1. 1 Evolution and Revolution: Windows 7 and Desktop Virtualization How to Accelerate Migration to Windows 7 Miguel Sian, Sr. Enterprise Solutions Consultant

2. 2 Market Drivers Accelerating Adoption of Windows 7 Aging Enterprise Organizations delayed OS upgrades and desktop refresh ISV Support Extended support for Windows XP ends in 2014 User Demands Same experience with technology at work and at home Technology Innovation Advancements in technologies like anytime-anywhere access and virtualization

3. 3 Features and Benefits of Windows 7 Reduce Costs and Complexity Migrate easily with available tools Consume less power Enhance Security and Control Protect data on PCs and portable devices Protect users and infrastructure Expand on Windows Vista security foundation Increase User Productivity Perform everyday tasks faster and easier Access information from anywhere quickly

4. 4 Desktop Virtualization and VDI

5. 5 Desktop Virtualization is More Than VDI Client Virtualization (Offline mode) Application Virtualization (Local Apps) Presentation Virtualization (Hosted Apps) Hosted VM Desktops (VDI) Hosted Blade PC Desktops Server-side compute Task workers Other Models for Desktop Virtualization Mobile users Client-side compute

6. 6 Challenges in OS Migration and How Desktop Virtualization Solves These Challenges Aging systems can’t support Win7 Leveraging investment in new systems Disparate, Distributed H/W App compatibility with Win7 Traditional app deployment is difficult to manage Applications Disruptive to end users User Experience Often takes months taking away from valuable IT time Traditional deployments often introduce inflexible architectures Burden on IT Repurpose and extend the life of older hardware or leverage investments in current desktops Dramatically reduce time for regression testing application Improve end-user experience Increase reliability and availability of desktops Improve end-user experience Increase reliability and availability of desktops Simplify IT management of desktops and apps Deliver desktops as a service Simplify IT management of desktops and apps Deliver desktops as a service ChallengesBenefits of Virtualization

7. 7 Roadmap to a Successful Windows 7 Migration Assess Environment Plan Environment Prepare Applications and Users Design Infrastructure Pilot to User Group Implement Migration Optimize Desktop Environment

8. 8 Step 1: Assess Environment Hardware Readiness Discover and capture inventory Review H/W compliance H/W upgrade, technology refresh, other infrastructure changes? Software Readiness Discover and capture software inventory and review S/W compliance End-user applications Prioritize applications and consolidate where possible Compatibility with new OS, virtualization End-user work profile and data Categorize based on workload profile and mobility requirements Identify data and storage requirements; network and local drives

9. 9 Step 2: Plan Environment Plan OS migration strategy In-place upgrade, tech refresh, desktop virtualization Plan deployment and management of desktops Plan application strategy Consolidate and centralize where possible If virtualizing, identify what to include with image (end point protection, encryption, VPN) and what to virtualize Plan desktop virtualization strategy Map end-user requirements to virtualization strategy (application, desktop and presentation virtualization) Infrastructure requirements

10. 10 Step 3: Prepare Applications and Users Test applications for compatibility and configuration Initial validation of apps Compatibility with other applications Validate application delivery strategy WinXP mode, application virtualization Application management Prepare user migration Profile and data migration strategy Communication and training

11. 11 Step 4: Design Infrastructure Global, application and user settings Folder redirection, network, printers, group policies Application management Design infrastructure for migration and virtualization Image deployment and migration tools Proper sizing of backend server, storage, and network infrastructure to support desktop virtualization Design infrastructure for desktop management Ongoing desktop management such as OS/app upgrades, monitoring

12. 12 Step 5: Pilot to User Group Early adopter or pilot program for desktop migration A good sampling of user population that is representative of different user work types (mobile vs. office-based, power users) Various business unit and end-user testing of applications Monitor, measure and assess design elements of migration plan Validate assumptions regarding OS, app and user configuration settings Validate desktop virtualization strategy and infrastructure Refine migration plan and designs based on findings during pilot phase Documentation and project planning Validated Implementation plan for the rest of the end users

13. 13 Step 6: Implement Migration Manage the migration like a project Manage with milestones, goals, resources, and costs Track planned vs. actual migrations completed and have recovery plan in place Report issues and optimize migration plan Keep lines of communication open with end users and IT What seems like minor issues can have severe impact when multiplied across all the users in the organization Constant communication Timely and concise communication to end users and stakeholders Reward and recognize key contributors

14. 14 Step 7: Optimize Desktop Environment Consolidate and centralize applications where possible Reduce IT administration and licensing costs Increase security and compliance Further leverage investment in desktop virtualization Address business requirements such as continuity of operations, telework, and green initiatives Provide desktops as a service and increase responsiveness to users

15. 15 Thank You GTSI Web Site: GTSI.com/Windows7 Webinar archives Speaker presentations Reports, articles, white papers, and more … GTSI Virtualization Zone: GTSI.com/Virtualization One stop virtualization shop ROI calculators Videos featuring government and industry experts White Papers and more!

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