Source: Ars Technica, NetMarketShare.com Internet Explorer 8 = 22% of Desktop Market Share
Enterprise Needs Enterprise Browser Environment Tension between the old and new Legacy Compatibility Modern Compatibility modern web standards better performance improved security increased reliability extend app investments reduce testing costs less painful upgrades easier management
Enterprise Browser Versions Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8 Internet Explorer 9 Internet Explorer 10 Internet Explorer 11 Internet Explorer 6 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1
Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 provides improved IE8 compatibility for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Goal: Help customers move to new technology. Introducing Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer Legacy Web Apps
Whats in the box? Configuration + code changes Enterprise Mode
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\EnterpriseMode Enable the Tools menu: Enable = or {URL}{:port} Enable the XML site list: SiteList = {File Path or URL} How do you manage it? Easy-to-Use Group Policies and Registry Keys Let users turn on and use Enterprise Mode from the Tools menu Use the Enterprise Mode IE website list
Whats this XML Site List? Specify Enterprise Mode behavior by domain or web path crm /NewModule erp /OldModule timecard True/false exclude syntax allows fine- grained control
Easier Web App Testing & Remediation Web Apps Enterprise Mode Collection Point 2. Optionally, when Enterprise Mode is turned on or off, a collection point can be notified 3. Crowd-sourced submissions can be evaluated for inclusion in the Enterprise Mode Site List Site List XML File IT 1. Pilot users test web apps, using Enterprise Mode as needed Pilot Users
Enterprise Mode Site List Enterprise Mode Edge Mode Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Location Set via Group Policy Internet Explorer 11
Enterprise Mode Demo
Enterprise Mode provides better IE8 emulation within IE11, not virtualization or IE8 binaries Mixed-Mode Pages Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer Known Limitations Hard-Coded ActiveX Controls Windows Font Rendering
Modern Web StandardsIncreased PerformanceImproved SecurityBetter Reliability HTML5 CSS Level 3 SVG 1.1 2nd Edition WebGL EcmaScript 6 th Edition Hardware Accelerated Browsing Pre-Fetching & Pre-Rendering Back Navigation Caching Network Prioritization SmartScreen Filter Improvements Tracking Protection Enhanced Protected Mode TLS 1.2 Enabled by Default Password Manager Enhancements IExtensionValidation Anti-Virus API Improved Compatibility Process Isolation Script Debugging Automatic Crash Recovery Integrated Flash Player Benefits from Internet Explorer 11 FASTER
I want my IT department to make it all just happen. I need the best devices, across the board. The device I use should let me be productive anywhere I need to work. I want to spend less time supporting apps and more time building them. I want to stay safe. I need the best devices, across the board. Best tablets, phones and PCs for business The device I use should not get in the way of the work I need to do. The device I am on should not get in the way of the work I need to do. Mobility: Productive & connected I want to spend less time supporting apps and more time building them. Robust platform for business apps I want my IT department to make it all happen. Unified, open management; Corp & BYOD I hate waiting for new features. I hate waiting for my devices to catch up with what I want to do. Enterprise-grade security Internet Explorer 11 unlocks Windows 8.1
Piloted with Top Enterprise Customers from October, 2013 to March, 2014 Pilot participant industries: Energy Entertainment Financial Services Healthcare Manufacturing Media Pharmaceuticals Professional Services Public Sector Telecommunications Pilot participant countries: Australia Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Italy Japan Netherlands Portugal Sweden Switzerland UAE United Kingdom United States Russia South Africa Enterprise Mode Proof of Concept
Early Pilot Observations The migration to IE11 is much easier than previous upgrades. Testing and deployment efforts are significantly reduced. Operational support takes less effort, and user productivity is improved. Forrester Consulting will continue to track these customers as they deploy Internet Explorer 11 with Enterprise Mode, to complete this Total Economic Impact study. Forresters TEI methodology includes evaluating benefits, costs, flexibility, and risks.
Encourage customers and employers to upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer You shouldnt have to worry about Internet Explorer 8 Enterprise customers can use the latest technology without breaking legacy LOB apps Developer Guidance
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