subject: Capacity Comparison Between Windows 8 Pro And Windows 8 [print this page] We wrote some essays relative to Windows8We wrote some essays relative to Windows8. There are three unique SKU versions of Windows 8, which are Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. Among them, Windows 8 is a basic product targeting to ordinary users, including Windows 8 basic functions. Windows 8 Pro is a product with capacities for encryption, virtualization, PC management tool and connection to directory, along with a Windows Media Center app. Windows RT, however, is an independent version working on the ARM platform. It is predicted that tablet devices will be installed with the Windows RT.
Microsoft has made many exquisite plans to refine Windows 8. Compared to Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 has been reduced many functions. Microsoft believes that there is no need for adding a domain for Windows 8 users, thus removing the Network ID. Besides, Microsoft deleted the Remote Desktop. This deleting is acceptable as few users favoring in low price PC need to connect with remote PCs.
The followings are some functions that Windows 8 Pro has but Windows 8 does not. You can choose a suitable one according to your actual need.
Direct upgrade from Windows 7 Pro to the flagship version. If you are ready to directly update your PC and your PC has been installed with a Windows 7Pro/ Flagship version, then what you need is the Win8 Pro.
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. It provides encrypting function based on disk partition, including mobile HDD, U disk. If you have important commercial data or sensitive personal data in the PC or U disk, for which you need to encrypt and protect the data so that they wont be revealed even if the storage device is lost, then Win8 Pro with BitLocker function meets your need.
Encrypting File System. It can encrypt files or documents, and to protect some data when the whole disk doesnt require totally encryption. Like Bitlocker, if you want to protect some data in your PC, you have to choose Win8 Pro.
Hyper-V Client. This is a virtualized solution based on system service. And it is the first time for it to integrate virtualized client to the system. If you are often in need of virtual machine, youd better choose Win8 Pro.
Starting up actual hard disk. It allows you to establish a virtual hard disk in the Hyper-V client, and to start your PC from this disk. Likewise, it is relative to virtual machine.
Domain Join. If you need to log in Active Directory domain, you need a Windows 8 Pro.
Group Policy. Only Win8 Pro has the tactical management techniques.
Remote Desktop (for service). Although every Win8 version can use the Remote Desktop to visit other PCs or server, only Win8 Pro can act as a target for being visited.
Windows Media Centre. This is a unique function for Win8 Pro.
If you need the one or more of the above functions, and theres no way for substitution, youd better have the Windows 8 Pro. Otherwise, you can choose Window 8 instead. As for Windows RT, normal users can dont take it into consideration.
