What's New in Windows 8.1 Deployment Michael NiehausSenior Product Marketing Manager

WCA-B349

Level Setting

This is not “What’s new in Windows 8.1”Although we will talk about some new features and tools

We will focus on changes in a few areas:New Windows 8.1 features that affect deploymentNew and modified low-level deployment tools to support Windows 8.1Changes to deployment products (MDT, ConfigMgr) related to Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1Current observations:

Windows 7

•Image size:•1.97GB image (WIM), 7.87GB expanded

•Installation time (new):•15 minutes•Upgrade time (from Vista):•30 minutes

Windows 8

•Image size:•1.96GB image (WIM), 7.76GB expanded

•Installation time (new):•10 minutes•Upgrade time (from Windows 7):•20 minutes

Windows 8.1

•Image size:•2.13GB image (WIM), 7.65GB expanded

•Installation time (new):•~10 minutes•Upgrade time (from Windows 8):•~20 minutes

Windows 8.1: Deployment Options

Capture data

settings, and apps

Remove existing

OS

Install new OS image

Restore data,

settings, and apps

Windows Setup

Capture data and settings

Remove existing

OS

Install new OS image

Install apps

Restore data and settings

USMT USMTDISM

Deployment Tools (MDT, ConfigMgr)

Refresh:

Update:

Core Deployment ToolsThe Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) replaces the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)

•Supports older hardware (e.g. no NX/PAE/SSE support) and OSes•Required for ConfigMgr 2007 and ConfigMgr 2012 RTM, works with MDT 2012 Update 1•Includes Windows PE 3.1, USMT 4.0

Windows AIK for Windows 7 SP1

•Requires NX/PAE/SSE hardware support•Required for ConfigMgr 2012 SP1, recommended for MDT 2012 Update 1•Includes Windows PE 4.0, USMT 5.0•Avoid installing on the same machine as Windows AIK

Windows ADK for Windows 8

•Incremental updates to the latest tools•Includes Windows PE 8.1 and USMT “6.3”•Required for MDT 2013 and ConfigMgr 2012 R2

Windows ADK for Windows 8.1

Windows AIK vs. ADK

Windows AIK

•Windows PE 3.x•USMT 4.0•Windows System Image Manager•DISM•ImageX

ADK 8.1•Windows PE 5.0•USMT “6.3”•Windows System Image Manager•DISM•ImageX*•Application Compatibility Toolkit •Volume Activation Management Tool•Windows Performance Toolkit•Windows Assessment Toolkit

* ImageX is “deprecated,” replaced by DISM

ADK: Windows PE 5.0Minor enhancements:Automatic scratch space adjustment when not explicitly set (512MB for >=1GB RAM, 32MB otherwise)Support for up to 4TB of RAM with x64 (still 64GB for x86)Profiling support removed

New capabilities in Windows PE 4.0:.NET Framework 4.5, PowerShell feature packsBitLocker pre-provisioning enablementCompatibility issues with Windows 7 SETUP.EXE

Requires appropriate hardware supportNeeds NX/PAE/SSE processor support (not present in very old or low-end CPUs, also not supported by Vmware 5.0)

ADK: USMT “6.3”Adds support for Windows 8.1You might need multiple versions:

Adds support for Office 2013 (now available as a hotfix for USMT 5.0)Same core functionality from USMT 5.0:http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2012/04/13/new-usmt-5-0-features-for-windows-8-consumer-preview.aspx

Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1

Windows XP USMT 3 USMT 4 USMT 4, 5 USMT 5 Not supported

Windows Vista Not supported USMT 4 USMT 4, 5 USMT 5 Not supported

Windows 7 Not supported Not supported USMT 4, 5, “6.3” USMT 5, “6.3” USMT “6.3”

Windows 8 Not supported Not supported Not supported USMT 5, “6.3” USMT “6.3”

Windows 8.1 Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported USMT “6.3”

ADK: Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)Minor enhancements for Windows 8.1Export compressed recovery image (/Export-Image)Cleanup base components when superceded (/StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase)

New features from Windows 8:Taking over for ImageX, which is depricatedSupport for VHD and WIM filesPowerShell cmdlets for some operationsWindows 8 application provisioning and installation

ADK: Windows Performance ToolkitCaptures and analyzes information to help troubleshoot Windows performance issuesSlow bootGPO processing delaysApplication performance issues

Two main tools:Windows Performance Recorder, to capture information

Replaces XPERF.EXE and XBOOTMGR.EXEWindows Performance Analyzer, to view and analyze captured data

Replaces XPERFVIEW.EXE

ADK: Assessment ToolsPurpose:Gather metrics to determine if a system is running optimallyUse in lab environments to validate image, drivers, applications, configuration, etc.

Expected scenario:Create your “master” imageDeploy to each supported computer modelAutomatically run assessments and gather resultsAnalyze results

BitLocker EnhancementsPre-provisioningEncrypt disk before the operating system is installedInitiated from Windows PE 4.0 or higherProtectors get added once the OS is running

Encrypt only used spaceAutomatic network unlock on trusted wired networksStandard users can reset PINs

UEFI is importantNew disk layoutGPT instead of MBRRequires multiple partitionsBCD is not on diskRequires FAT32 boot partition, media

New version for Windows 8 logo machinesUEFI 2.3.1Faster POST, faster bootWill be able to support PXE

No cross-platform deploymentsNeed to use matching boot image (even for ConfigMgr)x64 machines won’t support x86 OS via UEFI boot

Secure BootLayer of security on top of UEFIUEFI verifies the boot loaderCan be configured to only load verified filesRequired for Windows 8 hardware certification

Yes, you can still boot other OSes(with x86 and x64)Turn off in the firmware for OSes that don’t support itUse newer OS distributions that do

Windows Store apps

Install via an “Enterprise App Store” using:• System Center 2012 Configuration

Manager SP1• Windows Intune

Provision using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 or DISM• Include in sysprepped image• Customize Start screen layout

ProvisioningInstallation

Register the application for the userAlways per-userDoes not require administrator rightsSide load or from the Windows Store

Register application on the computerInstall automatically for each userSide load onlyRequires administrator rights

Enterprise side loading requirements• Windows 8 Enterprise, domain joined or with a separate side load

product key • Windows 8 Pro or Windows RT, with a separate side load product key

Windows To GoThe next step for USB 3.0 drives:Install Windows 8 on a removable USB 3.0 drive (SSD, USB key, hard drive)Insert the drive into any computer and boot, without re-syspreppingEven move from UEFI to non-UEFI computers

Requires specific hardwareHigh-performance drives“Fixed” instead of “removable”Certified devices are available now

Provisioning the USB 3.0 drives is a necessary step:Wizard-based process to format and partition the drive, apply the image

With Windows 8.1, you can safely use the Windows Store

Hyper-V Client HypervisorJust like the server version, with specific hardware requirements:64-bit4GB RAM or moreHardware-assisted virtualizationSecond-level address translation (SLAT) support required on client Oses

Tools can detect SLAT:Coreinfo from http://www.sysinternals.comMDT (via WMI) “SupportsSLAT”WMI on Windows 8 and Windows PE 4.0, Win32_Processor property SecondLevelAddressTranslationExtensions

New UEFI support for virtual machines in Windows 8.1

Refresh and Reset Your PCSuccessor to Windows RE

New recovery options:“Reset your PC” = Remove all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows.

Reinstalling the OS from an image, not preserving anything“Refresh your PC” = Keep all personal data, Windows 8 apps, and important settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows.

Traditional (non-Metro) apps will need to be reinstalled

Common denominator:You need an image to restore (locally)

Not intended for enterprise use

Slates and tabletsNew deployment challenges:No keyboardTouch screen-onlyOften no wired networking

Expected usage:Attach a USB keyboardUse an Ethernet dongle or USB storage

Disk partitioningDISKPART is “deprecated”Still supported, but eventually may go away

New PowerShell functionalityPresent in Windows PE as well

You can continue to use DISKPART – for now

Roles and FeaturesSupported mechanisms:DISM /Enable-FeatureServerManager PowerShell module

Older tools were “deprecated” with Windows Server 2008 R2:ServerManagerCmd.exeOCSetup.exe

MDT 2012 Update 1 moves to supported mechanismsAs appropriate for the OSWith UI improvements to show appropriate roles based on a selected OSAdds support for uninstalling too

MDT 2013Support for new versionsAdds support for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 deploymentSupports System Center 2012 Configuration Manager R2Requires the new ADK 8.1 releaseNo longer supports Windows XP and Windows Vista deployment (continue using MDT 2012 Update 1 for those)

For more information and to download:http://www.microsoft.com/mdt

New Windows 8 functionality from MDT 2012 Update 1:Provisioning of Windows 8 applicationsBitLocker Pre-ProvisioningInstallation of roles and featuresImproved UEFI support

Configuration Manager 2012 R2Support for new versionsAdds support for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 deploymentRequires the new ADK 8.1 release

New Windows 8 functionality:Installation of Windows 8 applicationsBitLocker Pre-ProvisioningUEFI support

Windows 8.1: Call to ActionEvaluate the preview and beta releases in JuneWindows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2System Center 2012 Configuration Manager R2MDT 2013ADK 8.1

Sign up on Connect and provide feedbackSign up now to be notified when the MDT and ConfigMgr beta releases are available, and provide feedbackJoin the Client Management connect site, and the Microsoft Deployment group on http://connect.microsoft.com

Participate in the communityMDTOSD mailing list through http://www.myitforum.com TechNet Forums at http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/mdt/ and http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/configmgrosd/ Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/MicrosoftDeploymentToolkit

Related contentBreakout Sessions

What's New with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (WCA-B347)Monday, June 3, 4:45PM to 6:00PM, Aaron Czechowski and Mike Niehaus

Understanding Windows To Go: Supported Use Cases, Hardware Considerations, and Deployment Options in the Enterprise (WCA-B342)Monday, June 3, 4:45PM to 6:00PM, Craig Ashley

Windows RT in the Enterprise (WCA-B357)Tuesday, June 4, 3:15PM to 4:30PM, Mike Niehaus

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Windows, But Were Afraid to Ask (WCA-B201)Tuesday, June 4, 8:30AM to 9:45AM

Windows Store Apps: Enterprise LOB App Deployment Scenarios (WCA-B358)Tuesday, June 4, 10:15AM to 11:30AM, Mike Niehaus

Securing Windows 8 Clients and Resources from Threats (WCA-B210)Wednesday June 5, 1:30PM to 2:45PM, Chris Hallum

Design Guidance for Windows Store Line-of-Business AppsWednesday, June 5, 5:00PM to 6:15PM, Robert Green

What's New in Windows 8 Deployment (WCA-B349)Wednesday, June 5, 8:30AM to 9:45AM, Mike Niehaus

Windows 8 Security Internals (ATC-B318)Thursday, June 6, 1:00PM to 2:15PM, Chris Jackson

Windows Track ResourcesWindows Enterprise: windows.com/enterprise

Windows Springboard: windows.com/ITpro

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Package (MDOP): microsoft.com/mdop

Desktop Virtualization (DV): microsoft.com/dv

Windows To Go: microsoft.com/windows/wtg

Outlook.com: tryoutlook.com

System Center 2012 Configuration Managerhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh667640.aspx?wt.mc_id=TEC_105_1_33

Windows Intunehttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windowsintune/try-and-buy

Windows Server 2012 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server

Windows Server 2012 VDI and Remote Desktop Serviceshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh670538.aspx?ocid=&wt.mc_id=TEC_108_1_33

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/virtual-desktop-infrastructure.aspx

More Resources:microsoft.com/workstylemicrosoft.com/server-cloud/user-device-management

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