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Contents


Welcome to the Windows 95 Deployment Planning Guide    v

Guided Tour for Administrators    1
Windows 95 Reduces Support Costs    3
Windows 95 Increases System Control    9
Windows 95 Improves User Productivity     15
Windows 95 Supports Smooth, Easy Migration    21
Windows 95 Resource Kit Overview    25

Part 1    Corporate Planning Guide    43

Chapter 1    Corporate Deployment Guide    45
Overview of the Process    46
Review Windows 95    47
Assemble the Planning Team and Tools    48
Specify the Preferred Network Client Configurations    48
Conduct the Lab Test    54
Plan the Pilot Rollout    56
Conduct the Pilot Rollout    58
Finalize the Rollout Plan    59
Roll Out Windows 95!    60

Chapter 2    Corporate Implementation Strategy    61
Review Windows 95: The Details    62
Assemble the Planning Team and Tools:  The Details    64
Specify the Preferred Network Client Configuration: The Details    66
Conduct the Lab Test: The Details    72
Plan the Pilot Rollout: The Details    75
Conduct the Pilot Rollout: The Details    78
Finalize the Rollout Plan: The Details    79
Roll Out Windows 95: The Details    80