Split Tunneling is a networking concept which allows the user to access the corporate private network via the VPN link, and connect to the local LAN via the same or different interface. This service is usually facilitated through a program such as VPN client software application. One such application is the Juniper Network Connect.

In Windows Vista, the built-in administrator account is disabled by default. This is based on a security model adopted by Microsoft. Power Users group have also been effectively deprecated. Microsoft has made it much easier to perform normal routines as a standard user and even administrators run with limited Windows privileges and user rights by default.

If you have a branded PC/Laptop (eg. ASUS, HP, Dell, Sony, Gateway, Acer, Lenovo, etc) with Vista factory installed, there is a way to upgrade your edition of Vista to Ultimate for free. This trick does not work with self assembled PCs.