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December 02, 2006
Windows Vista: Business Editions
Windows Vista was released for businesses on November 30, 2006 as both Windows Vista and Office 2007 were made available to large volume licensees. Microsoft has made two different versions available to business consumers, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Enterprise. I was confused as to what differentiates these two products. After some research how they differ, and have organized to below.
Windows Vista Business:
Increased Security
- built in protection from malicious software
- get warnings of possible hardware failures before it happens
- more sophisticated backup hardware in case of hardware failure
Increased Access to Information
- AERO makes it easier to see all opened documents on the desktop improving navigation
- an improved search system allows users to find needed
information faster
Better Connectivity
- there is increased interaction with your PC: the improved touch technology allows users to use digital pens with better
handwriting recognition
- there is access to information, even when your computer is
turned off
- it is easier to share information with customers and employees
even in the absence of a network
Cost
- $199
Window's Vista Enterprise:
Vista Enterprise contains all the features of Vista Business and the additional features listed below.
Data Encryption
- a technology that provides increased protection of information, if a computer is lost or stolen
- reduced costs of decommissioning an old PC
Compatibility