Windows Deployment - Now and Into the Future Michael Niehaus @mniehaus http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus #MMSMinnesota

History of Windows Deployment 1995 Windows 95 was released, upgrade from Windows for Workgroups 3.11 using a stack of floppies Ghost was created 1996 Windows NT 4.0 was released, looked just like Windows 95, installed from a bigger stack of floppies – or you could use CDs and network installs Sysprep was released to make SIDWalker obsolete 2000 Windows 2000 was released, looked just like Windows 95, installed from CDs Active Directory and Group Policy started the demise of Netware 2001 Windows XP was released, prettier than Windows 95 VBScript, WMI, Windows Installer, MMC were introduced 2003 Business Desktop Deployment 1.0 was released, using PowerQuest imaging tools (later acquired by Symantec)

History of Windows Deployment 2004 Windows XP SP2 was released, more secure and stable, “simple to deploy service pack” SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack (first to use WIM file format) and Business Desktop Deployment 2.0 released USMT 2.6 released, supported migration of data from multiple users 2005 Business Desktop Deployment 2.5 released, added support for 64-bit Oses 2006 Windows Vista released WIM tools (ImageX, WIMGAPI) released for everyone to use, start of the decline of Ghost 2007 Configuration Manager 2007 released, with integrated OS deployment, task sequences BDD 2007 released, leveraging task sequences Microsoft Deployment released, adding server OS deployment 2009 Windows 7 released USMT 4.0 released, adding support for hardlink migration 2010 through today Incremental enhancements…

Image creation: Image deployment: The Current “State of the Art” MDT 2013, creating WIM images Image deployment: Use what you have: ConfigMgr 2012 R2 with MDT 2013, deploying captured WIM images Otherwise, MDT 2013, deploying capturing WIM images Wipe and load for existing systems (refresh with data migration using hardlinks) Dynamic deployment, including driver injection, app installation, and configuration

The logical “next OS” for those running Windows 7 So what about Windows 10? The logical “next OS” for those running Windows 7 Mainstream support ends January 13, 2015 Extended support ends January 14, 2020 “Gartner: Windows 7 Shops Should Start Planning Migration Now” http://mcpmag.com/articles/2014/08/13/windows-7-migration.aspx Compatibility is key Hardware requirements are the same Desktop and modern app compatibility will be excellent Internet Explorer will continue to make investments in enterprise compatibility features

Wipe-and-Load In-Place Provisioning Windows 10 Deployment Options Traditional process Capture data and settings Deploy (custom) OS image Inject drivers Install apps Restore data and settings Still an option for all scenarios Let Windows do the work Preserve all data, settings, apps, drivers Install (standard) OS image Restore everything Recommended for existing devices (Windows 7/8/8.1) Configure new devices Transform into an Enterprise device Remove extra items, add organizational apps and config New capability for new devices

Windows 10: Moving In-Place Coming from Windows 7 or Windows 8? Simplified process, builds on prior experience Automated in-place upgrade System Center and MDT support for managing the workflow Uses the standard Windows 10 image Automatically preserves existing apps, settings, and drivers Fast and reliable, with automatic roll-back if issues are encountered Strong customer demand Popular for Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 Piloting now with Windows 7 to Windows 8.1, to learn Working with ISVs for disk encryption Coming from Windows 8.1? Automated servicing operation (an update) Fastest deployment option

In-Place Upgrade (MDT, ConfigMgr, Windows Update) Demo In-Place Upgrade (MDT, ConfigMgr, Windows Update)

New command line options for SETUP.EXE Geeky Stuff New command line options for SETUP.EXE Regain control after success or failure using /postoobe and /postrollback switches Control driver migration operations using /migratealldrivers and /installdrivers Copy log files to a location of your choosing using /copylogs Inspect return codes from SETUP.EXE for a quick indication of what happened Enabling upgrade from Windows 7 via Windows Update WindowsTechnicalPreview.exe (a.k.a. KB2990214) enables installation via Windows Update on Windows 7 Removing KB2990214 will remove the option

Sample task sequence for ConfigMgr 2012 R2: Geeky Stuff Sample task sequence for ConfigMgr 2012 R2: http://blogs.technet.com/b/configmgrteam/archive/2014/10/29/how-to-upgrade-to-win- 10-using-the-task-sequence-in-sc-2012-r2-configmgr.aspx Sample task sequence for MDT 2013 Coming soon (although it’s fairly easy to recreate)

Provisioning, Not Reimaging TAKE OFF-THE-SHELF HARDWARE APPLY A PROVISIONING PACKAGE DEVICE IS READY FOR PRODUCTIVE USE

Transform a device Flexible methods Provisioning, Not Reimaging Install apps and enterprise configuration Enroll the device to be managed via MDM Flexible methods Automatically trigged from the cloud or connection to a corporate network Using media, USB tethering, or even e-mail for manual distribution Leverage NFC or QR codes

Demo Provisioning Process

New tools for provisioning Geeky Stuff New tools for provisioning Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD), delivered via the ADK, for provisioning package creation Command-line tool (ProvTool), part of Windows 10, for installing Configure running devices, or deploy an image (and configuration) to a new one Provisioning capabilities Installation of language packs, updates, apps, certs Configuration of wi-fi, VPN, e-mail, IE, WSUS, etc. Enrollment in mobile device management

Traditional Deployment Enhancements to existing tools Minimal changes to existing deployment processes New Assessment and Deployment Kit includes support for Windows 10, while continuing to support down to Windows 7 Minor updates to System Center 2012 (through a hotfix or cumulative update) to add support Minor updates to Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013 to add support Will feel “natural” to IT Pros used to deploying Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Drop in a Windows 10 image, use it to create your new master image Capture a Windows 10 image, use it for wipe-and- load deployments Add apps to images!

WINDOWS INSIDERS (slow) Enterprise Preview Process PREVIEW BUILDS AVAILABLE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS For evaluation and feedback, not for broad deployment WINDOWS INSIDERS (slow) WINDOWS INSIDERS (fast) INTERNAL (MICROSOFT) PERIODICALLY UPDATED THROUGH “FLIGHTING” Enabling new features as they become available Fixing and refining existing features and functions Actively soliciting feedback ROLLED OUT IN PHASES Enabling new features as they become available Fixing and refining existing features and functions Actively soliciting feedback

Michael Niehaus @mniehaus http://blogs.technet.com/mniehaus #MMSMinnesota