Windows Vista and Office 2007Deployment 101 - Best Practices, Tools and Tips

Rodrigo Mier y ConchaWindows Client Technology Specialist rodrigo.mier@microsoft.com Microsoft Canada Co.

Top Deployment Challenges1. Overall Cost and Complexity 2. Application Compatibility 3. Hardware Compatibility 4. User State Migration 5. On-going Maintenance

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Standardized RationalizedBasic$230 per

PC $580 per PC $1,320 per

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Infrastructure Optimization and Windows Vista Enabled Best Practices can significantly reduce PC deployment costs

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Centrally managed PC config. = $190 per PC

Comprehensive PC security = $130 per PC

Desktop standardization = $110 per PC

“UAC will make it possible for users to run applications that require administrative rights while operating under Standard User rights. Not having this ability in Windows XP makes implementing this best practice difficult, and the often-required workarounds increase complexity. – Al Gillen, Research VP, IDC

“For organizations with a diverse mix of hardware and a "thin" image strategy, Windows Vista will make it possible for them to attain a best practice of using a single image.“

– Al Gillen, Research VP, IDCSource: Optimizing Infrastructure, IDC 2006, Sponsored by Microsoft

AgendaDeployment Lifecycle overviewStep 1 – PlanningStep 2 – BuildingStep 3 – ImplementationNext Steps

Windows PE

Application inventoryApplication analysis/testingApplicationcompatibility mitigationMigration testingMigration scripts

Enabling The Deployment Cycle

Build desktop image from modulesCustomize imageAdd drivers, languages and applicationsCapture imagePrepare for rollout

ToolsACT USMT WVHAVA2.0OMPM

Tools

Image Based SetupImageXSystem Image ManagerSysprep

Tools

Image Based SetupWDSSMS 2003 / SCCM 2007Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Install imageto desktopsMigration/upgradeRemote deployments

Planning Building Implementation

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit formerly BDDConsistent, repeatable methodology and best practicesUsing new Windows Vista and 2007 Office deployment toolsTHE recommended methodology for desktop deploymentsCombined learning from over 5 million desktops deployed!The technology solution behind DDPS!

Step 1 - Planning• Changes in Windows Vista to

consider• Microsoft Hardware Assessment • Application Compatibility Toolkit• Microsoft SoftGrid Application

Virtualization• Volume Activation 2.0

Examples of Changes in Windows Vista Requiring Attention:

User Account ControlApplication with platform specific driversRegistry changesFirewallInternet Explorer 7 - Lower Rights IE (LoRIE)Windows Vista Hardware requirements - 800 MHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, 20 GB hard drive with 15 GB of free space

Compatibility Solutions and ToolsCompatibility tools

1. Windows Vista Hardware Upgrade Advisor and Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator

2. Application Compatibility Toolkit3. Office Migration Planning Manager

Bridging technologies to address difficult application compatibility issues

Virtual PC 2007 Terminal Services for hosting applications Microsoft Softgrid

» Applications are virtualized per instance:» Files (incl System Files)» Registry» Fonts» .ini» COM/DCOM objects» Services» Name Spaces

» 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

DEMOApplication Compatibility Toolkit

Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization

Life without traditionalSoftware Installation Deliver applications to

users on-demand –in seconds, to any licensed machine

Reduce user downtime and admin preparation time associated with software installation

Enforce authorization of machines to applications – permissions are centralized, applications are sandboxed

Benefits to IT Accelerate desktop

deployment and take control of the desktop

Minimize application conflicts through application isolation at streaming server

Minimize significant application compatibility testing and scripting, multi-platform packaging, or significant regression testing

Run real time usage reports Enable device roaming Enterprises have experienced

over 80% reduction in application management costs, 30% reduction in help desk costs, and enables a four-fold increase in user up-time**

**Return on Virtualization: Calculating the Economic Impact of the Softricity

Desktop Report 2006 http://www.softricity.com/solutions/savings-scenario.asp

Microsoft SoftGrid Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally managed service

Retail OEM

Volume

OnlinePhone

BIOS-bound Pre-install

Multiple Activation Key (MAK)Key Management Service (KMS)

Activation Options

Multiple Activation Key - MAK

One time activation against MicrosoftTwo methods of activation using a MAK:

MAK Independent Activation: Each desktop individually connects and activates with Microsoft (online or telephone)MAK Proxy Activation: One centralized activation request on behalf of multiple desktops with one connection to Microsoft

Reactivation may be required if there is significant change in the underlying hardwareHas an associated upper limit, depending on the license agreement, and can be easily refilled

Key Management Service - KMS

Activate using customer hosted service and NOT with MicrosoftSystems must re-activate by connecting to KMS host at least every 180 daysRequires 25+ for Windows Vista Default activation option for all volume editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server “Longhorn”Requires no user interactionCurrently available on Windows Vista and Longhorn Server, can run on Windows Server 2003

Step 2 - Building• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit• Windows Imaging Format• ImageX• Windows System Image Manager

ImageX & Windows Imaging Format

BuildingBuild desktop image from modulesCustomize imageAdd drivers, languages and applicationsCapture imagePrepare for rollout

ToolsVista ImageXSystem Image Manager

Windows Imaging•File-based format – hardware independent•Multiple images in one WIM file•Single instanced and compressed – small size•Spanned media support

Modularization •Add/remove optional components – drivers, patches•Language independence

Advantages •Single instance of duplicate files (SHA-1 hashing) •Files compressed through LZX•WIMs can be split and applied from parts

DEMO•Deployment Workbench•System Image Manager• ImageX

Step 3 – Implementation • Systems Management Server 2003 • Systems Center Configuration

Manager 2007• Windows Deployment Services• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit • Lite Touch and Zero Touch

Installations

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Microsoft Deployment

Lite Touch Zero Touchwith Configuration Manager 2007 or

SMS 2003

Provides process and tool guidance

• No management infrastructure• Manually initiated• Wizard driven• Windows XP, Windows Vista,

Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008

• Central scheduling• Central monitoring• Windows XP, Windows Vista,

Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008

• Extensions and enhancements

Leverages core deployment tools:• Windows PE• Windows Deployment Services

• ImageX

ImplementationWindows Deployment Services

Delivers “in-box” OS provisioning solutionLeverages new deployment technologyCoexistence with RIS

Delivers customizable platform componentsRemote boot capability for WinPEPlug-in model for Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE)Image store and communication protocol

Unifies on single image format Continues to deploy RIS images from WDS servers

Target Machine

SMS Advanced Client Agent Windows-Present

MOM

HardDisk

Logs all activity

SMSServer

SMS inventory is used to create a collection. Computers are targeted for refresh.

Client receives advertisement for OS refresh, saves user state

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3SMS delivers bootable Windows PE image using WIM to existing OS partition

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Compressed WIM OS image is downloaded and installed

SMS Advanced Client agent starts up

SMS delivers role based applications and post-OS configuration. User state is restored.

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Application Delivery

SMS ClientAgent Pre-OS

Windows PE Ima

Boot files are modified, reboots to Windows PE on hard disk, then cleans disk

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OS Image Delivery

BootableWindows PE

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Image is personalized and boots to full OS with SMS agent

Zero Touch Installation WorkflowSMS 2003 OSD Update

Deployment TechnologiesWhy are the deployment technologies important to me?

Lowering your costsProviding best practicesBenefits in scalability, repeatabilityLight and zero touch deploymentsPreparing for Windows Server 2008Preparing for lifecycle managementSignificantly better than what we delivered during Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

Tips from the Field Start small – build a lab Deploy Windows Vista in your organizationDemonstrate the business value – load on a BDM/TDM’s PCLook for the easy wins – mobile workers, PC refresh, ISV applications Touch the desktop once -> Vista + Office Use the tools and guidancewww.microsoft.com/desktopdeployment

Partner Resources• Microsoft Partner Program

Competency• Desktop Deployment Partner

Services

Windows Desktop Deployment – New Specialization within Advanced Infrastructure CompetencyDemonstrates proven skills and deep expertise to Microsoft customers and increases visibility to the marketplaceProvides eligibility to achieve a Advanced Infrastructure Solutions competencyForms knowledge base for partner readiness programs for Windows Vista and future versions of WindowsCustomer references, individual certifications, and deployments of Windows Vista are all part of specialization requirementsMore information at: https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/competencies/40033580

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