“How can I reduce costs and take advantage of new technologies like virtualization?” “My users are becoming more savvy and have more diverse needs. How do I keep people connected to what they need?” “How can I enable the software and devices my users require and minimize their risk?”

For Software Assurance Customers: Core Infrastructure Optimization best practices: PC Lifecycle PlanningPC Lifecycle Planning Standard Image DeploymentStandard Image Deployment Desktop VirtualizationDesktop Virtualization Automation of IT ManagementAutomation of IT Management Comprehensive SecurityComprehensive Security Windows Optimized Desktop Flexible client computing scenarios to meet your unique needs Available By Subscription to Software Assurance Customers:

Note: Depicted TCO reduction is not exclusively from the four examples below

Similar Compatibility: Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7. Exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging, etc). 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

At their deskAt their desk In a branchIn a branch On the roadOn the road Protect data & PCsProtect data & PCs Built on Windows Vista foundation Easy migrationEasy migration Keep PCs running Virtualization

Responsive, reliable performance Intuitive UI and navigation Search your PC and intranetSearch your PC and intranet Internet Explorer 8 retrieves data beyond the page DirectAccess ™ mobile connectivityDirectAccess ™ mobile connectivity BranchCache ™ network boostBranchCache ™ network boost

AppLocker ™ controls what applications run Internet Explorer 8 helps keep users safe online BitLocker To Go ™ protects data on removable drives BitLocker ™ simplifies encryptions and key management for all drives User Account Control prompts lessUser Account Control prompts less Security Development Lifecycle for defense in depth

Compatibility with Windows Vista hardware, software, tools New tools speed image creation, migration, and deployment PowerShell & Group Policy management ease configuration Troubleshooting platform reduces help desk issues Improve VDI experience with multi-monitor and mic supportImprove VDI experience with multi-monitor and mic support Same tools to manage and service VHD & WIM imagesSame tools to manage and service VHD & WIM images

Make Users Productive Anywhere DirectAccessDirectAccess BranchCache™BranchCache™ Enterprise Search ScopesEnterprise Search Scopes Enhance Security and Protect Data BitLocker & BitLocker To GoBitLocker & BitLocker To Go AppLockerAppLocker Streamline PC Management MUI Language PacksMUI Language Packs VDI Enhancements (VDI requires VECD license)VDI Enhancements (VDI requires VECD license) Boot from VHDBoot from VHD Subsystem for UNIXSubsystem for UNIX 4 Virtual Operating Systems4 Virtual Operating Systems Network Boot LicenseNetwork Boot License SA Customer Satisfaction

BenefitDescription Windows 7 EnterpriseThe most advanced edition of Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise is designed for the needs of enterprise customers with features like BitLocker Drive Encryption and Multilingual User Interface Language Packs. See the “Windows 7 Enterprise” section below for more details.Windows 7 Enterprise Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack MDOP is an add-on subscription license that provides innovative technologies to help better control the desktop PC, accelerate and simplify desktop PC deployments and management, and create a dynamic infrastructure by turning software into centrally-managed services. See the “MDOP” section below for more details.MDOP Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop for Software Assurance Windows VECD is an annual device-based subscription that enables organizations to license virtual copies of Windows 7 (or prior OS versions) in a variety of user scenarios. See the “VECD” section below for more details.VECD Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs Available exclusively to Microsoft Software Assurance customers, this small-footprint, Windows-based operating system solution is for customers with legacy computers running early operating systems who are not in a position to purchase new hardware. Virtual OS RightsUse up to four instances of Windows in virtual OS environments for each license that has active Software Assurance coverage. New Version RightsReceive new versions of licensed software released during the term of your coverage. If you have Software Assurance coverage for your PCs when Windows 7 is released, you will automatically receive rights to use Windows 7 Enterprise on those PCs.

FeatureDescription DirectAccessGive mobile users seamless access to corporate networks without needing to access a virtual private network (VPN). BranchCacheDecrease how much time company branch office users spend waiting to download files across the company network. Enterprise Search ScopesFind information both on the desktop and on network locations—including SharePoint sites—with the familiar Windows user interface. BitLocker and BitLocker To GoHelp protect data on PCs and removable drives with the manageability to enforce encryption and backup of recovery keys. AppLockerSpecify software that is allowed to run on users’ PCs with centrally managed, flexible group policies. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Optimizations Improved user experience for VDI with multi-monitor and microphone support. Reuse virtual machine (VHD) images to boot a physical PC. Multi Lingual User InterfaceCreate a single OS image for deployment to users worldwide. Subsystem for UNIX-based applications (SUA) Run UNIX applications unchanged on a Windows-based PC.