“Where most of the workload comes from is installing all the software that belongs on any given computer.” “The upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is pretty straightforward,” said Stump. “Then we load our Windows 10 image onto it, and it’s good to go.”Īn “image” is a copy of a computer’s operating system that can be cloned onto other machines an infinite number of times so that each one is functionally identical. “We take each computer and wipe the hard drive, or back it up if we need to,” said Stump. Sean Stump, 434th CS network operations technician, who individually upgrades every computer to the new standards. “Currently, Windows 10 is looking to be a more secure platform, so the decision was made to switch everyone over.”īehind the upgrade is a team of technicians, including Tech. “Windows 7 had some vulnerabilities that were never really addressed,” he said.
“Most bases are in the 800 range right now, so Grissom is doing very well,” he added.Īs with most software changes pushed out by AFRC, the goal behind the Windows 10 upgrade is increased security, Percival said. “We have a total of roughly 1,400 computers, and we just passed 1,100 completed. “Grissom is leading the pack when it comes to getting all of our machines upgraded,” said Rich Percival, 434th CS customer service representative.
The 434th Communications Squadron was tasked by Air Force Reserve Command to upgrade all workstations on base to Windows 10 by the end of calendar year 2017. The Air Force Reserve-wide upgrade to Windows 10 is finally nearing completion at Grissom.
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