Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (version 4.0 is now released) is Microsofts basic tool for colleting information about exsisting hardware in the network so that you can based on facts plan upgrades and migration.
Version 4.0 of the
MAP Toolkit has the following new features:
- Windows 7 Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
- Virtualization Candidates Assessment for Hyper-V R2 Server Consolidation
- Integration with the Microsoft Integrated Virtualization ROI Calculator
- Inventory of VMware Server Hosts and Guests
- User Interface and Proposal Customization for Partner co-branding
- Enhanced SQL Instance Discovery
- Enhanced Usability and Improved Inventory Performance
Additional Features
- Virtualization Candidates Assessment for Hyper-V Server Consolidation
- Windows Vista Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
- Windows Server 2008 Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
- 2007 Microsoft Office Readiness Assessment
- SQL Server Instance Discovery
- Desktop Security Assessment for Anti-virus and Anti-malware Programs Installation
- Forefront Client Security/NAP Readiness Assessment
- App-V Infrastructure Readiness Assessment
- Power Savings “Green IT” Proposal
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