One of the best-kept secrets in the IT industry is the depth of support Oracle offers to customers deploying its databases on Microsoft Windows platforms. This white paper will introduce you to carefully defined Windows integration points that can lead to operational efficiencies that deliver dramatic savings in time and money. From ensuring interoperability with core Windows features, such as Active Directory, to making sure Oracle Database and its tools work seamlessly with the popular Visual Studio development suite, companies of all sizes can benefit from deploying Oracle Database on Windows.