1. Session Objectives And Key Takeaways
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Session Objectives And Key Takeaways
Session Objectives:
Overview of the New Open XML File formats
Compatibility Mode
Reliability/Recovery
Office Migration Planning Manager
Overview of 2007 Office Deployment Tools
Office Customization Toolkit
Patch Management
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2. Office System Timeline
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Office System Timeline
October 2003
Office System
March 2006
2007 Office Beta 1 TR
June 2006 Beta 2
Q4 CY 2006
Public Availability
~$700M annual R&D investment across Office programs, servers, and services
Driven by customer, partner and analyst feedback
Enterprise focus with emphasis on empowering the individual
Long-term commitment to investment areas
Requirements:
Client programs: Windows XP SP2 or later
Servers: Windows Server 2003, SQL Server 2000 or later
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3. 2007 Microsoft Office Programs and Suites
For 2007 Microsoft Office system programs including Access, Excel, Groove, InfoPath, OneNote, Outlook, Outlook with Business Contact Manager, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, SharePoint Designer, Visio, and Word, you will need:
Component
Requirement
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 2 or later or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (or higher) required
Computer and processor
500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher; 256 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher; DVD drive; 1 gigahertz (GHz) and 512 MB of RAM or higher is required to run Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
Hard disk
2 gigabyte (GB) necessary for install; a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive
Monitor resolution
Minimum 800x600; 1024x768 or higher recommended
Internet connection
Broadband connection, 128 kilobits per second (Kbps) or greater, for download and activation of products
Additional components
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with service packs, Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 or later required for Outlook 2007 users

4. New File Format: Migration and Mitigation
Migrating to the 2007 Microsoft Office System Client Challenges and Solutions
New File Format: Migration and Mitigation
New UI: End-user training and Support
Deployment Planning and Guidance
Software Distribution
Multilingual Support

5. File Format Converters
Tools to allow file-format compatibility between different versions of Office.
Compatibility Mode
Office 2007
Office 2003, XP, 2000
Upgrade to Full Functionality Mode
Office 2003, XP, 2000
Office 2007
Downgrade to Compatibility Mode
Office 2007
Office 2003, XP, 2000

6. Easing File Format Migration
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Easing File Format Migration
2007 Office System can work with legacy file formats.
Office Migration Planning Manager
Understand the environment
Proactively address migration issues
Office File Conversion Tool
Office Version Extraction Tool
File Format Converters for legacy Office versions to new 2007 Office system format
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7. Migration Planning Manager
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Office Migration Planning Manager Better Visibility Into Your Documents
Scanning and reporting tool
Provides detailed information regarding potential file format/document compatibility issues before migration
Reduces uncertainty around new file formats
Small .EXE – no install necessary
Command-line scanner
Can be run remotely or locally
Aggregates information in a provided database
File Server
Migration Planning Manager
Desktop
SharePoint Server
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Office Migration Planning Manager Proactively Identify File Format Issues
In "Deep Scan" identifies and prioritizes issues found
Severity levels customizable
Some examples of conversion or compatibility challenges:
Red: loss of version history on conversion
Yellow: change in rendering or layout
Yellow: calculation change due to formulae changes
Migration
Planning
Manager
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9. Microsoft Office File Conversion Tool Unleash data through XML
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Microsoft Office File Conversion Tool Unleash data through XML
Uses output from the Microsoft Office Migration Planning Manager
Not a requirement for O2007 Migration
Converts old documents to the new Microsoft Office Open XML formats
Runs documents through an open-and-save-as process.
Can be used to unlock data in older version files for search and reuse
File Conversion Tool
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11. Office Compatibility Pack
Supported Microsoft Office Releases
Supported Windows Releases
Microsoft Office 2000 with Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4
Microsoft Office XP with Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP with at least Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office 2003 with at least Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

12. Office Resource Kit (ORK)
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Office Resource Kit (ORK)
Guidance for IT professionals on customizing, installing, and maintaining Office.
Office Resource Kit for 2007 Office system: Easier to use and navigate; find relevant information quickly.
Deployment guidance in Office Resource Kit for 2007 Office system
Web based
Information on feature deprecation
Step-by-step guides for Office deployment
Scenario based deployment guidance
Deployment roadmaps for easier reference
Step by Step: Deploy 2007 Office
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13. Setup Controller Completely redesigned
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Setup Controller
Completely redesigned
Prepares machine, runs installation, enables rollback if process fails
Supports installation of multiple MSIs (“chaining”) with single progress bar and log file
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14. Microsoft Office Customization Tool
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Microsoft Office Customization Tool
Integrated part of Office setup
Single architecture for customization scenarios
Windows Installer Update (.MSP) Infrastructure
Familiar interface localized to selected languages
Updated to include customization for new features
Security, Outlook, User Settings, etc.
Automatic application through “Updates” folder
Customization Tool
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15. Local Installation Source
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Local Installation Source
Caches a complete, compressed copy of Office on PC
Eliminates the “Insert CD” dialog box.
Resilient
Drizzle of bits / “Install on schedule” possible with SMS & Windows BITS
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16. References
2007 Office System Beta 2 Technical Refresh Administrative Templates (ADM) – Here
Microsoft Office Migration Planning Manager (Preview) – Here
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats (Beta 2 Technical Refresh) - Here
2007 Microsoft Office Add-in: Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS - Here

17. Is there technical training ? YES
Hands on Technical Labs

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© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
This presentation is for informational purposes only. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, in this summary.