AppLocker and software restriction policies
• Using Windows 7's built-in features to keep your desktops secure
• Which built-in Windows applets should you lock down?
• Window desktop features you didn't know you had
• How do Group Policy settings differ between versions of Windows?
• The Windows Remote Assistance feature: Friend or foe?
• Using security and desktop management products to block USB access
• How to control desktop gadgets in the enterprise
• Where does Windows store its temporary files?
• How Windows 7's SKUs compare with Windows XP's editions
• Assessing Microsoft's cloud-based Intune for Windows management
• How to make legacy applications run on Windows 7
• Why security certifications are still necessary with Windows 7
• How to crack a password
• Installing device drivers in Windows 7
• The art of locating device drivers for Windows computers
• Managing file associations in Windows 7
• Free client diagnostic tools to help you troubleshoot desktops
• How to run the chkdsk utility in Windows 7
• Sysinternals tools can help clean your Windows systems
• Six Windows 7 security vulnerabilities you don't know about
• Metasploit Express eases Windows penetration testing
• Devise a Windows XP end-of-life strategy before migrating to Windows 7
• Debugging client event logs with Windows Vista Event Viewer
• Microsoft Security Essentials: When it may not be a good fit
• Microsoft Security Essentials can protect non-enterprise users in your business
• Optimizing Windows startup
• What is a Microsoft hotfix?
• Using Group Policy to lock down the Control Panel
• A preflight checklist for installing apps
• Weighing Windows Firewall for enterprise desktop protection
• Simple steps to securing Terminal Services communications
• Understanding the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
• Using Windows 7's DirectAccess to enhance the mobile user experience
• Using Group Policy settings to secure local admin groups on your desktops
• Using Windows 7's BranchCache to optimize WAN bandwidth
• Planning a migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Cracking passwords in Windows 7
• Top 10 command-line commands for managing Windows 7 desktops
• XP, Vista or Windows 7: Which is the most secure desktop operating system?
• Best third-party tools for desktop management
• Using Windows XP Mode for security testing in Windows 7
• RAM-scraping attacks are a rising -- but preventable -- threat
• Migrating from XP to Windows 7 with the User State Migration Tool
• How to install a clean version of Windows 7
• Securing removable drives with BitLocker To Go
• Five network security resolutions for 2010
• Checklist for upgrading from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7
• What can Windows 7's AppLocker do for you?
• Lightweight applications provide alternatives for enterprise desktops
• Top 5 registry keys for Windows 7
• Desktop security predictions for 2010



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