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[. . . ] Keep in mind that every business and desktop environment is unique, so these recommendations should be considered general guidelines. Systems should be tested before deploying. 2 Microsoft Windows White Paper DEPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY Most importantly, Microsoft recommends that businesses move to 32-bit Windows®-based applications. Modern 32bit applications offer greater reliability, better performance, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), better productivity, and more security than 16-bit Windows-based and MS-DOS®-based applications. In addition, 32-bit applications are best poised to take advantage of hardware and operating system innovations. New System Roadmap Pentium II class or greater 64 MB RAM or greater Hardware management features Applications supported Preinstalled with. . . Today Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 Easiest upgrade path Future Windows NT Workstation 5. 0 When Purchasing New PCs For companies buying new PCs ­ desktops or portables ­ Microsoft recommends using the Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4. 0 operating system. [. . . ] Businesses that use text-based terminals can purchase new Windows-based Terminals. This move provides "task users" access to 32-bit Windows-based applications in the secure, reliable environment of Windows NT Server 4. 0. Finally, except in rare instances, Windows 95 should not continue being deployed. Businesses committed to Windows 95 ­ and that cannot move desktops to Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 ­ should deploy Windows 98 instead of Windows 95. Windows 98 is easier to deploy and support and does not require extensive reevaluation in order to switch from an existing Windows 95 deployment plan. New PCs should include 64 MB RAM. 4 Microsoft Windows White Paper COMPARING THE PLATFORMS Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 and Windows 98 are both modern 32-bit desktop operating systems. While each operating system includes a unique set of core strengths, Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 is considered the Microsoft "business" operating system and Windows 98 is considered the Microsoft "consumer" operating system. The following outlines a high-level summary comparing the different platforms. Additional details can also be found on http://www. microsoft. com/windows/ Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 focuses on reliability, manageability, security, and performance. Its multithreaded, kernelbased architecture is optimized to run modern 32-bit Windows-based applications, while also supporting many leading MS-DOS-based and 16-bit Windows-based business applications. Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 supports more than 4, 000 hardware devices and peripherals. Windows 98 natively supports the new generation of hardware including Universal Serial Bus (USB) and OnNow, as well as the latest generation of Plug and Play and power management hardware devices. · · Windows-Based Terminals and Terminal Server With its focus on single application scenarios, thin clients are rarely appropriate replacements for full capability PCs. For example, studies show that performance on thin-client architecture degrades quickly in a typical business environment (i. e. office productivity applications with frequent multitasking and minimal graphics). Terminal Server runs Windowsbased applications centrally on the server, sending only the application display output to a variety of client devices. However, Microsoft recommends two scenarios where thin clients can be effectively deployed: · Dedicated, single application devices. New Windows-based Terminals, typically priced under $500, give "task workers" (single application users) access to the power, flexibility, and manageability of 32-bit Windows-based applications running in the Windows NT Server 4. 0 environment. For such single application users, legacy PCs also can be converted effectively into dedicated devices. "Stepping stone" for legacy PCs. (Legacy PCs connected to Microsoft Windows Terminal Server. ) This system can run all applications locally--or run some applications locally (such as Microsoft Office) and some applications (such as a frequently updated line of business software) remotely from a Terminal Server. In this case, the workplace PCs may run older 16-bit Windows-based applications locally but users also have access to full 32-bit Windows-based applications. Microsoft recommends this scenario as an interim step until legacy PCs can be replaced with new PCs running Windows NT Workstation 4. 0. · More information on Terminal Server and Microsoft's thin-client strategy can be found on http:/www. microsoft. com/ntserver. 6 Microsoft Windows White Paper Coming Soon: Windows NT Workstation 5. 0 The Windows NT Workstation 5. 0 operating system promises to combine the best of Windows 98, including native Plug and Play and power management, while significantly extending the manageability, reliability, security, and performance of Windows NT Workstation 4. 0. [. . . ] By creating an unattended answer file with predetermined answers for installation questions, the installation process can run from start to finish with limited or no user intervention. · Modify login scripts, or send embedded setup scripts in e-mail. Automate the installation process by editing the login script for the user, or sending a link in electronic mail to a batch file that runs Windows NT Workstation 4. 0 Setup. In these cases, the user only needs to log on or double-click an icon to start the installation. [. . . ]