Vista BitLocker
Among the security enhancements in Vista is BitLocker, Microsofts implementation of full-disk encryption for protecting system files and data. But every plus has a minus, and Gartner analyst Neil MacDonald lays them bare for us—pro and con.
Vista BitLocker – PRO
The benefits of deploying Windows Vista BitLocker.
Vista BitLocker
If you subscribe to SA for the Windows OS, its free.
Vista BitLocker
Tight integration with Microsoft GPOs and Active Directory.
Vista BitLocker
Cool TPM-based Static Root of Trust to prevent tampering.
Vista BitLocker
Optional diffuser algorithm.
Vista BitLocker
Minimal overhead, little end-user involvement.
Vista BitLocker – CON
The negatives of deploying Windows Vista BitLocker.
Vista BitLocker
Only available to SA subscribers or with Ultimate.
Vista BitLocker
Requires 1.5GB boot partition.
Vista BitLocker
Single volume only.
Vista BitLocker
Doesnt support USB drives.
Vista BitLocker
No CryptoAPI support.
Vista BitLocker
By license restriction, BitLocker cannot be used where OS virtualization software is installed.
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