1. Microsoft Confidential Riedwaan Bassadien Solutions Specialist Management Solutions Microsoft

3. Pre-requisite checker in setupAuto-create rules from “last usage inventory” data Internet-based client managementSQL Server 2005 clustering & named instances Native security modeOS deployment support for Vista RTM Desired Configuration ManagementBackup and Recovery based on VSS Binary delta replicationSMS sites and services are down for minutes instead of hours Wake on LANMOF changes automatically compiled on all clients Last usage inventoryMultiple MOFs to separate custom data from default data AD System & User DiscoveryNew SMS Remote Control protocol using Vista technology

4. Configuration Security SimplicityDeployment Simplicity Up and running in minutes Simplified UI Advanced Task Sequencing Reduced SCCM infrastructure costs with branch office support Improved scheduling and greater control including Wake-on-LAN Common processes for Windows Mobile and embedded device Deployment Unified delivery of Windows operating system for clients and servers One worldwide image to manage with Vista Built on Windows Vista technologies including Windows Imaging Vista and Office 12 upgrade assessment and resolution planning Offline media support for full offline provisioning Security Integration with “Longhorn” Network Access Protection Simplified, comprehensive software updating w/ templates for common tasks Enterprise Vulnerability assessment Securely managing devices across the Internet Secure network storage of user state during Operating System deployment Configuration Knowledge-driven desired configuration management based on the System Definition Model (SDM) IT policies for analyzing corporate and regulatory compliance Out of the box configuration policies for server workloads i.e. Exchange License and asset management

5. Primary SiteSecondary SiteMP - Management PointSLP - Server Locator PointRP - Reporting PointDP - Distribution Point SMP - State Migration Point*Branch DP - Branch Office DP*SUP - Software Update Point*FSP - Fallback Status Point*SHV - System Health Validator*PSP - PXE Service Point** Denotes new server role

11. End-to-end deploymentYes Fully automatedYes Wipe-and-load upgradeYes Bare metal deployment w/PXELoose integration w/RIS Built-in integration w/WDS Side-by-sideBDD scriptsYes, w/built-in SMP Fully offline deploymentNoYes Integrated Vista upgrade planningNoYes Full server deploymentNoYes SecurityGoodMuch stronger Flexibility/customizabilityGoodExcellent Vista/LH compatibilityGoodExcellent Device driver managementNoYes

14. “Deliver a secure and reliable infrastructure to enable IT administrators in an enterprise to manage computers on the internet with the same level of control as computers on the intranet.”

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18. DCM CIs / Baselines ConfigMgrAdminConsole WindowsServer2003CI 401KApplicationCI AntivirusSoftwareCI ConfigMgr Database 401(k) Application ServerBaseline Configuration Manager Client WMI XML Registry IIS MSI 1 2 3 4 5 6Script SQL SoftwareUpdates File ActiveDirectory ComplianceStateTables

21. WSUS Integration Software Updates use DCM channel Custom Updates integrate into SCCM Core Engine Taking advantage of all Microsoft Update content SCCM clients no longer using offline catalog (wsusscan.cab) Software Distribution and Software Updates no longer compete Update compliance through state messages alleviates pressure on hardware inventory Allows for third party or LOB updates to be created outside of the Microsoft patch process and added to scan catalog Authorization lists Bundled updates Custom severity categories Simplified Wizard using template Selective download of binaries

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