Tips To Migrate Windows XP To Windows 7

Microsoft’s support for Windows XP systems is going to end on April 8, 2014 and it is estimated that 16 percent of the 4 million units of Microsoft PC install base for large enterprises in India are yet to migrate to Windows 7.  The cause of concern for many XP users remain that once Microsoft stops releasing XP updates and support, the operating system will become vulnerable to malware, viruses and hackers. Moreover, migration of Windows XP require a good amount of time and money.

But there is a cost-effective, time saving solution that Novell promises to the end users.

With Novell ZENworks, one can migrate quickly and easily to Windows 7—without disrupting user productivity or breaking the IT bank. It includes products that span the entire migration lifecycle—Assess, Optimize, Migrate, Patch and Maintain—and facilitates smooth, "near-zero touch" migrations. Make Novell ZENworks your preferred Windows 7 migration tool, and see how easy we make it, every step of the way.

* OPTIMIZE

One of the key issues you'll face during a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration is making sure that your users have the applications they need before, during and after the migration. By virtualizing all your Windows applications with Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization, you can keep your workforce productive at all times. Deploy new apps with no conflicts and zero installation times, and let users take them wherever they go!

* MIGRATE

Once you have identified your Windows 7 opportunities, how do you make the move quickly, automatically and cost-effectively? Loaded with powerful imaging and personality migration capabilities, Novell ZENworks Configuration Management facilitates Windows 7 migrations while preserving desktop and application settings and minimizing the business disruptions that normally accompany major OS upgrades. If you're still using ZENworks 7, make the move to Windows 7 with Novell ZENworks 11.

* PATCH

Once you have successfully migrated to Windows 7, Novell ZENworks Patch Management defends your endpoints from the devastating cost of viruses without burdening your IT staff. It offers efficient security patch management that keeps your endpoints safe without all the overhead.

* MAINTAIN

Finally, improve the quality and efficiency of your IT services with Novell Service Desk. It'll keep your IT ecosystem humming while maintaining SLAs and facilitating ITIL best practices throughout the migration process.