Windows White Papers
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Mastering Active Directory migrations
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis crucial resource details the major challenges that you will face during an Active Directory migration, also discussing the necessity of selecting the right tools that satisfy your specific requirements and speed your migration.
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Managing Windows Server Operations & Migration
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis exclusive paper examines how involving a Service Provider partner can streamline your Windows Server migration and help operations run much more smoothly, freeing up IT to focus on more important tasks that require their attention.
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What's New in Windows Server 2012: Moving Beyond the Data Center
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis exclusive resource discusses how Windows Server 2012 complements ongoing cloud and virtualization initiatives to enable mobility, flexibility and agility by utilizing a consistent set of tools and frameworks to meet the needs of today's IT.
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AppSense and Windows 7 migrations with user virtualization
Sponsored by: AppSenseThis informative white paper takes an in-depth look at user virtualization, which allows for the management of user-specific information independent of the desktop – thus minimizing the complexity of any desktop operating system migration.
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Mastering AD Migrations
Sponsored by: Quest Software, now a part of DellThis resource outlines the four key steps for effective Active Directory migration and reviews migration tools specifically designed to help smooth the transition process for your organization.
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Windows XP EoL: The risk of not migrating
Sponsored by: AppSenseThis informative paper discusses why organizations employing the "wait and see" approach should reconsider their stance towards migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. Discover how not migrating can be both expensive and dangerous for your critical data.
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Computer Weekly – 30 April 2013: What’s next for mobile IT in the enterprise?
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comn this week's Computer Weekly: BlackBerry and Windows have been the mainstay of corporate IT for years, but how do their latest releases stack up? We examine the user response. Communications minister Ed Vaizey talks about broadband and 4G policy. And we ask if Nationwide's £1bn IT plan can increase competition in banking. Read the issue now.
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Windows XP EoL: The cost of not migrating
Sponsored by: AppSenseThis exclusive paper examines the potential costs of End of Life (EoL) custom support agreements that Windows XP users will face if they do not migrate by April 2014.
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Mobile Application Development Center
Sponsored by: MicrosoftVisit this exclusive resource center to find valuable tools for your Windows 8 mobile development initiative, including an "App Builder Virtual Summit" that provides expert seminars on everything from game development to app monetization through advertisements to making the move from iOS and Android.
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Eguide: Windows 8 App Development: What You Need to Know
Sponsored by: MicrosoftThis expert guide from SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com discusses four critical considerations to keep in mind when developing applications for Windows 8 so you can ensure your desktop applications function at the level you need them to.
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Eguide: How to Handle Legacy Apps in a Windows 8 Migration
Sponsored by: MicrosoftThis expert guide explores how to handle legacy applications when migrating to Windows 8. Read on to learn how to avoid the uncertainty and compatibility issues that these applications can cause.
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Eguide: Understanding Windows 8 App Compatibility and the Metro User Interface
Sponsored by: MicrosoftAccess this expert guide from SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com to learn everything you need to know about Window 8's new application environment, including the application style and its impact on the end user experience.
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Build a Hybrid App for Windows Phone 8 using appMobi
Sponsored by: MicrosoftThis helpful blog post will teach you about how you can create hybrid mobile apps that run on iOS, Android and Windows. You'll discover helpful tips, tricks, and tools to guide you on the entire development process.
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Eguide: Assembling a Windows 8 Migration Toolbox
Sponsored by: MicrosoftThis expert guide from SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com examines the tools available to help your business migrate to Windows 8 quickly and efficiently. Read on to learn how to perform tasks such as upgrading existing machines to Windows 8 and moving a user's settings to a new machine with the OS.
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Migrating iOS applications to Windows 8: Controlling the appearance of your user interface controls
Sponsored by: MicrosoftThis blog post from an industry insider covers migrating iOS apps to the Windows 8 platform. Read to learn key differences between iOS and Windows development, particularly on the subject of user interfaces (UIs), and get helpful advice on controlling the appearance of your app's UI.
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Resources for Android developers (Windows Store apps)
Sponsored by: MicrosoftIf you're an Android developer looking to get started creating apps for Windows 8, look no further than this resource center made just for you. You'll get tools on how to build Windows Store apps using a variety of programming languages, including blog posts, coding road maps, and much more.
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Microsoft Roadmap Chapter 5: Windows Server 2012 and Its Hardware Requirements
Sponsored by: SearchWindowsServer.comThis expert eBook from SearchWindowsServer.com provides a helpful guide to Windows Server 2012's hardware requirements so you can determine if your hardware is up-to-par or if you need an upgrade to get the most from the server OS.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 7: Adding “Back” Navigation
Sponsored by: MicrosoftIn this post from an industry insider, discover ways in which Android developers can make the transition to Windows 8 application development, specifically on creating a Windows store project. Get step-by-step instructions of how to circumvent the lack of a "Back" button on Windows 8 devices by adding navigation to your apps.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 6: Creating a Second Page
Sponsored by: MicrosoftIn this post from an industry insider, discover ways in which Android developers can make the transition to Windows 8 application development, specifically on creating a Windows store project. Get step-by-step instructions of how to create additional content for a user interface (UI) that allows for user input display.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 5: Building a Simple User Interface
Sponsored by: MicrosoftToday's ever-changing tech landscape calls for developers to be more flexible than ever - you need to be familiar with a variety of environments to stay on top of your game. Access part five of this blog post on Windows 8 from an Android developer's perspective to learn how to create a simple user interface for your Windows store application.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 4: Running the Windows Store Application
Sponsored by: MicrosoftEven if you're the most skilled developer, it's impossible to know all types of code and be familiar with every development environment. Access part four of this blog post on Windows 8 development from an Android developer's perspective,and learn how to run your own Windows store proect. Also, learn three different ways you can run the application.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 3: Exploring the Windows Store Project
Sponsored by: MicrosoftPart three of this helpful blog post on Windows 8 development from an Android developer's perspective will put you well on your way to creating your first app, by learning the ins and outs of the development environment, how to create a simple user interface, and how to perform navigation.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 2: Creating Your First Windows Store Project
Sponsored by: MicrosoftIn this post from an industry insider, discover ways in which Android developers can make the transition to Windows 8 application development, specifically on creating a Windows store project. Read on for detailed rundowns of template options and tips and best practices for naming and marketing your project.
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Android to Windows 8 Part 1: Setting up the Development Environment
Sponsored by: MicrosoftIn this post from an industry insider, discover ways in which Android developers can make the transition to Windows 8 application development, specifically on setting up the development environment, obtaining software and requisite licenses, and more.
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What are your options when performing a Windows migration?
Sponsored by: AppSenseThis crucial resource takes an in-depth look at the options that you have for planning and deploying a Windows 7 migration, detailing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach so you can create a strategy that will satisfy your specific needs and requirements.
