1. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Overview
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Overview
Justin Graham
Senior Product Manager, Windows Server
Jason Leznek
Group Product Manager, Windows Client
Microsoft Corporation
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2. Agenda Introduction to SP1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Introduction to RemoteFX
Introduction to Dynamic Memory
Other Notable Changes in SP1
Sessions of Interest for SP1

3. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Your PCs Stay Up To Date and Supported
Ongoing Updates to Windows 7
Easy To Deploy Updates at Once
“But enterprises really don't have to wait for SP1 -- that's the old wisdom. The new wisdom is that it's already been through its battle-testing and this is the good one.”
Roger Kay, Endpoint Technologies
What is Windows 7 SP1?
Builds on the solid foundation and proven benefits of Windows 7 RTM.
Does not introduce new features to Windows 7
What’s In It?
Contains all updates already available on Windows Update
Reflects feedback from our customers and partners
Supports virtualization enhancements for rich user experience in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Deployment Guidance
Continue your testing and deployment of Windows 7
Do not wait for SP1
Consumers should make sure Automatic Updates are enabled
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4. Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2
Continuous Improvement to the Windows Server and Windows 7 Platform
SP1 Builds on solid foundation of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
The incremental improvements stem from customer and partner feedback
Installing SP1 helps keep your PCs and Servers Up to Date
Delivers a Comprehensive Set of Innovations for Virtualization
RemoteFX uses advanced technology to create a local like experience for remote users
Dynamic Memory enables the system to dynamically adjust VM memory usage based on demand
Makes it easy for Organizations to deploy a single set of Updates
SP1 Simplifies administration by delivering a single service pack for client and server
SP1 delivers all previously released updates since RTM

5. Public Beta for SP1 will release in July 2010
Release Mechanics
SP1 continues to take advantage of shared codebase of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2
SP1 covers all editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
Including Itanium for Server
Packages
32 bit Windows 7
32 and 64 bit Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Itanium for Windows Server 2008 R2
What about Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista?
Different SP model, currently on SP2
Public Beta for SP1 will release in July 2010

6. Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Dynamic Memory RemoteFX
Dynamic Memory allows the allocation of a range of memory (min and max) to individual VMs, enabling the system to dynamically adjust the VM’s memory usage based on demand. This provides more consistency in system performance enabling better manageability for administrators
Microsoft RemoteFX leverages the power of virtualized graphics resources and advanced codecs to recreate the fidelity of hardware-assisted graphics acceleration, including support for 3D content and Windows Aero, on a remote user’s device. This allows for a local-like, remote experience.

7. Introduction to RemoteFX

8. RemoteFX Key Benefits
Rich user experience for server-hosted desktops and applications
Rich, local-like user experience for remote workers
Platform for partners to optimize for a variety of configurations
Virtualized graphics and advanced codecs for highest fidelity
Flexible and cost-effective solution
Support for simple, low-cost end point devices
Works with VDI and higher-density session-based remote desktops
RDP with RemoteFX enables host- or client-side rendering
Increased user productivity
Increases user productivity with full-fidelity remote user experience
Anywhere access to any screen content, including rich media and 3D
Display of any media content today and tomorrow will “just work”

9. Connected Worker Scenarios
RemoteFX Use Cases
Connected Worker Scenarios
Task Worker
Connected to RDSH session or pooled VM
Pre-configured desktop and/or task-based application
Single-task, managed desktop
User of (low-cost) thin client devices
Rare use of rich media
Contractor
Connected to personal virtual desktop
Pre-configured desktop, few custom applications
Multi-task, unmanaged desktop
Rich PC user
Frequent use of various rich media
Office Worker
Connected to personal virtual desktop or pooled VM
Highly personalizable desktop, multiple (custom) applications
Multi-task, managed desktop
PC or thin client user
Frequent use of rich media
All connected worker scenarios can benefit from a RemoteFX-enabled desktop environment

10. RemoteFX – A Game Changer
Enabling Technology
Customer Value
Differentiating Innovation
Full rich Windows experience
Content and GPU independent intercept & rendering
Single GPU for multiple Hyper-V guests
vGPU
Remoting any content
Applications run at full-speed on host
Host side rendering
Screen deltas sent to client based on network and client availability
High fidelity user experience
Intelligent screen capture and hardware-based encode
Full range of client devices
CODEC designed for text and image content
Single CODEC for VDI and RDS sessions
HW and software manifestations by design
Bitmap remoting and hardware-based decode

11. Remote Desktop Services with RemoteFX
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Scenario: Multimedia application enhancements for remote users primarily accessing RDS from rich clients
New Features in WS08 R2: Support for multiple screens, bi-directional audio, Windows Media Player redirection and enhanced bitmap remoting
Scenarios: RDP 7 for VDI and session virtualization
Scenario: VDI desktop replacement for connected knowledge workers on Windows 7 with good connectivity.
New Features in WS08 R2 SP1: Host-side rendering capabilities enabling rich media UX on broad range of end point devices
Scenarios: RDP 7.1 with RemoteFX available for VDI and session virtualization

12. RemoteFX USB Devices Generic USB redirection
Allows you to redirect virtually any USB device transparently over RDP
Support for more devices than previously
Support for USB devices with thin clients
No client drivers necessary
Applications are transparent to redirected devices
Only one session can use USB device at a time

13. Spectrum of RemoteFX Devices
RD Virtualization Host
RemoteFX HW Encoder
RD Virtualization Host
RemoteFX SW Encoder
RD Session Host
RemoteFX HW Encoder
RD Session Host
RemoteFX SW Encoder
RemoteFX-Enabled Hosts
RemoteFX-Enabled Clients
RemoteFX Encoder/Decoder
GPU

14. Introduction to Dynamic Memory

15. Dynamic Memory in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Overview
A memory management enhancement for Hyper-V
Enables customers to dynamically grow and decrease the memory of a virtual machine
Available as a feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Benefits
Better consolidation ratios with predictable performance
Enables linear scalability for deployment environments
Designed for production use
VM1
VM2
VM3
VM4 T1 T2 T2
The information in this presentation is NDA until 8am PT- March 18, 2010

16. Dynamic Memory Benefits Overview
Enables higher consolidation ratios per host by addressing the greatest limiting factor to consolidation: Memory
A Production feature.
Overview
Memory is pooled and dynamically and securely distributed across VMs
Memory is dynamically added/removed based VM usage with no service interruption
Guest enlightened: guests & Hyper-V work TOGETHER
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17. Initial VM Start 8 GB 6 GB 4 GB 2 GB T = 0 T = 15 T = 30 T = 0 T = 15
Finance VM
8 GB
Sales VM
Engineering VM
6 GB
4 GB
3 VMs started
2 GB
T = 0
T = 15
T = 30
T = 0
T = 15
T = 30
Total System Memory
8 GB
Virtual Machines
Memory Settings
Memory in Use by VMs
3 GB
Physical Memory Used
37.5 %
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18. 15 minutes later … work in progress
Finance starts reports
Engineering starts an analysis job
Finance VM
8 GB
Sales VM
Engineering VM
6 GB
4 GB
3 VMs started
2 GB
T = 0
T = 15
T = 30
T = 0
T = 15
T = 30
Total System Memory
8 GB
Virtual Machines
Memory Settings
Memory in Use by VMs
6 GB
Physical Memory Used
75 %
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19. 30 minutes later … working hard!
Finance starts reports
Engineering starts an analysis job
Finance VM
8 GB
Sales VM
Engineering VM
Service VM
6 GB
Finance report finished
Engineering analysis running
IT starts a Service VM
Engineering reaches
max allocation
4 GB
3 VMs started
2 GB
T = 0
T = 15
T = 30
T = 0
T = 15
T = 30
Memory recovered to allow Service VM
Total System Memory
8 GB
Virtual Machines
Memory Settings
Memory in Use by VMs
7.5 GB
Physical Memory Used
94 %

20. Dynamic Memory Demo 6/11/2018 11:31 AM
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21. System Requirements Parent Requirements: Supported Guests:
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1
Supported Guests:
Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2008 R2
Enterprise and Datacenter Editions only
32-bit & 64-bit versions
Windows Vista and Windows 7
Enterprise and Ultimate Editions only

22. SP1 Notable Changes

23. Whats new Besides DM/RemoteFx (Server)
Enhancements to scalability and high availability when using DirectAccess
addition of support for 6to4 and ISATAP addresses when using DirectAccess in conjunction with Network Load Balancing (NLB)
Support for Managed Service Accounts (MSAs) in secure branch office scenarios
SP1 enables enhanced support for managed service accounts (MSAs) to be used on domain-member services located in perimeter networks

24. Whats New Besides DM/RFx (Server)
Support for increased volume of authentication traffic on domain controllers connected to high-latency networks
SP1 allows for more granular control of the maximum number of possible concurrent connections to a domain controller

25. Other Sessions of Interest
VIR304 - Hyper-V and Dynamic Memory in Depth
VIR305 – Microsoft RemoteFX: Rich Windows Desktop Experience for VDI and Session Virtualization
WSV309 – Microsoft RemoteFX: USB and Device Support
WSV13INT – Next Generation VDI with RemoteFX

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