Microsoft Assessment MAP Toolkit and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Released
Some of us have been using it already, but just in case you did not know, MAP 4.0 is now officially released.
As you would expect,most of the changes are around Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V, but there is much more. Definitelly a good upgrade! According to the official release, key new features include:
- Windows 7 Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
- 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
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Virtualization Candidates Assessment for Hyper-V Server Consolidation
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Windows Vista Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
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Windows Server 2008 Hardware and Device Compatibility Assessment
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2007 Microsoft Office Readiness Assessment
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SQL Server Instance Discovery
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Desktop Security Assessment for Anti-virus and Anti-malware Programs Installation
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Forefront Client Security/NAP Readiness Assessment
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App-V Infrastructure Readiness Assessment
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Power Savings “Green IT” Proposal
Download here. More info at: MAP Toolkit
