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Prepare for Windows 7 in Three Phases
1 October 2009
 
Stephen Kleynhans  

Organizations should plan to spend between 12 and 18 months learning about Windows 7, developing new environments and testing their applications. Such preparation will significantly lessen the time and effort required for migration and support.




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Table of Contents


    
 Analysis

1.0
    
 Preparation and Education: Three Months

1.1
    
 PC Hardware
1.2
    
 Attached Peripherals
1.3
    
 Applications
1.4
    
 Processes and Procedures
2.0
    
 Development: Three to Six Months

2.1
    
 Windows 7 Administrative Environment
2.2
    
 Windows 7 User Environment and Standards
2.3
    
 Image Development
2.4
    
 Infrastructure impacts
3.0
    
 Establish a Testing Program: Six to Nine Months

3.1
    
 Lab Testing
4.0
    
 The Pilot Test Phase: Three to Six Months
5.0
    
 Bottom Line

    
 Recommended Reading


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Figure 1. 
 The Three Phases of Preparation
 



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