Windows XP Mode and Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)Ran Oelgiesser, Sr. Product ManagerPraveen Vijayaraghavan, Program Manager (Virtual PC)Yigal Edery, Group Program Manager (MED-V)

AgendaThe challenge of compatibility MED-V and Windows XP ModeWindows XP Mode

Technology and how to setup Demo – key features

MED-VArchitecture and key capabilities Demo - configuring and deployingv1 System requirements

Next steps and Q&A

The challenge of compatibility when upgrading to a new operating system

Test compatibility of all applications with the new OS

Migrate or replace incompatible applications

Upgrade the organization to the new OS

Test Migrate Upgrade

Resolving conflicts between applications, and reduces testing

Good for:

Creates a package of a single applicationIsolates from all other applications

Application Virtualization

Desktop vs. Application Virtualization

Applications

Operating System

Hardware

®®

Resolving incompatibility between applications and a new OS

Good for

Creates a package with a full instance of Windows

Desktop Virtualization

+Applications

Operating System

Hardware

Applications

OS

Virtual PC (or Windows XP Mode)

Using desktop virtualization for Application-OS Compatibility

Using desktop virtualization for Application-OS Compatibility

Test compatibility of all applications with the new OS

Migrate or replace incompatible applications

Upgrade the organization to the new OS

Test Migrate Upgrade

A preconfigured virtual Windows XP SP3 (32bit) environmentEasy to install your applications on Windows XP and run from Windows 7 desktopWell integrated into Windows 7Designed for small businesses and consumers

Windows XP Mode Provides the Ease of Use for End Users

Windows XP Mode and MED-V

Deploy virtual Windows XP images and customize per userProvision and define applications and websites to users Control Virtual PC settingsMaintain and Support endpoints through monitoring and troubleshooting

MED-V – Application-OS compatibility for the Enterprise

Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

Virtual PC 2007

Primary Audience: Developers / ITTypical guest OS: Multiple Guest OS

Windows Virtual PC

Scenario: Windows XP Compatibility for small businesses with no ITCost: None. Virtual Windows XP is included with Windows 7 Pro Features: Seamless integration, USB device support

Windows XP Mode Virtualization Technology

Windows XP Mode Requirements

Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate & EnterpriseProcessors capable of hardware-assisted virtualization (e.g. AMD-V™, Intel® VT or VIA® VT enabled)2 GB of RAM Recommended(~256-512Mb allocated for Windows XP Mode)Initial image size of ~2Gb32 bit Guest OS Support

Windows XP Mode SetupParent VHD

(Windows XP Mode base.vhd)

User DiskDifferencing Disk

User DiskDifferencing Disk

User 1

User 2

Configuration File

EULA

Create Password

WU Options

Setup

Full Desktop

Configuration File

Drive Sharing

Download and install Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/

Windows XP Mode Setup

Install antivirus solution in the guest, apply latest patchesEnable Cleartype in the guest Remote Desktop User or Admin user

Key Features

Windows 7 Shell integrationVirtual ApplicationsFolder Integration between host and guestIntegration Features (Drive/Clipboard/Smartcard sharing)USB RedirectionScripting support (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd796757(VS.85).aspx)

DemoWindows XP Mode

MED-V

MED-V is Part of the MDOP Subscription

Translating software inventory into business intelligence

Enhancing group policy through change management

Dynamically streaming software as a centrally managed service

Proactively managing application and operating system failures

Powerful tools to accelerate desktop repair

Simplifying deployment and management of Virtual PCs

With Software Assurance, customers can run up to 4 virtual OS on each licensed deviceAnd what about the Windows XP license for the Virtual PC?

Centrally define Virtual PC settings (e.g. Adjust virtual PC memory allocation based on available RAM on host)Centrally monitor endpoint clientsProvide helpdesk tools to diagnose and troubleshoot virtual PCs

Control and Monitor

MED-V v1 Key Capabilities

Deploy IT-managed virtual XP environment to end usersEnable customization in heterogeneous desktop environments Automate first-time virtual PC setup (e.g. initial network setup, computer name, domain join)Application provisioning based on Microsoft Active-Directory® users/groups Assign a virtual image and define which applications are available to the user

Deploy and provision

End users seamlessly use Windows XP applications on their Windows 7 desktopEnd users automatically see Websites that require Internet Explorer 6 in the virtual environment

Enable incompatible applications

MED-V v1 Architecture

Software Distribution

Typical Virtual Image life-cycle

Create a master image Include common software, security and management tools

Package the image and distribute Via existing software distribution (e.g. System Center)

Image is customized and joined to domain Unique name is assigned for identification

Remotely manage as any Windows XP desktopInstall applicationsApply patches and updates

Demo – configuring and deploying a virtual PC

MED-V v1 System Requirements

Windows Server 2008 Standard/Enterprise (v1 SP1 will add support for Windows Server 2008 R2)Optional - IIS web server for image deliveryOptional - SQL Server 2008 (any edition) or SQL Server 2005(SP2 Enterprise ) for reporting

Server

Windows Vista SP1/2 – 32-bit (2GB RAM Recommended)Windows XP SP2/3 - 32bit (1GB RAM Recommended)Support for Windows 7 (32bit + 64bit) will be added in Q1 CY2010 via MED-V 1.0 SP1

Client

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 (+QFE) MED-V does not require hardware assisted virtualization (e.g. Intel VT, AMD-V)Guest OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 (recommended), XP Pro SP2, Windows 2000 SP4Guest browsers: Internet Explorer 7 or 6 SP2Requires: .NET 2.0 SP1 or later installed (.NET 3.5 Recommended)

Virtual machine

English UI , with support for localized OS: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil)

Languages

Windows Client Workstation

MED-V Admin Console

Export MED-V Admin Console Package Wizard

Policy

Windows Virtual PCConfigMgr Client MED-V Client

V2 - Integrated with System Center

Virtual Image(optional)

System CenterConfiguration

Manager

Deploy Packages

Next StepsJoin us to at Interactive sessionsCLI06-IS - Deep Dive with Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode Thursday, 11/12 10:45-12:00 Interactive Theatre 3 - Blue Friday, 11/13 10:45-12:00 Interactive Theatre 3 - Blue CLI13-IS – A Deep Dive into MED-V and a preview into v2 Thursday, Nov 12, 10:45, Interactive Theater 4 – Green

Learn more at MED-V Website: http://www.microsoft.com/med-v Learn more about MED-V ArchitectureEvaluate MED-V with Quick Start and Evaluation Guides Plan deployment with MED-V Solution Accelerator

DOWNLOAD MED-V SP1 Beta (by the end of 2009) at http://connect.microsoft.com

Keep up to dateMDOP Blog - blogs.technet.com/mdop MED-V Technical Blog - http://blogs.technet.com/medv Virtual PC Product Team Blog http://blogs.technet.com/windows_vpc/

Learn more at Virtual PC Website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/ Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection ToolWindows XP Mode Deployment guideWindows XP Mode IT Pro video, FAQs and more

Q & A

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