UC Santa CruzInformation Technology Services

ITS Windows Vista Support

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Overview

Windows Vista is the next major version of the Windows operating system from Microsoft. This web page contains links and information describing the current status of ITS support for Vista.

At this time, ITS recommends that faculty and staff continue to use Windows XP Professional unless you have a business need or software application that requires Windows Vista.



News

Vista Support Update - May 12, 2008

The ITS Support Center will be prepared to provide support for Windows Vista-Business Edition starting May 27, 2008


ITS Vista Support Goals

ITS Goals for Vista support include:

  • Maintain the stability of your Windows desktop
  • Ensure compatibility with the campus computing environment
  • Provide adequate advance communication of support plans, recommendations, and scheduled changes related to Vista support
  • Be open and responsive to your feedback and needs regarding Vista support

Vista Support Status

UPDATED
Jun-2008
Vista features supported by ITS Support Center

Vista support status for core and add-on software

Vista support status for campus business systems


Purchase Recommendations

ITS - New Desktop Purchasing Standards


Vista Software Licensing

We have collected a series of questions and answers about purchasing Vista software licenses on the UCSC Vista licensing page.

General Vista Information

Vista Resources - Other Higher Ed Sites

Vista Edition Comparison Page

Microsoft's Windows Vista site

Vista Hardware Requirements

Wikipedia Article - Windows Vista