1. Dan Stolts IT Pro Evangelist US DPE - North East Microsoft Corporation http://blogs.technet.com/danstolts

2. Agenda 8:30am –Welcome and Introduction Session 1: Moving to the Modern OS Roadmap - Windows 7, Discuss Microsoft IT Pro Programs 9:30 – Break 9:45 - Session 2: Windows Security and Application/Driver Compatibility – Security and Management 10:30 – Break 11:00- Session 3: Windows 7 RC Sneak Peek – DirectAccess and BranchCache with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 11:50 – Drawing 12:00 – Clean up and take home a Windows 7 RC DVD! Afternoon MSDN will be here so stick around if you can

3. Windows 7 Development Process New approach for Windows development and disclosure Vision Development & Test Pre-Beta Beta ReleaseVision Development & Test Pre-Beta Beta Release Spend more time on planning & vision phase analyzing trends and needs before building features. Focus on end-to-end business scenarios – not just new features and technologies. Give our customer and partners a timeframe for the release and stick to our plan – 3 years for Windows 7 Disclose with higher degree of certainty and minimize changesDisclose with higher degree of certainty and minimize changes Engaging with partners earlier and more closely to enable seamless experiences and compatibility across hardware, software and services We are hereWe are here Planning Ecosystem Predictability

4. What We Heard from Customers “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?”

5. Windows 7 for the Enterprise Makes the things you do today faster and easier, and new things possible Enhance Security and Control Streamline PC Management Make Users Productive Anywhere 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

6. Make Users Productive Anywhere Search your PC and intranetSearch your PC and intranet Internet Explorer 8 retrieves data beyond the page Access Information From Anywhere DirectAccess ™ mobile connectivityDirectAccess ™ mobile connectivity BranchCache ™ network boostBranchCache ™ network boost Remove Barriers to Information Faster & Easier for Everyday Tasks Responsive, reliable performanceResponsive, reliable performance Intuitive UI and navigationIntuitive UI and navigation

7. Streamline PC Management Easier Deployment from Windows Vista Compatibility with Windows Vista hardware, software, tools New tools speed image creation, migration, and deployment Keep PCs Running Smoothly PowerShell & Group Policy management ease configuration Troubleshooting platform reduces help desk issues Better Support for Client Virtualization Improve VDI experience with multi- monitor and microphone support Same tools to manage and service VHD and WIM images

8. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Streamline PC Management Deploying desktops in virtual machines on server hardware Centralized management & securityCentralized management & security Users can access their desktop and applications wherever they are Richer graphics with improved multi-monitor support Use voice for telephony and applications with microphone support Improved printingImproved printing * What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure? Do More With VHDs Maintain VHD: Offline servicing of VHD images with same tools used for WIM Boot from VHD: Reuse VHD files for deployment to managed desktop PCs Richer Remote Experience

9. Make Users Productive Anywhere DirectAccess™BranchCache™ Enterprise Search Scopes Enhance Security and Protect Data BitLocker™ & BitLocker To Go™ AppLocker™ Streamline PC Management MUI Language Packs Richer VDI Remoting & Boot from VHD (VDI requires VECD license) Subsystem for UNIX 4 Virtual Operating Systems Network Boot License

10. Architectural changes in Windows Vista are paying offArchitectural changes in Windows Vista are paying off Windows 7 will build on these changes, not redo themWindows 7 will build on these changes, not redo them Windows Vista deployment today will ease future migration to Windows 7 – compatibility is our goal Benefits Today & In the Future Deep Changes in Windows Vista User Account ControlUser Account Control Security HardeningSecurity Hardening Image FormatImage Format Display driver modelDisplay driver model Less malware on PCLess malware on PC Fewer vulnerabilitiesFewer vulnerabilities Componentization & servicingComponentization & servicing Less execution in kernel-modeLess execution in kernel-mode Inefficiency Why Go Through Windows Vista to Get to Windows 7?Why Go Through Windows Vista to Get to Windows 7?

11. What to do Today - Scenario #1 Customer has already started or is about to start deploying Windows Vista Continue to deploy Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or 2 release and MDOP to start experiencing the benefits of the Modern Desktop today. Investments in Windows Vista today will ease migration to Windows 7 in the future.

12. What to do Today - Scenario #2 Extended support ends Q2 2010 Migration of W2000 PCs to Windows Vista or Windows 7 should be well underway, otherwise, Migration plan should be urgently accelerated. Customer has a significant number of PC’s running Windows 2000

13. What to do Today Scenario #3 Start inventory and testing now to be well positioned to deploy Windows Vista today, as well as, start lab testing Windows 7. Deploy MDOP to facilitate your OS deployment and migration, Use USMT - Hard-Link Migration with WDS. Customer has majority of its PC’s running XP SP3

14. Deployment Investments for Windows Vista Carry Forward Application and device compatibility Windows 7 is designed to be compatible with the same hardware, applications, and device drivers as Windows Vista today System Image Management Tools and Processes are consistent for both operating systems Deployment Tools & Knowledge developed for Windows Vista will carry forward to Windows 7 with incremental updates Post-deployment desktop management leverages the same tools and processes for both operating systems

15. 15 What Is The Springboard Series? Weekly Targeted IT Pro Drive-time Podcasts Monthly Feature Articles & Guides Virtual Roundtable Events TechCenter in 10 languages Event Kits (Win 7 updates) and messaging

16. 16 “Zones” for top tasks Springboard Series Blog—dynamic updates Weekly & Monthly dynamic content Adoption lifecycle assets: right level, right time Community blogs, forums Top assets: downloads, learning Springboard Series on TechNet: The Key Resource for IT Pros

18. IT Pro Momentum Overview A Microsoft program focused on supporting “early adopters” – IT professionals who bet on the newest technologies to drive business value for their companies and advance in their careers Are you? Interested in learning more about the newest Microsoft technologies? Need help to evaluate different Microsoft products and features? Willing to test and pilot in production Microsoft beta products? Would like to have access to exclusive forums and Microsoft product support? Want to share your early adoption experience with the IT Pro community world-wide? If you answered ‘yes’ for all the questions above, IT Pro Momentum can help! Send email with “Add to Momentum” in the subject http://blogs.technet.com/danstolts/contact.aspx

19. Your IT Benefits Momentum participants will have access to the following benefits (free of charge for one year): In-Depth Technical Content Online Trainings Early Adopter Forums TechNet+ Direct Subscription Beta Product Support via E-Mail Architectural Reviews with Corp Resources (Selected Projects) Build Relationship with your local IT Pro Evangelists After one year, some benefits expire e.g. TechNet Subscription Project Phases Evaluate C ONTENT + T RAININGS F ORUMS Plan T ECH N ET + D IRECT Pilot B ETA P RODUCT S UPPORT Share M ICROSOFT BLOGS, WEBSITES, EVENTS, ETC.

20. What's in it for IT Pros? Reduce Risk of Failure Momentum benefits such as free TechNet Subscription and Beta Product Support reduce the risk and complexity of deploying new technologies. Competitive Advantage – Be the First to Use & Know Program participants have access to the latest information and cutting-edge technologies developed by Microsoft. Community Exposure and Career Opportunities By sharing early adoption successes, IT Pros receive community recognition and increase their opportunities for networking and career growth. Your Voice is Heard Through Momentum, IT Pros establish a direct, two-way communication channel with Microsoft which allows them to provide feedback and influence the future of our products and services.

21. TechNet Plus Subscriptions – a comprehensive tool kit for IT Pros to help evaluate, deploy, and support Microsoft products EVALUATION DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT Build Technical skill Boost Productivity Fully evaluate Microsoft Solutions Get Hands on Experience with the Latest Microsoft Technologies Plan for future Deployments Resolve Technical Issues Faster What is TechNet Plus?

22. Technology Focus Paul Hailey v-pahail@microsoft.comv-pahail@microsoft.com Important: 6-12 months after a product is released (RTM), the program will stop supporting the corresponding technology as high-quality resources become publicly available through Microsoft sites such as TechNet and MSDN

23. 3 Steps 1.If you want to learn more about IT Pro Momentum or pilot the target technologies, please send an email to : http://blogs.technet.com/danstolts/contact.aspx “Add to Momentum” in subject http://blogs.technet.com/danstolts/contact.aspx 1.You will receive an invitation to join the Momentum portal, an exclusive website with technical resources for program participants. 2.Accept the invitation, complete the registration process and enjoy the program benefits!

24. Agenda 9:30 – Break 9:45 - Session 2: Windows Security and Application/Driver Compatibility – Security and Management 10:30 – Break 11:00- Session 3: Windows 7 RC Sneak Peek – DirectAccess and BranchCache with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 11:50 – Drawing 12:00 – Clean up and take home a Windows 7 RC DVD! Afternoon MSDN will be here so stick around if you can 24