Network Services Seminar 2007. 1.Vista Is Incomplete Microsoft is planning its first service pack Microsoft is seeking input from users Vista probably.

Network Services Seminar 2007

1. Vista Is Incomplete• Microsoft is planning its first service pack • Microsoft is seeking input from users • Vista probably won't be ready until that

first service pack version.

2. Windows XP Isn't Obsolete• Windows XP is solid, well-understood and

functional • It will continue to be well supported• Microsoft has committed to at least

another seven more years of XP support• Microsoft plans Service Pack 3 next year.

3.Novell• Novell client for Vista is not available yet• Can’t print on the Network Printers• Can’t see the Shared Drive

4. VPN • VPN is required for connection from home• Monash University advises using Windows

XP until more applications are compatible with Vista

5. Learning Curve• Vista is different from Windows XP • Many of the tools are the same or

similar, but there is still a lot to learn• For many implementing and learning

Vista may not be worth it right now

6. Upgrading Hardware• Old computers may not run Vista• Video will be of low quality• Probably require new computers to run Vista

7. Driver Support• Many drivers are not available yet• Hardware Video & Audio

8. Applications• Many applications are still under

development• Anti-virus• Backup and security software

9. Notebook Battery Drain• Vista requires more power to run• It will drain Notebook batteries faster

due to the additional Video processing• Consider this before upgrading

10. Extra Charge $$• Vista is not included in the Network Services

SLA• All Vista support will be charged.