1. NetStars Inc. wants to upgrade the OS of all Windows 7-based desktops to Windows 8. However, before upgrading to Windows 8, the organization wants to check the hardware and device compatibility with Windows 8. In addition, the organization wants to create a comprehensive report of Windows 8 hardware assessment, hardware summary, and machine inventory results. Identify and explain the tool that you can use for creating the preceding report. In addition, list and explain other tools that you can use for assessing the network within the organization.

The tool that can be used in this scenario is MAP. MAP is an effective toolkit for inventory
evaluation and reporting. It can run in any business environment and does not require any
supporting software. The reports generated by this tool clearly indicate the readiness of hardware,
thereby simplifying the planning phase. If you want to upgrade the desktops in your organization by
using MAP, you can scan the network infrastructure of your organization and create an all-inclusive
report, which contains extensive hardware and software information. It also helps in determining
whether the desktops are ready for deployment by providing migration readiness reports.