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ITS Windows 7 Support

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Overview

Windows 7 is the next major version of the Windows operating system from Microsoft. This web page will contain links and information describing the status of ITS support for Windows 7, when it becomes available.


News

 Windows 7 was released to the public on October 22, 2009. ITS Software Release is currently testing it for support.

ITS Windows 7 Support Goals

ITS Goals for Windows 7 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 Windows support

Windows 7 Support Status

Please check the software discussion board for Windows 7 information pertaining to UCSC (It is safe to trust the security certificate of this site).

Purchase Recommendations

ITS - New Desktop Purchasing Standards


Windows 7 Software Licensing

Please click here for purchase and licensing information.

General Windows 7 Information

Microsoft's Welcome to Windows 7 Page

Wikipedia's Page on Windows 7

Windows 7 Editions comparison chart

Windows Super Site - Windows 7 info

Testing Status (completed/unfinished)

Release Awareness & Analysis Research Windows 7 and understand hardware/software specifications.
Design, Build & Test Install at Test Cube and commence testing.
Write test scripts and test each new feature and function.
Test all ITS supported software.
Determine minimum requirements for ITS Standard Desktop Software
Test against all relevant services in ITS Service Catalog.
Coordinate campus business systems testing.
Rollout Planning Present test results to ITS Support Center.
Identify needed workarounds for standard software.
Determine risks, impact and schedule.
Assist in choosing new features to support.
Discuss at SDS Team meeting and complete task list.
Train techs if needed.
Document findings with webpages, FAQs and other ITS communcations.
Distribute and Install Work with Software Licensing Coordinator and Support Center for software distribution.
Release Review Review this software release process in 3-6 months. Document how it went and improve process for future releases.

Windows 7 target support date is Feburary 2010.