2. Agenda  New OS Features  Application Compatibility  Deployment and Adoption

3. New OS Features  User Interface  WAN Optimization: BranchCache  Remote Access for all: DirectAccess  Data Protection: BitLocker & BitLocker-To-Go  Application Control: AppLocker

4.  Mini Start Menu for your program  Surface key destinations and tasks  Customizable  Accessible via Right-click and via Drag  APIs use the name “Destination List” Taskbar JumpLists

5.  Remote-control for a window  Surface key commands  Up to seven buttons  Accessible from taskbar thumbnail Taskbar Thumbnail Toolbars

6.  Surface custom UI (e.g. TDI/MDI)  Custom thumbnails for each window  Appears in your program’s window list Taskbar Custom Switchers

7. Taskbar Visual Feedback

8. Windows Explorer

9. Windows Scenic Ribbon  In-box with Windows 7, redistribution available to Vista  Win32 API, COM-based (targets native developers first)  Feature parity (or close) with Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon Application Menu Quick Access Toolbar Tab Contextual Tab Set Contextual Tab Help Group (aka “Chunk”) Dialog Launcher

10. Consistent experience across providers Federated Search

11. Rich pivots over files from multiple locations Libraries

12. Caches content downloaded from file and Web serversCaches content downloaded from file and Web servers Users in the branch can quickly open files stored in the cacheUsers in the branch can quickly open files stored in the cache Frees up network bandwidth for other usesFrees up network bandwidth for other uses Application and data access over WAN is slow in branch officesApplication and data access over WAN is slow in branch offices Slow connections hurt user productivitySlow connections hurt user productivity Improving network performance is expensive and difficult to implementImproving network performance is expensive and difficult to implement BranchCache Branch Office Network Performance

13. Recommended for larger branches Cache stored centrally: can use existing server in the branch Cache availability is high Enables branch-wide caching Enterprise Recommended for branches without any infrastructure Easy to deploy: Enabled on clients through Group Policy Cache availability decreases with laptops that go offline Distributed Cache vs. Hosted Cache

14. New network paradigm enables same experience inside & outside the officeNew network paradigm enables same experience inside & outside the office Seamless access to network resources increases productivity of mobile usersSeamless access to network resources increases productivity of mobile users Infrastructure investments also make it easy to service mobile PCs and distribute updates and policesInfrastructure investments also make it easy to service mobile PCs and distribute updates and polices Difficult for users to access corporate resources from outside the officeDifficult for users to access corporate resources from outside the office Challenging for IT to manage, update, patch mobile PCs while disconnected from company networkChallenging for IT to manage, update, patch mobile PCs while disconnected from company network Home Office Home Office DirectAccess Remote Access for Mobile Workers

15. Data protected on internal drives and removable storageData protected on internal drives and removable storage Mandate the use of encryption with Group PoliciesMandate the use of encryption with Group Policies Store recovery information in Active Directory for manageabilityStore recovery information in Active Directory for manageability Simplify BitLocker setup and configuration of primary hard driveSimplify BitLocker setup and configuration of primary hard drive + Worldwide Shipments (000s) Gartner “Forecast: USB Flash Drives, Worldwide, 2001-2011” 24 September 2007, Joseph Unsworth Gartner “Dataquest Insight: PC Forecast Analysis, Worldwide, 1H08” 18 April 2008, Mikako Kitagawa, George Shiffler III BitLockerToGo Data Protection

16. Eliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your networkEliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your network Enforce application standardization within your organizationEnforce application standardization within your organization Easily create and manage flexible rules using Group PolicyEasily create and manage flexible rules using Group Policy Users can install and run unapproved applicationsUsers can install and run unapproved applications Even standard users can install some types of softwareEven standard users can install some types of software Unauthorized applications may:Unauthorized applications may: Introduce malwareIntroduce malware Increase helpdesk callsIncrease helpdesk calls Reduce user productivityReduce user productivity Undermine compliance effortsUndermine compliance efforts AppLocker Application Control

17. Application Compatibility  Compatibility Overview  Application Compatibility Toolkit  XP Virtual Mode  Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)

18. Deployments, pilots, and testing will continue to pay off Building on Vista Similar Compatibility: Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7 Exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging) Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7 Exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging) Hardware that runs Windows Vista well will run Windows 7 well Hardware that runs Windows Vista well will run Windows 7 well Few Changes: Focus on quality and reliability improvements Deep Changes: New models for security, drivers, deployment, and networking

19. Top Compatibility Issues in Vista  User Account Control (UAC)  Windows Resource Protection (WRP)  Internet Explorer Protected Mode  64-bit Operating System  OS Version Changes

20. Changes in Windows 7  OS Versioning  Security Class Applications  Removal of built-in Windows Applications (Mail, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Messenger, Address Book)  Internet Explorer 8  Revamped CDROM driver stack and Biometrics Support  And a few more

21. App Compatibility Toolkit App Compatibility Toolkit App Inventory Service App Inventory Service Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) System Center System Center App Compatibility Toolkit App Compatibility Toolkit App Virtualization App Virtualization App Quality Cookbook App Quality Cookbook Virtual Legacy Win OS Virtual Legacy Win OS App Compatibility Toolkit App Compatibility Toolkit Win Compatibility Center Win Compatibility Center App Quality Cookbook App Quality Cookbook App Verifier App Verifier Application Compatibility Resources

22. 22 Application Compatibility Toolkit Collection of free tools to:  Inventory for software, hardware, and device assets  Compatibility evaluation for the above  Obtain vendor support statements and Logo data from Compatibility Exchange  Recommendations for fixing applications & websites (IE8)  Tools to apply compatibility fixes or “shims” to applications

23. Inventory Applications and Devices Inventory Applications and Devices Gather high-level compatibility evaluator data Gather high-level compatibility evaluator data In-depth testing with dev/test tools In-depth testing with dev/test tools Log test data Log test data Build and test mitigations Build and test mitigations Prioritize and Categorize Prioritize and Categorize Synchronize data with Microsoft Compatibility Exchange Synchronize data with Microsoft Compatibility Exchange Verify high-level issues Verify high-level issues Application Compatibility Toolkit Methodology

24. Log Processing Service and DB Data Collection Package/Compatibility Evaluators Inventory Windows 7 Update Desktop Topology Europe North America HR Finance 1 2 Application Compatibility Manager 3 Greg Ichiro Compatibility Exchange 4 Windows Vista Internet Application Compatibility Toolkit High Level Architecture

25. Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5  Added support for Windows 7 adoption  Detection of Windows Mail depreciation  Compatibility Reports  Added support for Windows Update  Detect compatibility issues w/ Windows 7 and Vista SP2  Compatibility data included from Compatibility Center  Improvements to Compatibility Exchange  Ability to select which apps to share data about with Microsoft (and improved report review)

26. Application Compatibility Resources Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 ○ http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=24da89e9- b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971&displaylang=en http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=24da89e9- b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971&displaylang=en For IT Professionals: ○ Application Compatibility for Windows 7 - Springboard http://technet.microsoft.com/appcompat http://technet.microsoft.com/appcompat For Developers: ○ Application Quality Cookbook (Windows 7) http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/Windows7AppQuality http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/Windows7AppQuality ○ Application Compatibility Cookbook (Windows Vista) http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx?pull=/library/en- us/dnlong/html/AppComp.asp http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx?pull=/library/en- us/dnlong/html/AppComp.asp ○ Application Compatibility in Internet Explorer 8 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/cc405106.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/cc405106.aspx ○ Application Compatibility Forum http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en- US/windowscompatibility/threads/ http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en- US/windowscompatibility/threads/

27. Application Compatibility Ecosystem Windows Logo Program ○ Getting the “Certified for Windows Vista” or “Works with Windows Vista” logo is the most effective way for your customers to identify products that work well with Windows Vista ○ https://winqual.microsoft.com/ https://winqual.microsoft.com/ Windows Vista Application Compatibility Training ○ 2 days of intense learning on tools and techniques for detecting, diagnosing and mitigating Windows Vista Application Compatibility issues ○ On-site engagements to help enterprise customers resolve Windows Vista Deployment blockers ○ Contact: aecoe@microsoft.comaecoe@microsoft.com Application Compatibility Factory ○ 5 global System Integrators are on board and ready to work with you now ○ Have deep expertise in application testing and remediation ○ ACF partner services focus on custom apps, scales to some ISV apps ○ Contact: Wipro, Infosys, TCS (Tata), Satyam, HP, Sogeti ○ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bb510132.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bb510132.aspx

28. Virtual XP Mode Virtual PC 2007 Virtual XP Mode (Win7 Pro/Ent/Ultimate)  Developer/ IT Professional  Development & Test/ Helpdesk  Multiple Guest OSes  Cost for each Guest OS  Small/Medium Business  XP to Win7 App Compatibility  Windows XP Guest  Virtual XP included (Pro/Ent/Ultimate)

29. MED-V  Operating System Compatibility  Resolve App-to-OS incompatibility  ‘Publish’ Apps from VPC image to Start Menu  Single desktop experience  Simplified Virtual PC Delivery and Updates  Centralized PC image management  Background VPC management  Image delivery via Network/ Internet/ DVD/ USB memory  Automated internet based image updates  Central Access Control  Data use policies control data flow from the VPC images  Global/User based permissions and policies

30. Run Windows XP or other Windows environments on Windows 7 Install and launch Windows XP applications from Windows 7 Desktop Windows Virtual PC provides the ease of use for end users Deploy – deliver virtual Windows images and customize per user and device settings Provision – define which applications and websites are available to different user groups Control – assign and expire usage permissions and Virtual PC settings Maintain & Support - update images, centrally monitor users and remotely troubleshoot MED-V centrally manages virtual Windows environments IT Professionals: Use MED-V when deploying Windows Virtual PCs, to reduce complexity, maintain control and keep costs low IT Professionals: Use MED-V when deploying Windows Virtual PCs, to reduce complexity, maintain control and keep costs low Use Virtual XP Mode or MED-V?

31. Increase Desktop Computing Flexibility  Deliver IT-managed desktops to unmanaged PCs  Enable work at home and increased mobility without a laptop  Drive business continuity/recovery plans with virtual desktops anywhere  Increase productivity for contractors and branch workers  Increase manageability and usability of agency laptops  Eliminate the trade off between IT control and user flexibility  Enable employee-owned model, using a virtual agency desktop

32. Deployment and Adoption  Deployment Automation  Imaging and Image Delivery in Windows 7  Building VHD Images  User State Migration  Volume Activation

33. Deployment Image Servicing and Management Add/Remove Drivers and Packages Add/Remove Drivers and Packages WIM and VHD Image Management WIM and VHD Image Management Windows 7 Deployment Windows Deployment Services Multiple Stream Transfer Multiple Stream Transfer Dynamic Driver Provisioning Dynamic Driver Provisioning WIM and VHD Support WIM and VHD Support User State Migration Tool Hard-link Migration Hard-link Migration Offline File Gatherer Offline File Gatherer Improved User File Detection Improved User File Detection Microsoft Assessment and Planning Application Compatibility Toolkit Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

34. Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)  Enable/Disable, Enumerate, Add/Remove Packages and Updates  Add/Remove, Enumerate Drivers  WIM and VHD Support

35.  Images are specialized after setup – no HW emulation  Windows 7 Enterprise/Ultimate & Server 2008 R2 only (for VHD and host OS components)  BitLocker and Hibernation are not supported Boot from VHD Not like your old Virtual PC and Hyper-V VHD Experience What you get from Boot from VHD…  Single image for VDI and physical  Easy to redeploy OS if personality is abstracted

36. Windows Deployment Services Multicast Enhancements  Multiple Stream Transfer Multiple bands to broadcast images to clients Optimized rates per client connection  Client Auto Removal Slower clients can be dropped to unicast or entirely  Boot Image Multicast Windows PE boot images can use multicast Fast Medium Slow

37. Client WDS Server Images Drivers Windows Deployment Services Dynamic Driver Provisioning  Driver targeting to match drivers to hardware  Reduces image size  Centralizes deployment driver management

38.  Hard-link Migration Enables local file migration without copying or moving files Processes migration jobs in third of the time or less  Offline User State Capture Capture during Windows PE phase to improve speed  Volume Shadow Copy Capture files even while they are in use  Improved File Discovery Reduces XML customization need User State Migration Tool (USMT)

39. Windows 7 Volume Activation Based on Volume Activation 2.0 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008  Activation is required for all editions of Windows 7  Employs the same key hierarchy (KMS, MAK)  Online validation experience unchanged

40. A full OS release (32-bit and 64-bit) Built on the Windows Vista Foundation Compatibility with Windows Vista software, hardware and tools Investment Areas: Make Users Productive Anywhere Enhance Security & Control Streamline PC Management User Experience and UI Enhancements Where we are in the development cycle…