Windows 7

1. Windows 7 Markus Erlacher Technical Specialist Microsoft Corporation

2. Customer Feedback is Driving… A new approach to planning Application and device compatibility with Windows Vista Changes in how we think about the complete experience

3. Windows 7 builds on Windows Vista Deployment, pilots and testing today will continue to pay off Improving Security and Control Make Users Productive Anywhere Streamlining PC Management Fundamentals Increasing Security and Data Protection Improving User Productivity; Mobility Optimizing Desktop infrastructure

4. Windows 7 for Business Everyday Tasks are Faster and Easier Safeguard Your Business Just Works • Improved Data Security • Better Protect Your PC • Solve Problems Quickly • Safer Online • Fast and Reliable • Compatible • Mobile • Simplify Tasks • Easier Networking • Device Experience

5. Just Works Fast and Reliable Windows 7 In Action • Performance • Reliability Compatible • Choice in hardware and software Mobile • Mobile and highly secure • Better battery life

6. Everyday Tasks are Faster and Easier Simplify Routine Tasks Windows 7 In Action • Even better search • Refined interface Easier Networking • Network easily and more securely, with or without a server Device Experience • Easier to manage devices • Improved Bluetooth

7. Safeguard Your Business Better Protect Your PC Windows 7 In Action • Industry-leading security Improved Data Security • Encryption • Advanced backup Safer Online • Safer to connect • Safer to browse Solve Problems Quickly • No interruptions • Action Center

8. Demo… Windows 7 First Look

9. Windows 7 for the Enterprise Make Users Productive Anywhere Enhance Security & Control Streamline PC Management • At their desk • In a branch • On the road • Protect data & PCs • Built on Windows Vista foundation • Easy migration • Keep PCs running • Virtualization

10. Enterprise Search Make Users Productive Anywhere Situation Today Search Federation • Consistent user experience for finding data from multiple locations, including SharePoint • IT can pre-populate links on Start menu and Explorer to preferred sites with “Enterprise Search Scopes” • Current desktop and Enterprise search solutions are good, but not integrated • Users need to take different steps to find data on PC and data on servers • Data sources are hard to discover Windows 7 Solution

11. Remote Access for Mobile WorkersMake Users Productive Anywhere Situation Today DirectAccess Office Home Office Home • New network paradigm enables same experience inside & outside the office • Seamless access to network resources increases productivity of mobile users • Infrastructure investments also make it easy to service mobile PCs and distribute updates and polices • Difficult for users to access corporate resources from outside the office • Challenging for IT to manage, update, patch mobile PCs while disconnected from company network Windows 7 Solution

12. Branch Office Network PerformanceMake Users Productive Anywhere Situation Today BranchCache™ • Application and data access over WAN is slow in branch offices • Slow connections hurt user productivity • Improving network performance is expensive and difficult to implement • Caches content downloaded from file and Web servers • Users in the branch can quickly open files stored in the cache • Frees up network bandwidth for other uses Windows 7 Solution

13. VPN ReconnectMake Users Productive Anywhere Situation Today VPN Reconnect VPN Server VPN Server • VPN used frequently for remote access to corporate resources • Mobile workers reconnect to VPN on every network outage • The client maintains persistent VPN connection across network outages • VPN Client can connect to any VPN Server of choice • Better end user experience: seamless and consistent VPN connectivity • Reduced support costs Windows 7 Solution

14. Mobile BroadbandMake Users Productive Anywhere Situation Today Mobile Broadband • Integrated solution that is consistent and easy to discover • Plug & play experience for 3G cards (built-in or external) • IHVs can integrate devices using Windows 7 platform • No need for users to install3rd party software • End users have same connectivity experience across WiFi and WWAN • Internet connectivity via mobile broadband cards is expanding: • Inconsistent user experience • Additional software required Windows 7 Solution

15. Data ProtectionEnhance Security & Control Situation Today BitLocker To Go™ + Worldwide Shipments (000s) • Protect data on internal and removable drives • Mandate the use of encryption with Group Policies • Store recovery information in Active Directory for manageability • Simplify BitLocker setup and configuration of primary hard drive • 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  Windows 7 Solution

16. Application Control Enhance Security and Control Situation Today AppLocker™ • Eliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your network • Enforce application standardization within your organization • Easily create and manage flexible rules using Group Policy • Users can install and run unapproved applications • Even standard users can install some types of software • Unauthorized applications may: • Introduce malware • Increase helpdesk calls • Reduce user productivity • Undermine compliance efforts Windows 7 Solution

17. Windows 7 Manageability • Flexible Administrative Control • Increased Automation to Reduce Costs • Reduce Help Desk Calls and Keep Users Productive • Windows PowerShell 2.0 • Integrated Scripting Environment • Windows Troubleshooting Platform • Remoteable Reliability Data • Problem Steps Recorder Enhanced Group Policy Scenarios Group Policy Scripting • Group Policy Preferences

18. Virtual Desktop InfrastructureStreamline PC Management Situation Today • Richer Remote Experience • Richer graphics with improved multi-monitor support • Use voice for telephony & applications with microphone support • Improved 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 • Deploying desktops in virtual machines on server hardware • Centralized management & security • Users can access their desktop and applications wherever they are * • Using Windows for VDI scenarios requires additional VECD license Windows 7 Solution

19. Deployment Enhancements IMAGING DELIVERY MIGRATION Deployment Image Servicing and Management Add/Remove Drivers and Packages WIM and VHD Image Management Windows Deployment Services Multiple Stream Transfer Dynamic Driver Provisioning VHD and WIM Support User State Migration Tool Hardlink Migration Offline File Gather Improved user file detection INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS CONTINUE Microsoft Assessment and Planning Application Compatibility Toolkit Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

20. Demo… Windows 7 Enterprise Features

21. Windows 7 Editions Consumers Businesses Specialized • Windows® 7 Home Premium • Windows® 7 Professional Enthusiasts Enterprises • Windows® 7 Ultimate • Windows® 7 Enterprise Business-focused SKU for managed environments, advanced data protection, networking and security needs. Available through SA agreement No compromise consumer SKU for those who want all Windows features, including business Business-focused SKU for small and lower mid-market companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers. Available through OEM and retail channels Standard consumer SKU, providing full functionality on the latest hardware, easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment Emerging Markets Entry Level PCs • Windows® 7 Home Basic • Windows® 7 Starter Value SKU in emerging markets for cost-conscious consumers on value PCs Entry-level OEM SKU in all markets for cost-conscious consumers • All Windows 7 versions are a super set of the version below with no trade off on features when you upgrade from one version to the next

22. Microsoft Deployment Guidance All Customers Optimize your desktop infrastructure to save costs and ease future upgrades Deploy Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack • Migrate Windows 2000 PCs to Windows Vista as soon as possible. • Windows 2000 extended support ends Q2 2010 • Windows 2000 customers may soon find their business critical applications unsupported • Continue your Windows Vista SP1 deployment • If in early stages or just starting on Windows Vista, plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2 • Easier future transition to Windows 7 due to high degree of compatibility Deployment in progress or in planning Deployment in progress or in planning • Make sure you are aware of the risks of skipping Windows Vista - such as running out of ISV support for your critical business applications • Start early evaluation of Windows 7 for your company with Windows 7 beta • Testing and remediating applications on Windows Vista will ease Windows 7 deployment • Continue your Windows Vista SP1 deployment • If in early stages or just starting on Windows Vista, plan on testing and deploying Windows Vista SP2 • Easier future transition to Windows 7 due to high degree of compatibility • Make sure you are aware of the risks of skipping Windows Vista – such as running out of ISV support for your critical business applications • Deploying Windows Vista will make future transition to Windows 7 easier • Migrate Windows 2000 PCs to Windows Vista as soon as possible. • Windows 2000 extended support ends Q2 2010 • Windows 2000 customers may soon find their business critical applications unsupported • Make sure you are aware of the risks of skipping Windows Vista – such as running out of ISV support for your critical business applications • Deploying Windows Vista will make future transition to Windows 7 easier Undecided Undecided • Make sure you are aware of the risks of skipping Windows Vista - such as running out of ISV support for your critical business applications • Start early evaluation of Windows 7 for your company with Windows 7 beta • Testing and remediating applications on Windows Vista will ease Windows 7 deployment due to high degree of compatibility Those who decided to wait for Windows 7 Those who decided to wait for Windows 7

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