Markus Erlacher Technical Specialist Microsoft Corporation

A new approach to planning Application and device compatibility with Windows Vista Changes in how we think about the complete experience

FundamentalsFundamentals Improving User Productivity;Mobility Productivity;MobilityIncreasing Security and Data Protection Increasing Security and Data Protection OptimizingDesktopinfrastructureOptimizingDesktopinfrastructure Make Users Productive Anywhere Improving Security and ControlImproving Control Streamlining PC Management Management

Fast and ReliableFast and ReliableCompatibleMobile Everyday Tasks are Faster and Easier Simplify TasksSimplify Tasks Easier NetworkingEasier Networking Device ExperienceDevice Experience Safeguard Your Business Improved Data SecurityImproved Data Security Better Protect Your PCBetter Protect Your PC Solve Problems QuicklySolve Problems Quickly Safer OnlineSafer Online Just WorksJust Works

Fast and ReliableFast and Reliable PerformanceReliability Windows 7 In ActionWindows 7 In Action Choice in hardware and software Mobile Mobile and highly secure Better battery lifeBetter battery life Compatible

Simplify Routine TasksSimplify Routine Tasks Even better searchEven better search Refined interfaceRefined interface Windows 7 In ActionWindows 7 In Action Network easily and more securely, with or without a server Device ExperienceDevice Experience Easier to manage devicesEasier to manage devices Improved BluetoothImproved Bluetooth Easier NetworkingEasier Networking

Better Protect Your PCBetter Protect Your PC Industry-leading securityIndustry-leading security Windows 7 In ActionWindows 7 In Action Encryption Advanced backupAdvanced backup Safer OnlineSafer Online Safer to connectSafer to connect Safer to browseSafer to browse Improved Data SecurityImproved Data Security Solve Problems QuicklySolve Problems Quickly No interruptionsNo interruptions Action CenterAction Center

Windows 7 First Look

At their deskAt their desk In a branchIn a branch On the roadOn the road Enhance Security & Control Protect data & PCsProtect data & PCs Built on Windows Vista foundation Streamline PC Management Easy migrationEasy migration Keep PCs runningKeep PCs runningVirtualization Make Users Productive Anywhere

Consistent user experience for finding data from multiple locations, including SharePoint IT can pre-populate links on Start menu and Explorer to preferred sites with “Enterprise Search Scopes” Search Federation Current desktop and Enterprise search solutions are good, but not integrated Users need to take different steps to find data on PC and data on servers Data sources are hard to discoverData sources are hard to discover

New network paradigm enables same experience inside & outside the office Seamless access to network resources increases productivity of mobile users Infrastructure investments also make it easy to service mobile PCs and distribute updates and polices Difficult for users to access corporate resources from outside the office Challenging for IT to manage, update, patch mobile PCs while disconnected from company network HomeOfficeHome DirectAccess Office

Caches content downloaded from file and Web servers Users in the branch can quickly open files stored in the cache Frees up network bandwidth for other uses BranchCache™ Application and data access over WAN is slow in branch offices Slow connections hurt user productivity Improving network performance is expensive and difficult to implement

The client maintains persistent VPN connection across network outages VPN Client can connect to any VPN Server of choice Better end user experience: seamless and consistent VPN connectivity Reduced support costsReduced support costs VPN Reconnect VPN used frequently for remote access to corporate resources Mobile workers reconnect to VPN on every network outage

Integrated solution that is consistent and easy to discover Plug & play experience for 3G cards (built-in or external) IHVs can integrate devices using Windows 7 platform No need for users to install 3rd party software End users have same connectivity experience across WiFi and WWAN Mobile Broadband Internet connectivity via mobile broadband cards is expanding: Inconsistent user experienceInconsistent user experience Additional software requiredAdditional software required

Protect data on internal and removable drives Mandate the use of encryption with Group Policies Store recovery information in Active Directory for manageability Simplify BitLocker setup and configuration of primary hard drive BitLocker To Go™ + Worldwide Shipments (000s) Gartner “Forecast: USB Flash Drives, Worldwide, ” 24 September 2007, Joseph Unsworth Gartner “Dataquest Insight: PC Forecast Analysis, Worldwide, 1H08” 18 April 2008, Mikako Kitagawa, George Shiffler III

Eliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your network Enforce application standardization within your organization Easily create and manage flexible rules using Group Policy AppLocker™ Users can install and run unapproved applications Even standard users can install some types of software Unauthorized applications may:Unauthorized applications may: Introduce malwareIntroduce malware Increase helpdesk callsIncrease helpdesk calls Reduce user productivityReduce user productivity Undermine compliance effortsUndermine compliance efforts

Windows PowerShell 2.0 Integrated Scripting Environment Windows PowerShell 2.0 Integrated Scripting Environment Windows Troubleshooting Platform Remoteable Reliability Data Problem Steps Recorder Windows Troubleshooting Platform Remoteable Reliability Data Problem Steps Recorder Enhanced Group Policy Scenarios Group Policy Scripting Group Policy Preferences

Deploying desktops in virtual machines on server hardware Centralized management & securityCentralized management & security Users can access their desktop and applications wherever they are Richer Remote Experience Richer graphics with improved multi-monitor support Use voice for telephony & applications with microphone support Improved printingImproved printing Using Windows for VDI scenarios requires additional VECD licenseUsing Windows for VDI scenarios requires additional VECD license * What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure? Maintain VHD: Offline servicing of VHD images with same tools used for WIM Boot from VHD: Reuse VHD files for deployment to managed desktop PCs Do More With VHDs

Deployment Image Servicing and Management Add/Remove Drivers and Packages WIM and VHD Image Management User State Migration Tool Hardlink Migration Offline File Gather Improved user file detection Microsoft Assessment and Planning Windows Deployment Services Multiple Stream Transfer Dynamic Driver Provisioning VHD and WIM Support Application Compatibility Toolkit Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Windows 7 Enterprise Features

Windows® 7 Home Premium Standard consumer SKU, providing full functionality on the latest hardware, easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment ConsumersBusinesses Windows® 7 Ultimate Enthusiasts No compromise consumer SKU for those who want all Windows features, including business Specialized Windows® 7 Starter Entry-level OEM SKU in all markets for cost- conscious consumers Emerging Markets Windows® 7 Home Basic Entry Level PCs Value SKU in emerging markets for cost- conscious consumers on value PCs Windows® 7 Professional Business-focused SKU for small and lower mid-market companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers. Available through OEM and retail channels Windows® 7 Enterprise Business-focused SKU for managed environments, advanced data protection, networking and security needs. Available through SA agreement Enterprises All Windows 7 versions are a super set of the version below with no trade off on features when you upgrade from one version to the next

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