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Microsoft SoftGrid: Creating Software as a ServicePaul ButterworthTechnology Lead, Management ProductsMicrosoft UK
EasierFind and use information
More SecureImprove security and legislative compliance
Lower CostOptimize desktopinfrastructure
Better ConnectedEnable your mobile
workforce
Application Compatibility
Software Asset Management
Make PCsSafe to Use
Protect Datain PCs
Diagnosticsand Help Desk
Flexible ComputingModels
PC Manageability
Key Enterprise Desktop Manageability Challenges
The Optimized Windows Desktop
Includes all features of Windows Vista Business plus:
Four Virtual Operating Systems Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Multi-lingual User Interface (MUI) Subsystem for Unix-Based Apps (SUA)
SoftGrid Application Virtualization Asset Inventory Services Diagnostic & Recovery Toolset Advanced Group Policy Management
Application compatibility
PC manageability
Flexible computing models
Protect data in PCs
Make PCs safe to use
Diagnostics & Help Desk
Software asset
management
Life without traditional software installation
» Centralized permissions» Applications to users at log on» Sandboxed applications
Accelerated desktop deploymentMinimize application compatibility testingRun real-time usage reportsEnable device roaming
Application compatibilityPC manageabilityFlexible computing modelsSoftware asset management
*SoftGrid Application Virtualization CAL for Terminal Services is available and sold separately from MDOP
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
SoftGrid Extensions for SMSManage Virtual Apps via SMS
The SoftGrid® PlatformThe Engine
Application Virtualization
On-demand delivery
Centralized, policy-based application management
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
The Sequencer is a wizard-based tool that rapidly virtualizes applications without changing source code Three steps of Sequencing:
Installation ModeConfigure and TestExecution mode
The application is transformed into a run-time image, and not an installerApplication files include:
.SPRJ File – Project File
.ICO – Icon File
.OSD – XML Descriptor
.SFT – Application File
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
SoftGrid Management Web Service is the central service for setting up and administering SoftGrid servers and applications.Assign application privileges via Active DirectoryFull license control for virtual applications
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
Dynamically Delivering The Virtual Application SolutionUser clicks on desktop shortcuts; authentication, authorization and licensing checked every time users launch a SoftGrid application
Centrally ServedThe first time the Server delivers “just enough” code (20-40%) to client or TS machine. As more code is needed, it is dynamically delivered.
Locally Executed• App executes on desktop, laptop
and/or Terminal Server, not on SoftGrid Server
Cached for Performance• App code is cached for repeat use
– even without a network
Multiple Delivery Options• Streaming is primary option, but
import from file shares, removable media, etc. all possible.
Disconnected Use Support• Entire set of applications are
cached for limited time before expiring
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
Applications are virtualized per instance:
Files (incl System Files)RegistryFonts.iniCOM/DCOM objectsServicesName SpacesSemafores, Mutexes
Applications do not get installed or alter the operating system
Yet tasks process locally on the host computer.
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
Enabling Application Life Cycle OptimizationThe “SoftGrid” – A generic grid of computing execution points
where any user may access their applications, on-demand, without application pre-population or conflict.
• Application are ready for use in hours or days, not weeks or months
• Application availability is instant anywhere in the Windows Enterprise
• The world revolves around the user
• The evolution of application agility
• Simplification is inherent in the solution
Flexible application deployment: Pre-cached to clients with traditional updates Pre-cached with dynamic updates Pure dynamic delivery
Integrated reports and metering
Enterprise scale
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally-managed service
Desktop and Infrastructure Optimization Infrastructure complexity drives need for management technology
Most Enterprise organizations require more formal procedures for application lifecycle, problem, change and asset management
Optimized Desktop
Some organizations may benefit from just using Vista Business with minimal application compatibility testing
Many organizations require a more robust asset, application and end to end infrastructure administration definitionSize
Com
ple
xit
y
Optimized Infrastructure
Standard Business
OS+Application Compatibility Toolkit
Systems ManagementServer 2003 R2
Build Business Continuity for Applications
Simplify & Accelerate App
and OS Migrations
Reduce Application Management Costs
Enable Roaming and Free Seating
Reduce Appcompatibility and Testing
Reduce Help Desk
Calls
Consolidate, Standardize and Stabilize Images
ConsolidateTerminal Services
Servers
Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationSolutions and Case Studies
SoftGrid reduces and eliminates many common application management steps and optimizes computing resources, dramatically reducing labor and capital costs.
Reduce management costs by 80%
Deployments, updates and termination
Reduce help desk call by up to 30%Improve user uptime by 4XConsolidate serversReduce license compliance risks Case Study: Scotland’s Dundee
City Council saved $290,000 (155,000 UK pounds) on IT support, replacement, server consolidation and license agreements.
Microsoft SoftGrid has developed a Forrester TEI™ Compliant calculator to help you determine how SoftGrid can save application management costs
Reduce Application Management Costs
Any user can access any computer on the network to get their applications.
Machines become generic instead of user-specific
Useful for office hoteling, business continuity and computer labs.
Case Study: Northeastern University uses SoftGrid to provide access to any application from any computer on campus.
The SoftGrid makes it possible for users to share Windows desktops and laptops.
Enable Roaming and Free Seating
Elimination of application conflicts and testing accelerates migrations
Virtualized applications can be deployed to variety of systems including Vista (4.2)
Case Study: Suncor Energy migrated over 1,300 applications on 3,200 desktops to XP in just 3.5 months.
SoftGrid accelerates OS Migrations by reducing the dependencies and testing between applications and the operating system.
Simplify & Accelerate OS Migrations
Applications are automatically replicated: desktops and terminal server are updated without installation
User down time is reduced to minutes instead of hours/days
Case Study: A Major Investment Company enabled applications to be available to their users at their backup site in minutes.
With The SoftGrid, applications can be replicated like other data, reducing the costs of synchronizing applications and user down time.
Build Business Continuity for Applications
Enable any application to run side-by-side on desktops and servers without conflicts
Dramatically reduce the need for compatibility/regression testing
Consolidate terminal servers by eliminating silos and underutilization
Enable multiple versions of the same application to run on the same computer at the same timeCase Study: The Medical Center at University of Illinois cut 100 hours of regression testing that was previously required to roll out new applications.
Eliminate Application Conflicts & Regression Tests
SoftGrid reduces help desk calls by over 30% by making it easier for IT to resolve problems centrally and reducing the likelihood of problems in the first place
Problem resolution is applica-tion-centric, not system-wideReduce visits to computer by fixing problems remotelyDeployment is pulled and not installed, leading to a higher success rate
Case Study: Heartland Financial used to spend 2 hours on the phone with a single user. With SoftGrid it takes less than 10 minutes to solve a user’s problem.
15%
52%
4%
11%
18%
Helpdesk
Deskside visits
Engineering
Patch Mgmt
Overhead
Source: 2003 Intel IT Avg. QuarterlySpending on desktop PC support
Reduce Support Calls
Consolidate, Standardize and Stabilize Images
Reduce the size and complexity of imagesMove closer to the goal of a “single image” for the entire enterpriseRepurpose systems without constant re-imaging
Case Study: Fidelity National Financial reduced 13 virtual images into one with SoftGrid
Before SoftGrid With SoftGrid
Instantly deploy applications to Citrix/Terminal Servers
Eliminate installs, regression testing & downtime
Eliminate applications that conflict on the same server, including multiple versions of same app
Enable applications that were not designed to run in multi-user mode
Case Study: Russell Investments reduced their terminal servers by 40% with SoftGrid
SoftGrid allows any application to run along-side any other on a terminal server, eliminating the need for silos and increasing utilization, resulting in the need for less servers.
Consolidate Terminal Servers
Making the vision a reality with Software Assurance for the Windows desktop
Cost EffectiveAgile Intelligently Managed
Locked Down
Accelerate deploymentMaximize accessibilityFlexible computing
Application mgtPatch mgtDiagnosis & RepairAsset management
Control accessEnhance interoperabilityProtect & recover dataIdentify threats
Reduce Helpdesk costReal time asset mgtMaximize productivity
The Vision: The Optimized DesktopDelivering the most cost effective & flexible Windows desktop management solution
© 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions,
it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
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