Resources for TPM Management

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

TPM Management in this version of Windows works with TPM security hardware that supports the specifications defined by the Trusted Computing group. For more information, consult the Trusted Computing Group Web site (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69593).

Trusted Platform Module security hardware is used to enable other components or software that protect your system, or encrypt data, such as Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption.

You may find the following resources helpful in understanding the role of TPM Management and Windows BitLocker™Drive Encryption:

• Microsoft Trusted Platform Module Services Step-by-Step Guide (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?linkid=53780)

• Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=53779)

• Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption technology page on the Microsoft Web site
  (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=67438)