1. Best practices for packaging and distributing device drivers
4/7/2019 1:00 AM
HW-903T
Best practices for packaging and distributing device drivers
Chad Siefert
Senior Test Lead
Microsoft Corporation
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2. Customer and Partner Connections
Device lifecycle
Customer and Partner Connections
Design and Develop
Assess and Certify

3. Agenda What is a driver package Why is packaging important?
How to streamline packages for Windows 8
Development, certification and distribution
You’ll leave with an understanding of:
Packaging and distribution strategies designed to take full advantage of Windows 8 features

4. Windows 8 introduces a new way of thinking about device experiences that starts with packaging and distribution.

5. Why is packaging important?

6. Great driver packages make Windows 8 user experiences even better.

7. What is a driver package?
Describes the devices your driver supports
Driver files for your device
Device configuration settings
Versioning information

8. Good things come in small packages
Compact packages download and install quicker
Maintaining and updating fewer components is easier
Be mindful of smaller form factors

9. Keeping it simple
Windows 8 device installation is faster with simple packages
Improve installation success with reduced complexity
Keep the driver package lean and deliver value added Metro style apps for your devices automatically

10. How to streamline packages for Windows 8

11. “Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone” The best device installation experience is fast, enables desired device experiences and doesn’t disrupt the user.

12. Strategy for matchmaking
Matching drivers to devices requires planning and strategy
Use a broad model match to cover generic functionality
Match on more specific hardware IDs to outrank class drivers
Match on less specific hardware IDs for broad applicability
Reserve most specific hardware IDs for unique hardware
Match on compatible IDs for generic class drivers

13. Matchmaking – an example
AUTO\Car&Midsize&2door
AUTO\Toyota&Tacoma
AUTO\Toyota&Tacoma&4door or AUTO\Toyota&Tacoma&v6
AUTO\Toyota&Tacoma&4door&v6

14. Targeting Target processor architecture for driver binaries
No need to target OS version
Windows 8 and Windows update will provision the newest, most specific driver available

15. Configuration Describe all device configuration settings in the INF
Use simple native INF directives
Take advantage of Windows 8 fast device configuration by avoiding co-installers
Attend chalk talk 888 – Delivering Great Device Installation Experiences

16. Versioning and localization
Ensure straightforward, targeted driver update by using a consistent versioning scheme.
Support users around the world with localized device descriptions

17. Package payload Build packages specific to a target device
Avoid installers
Distribute apps separately
Use catalog file to sign INF and driver files

18. Develop, certify and distribute

19. Develop & certify
Windows and Visual Studio unite to create a world-class environment for driver development
Make use of Visual Studio ‘11’ and the Windows Driver Kit add- on pack to build great Windows device experiences
The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (HCK) helps you deliver hardware that meets customer expectations
Test and certify your package with the HCK early and often

20. Deployment
Consider all the ways your driver package can be provisioned
Windows update
SetupCopyOEMInf
Offline image creation
IT deployments with no interactive user
IT deployments to managed desktops
Unattended setup
OS upgrade/migration
The runtime environment can and will change

21. Windows update
Take advantage of our bandwidth and deployment infrastructure
The newest, most specific driver available will be offered
Drivers can quickly be distributed globally
Fix problems in specific driver versions with installed version targeting
New PC form factors present challenges for drivers on traditional physical media

22. Wrap up
Build self-describing driver packages that are certified and available on Windows Update
Automatically provisioned
Fast and reliable installation
Use the WDK and HCK out the gate
Layer user experience on top of the driver package
Metro style apps for devices will be delivered automatically
Use RequestAdditionalSoftware for desktop software experiences

23. Related Sessions Design considerations for your device and drivers
Delivering Great Device Installation Experiences
Modern driver development using Visual Studio
Introducing the Windows Hardware Certification Kit
Experiencing the Windows Hardware Certification Kit

24. Additional reading and resources
Tools for Signing Drivers Tools for Device Metadata Packages Windows Hardware Developer Center Dashboard Windows 8 Certification Requirements - Preview Windows Hardware Dev Center Windows Dev Center

25. thank you Feedback and questions http://forums.dev.windows.com
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26. 4/7/2019 1:00 AM
© 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
© 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.