1. The Microsoft Technical Roadshow 2006 James O’Neill IT Pro Evangelist Jamesone@microsoft.comhttp://blogs.technet.com/jamesone Clear, Confident, Connected

2. Enabling Virtual Workforce More secure collaboration with customers, partners and peers Mobile, remote, & disconnected employees are more productive Empowered Professional Enable faster, more informed business decisions Leverage organizational knowledge Infrastructure Optimization Lower cost of deployment, support and operations Security and Compliance Minimize security threats and simplify regulatory compliance Confident ClearConnected Windows Vista: Delivering Business Value

3. Confident

4. What do we want confidence in ? Depends who you ask IT Pros - Stability, ease of operation and deployment Knowledge Workers - Applications run properly Consumers Devices work and photos safe

5. Fast, Consistent Performance Consistent On-Off Experience Faster start-up and power off More reliable sleep and resume Improved Responsiveness More responsive to everyday tasks More responsive to everyday tasks Takes advantage of new technology Takes advantage of new technology Performance Tuning Self-tuning for improved performance Self-tuning for improved performance Built-in performance diagnostics Built-in performance diagnostics

6. Fewer hangs, crashes & reboots Built-in Diagnostics help avoid failures / reduce impact User data protection Work without Disruption Fast, Safe Recovery – Even If System Will Not Boot Automated Resolution Instrumentation & Analysis Tools For IT Pros Recover with Ease Windows Vista Reliability Improve User and IT Productivity Reduce Support Costs

7. Data Protection BitLocker Drive Encryption EFS smartcard support Control over device installation Protect intellectual property Work more Securely Integrated Control Enhanced auditing Event forwarding Network Access Protection Enhanced IPSEC console Integrated security scanner Visibility to resource access Control PC access to network Visibility to security state Foundational Protection User Account Protection IE Protected Mode Service Hardening Anti-malware Outbound firewall filtering Give users just the rights they need Reduce downtime from malware Control peer-to-peer and messaging apps

8. Windows Imaging Simplify Deployment Single worldwide image Offline image servicing Modularization File based format – hardware independent Non-destructive upgrades Multiple images per file – less space & complexity Single instanced and compressed Add/remove components, drivers, patches, languages Language independence Image customization Fewer images

9. Greater Control More events, WMI providers, perf. Counters & Group Policy settings WRP protects system settings, files & folders Simplify Tasks Better event handling Better task scheduling More secure 1:many remote administration Less Time Consuming Fewer patches Smaller patches Common scanning tool Patch images directly Less Disruptive Fewer reboots Auto-update everything Better Reliability = Fewer Incidents Self-Help for Users Built-in diagnostics Link to company help Quicker to fix Remote assistance with NAT transversal, diagnostic tools & session logging Update Management Easier operations - lower costs Monitoring & Troubleshooting System Administration

10. Reliable and Efficient Application Improvements in Group Policy CategoryKey Features and Enhancements Ease of Use GPMC integrated into Windows Search/Sort/Filter Templates Extending Coverage 1200 extra settings for new features (and key old ones) More secure, stable infrastructure Ability to sense reconnection to network for GP processing Support for Multiple Local GPOs Support for editing settings in Multilingual Environments

11. Expanded Policy settings Power Management Printing USB Device Installation Globalization Troubleshooting & Diagnostics TabletPC AntiSpyware Terminal Services iSCSI Internet Explorer Windows Error Reporting Remote Assistance User Account Protection Shell IPSEC & Windows Firewall

12. Power Management Group Policy control over Power Settings allow businesses to control energy costs

13. Go Green with Vista Group policy enforces Sleep settings Wake to run scheduled tasks PC draws 125 Watts or 5 watts when sleeping On 50 hours a week instead of 24x7 saves 0.12 KW x 6160 hours = 740 KWh per year 740 KWh = 1/3 Tonne of CO2 per PC per year

14. Clear

15. DEMO TIME

16. Streamlined User Experience Helps users focus on the on the task at hand. Windows XP Redesigned Explorers Give users more area for their content and feature support for Live Icons Windows Vista Stacks Wizards and dialog boxes can be customized, enabling users to make clearer choices Glass Window Frames

17. New Search Folders Flexible, query-based views of your files Stacks Virtual views of your content; the same item can be in more than one stack Windows Vista ensures that you will never lose a file on your PC ever again Start Menu Quick Search Instantly search across your PC for any file, folder, or email Windows Vista helps you to visualize your files Instant Search and Smart Organization

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19. Natural Input & Output Pen ”Flicks”Control Panel Tap FeedbackShell check boxes

20. Tablet Input Panel AutoComplete Explicit training wizardImplicit word training Natural Input & Output

21. Connected

22. Network Explorer Mobile Transitions Quick Connect and Networking Fly-out Connect to a Network Projector

23. Windows Mobility Center

24. Power Management Fast Startup 10-15 second boot Sleep as default power off 2-3 second resume from “sleep” < 10 sec from hibernate Improved Power Management Reliable power state transitions New permissions Device power management (DPPE) Hybrid hard drives Group policy control

25. Less Time Managing Technology, More Time Working Together Traditional file sharing is fast and easy Discoverable: task Explorers Easy: Share folders or files, control read/write access, work offline Face-to-face interactions are more effective Show work on nearby PCs - no projector required Send files – without email, IM or USB keys required Sessions work anywhere & with anyone: will even set-uo ad hoc wireless networks

26. Innovative Networking Easier Administration Wireless settings via Group Policy or scripting Built-in IPv6 support Quality of Service Easier deployment of secure networks More scalable infrastructure User-Centric Networking 10x Better File Transfer Times Enable new collaboration scenarios Experience a seamless, reliable network Self-tuning TCP/IP Stack Ad-Hoc Networking Network Presentation Windows Shared View Network Diagnostics Framework Network Profiles Reduced Reboots Network Center End-to-End Security Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Network Access Protection Routing Compartments Stronger security supported by WPA 2 Secure by default Restrict network connections Clearly mark unsecure networks Control access to resources More Secure Wireless Networking By Default

27. Remote Employees Stay More Informed and Productive Mobile pain points reduced Better battery life Better “Sleep” and hibernate mode Network improvements Simpler management of networks – flags public / private Built-in diagnostics and troubleshooting Better admin control of wireless network behaviour Remote assistance now N.A.T aware New “All in one” Sync engine.

28. Windows Vista features more efficient synchronization algorithms and unifies sync management for all connected devices and data sources Windows Vista Synchronization

29. Upcoming Calendar Items and Contacts are accessible via the exterior display even when the laptop is hibernating or shut. An external, auxiliary display on the exterior of a new laptop. A joystick or touchpad would allow the user to navigate and drill into meeting items. Prototype ASUS Laptop Windows Sideshow

30. Thank You My email - Jamesone@microsoft.com My blog - http://blogs.technet.com/jamesone