2. Mark Knijnenburg Solutions Consultant Dimension Data WTB224

3. The Desktop Environment Current Challenges Organizations are challenged with; Maintaining rigorous control over computing environments Compliance with workstation and data security requirements Meeting user expectations for a flexible workspace which travels with them Maintaining Operating System and Application flexibility Keeping Operating System and Application versions up-to- date All this…while still providing an environment conducive to work (and support)

4. The Optimized Desktop Overview Separates elements of the traditional computing stack A number of technologies are available; Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using Remote Desktop Services and Hyper-V XPMode Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)

5. The Optimized Desktop Overview Development of an Optimized Desktop Strategy involves 3 steps; Understanding the various technologies Defining user needs Contract Worker / Mobile Worker / Office Worker Matching technologies with user needs

6. User State Virtualization Application Virtualization Desktop Virtualization Desktop Virtualization What is it? Traditional Configuration With Virtualization

7. Server-based User State Virtualization Folder Redirection Offline files VDI Desktop Virtualization Technologies + Strategy Application Virtualization Desktop Virtualization Client-hosted ESSENTIAL DISCRETIONARY

8. Managed Desktops Managing Unmanaged Desktops Matching Technologies to Users

9. Synchronizes personal profiles, settings and data to the data-center using Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection Saves Cost: quickly recover from PC failures and PC theft Enable anywhere access: enable users to access their data from any authorized PC at any time Improve business continuity: get users’ data on a new PC simply by logging in User State Virtualization

10. Traditional Layered Install Model Isolated Virtual Application Model Application Virtualization (App-V)

11. App-V Architecture

12. Which model is best? Infrastructure in place for deploying apps then Standalone/Streaming Models might fit MSI distribution via GPO or SCCM (publishing and deployment) Streaming via SCCM 2007 R2 or Streaming Server No infrastructure in place or additional features are required (active update) then Full Infrastructure Model is best Higher cost, more complex When active upgrade, license enforcement is required Combination of models is also possible

13. Centralizes virtual PCs inside the data center while allowing users to remotely access their desktops Use VDI where flexibility is more important than cost Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Rationalize VDI: required servers, storage and network bandwidth add cost and complexity - make sure business benefits justify higher TCO For scenarios requiring VDI: Microsoft’s VDI offering is more comprehensive and cost effective than the competition Licensing: a Windows VECD license is required for each device accessing the VDI image, irrespective of virtualization vendor

14. R2 Remote App Application Delivery Options Desktop Delivery Options XenDesktop Complex Deployments, Enterprise grade performance & management R2 Simple Deployments, built into Windows Server Windows VECD OR for Integrated Management VDI Technologies

15. Limitations of VDI “Always on” network connection required to access desktops Infrastructure and Bandwidth User Experience Cost No network access means no access to desktop, and hence unsuitable for offline mobile use. Video / audio / USB device performance is not as good as physical desktop Incorrectly sized VDI implementations may result in poor user experience VDI provides better flexibility but not reduced TCO versus PCs Investment in PC hardware must be weighed up Organizations may need additional server hardware, storage hardware and software for VDI VDI is just ONE of the many technologies available for desktop optimization.

16. Centralized Desktops: RApp vs. VDI Remote App (Sessions) VDI (VMs) Technology Maturity ProvenEmerging Scalability Higher ratio of users/server Lower ratio users/server Isolation/Security Session-based isolation Shared Server OS across users Must run as standard user VM-based isolation Dedicated OS per user Can run as admin Remote User Experience Protocol-dependentProtocol-dependent User Flexibility User is running as a user User can have full rights Application Compatibility Windows Server OS Windows Client OS Availability of Skilled IT Staff High (RD experts) Low (VM experts) CostLowerHigher

17. ClientClient XP / Vista: Web Access (IE) Win7: RemoteApp & Desktop Connections RD Web Access (feed & web access) RD Web Access (feed & web access) RD Client HTTPS RDP over RCP / HTTPS Retrieve List of Desktops Retrieve List of Remote apps / sessions VHDVHD Remote Desktop Services Components VHDVHDVHDVHDVHDVHDVHDVHDVHDVHD

18. Windows XP Mode Feature alignment w/ Win7 SKU plan Win7 SKUsHBHPProUltEnt Windows XP Mode Windows XP VHD included in Windows 7 only for Professional, Ultimate & Enterprise Request customers to upgrade to Windows 7 Pro if not so already Integrated with Windows 7 Shell Seamless Windows XP Application launching from Windows 7 Integrated install experience with Windows XP VHD USB 2.0 support Windows Virtual PC is MUI aware & will be localized in 26 languages Intel VT or AMD-V required, default-on recommended 2 GB of memory recommended 15 GB of Diskspace Hardware Requirements Highlighted Key features Address SMB App-Compatibility Concerns

19. Migrate to Windows 7 now – run older productivity applications inside a Windows XP virtual machine MED-V and Windows XP Mode Non IT-Managed: Use Windows 7 Pro “Windows XP Mode” IT-Managed: Use MED-V to add delivery, policy-based provisioning and centralized management for virtual Windows XP images “…when migrating from XP to Windows 7, [MED-V] is a solution that is fast, simple, cost-effective and most importantly, non- disruptive to business users”

20. MED-V* Central Management of Virtual Windows Environments Deploy – deliver virtual Windows images and customize per user and device settings Provision – define which applications and websites are available to different users Control – assign and expire usage permissions and Virtual PC settings Maintain and Support - update images, monitor users and remotely troubleshoot Windows Virtual PC Provides the Ease of Use for End Users Run Windows XP or other Windows environments on Windows 7 Install and launch Windows XP applications from the Windows 7 Start Menu A mechanism to address application compatibility issues when moving to a new OS *Available post Windows 7 GA as part of Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) MED-V and Windows XP Mode

21. MED-V Architecture

22. MED-V User experience Applications installed in the VM, appear on the desktop as if they were running natively.

23. # of rich clients with SA Windows VECD Windows VECD for SA What are the different flavors of Windows VECD? What is Windows VECD Windows VECD is a device based annual subscription program to help you license virtual copies of Windows (XP, Vista, 7) Rich clients, Thin clients Rich clients What devices can be covered? NoYes Is Software Assurance a pre-requisite? $110/year/device$23/year/device What is the retail price? Yes Does it have Software Assurance benefits? # of rich clients without SA # of thin clients Total # of Windows VECD licenses required (Irrespective of virtualization infrastructure)

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25. Track Resources Windows 7 adoption life cycle: http://technet.microsoft.com/en- us/windows/dd361745.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en- us/windows/dd361745.aspxhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en- us/windows/dd361745.aspx Windows 7 deployment overview: TechNet Windows 7 deployment overview http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd367841.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd367841.aspx Windows 7 deployment specifics: TechNet Windows 7 deployment home http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349337(WS.10).aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349337(WS.10).aspx Microsoft overall deployment overview: TechNet deployment home http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/desktopdeployment/default.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/desktopdeployment/default.aspx Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios Assessment Solution Accelerator: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/SolutionAccelerators http://www.microsoft.com/technet/SolutionAccelerators

26. Track Resources continued… Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, which can be used to automate Windows 7 deployments – note that for Windows 7, you need the 2010 version which is in beta: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd407791.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd407791.aspx If you need to use it for legacy applications, you can download XPMode & Virtual PC here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Are your applications compatible with Windows 7? Run the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=24da89e 9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=24da89e 9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=24da89e 9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971 Are your machines capable of running Windows 7? Run MAP 4.0 to find out http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd537566.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd537566.aspx

27. Track Resources continued… Developing for Windows 7 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx MDOP overview: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/mdop/default.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/mdop/default.aspx MDOP technical information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en- us/windows/bb899442.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en- us/windows/bb899442.aspxhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en- us/windows/bb899442.aspx VDI overview: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/solutions/virtualization/improve- flexibility.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/solutions/virtualization/improve- flexibility.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/solutions/virtualization/improve- flexibility.aspx

28. Related Content Sessions WCL202Windows Manageability: Windows Vista to Windows 7 WCL303 A Geeks Guide to Windows User State Migration Tool 4.0 WCL304 Are You Breaking My Stuff Again? The Windows 7 App Compat Story WCL402Case of the Unexplained 3 WCL306Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: the Next Generation WCL307Manage Your Images with the Rock Star of the Deployment Tools: Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) WCL401 Avoiding Issues with the Windows Troubleshooting Platform WCL308Deploying Windows 7 BitLocker in the Enterprise WCL305Windows Internet Explorer 8 Security, Inside and Out WCL305Windows Internet Explorer 8 Security, Inside and Out WCL203Windows Clients and Windows Server 2008 NAP: Why They Are Better Together WCL204Windows 7 from A to Z: An In-Depth Look at the Next Windows Whiteboard Sessions WTB225MDOP

29. Related Content Hands-on Labs WSV03HAdvanced Windows PowerShell Scripting WCL09HZero Touch Installation Using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 and System Center Configuration Manager WCL05H Windows 7: Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 WCL04H Lite Touch Installation Using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 WCL06-HOLWindows 7: Automating File and Setting Migration with the User State Migration Tool 4.0 WCL08-HOLWindows 7: Mitigating Application Issues Using Shims WCL11-HOLMicrosoft Desktop Optimization Pack: Advanced Group Policy Management WCL12-HOLMicrosoft Desktop Optimization Pack: Application Virtualization, Publishing Lab WCL15-HOLMicrosoft Desktop Optimization Pack: Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset WCL16-HOLMicrosoft Desktop Optimization Pack: Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring WSV08-HOLIntroduction to Windows PowerShell Fundamentals

30. Related Content Secondary Track Sessions MGT305Operating System Deployment (OSD) in the Real World MGT306Streamline Application and Desktop Delivery with Microsoft System Center SIA201Windows 7 Security Overview VIR206Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack: Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) VIR303Windows 2008 R2: Remote Desktop Services: VDI - RD Connection Broker, RD Virtualization Host Drilldown WSV206Overview of Remote Desktop Services (Previously Known as Terminal Services) WSV303BranchCache: Helping You Save on WAN Bandwidth Consumption at Branch Offices WSV307Reinventing Remote Access with DirectAccess WSV401Enhancing the Branch Office Experience with Windows Server 2008 R2 WSV402Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Kernel Changes

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