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Related: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Automated Storage Tiering.VDI is licensed through Software Assurance (SA) and volume licensing agreements from Microsoft.

Windows 8 Enterprise edition includes Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) licensing rights so that users can access virtual desktops hosted in remote datacenters. Related: Configuring AppLocker in Windows Server 2012 R2ĪppLocker addresses many of the issues with SRPs and provides a more practical way for IT to implement application control, which is an important in the defense against malware.Processes that are not defined in AppLocker whitelists are blocked. AppLockerĪppLocker, the replacement for Software Restriction Policies (SRP) that was first introduced in Windows XP, allows IT to create and maintain whitelists of approved applications, programs and scripts that users are permitted to run on their systems. Finally, there’s no VPN client for IT to configure. It also has the ability to manage remote computers from behind NAT routers in hotels and other public hotspots. Not only does this make connecting to the corporate network easier for users, but it also helps IT manage remote computers as they can be reached when the user is not logged on. Utilizing an always-on IPsec VPN, DirectAccess allows users to securely access corporate resources when connected to the Internet, without needing to manually establish a VPN connection. Enterprise edition can be licensed as part of a Volume Licensing Agreement with Software Assurance from Microsoft or obtained through Windows Intune subscriptions. You can download a free evaluation of Windows 8 Enterprise from Microsoft. Note that Windows Media Center is not available in Windows 8 Enterprise edition.

In addition to Active Directory and BitLocker features in the Windows 8 Pro, the Enterprise version brings technologies designed to simplify management and provide easier access to corporate resources for end users. The full list of features included in Windows 8 Pro not found in the standard edition are: The primary difference between the standard edition of Windows 8 and Pro is the ability to join Active Directory (AD) domain and the services associated with it, such as Group Policy and full-drive encryption using BitLocker. Windows 8 Pro can be bought off-the-shelf or supplied pre-installed on devices by OEMs.

Related: Top Windows 8 Enterprise Features.

The Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 8 are for business use, but sometimes the Pro edition is also supplied on consumer devices. One of the many criticisms of Vista and Windows 7 was the confusing array of SKUs. When Windows 8 was released in 2012, Microsoft reduced the number of available editions for its client OS to just three. In this Ask the Admin, I’ll explain the differences between Windows 8.1 Pro and Enterprise Editions.