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For Windows-based systems, the guidelines below will assist with system performance, security, and university compliance
| Device Operating System | Processor | Security Features*Operating Systems (Windows)** | Warranty (preferred)*** | Desktops | Intel Core &|
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| Windows Pro/Enterprise* | Intel Core, Xeon, AMD | TPM - RequiredWindows 10 Pro/Enterprise | 3 or 4 year accidental | ||
| Laptop/Ultrabook/2-in1 TabletsApple macOS | Intel Core & AMD | TPM - Required | Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise, Xeon, M1 | FileVault | 3 or 4 year accidental |
| WorkstationsLinux | Intel Core, Xeon & , AMD | TPM - RequiredWindows 10 Pro/Enterprise | 3 or 4 year accidental |
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| Servers | Intel Core, Xeon, & AMD |
*A supported operating system is also required to implement BitLocker (home versions are not supported)
***Not all vendors offer a 3 or 4 year accidental coverage planTrusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware is required to leverage native encryption with BitLocker. Leveraging TPM with Linux is being investigated.
Note: To read further on encryption, supported hardware, operating systems, and upgrade paths, please visit our wiki page on encryption
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