comparing-hardware-and-software-.pdf

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Keep in mind that you need at least the enterprise (ultimate) edition of windows 7 for bitlocker support.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions" rel="ugc">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions</a><br />

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Keep in mind that you need at least the enterprise (ultimate) edition of windows 7 for bitlocker support.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions]


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Hi,<br />
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I've been asked to look into the possibilities of deploying Full Drive Encryption (FDE) onto approximately 15 laptops. &nbsp;The laptops will probably be Lenovo laptops, and Lenovo offer hardware FDE on some of their models, however I would like to look into the possibility of using Bitlocker instead of hardware FDE. &nbsp;<br />
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I would like some advice or experiences of people who have implemented either hardware FDE or Bitlocker and what is the better solution.
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Hi,

I've been asked to look into the possibilities of deploying Full Drive Encryption (FDE) onto approximately 15 laptops.  The laptops will probably be Lenovo laptops, and Lenovo offer hardware FDE on some of their models, however I would like to look into the possibility of using Bitlocker instead of hardware FDE.  

I would like some advice or experiences of people who have implemented either hardware FDE or Bitlocker and what is the better solution.

Windows 7 and Bitlocker

A laptop or notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia. A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter.

Laptops Notebooks

Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the intended communication information or message, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertext that can only be read if decrypted. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorized interceptors.

Encryption

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.