Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 Released

I just found out that we release an updated version of the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator yesterday - and haven't made any 'noise' about it (we seem to be pretty good at 'stealth marketing').

What is WVHA?

WVHA is a scalable agent-less assessment tool that integrates information from multiple network sources and assists customers and partners to determine the readiness of their workstations and laptops for Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office.  WVHA provides in-depth analysis of hardware, installed software and device compatibility and delivers specific and actionable upgrade recommendations for each PC discovered on the network for migration to Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office.  This tool does not require any “agent” software to be installed or deployed on machines inventoried and thus simplifies setup and usage.

What’s New in WVHA 2.1?

This new release incorporates feedback from many Microsoft partners, customers and field employees and includes new capabilities including:

· Faster discovery of large enterprises up to 25,000 workstations and servers

· Localized  versions available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, LATAM Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese

· Inventory by network subnet (IP range scanning)

· SNMP discovery that gives customers and partners the ability discover non-Windows machines and network devices

This is a great tool, even if you have no interest in deploying Windows Vista, the information it brings back is priceless..

Dave.