The Windows® 7 operating system and its default browser, Windows® Internet Explorer® 8, offer many exciting new features and benefits. However, organizations may find that some of the older applications they rely on are not yet functional or supported in the new Windows 7 operating system. These applications may require a previous version of the Windows® operating environment—one running Windows® Internet Explorer® 7 or Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.
Microsoft provides several alternate ways to create a virtual operating environment on which you can run earlier versions of Internet Explorer. These virtualization options include:
- Microsoft® Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)
- Windows® XP Mode
- Terminal Services
These solutions can deliver a seamless and cost-effective way for organizations to continue to run their older applications. This white paper provides information to help you select the virtualization alternative that is appropriate for your organization. This paper provides the benefits, costs, and limitations of each virtualization option; it also describes step-by-step guidance and best practices for setting up the virtual environments and for running them securely.
- DOWNLOAD: Solutions for Virtualizing Internet Explorer (1.1MB)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=495934c8-5684-451c-a16e-5ceb50706a42
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