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Desktop Virtualization Corey Hynes Kyle Rosenthal President Technical Lead HynesITe Inc Spider Consulting @windowspcguy
Microsoft Virtual Academy
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2. Module 12 Optimizing Windows 8.1 image for Virtual Desktops

3. Lesson 1: Optimizing Windows 8.1 image for Virtual Desktops
Topics
Selecting Windows 8.1 edition for VDI
Memory, Disk and Display configuration
Windows 8.1 Services configuration
Additional optimization
Performance tools for measuring performance

4. Selecting Windows 8.1 edition for VDI
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Selecting Windows 8.1 edition for VDI
“Remote Computers running Windows 8 Enterprise provide the best user experience and support all management features. Therefore, Windows 8 Enterprise is the only supported edition for use with Windows Server 2012 virtual desktop collections (VDI).”
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5. Memory, Disk and Display configuration
32-bit
64-bit

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Memory Allocation
Dynamic memory will handle fluctuating demands for memory within a specified range
Recommended Minimum 1GB
Maximum based on workload
Small -> 1.5 to 2GB
Medium -> 2GB to 3GB
Large -> 2GB to 4GB (or more)
Consider using Blade Servers for Extra Large workloads
NOTE: If you require VDI groups with different maximum memory multiple client collections will be required.
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Disk Partitions
Using the default install routine will create a 350MB System Reserved drive to store BitLocker data
Prevent the creation of this partition during OS installation using MDT 2012 to build the image
Utilize the “DoNotCreateExtraPartition=YES” rule to prevent the creation of the “System Reserved” partition.
Or use Scripted DISKPART commands….
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8. Number of Virtual Processors
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Number of Virtual Processors
Default – 2 Virtual Processor
Medium Usage – 4 Virtual Processors
Heavy Usage – 4+ Virtual Processors
Note: As you are using the Hyper-V hypervisor, fairshare will balance usage of processors to avoid one client consuming all available physical processor bandwidth
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9. Windows 8.1 Configurations
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Configuration Name
Function
Configure Event log size/retention
Set event log sizes to minimum size and configure retention to overwrite when needed, reduces overhead for event logging (especially in pooled VM scenarios)
Disable Hard Disk timeouts, increase disk I/O timeout, disable NTFS last access timestamp, disable System Restore, disable hibernation, perform a disk cleanup
Reduce I/O load when writes happen, allow longer writes, and clean up disk before Sysprep process
Disable unneeded scheduled tasks
36 scheduled tasks associated with disabled services or services not useful in virtual environment
Reconfigure boot (quiet boot/no animation), Disable UAC secure desktop prompt, set visuals to a minimum
Reduce overhead on vGPU and/or vCPU
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10. Windows 8.1 Service Configuration
Service Name
Default
Recommended
Details
Application Layer Gateway Service
Manual
Disabled
This service manages mobile broadband (GSM & CDMA) data card/embedded module adapters and connections by auto-configuring the networks. It is strongly recommended that this service be kept running for best user experience of mobile broadband devices.
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
VDI infrastructure is usually connected to fast LAN/WAN links to infrastructure servers hosting data
BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
Manual (TS)
BitLocker is not available to be used on a virtual machines
Block Level Backup Engine Service
Service is used to backup data on the workstation – not used for virtual machines
Bluetooth Support Service
Bluetooth Wireless not supported from a virtual machine
BranchCache
Consider
This service caches network content from peers on the local subnet.
Computer Browser
Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers.
Device Association Service
Enables pairing between the system and wired or wireless devices.
Device Setup Manager
Enables the detection, download and installation of device-related software. If this service is disabled, devices may be configured with outdated software, and may not work correctly.

11. Windows 8.1 Service Configuration
Service Name
Default
Recommended
Details
Diagnostic Policy Service
Automatic
Disabled
The Diagnostic Policy Service enables problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components. If this service is stopped, diagnostics will no longer function.
Diagnostic Service Host
Manual
The Diagnostic Service Host is used by the Diagnostic Policy Service to host diagnostics that need to run in a Local Service context. If this service is stopped, any diagnostics that depend on it will no longer function.
Diagnostic System Host
The Diagnostic System Host is used by the Diagnostic Policy Service to host diagnostics that need to run in a Local System context. If this service is stopped, any diagnostics that depend on it will no longer function.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Consider
Tracks NTFS links locally and across the network (but only if the service is also running on the remote system)
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Manual (TS)
Provides the core file encryption technology used to store encrypted files on NTFS file system volumes. If this service is stopped or disabled, applications will be unable to access encrypted files.
Extensible Authentication Protocol
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) service provides network authentication in such scenarios as 802.1x wired and wireless, VPN, and Network Access Protection (NAP).
Family Safety
This service is a stub for Windows Parental Control functionality that existed in Vista. It is provided for backward compatibility only.

12. Windows 8.1 Service Configuration
Service Name
Default
Recommended
Details
Fax
Manual
Disabled
Enables you to send and receive faxes, utilizing fax resources available on this computer or on the network.
Function Discovery Resource Publication
Publishes this computer and resources attached to this computer so they can be discovered over the network. If this service is stopped, network resources will no longer be published and they will not be discovered by other computers on the network.
File History Service
Manual (TS)
Consider
Protects user files from accidental loss by copying them to a backup location
Home Group Listener
Used to establish Home Groups, not used with virtual machines in a corporate environment
Home Group Provider
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant
Enables user sign-in through Microsoft account identity services. If this service is stopped, users will not be able to logon to the computer with their Microsoft account.

13. Windows 8.1 Service Configuration
Service Name
Default
Recommended
Details
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
Manual
Disabled
iSCSI will not be used on virtual desktops
Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider
Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Network List Service
Automatic
Identifies the networks to which the computer has connected, collects and stores properties for these networks, and notifies applications when these properties change.
Offline Files
Manual (TS)
Disabled – REQUIRES GPO
The Offline Files service performs maintenance activities on the Offline Files cache, responds to user logon and logoff events, implements the internals of the public API, and dispatches interesting events to those interested in Offline Files activities and changes in cache state.
Optimize Drives
Helps the computer run more efficiently by optimizing files on storage drives.
Sensor Monitoring Service
Consider
Monitors various sensors in order to expose data and adapt to system and user state. If this service is stopped or disabled, the display brightness will not adapt to lighting conditions. Stopping this service may affect other system functionality and features as well.
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service
This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context 'p2p pnrp peer'
Shell Hardware Detection
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.

14. Windows 8.1 Service Configuration
Service Name
Default
Recommended
Details
SNMP Trap
Manual
Disabled
Receives trap messages generated by local or remote Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents and forwards the messages to SNMP management programs running on this computer. If this service is stopped, SNMP-based programs on this computer will not receive SNMP trap messages. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
SSDP Discovery
Discovers networked devices and services that use the SSDP discovery protocol, such as UPnP devices. Also announces SSDP devices and services running on the local computer. If this service is stopped, SSDP-based devices will not be discovered. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Telephony
Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.
Themes
Automatic
Consider
Provides user experience theme management.
UPnP Device Host
Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer. If this service is stopped, any hosted UPnP devices will stop functioning and no additional hosted devices can be added. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Volume Shadow Copy
Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

15. Windows 8.1 Service Configuration
Service Name
Default
Recommended
Details
Windows Backup
Manual
Disabled
Provides Windows Backup and Restore capabilities.
Windows Color System
The WcsPlugInService service hosts third-party Windows Color System color device model and gamut map model plug-in modules.
Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar
Disable
WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsoft's Implementation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol.
Windows Defender
Automatic (TS)
Consider – REQUIRES GPO
Helps protect users from malware and other potentially unwanted software
Windows Error Reporting Service
Manual (TS)
Allows errors to be reported when programs stop working or responding and allows existing solutions to be delivered. Also allows logs to be generated for diagnostic and repair services.
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play
Windows Search
Automatic (Delayed)
Consider
Provides content indexing, property caching, and search results for files, , and other content.
WLAN AutoConfig
The WLANSVC service provides the logic required to configure, discover, connect to, and disconnect from a wireless local area network (WLAN) as defined by IEEE standards.
WWAN AutoConfig
This service manages mobile broadband (GSM & CDMA) data card/embedded module adapters and connections by auto-configuring the networks. It is strongly recommended that this service be kept running for best user experience of mobile broadband devices.

16. Additional optimization
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Additional optimization
Microsoft Scripts
PFE Windows 8 VDI Script
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17. Performance tools for measuring performance
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Performance tools for measuring performance
Windows Performance Recorder monitors Windows client performance
Command Line: XPERF
Performance Scenarios
Steady State Performance Tracking
System Boot Tracing
Fast Startup
Shutdown
Reboot Cycle
Standby/Resume
Hibernate/Resume
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