The Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview is a way for companies to get a sample of the changes and updates in the operating system before it officially launches.
This is a great way for IT teams to get a preview of the improvements and see how the Enterprise edition of Windows 8.1 will affect your company's workflow and security.
Microsoft states that Windows 8.1 Enterprise introduces new "manageability, mobility, security, user experience, and networking capabilities."
Designed for business
The list of business features is very comprehensive giving IT teams many more options to manage users in a company. Here are some of the major improvements.
Better networking options
- Workplace Join - offer finer control of resources
- Work Folders - sync data from user folder to company data center
- Mobile Device Management - enroll a device and allow access to company portals
Improved mobile support
- VPN improvements - Added VPN support for Windows and Windows RT devices. Auto-triggered VPN
- Windows To Go - enables Windows Store by default
Security
- Remote Business Data Removal - wipe sensitive data from company machines
- Improved Internet Explorer - fast page load, app settings sync across 8.1
- Malware Resistance - Windows Defender will monitor network behavior
Features from Windows 8.1 Preview
- Improved snap views - manipulate apps on screens and multiple monitors
- Boot to Desktop - start Windows 8.1 directly to the desktop
- Desktop and Start Screen - mouse and keyboard usability improvements
Not meant for casual user
To install Windows 8.1 Preview need this product key: YNB3T-VHW8P-72P6K-BQHCB-DM92V
Microsoft gives this warning before installing the Enterprise Preview.
"If you decide to install Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview by ISO, you can not uninstall it. If you decide to return to the previous operating system, you must reinstall it from recovery or installation software included with your PC, which is normally a DVD. If you are using Windows 8 and do not have recovery media, you can create a recovery USB drive. If you are using Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP and have no recovery media, you can create it from a recovery partition on your computer with the software provided by the equipment manufacturer."
Like the Windows 8.1 Consumer Preview, this is a preview of expected changes and can include bugs.
The improvements in Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview are meant for a company's IT department to experiment with the new changes.
Increased usability and security
Windows 8.1 Enterprise should offer a lot of enhancements to security and networking options for large companies. The Preview will allow many of these expected improvements to be tested.
MIcrosoft is taking serious steps to make Windows 8.1 Enterprise a great enterprise solution.
Download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview 6.3.9431 in Softonic
