1. Reduce VDI Costs with Windows Thin PC
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Reduce VDI Costs with Windows Thin PC
Balagopalan Nikhil
Sr. Product Manager, Desktop Virtualization
Microsoft
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2. Agenda Thin Clients – An Overview Windows Thin PC Overview
Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
Call to Action
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3. Thin Clients – An Overview
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Thin Clients – An Overview
Thinking about thin client computing as part of your desktop strategy
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4. Microsoft Virtualization Summit 2010
May 11 – 15, 2010
What Is a "Thin Client"?
A Thin Client Device
Intent
Is designed to always be connected to a Server Based Desktop
Any device capable of remote desktop connections (PCs, tablets, smartphones, etc) can also be used as a Thin Client.
Wyse, HP, iGel
Examples of Thin Clients
Device Profile
Has a low profile and footprint:
Smaller CPU, RAM than a typical PC
Very little (if any) local storage for data & applications
Uses less energy than a PC
Operating System
Typically runs a light-weight embedded operating system such as Windows® Embedded Standard
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5. When Is Thin Client an Option?
Scenario
Recommended Access Device
Windows PC
Hybrid SBD Scenarios
Local desktop + hosted desktop
Local desktop + hosted applications
VDI / Sessions
If You Have Server-Based Desktops (SBD) OR
Thin Client
Windows PC
Pure SBD Scenarios
No local desktop functionality required
No local applications or data
Unmanaged Device as Thin Client
Unmanaged Devices
Tablets, iPads, smartphones, employee owned PCs
Device choice precedes SBD choice

6. Access Device Choice for Pure Server Based Desktops
Pure Server Based Desktops: Thin Client or PC?
Business priorities will dictate device form factor
Data Security
Device
TCO
Thin Clients
Thin Client Considerations
Smaller attack surface
Fewer breakable parts
Reduced energy costs
Management
Management Considerations
Thin Clients need security and management updates
Management tools are richer for PCs
More mature partner ecosystem for PCs
Flexibility of strategy
User Experience
PCs
PC Considerations
PCs offer the best user experience possible
No changes to existing management strategy
Flexibility to re-purpose existing devices

7. Windows Thin PC – An Overview
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Windows Thin PC – An Overview
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8. The Need for Windows Thin PC?
Use an existing PC
No additional licensing costs, BUT…
2 client images to manage
Server Based Desktops
(VDI / Sessions)
What are my options for thin client computing? OR
Buy a Thin Client
Reduced management and power savings at end point, BUT…
New devices required + VDA licensing !
I can get the best of both worlds!
Repurpose existing PCs
No additional licensing costs, AND…
Reduced management at endpoint
Customers require a cost effective way to repurpose existing PCs as thin clients.

9. What is Windows Thin PC? Re-image with Windows Thin PC “Thin” PCs
Pro / Ent /
Ult
Re-image with Windows Thin PC
Windows
Pro / Ent /
Ult
“Thin” PCs
Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) helps customers repurpose PCs as Thin Clients

10. WinTPC Value Proposition
Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) helps lower the cost of VDI, by providing customers with an enterprise ready platform to repurpose existing PCs as thin clients.
Reduce VDI costs
Windows Thin PC reduces upfront VDI costs by leveraging existing investments in hardware resources and licenses.
Excellent Thin Client Experience
Windows Thin PC provides organizations with a flexible, rich remote desktop experience on locked down devices.
Enterprise Ready Platform
Windows Thin PC provides organizations with an Enterprise grade platform that’s highly secure and easily manageable.

11. Feature Overview Enterprise Ready Platform
Windows 7 Experience
BitLocker
AppLocker
Config Mgr Integration
Enterprise Ready Platform
Write Filters
RemoteFX Support
Small Footprint
Excellent Thin Client Experience
Leverages Existing Hardware
SA Benefits
Lowers VDI Cost

12. WinTPC and WES Comparison
WinTPC is based on the WES 7 platform, which in turn is built using the proven Windows 7 platform.
WES 7
WinTPC
Availability
OEM devices only
VL channel
Software Assurance
Windows VDA
Intune
Common benefits
Windows 7 experience
RemoteFX support
Write Filter support
Integration with ConfigMgr
Image Considerations
Customizable Image provides tremendous flexibility
Potentially lower footprint than WinTPC
IT cannot customize the image
Fixed Image size of 5GB
Enterprise Features
AppLocker, BitLocker available in premium SKUs
AppLocker, BitLocker, and DirectAccess in the base image
Hardware Efficiency
WES7 thin clients have lower energy costs
Devices are smaller and more efficient
PC hardware not as energy efficient as thin clients
PC hardware is bulkier
Cost
Price varies by OEM and device
No cost for SA customers, non-SA customers have to buy SA

13. Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
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Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
Lower licensing costs for VDI
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14. WinTPC Availability
WinTPC is available through all programs that offer Software Assurance, Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA), and Intune.
Windows
Pro / Ent /
Ult
Re-image with Windows Thin PC
No additional licensing required

15. Cost savings in VDI Thin Clients WinTPC
$108
Lower your TCO by approx. $164 /year *
* This is an approximation, TCO numbers will vary by environment.
Data from Microsoft’s VDI TCO study on

16. Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
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Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
Excellent thin client experience
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17. Rich Remote Desktop Experience with RemoteFX
Full rich Windows experience
High Fidelity Graphics
Remoting any  content
USB Redirection
Bidirectional audio and VOIP
High fidelity user experience

18. Lock Down Devices with Write Filters
Specific Data
Application Data
Specific Data
User Data
Application Data
User Data
Enhanced Write Filter
Write Filters
File Based Write Filter
Enables defined files to be modified
E.g. Antivirus definition file
Blocks all writes to disk
Hard Drive
Application file

19. Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
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Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
Enterprise ready platform
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20. Single Infrastructure for Client Management with System Center
Assess Inventory and Compatibility
Deploy OS and Applications
Manage User Access
Backup, Repair, and Restore
Incident, Problem, and Change Management
Monitor Performance and Configuration
IT Pro
Windows Embedded Thin Clients
PCs
Windows Thin PC
Consolidate on an end-to-end management platform

21. Extending SCCM Capability with WEDM 2011
Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011
Extends the capabilities of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to fully manage embedded devices
Enterprises can deploy, assess and update devices built on Windows Embedded Platforms
Supported devices include Thin Clients, Point of Service, and Digital Signage
Windows Thin PC

22. Enhanced Device Security with Bitlocker
Windows Optimized Desktop
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Enhanced Device Security with Bitlocker
BitLocker Drive Encryption Components A
Primary Volume
Windows Volume
Boot Volume 4 2 B
Secondary Volumes
Additional data volumes
USB drives (BitLocker ToGo)
Recovery Password File 1
TPM
Hardware-based key A 1 5
PIN
User authentication on top of TPM 2 B 3
Startup Key on a USB drive
Alternative to TPM
Active-Directory Recovery Password 3
System Requirement: Windows 7 Enterprise, 2 partitions, TCV BIOS
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23. Control Access to Applications
Windows Optimized Desktop
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Control Access to Applications
Without AppLocker
With AppLocker
Users can install and run non-standard applications
Even standard users can install some types of software
Unauthorized applications may:
Introduce malware
Increase helpdesk calls
Reduce user productivity
Undermine compliance efforts
Eliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your network
Enforce application standardization within your organization
Easily create and manage flexible rules using Group Policy
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25. WinTPC Compared to Other Thin Client Form Factors
Traditional
Thin Client
A device with a reduced hardware and software footprint, intended to connect to a remote desktop
Smaller attack surface than PC
Fewer breakable parts than PC
Lower energy costs than PC
Excellent choice for pure server based desktop scenarios
Thin Clients need security and management updates
Needs to be always connected to network
Requires VDA License,
which includes SA benefits
Zero Client
A terminal with no local storage, operating system or processing
Extremely low device TCO
No OS to manage on device
Highest reliability – no moving parts
Has all the benefits of traditional thin clients
Requires additional processing on server to translate I/O calls
Cannot run browser based applications or be upgraded
Requires VDA License,
which includes SA benefits
Windows Thin PC (WinTPC)
A repurposed PC running a smaller footprint locked down version of Windows 7, making it behave like a Thin Client
No upfront hardware and licensing costs
All the advantages of traditional thin clients
Enterprise-grade manageability and security
Large PC inventory capable of running Windows 7
Reduced CapEx budgets for device purchases
Strategy is not locked to Thin Client – flexibility to revert back to PCs
WinTPC is a benefit of SA / VDA
Benefits
Considerations
Definition
Licensing

26. Adopting Thin Clients: Microsoft’s Recommendation
Choose the right architecture for your business priorities
Identify the right scenarios for
Server Based Desktops
Applications
Operating System & Browser
Data & User Settings
Deploy the Optimized desktop
For pure Server Based Desktop scenarios, choose the right thin client computing model for your organization
Customers evaluating Thin Client Computing
Try before you buy with WinTPC
Experience thin clients without buying new hardware or additional VDA licensing
Keep the option to revert back to PCs
VDI / Sessions
Move to Windows Embedded devices when WinTPC hardware is decommissioned
Customers decided on thin clients
Deploy Windows Embedded 7 thin clients
Built off the strong Windows 7 platform
Can be easily managed using the same set of System Center tools as the PC

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32. WEDM 2011 Features and Benefits
Ease of Management: Similar to PCs and Servers
Software Distribution and Updates
Automatically included into predefined collections by device type
Devices with Write Filters can be updated
Enhanced IT Infrastructure Insight and Control
Extend System Center Configuration Manager 2007 console to Windows Embedded devices
Provide richer inventory information unique to embedded devices
Simplify and streamline embedded device administration and compliance through easy provisioning
Greater Device Integration
Tailor Inventory: Embedded devices can come pre-populated with hardware inventory extensions providing greater insight into configuration
Tailor Imaging: Simplify integration of custom imaging extensions through a common interface