1. John DuBois Microsoft Education jdubois@microsoft.com

2. In classroomIn classroom On campusOn campus At homeAt home Protect data & PCsProtect data & PCs Built on Windows Vista foundation Easy migrationEasy migration Keep PCs runningKeep PCs runningVirtualization

3. Works The Way You Want Get More Done Safeguard Your Work Fundamentals Faster and more reliable Compatibility Windows XP Mode Networking HomeGroup Domain Join and Group Policy Control Troubleshooting Action Center Problem Steps Recorder Ease of Use and Productivity Windows Desktop Search Enhanced Taskbar Snap, Peek, Shake Libraries IE8 Accelerators Mobility Location-Aware Printing Mobility Center with Presentation Settings Remote Desktop Host Offline Files Ease of Use and Productivity Windows Desktop Search Enhanced Taskbar Snap, Peek, Shake Libraries IE8 Accelerators Mobility Location-Aware Printing Mobility Center with Presentation Settings Remote Desktop Host Offline Files Security Streamlined UAC IE8 Domain Highlight and SmartScreen Filter Windows Defender Backup Advanced Backup Restore Previous File Versions Encrypting File System Windows 7 Pillars

4. Win 7 User Interface (UI)

5. Keyboard Shortcuts

7.  Mini Start Menu for your program  Surface key destinations and tasks  Customizable  Accessible via Right-click and via Drag  APIs use the name “Destination List” Taskbar JumpLists

8.  Remote-control for a window  Surface key commands  Up to seven buttons  Accessible from taskbar thumbnail Taskbar Thumbnail Toolbars

9.  Surface custom UI (e.g. TDI/MDI)  Custom thumbnails for each window  Appears in your program’s window list Taskbar Custom Switchers

10. Taskbar Visual Feedback

11. Windows Explorer

12. Windows Scenic Ribbon  In-box with Windows 7, redistribution available to Vista  Win32 API, COM-based (targets native developers first)  Feature parity (or close) with Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon Application Menu Quick Access Toolbar Tab Contextual Tab Set Contextual Tab Help Group (aka “Chunk”) Dialog Launcher

13.  Aero Shake  Aero Peak  Snap  Wallpaper  New Taskbar  Jump Lists  Gadgets  Jump Lists  IE 8 Accelerators Win 7 UI Features Demo

14.  New in Windows 7  Allow faculty and students to find data across multiple sources in a single search Easier for faculty to compile information for classes Easier for students to find information located in many different places ○ SharePoint sites ○ Learning Platform ○ Intranet ○ Web – either the whole web, or pre-selected sites ○ File Shares ○ Local PC Makes finding resources for assignments and teaching far simpler

15. Consistent experience across providers Federated Search

16. Search Demo  Operating System Search Ubiquity  Federated Search

17. Other Cool Demos  Presentation Settings  Location Aware Printing  Reliability Monitor  Problem Steps Recorder

18. Data protected on internal drives and removable storageData protected on internal drives and removable storage Mandate the use of encryption with Group PoliciesMandate the use of encryption with Group Policies Store recovery information in Active Directory for manageabilityStore recovery information in Active Directory for manageability Simplify BitLocker setup and configuration of primary hard driveSimplify BitLocker setup and configuration of primary hard drive + Worldwide Shipments (000s) Gartner “Forecast: USB Flash Drives, Worldwide, 2001-2011” 24 September 2007, Joseph Unsworth Gartner “Dataquest Insight: PC Forecast Analysis, Worldwide, 1H08” 18 April 2008, Mikako Kitagawa, George Shiffler III BitLockerToGo Data Protection

19. Eliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your networkEliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your network Enforce application standardization within your organizationEnforce application standardization within your organization Easily create and manage flexible rules using Group PolicyEasily create and manage flexible rules using Group Policy Users can install and run unapproved applicationsUsers can install and run unapproved applications Even standard users can install some types of softwareEven 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 AppLocker Application Control

20. Caches content downloaded from file and Web serversCaches content downloaded from file and Web servers Users in the branch can quickly open files stored in the cacheUsers in the branch can quickly open files stored in the cache Frees up network bandwidth for other usesFrees up network bandwidth for other uses Application and data access over WAN is slow in branch officesApplication and data access over WAN is slow in branch offices Slow connections hurt user productivitySlow connections hurt user productivity Improving network performance is expensive and difficult to implementImproving network performance is expensive and difficult to implement BranchCache Remote Campus Network Performance

21. New network paradigm enables same experience inside & outside the officeNew network paradigm enables same experience inside & outside the office Seamless access to network resources increases productivity of mobile usersSeamless access to network resources increases productivity of mobile users Infrastructure investments also make it easy to service mobile PCs and distribute updates and policesInfrastructure investments also make it easy to service mobile PCs and distribute updates and polices Difficult for users to access corporate resources from outside the officeDifficult for users to access corporate resources from outside the office Challenging for IT to manage, update, patch mobile PCs while disconnected from company networkChallenging for IT to manage, update, patch mobile PCs while disconnected from company network Home Office Home Office DirectAccess Remote Access for Mobile Users

22. Windows 7 SKUs  Consumer Starter Home Basic Home Premium Ultimate  Enterprise Professional Enterprise

23. Windows 7 SKUs: Consumer and Business Lines 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

24. Key FeaturesWindows® 7 StarterWindows® 7 Home Basic (EM only) Windows® 7 Home Premium Windows ® 7 ProfessionalWindows® 7 Enterprise/ Windows® 7 Ultimate Windows® Taskbar & Jump Lists√√√√√ Windows® Search√√√√√ Join a HomeGroup√√√√√ Windows Media® Player√√√√√ Back-up & Restore√√√√√ Action Center√√√√√ Device Stage™√√√√√ Home media streaming, including Play To√√√√√ Live Taskbar Thumbnails √√√√ Switch between users without having to log in and out √√√√ Connect to other PCs in your vicinity without a network access device √√√√ Use your PC’s internet connection to allow the other PCs in your home to connect without a router √√√√ Aero® Glass and Easier Window Mgmt √√√ Windows® Touch √√√ Create a HomeGroup √√√ Windows® Media Center √√√ Create and play DVDs √√√ Windows XP Mode: Run many older productivity programs for Windows XP on Windows 7 √√ Location Aware Printing √√ Join a Domain & Group Policy Settings √√ Remote Desktop Host √√ Advanced Backup and Restore (Network & Group Policy) √√ Encrypting File System √√ BitLocker™ & BitLocker To Go™ √ AppLocker™ √ DirectAccess √ BranchCache™ √ Multilingual User Interface Packs √ Summary of Major Features by SKU

25. Application Compatibility  Builds on Vista  Tools  XP Mode

26. Deployments, pilots, and testing will continue to pay off Building on Vista Similar Compatibility: Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7 Exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging) Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7 Exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging) Hardware that runs Windows Vista well will run Windows 7 well Hardware that runs Windows Vista well will run Windows 7 well Few Changes: Focus on quality and reliability improvements Deep Changes: New models for security, drivers, deployment, and networking

27. 27 Application Compatibility Toolkit Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5  Inventory for software, hardware, and device assets  Compatibility evaluation for the above  Obtain vendor support statements and Logo data from Compatibility Exchange  Recommendations for fixing applications & websites (IE8)  Tools to apply compatibility fixes or “shims” to applications  Detection of Windows Mail depreciation http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?familyid=24DA8 9E9-B581-47B0-B45E-492DD6DA2971&displaylang=en

28. Windows XP Mode New in Windows 7 Available on Windows 7 Professional and Above Compatibility with a broad range of Education applications Cost Management: Extend the life of your Windows XP apps Ease of Use: launch your older applications from the Windows 7 desktop Windows XP ModeWindows XP Mode Either come pre-installed or can be downloaded “All my applications should just work with my PC.” Set up Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start menu Open Windows XP Mode and install the application like you would normally do on Windows XP Pin and launch the Windows XP application from the Windows 7 Start menu or from the taskbar

29. XP Mode Demo

30. Windows 7 Volume Activation Based on Volume Activation 2.0 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008  Activation is required for all editions of Windows 7  Employs the same key hierarchy (KMS, MAK)  Online validation experience unchanged

31. Top 7 Things to Know about Volume Activation with Windows 7 ©2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Volume activation is a required part of Windows 7 deployment IT Pro managed, requires no end-user action Notification experience for non-genuine systems Persistent desktop reminders Black desktop Basics Experience Value Product Keys Deployment Resources Virtualization 2345671 Multiple methods available Establishes a relationship between the software’s product key and a particular installation of that software on the device Helps ensure that the software is reliable Supported by Microsoft and its partners Improved management and protection Assists with license compliance 2 types of keys Grouped and capable of activating down-level OS (i.e. Windows Vista & WS08) Key swapping is easier 2 primary methods: Key Management Services (KMS): preferred method, self-hosted, self- maintaining, ideal for vast majority Multiple Activation Key (MAK): machine independent, hosted by Microsoft Virtual machines now count toward minimums Activation of virtual systems is easier Connected counts for both client and server 25 connected systems / 5 servers Prescriptive guidance now available www.technet.com/volumeactivation

32.  Oct 22 nd for Consumers, Students  Campus Agreement Customers entitled to Win 7 Enterprise  Win 7 Enterprise = Volume License  Win7 Ultimate = Retail Keys  Power Management Opportunity  New Deployment Technologies (MDT)  XP Mode  AppLocker for Lab Machines  BitLocker and BitLockerToGo  Application Compatibility Program Windows 7 – So What

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