Windows 7: Virtualize the Barriers

April 11, 2011<STEP290>

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The Deployment Project

Testing Process

InfrastructureRemediation

Image Engineering

ApplicationManagement

MigrationOfficeDeployment

Security

Deployment

OperationsReadiness

ProjectProcess and

Team Guidance

Business Casefor Deployment

Do I need to invest in test hardware, personnel,

and infrastructure?

Do I replace all of my users’ hardware?

Do I need to build and maintain an image for each hardware class?

Are my applications going to work?

Do my techs need to manually migrate everyone’s files at

their desk or in the lab?

Office, too? Does that mean more testing

and images?

How is this going to impact users and the helpdesk?

Automated migration with applications and drivers

Automated migration with applications and drivers

Automated migration with applications and drivers

Do my users need to send their hardware to IT or be without

their PCs for a day?

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Takeaways

In order to remain supported, a move to Windows 7 is essential.If applications are not compatible, a plan needs to be put in place to deal with them.Mitigation solutions exist to allow Windows 7 deployments to proceed.

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Agenda

Deployment ScenariosMDT Scenario DemoMain Issues Blocking DeploymentSolutions to Deployment Blocking IssuesWhat if no Solutions Work?Virtualization Demo

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Deployment Scenarios

New ComputerRefreshUpgrade

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The Myth

There Is No Way to Upgrade a Windows XP Computer to Windows 7

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Upgrade Defined…

•During an upgrade, existing user settings are retained, as well as installed applications.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749581(WS.10).aspx (2006)

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How to go from Win XP to Win 7?

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Migration/Upgrade Options

Windows XP-to-Windows Vista-to-Windows7 using setup.exeManual migration and install from DVDDrive Cloning based on a Reference Windows 7 InstallAutomated migration with applications and drivers

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Main Issues Blocking Deployment

Hardware Compatibility (Drivers)Application Compatibility

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App Compatibility Barriers

Cost of application testing

Time required to test applications

Dependency on legacy versions of Internet Explorer®

ISV or developer no longer available

Incompatible applications

Results: Customers are not getting full value

from Windows 7.

Windows 7Annual Cost Savings/PC

Service Desk

Desktop Management

Deployment & Provisioning

Power Savings

Total Direct IT Costs Savings

$22-62

$25-98

$12-61

$3-45

$43-268

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Microsoft Deployment Solutions

MDT 2010 (Free Solution Accelerator)ConfigMgr 2007 R3 SP2 (Enterprise Software Distribution)

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MDT Scenario Demo

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The Migration Process

Plan Assess hardware and applications, and plan for the new features or services you want

Deliver Prepare applications, infrastructure, and images for deployment and migrate users

OperateExpand functionality coverage, transition applications, and manage the desktop environment

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Solutions to Blocking Issues

Some Applications just work in Windows 7Upgrade to a new compatible version if availableShim Application with Application Compatibility ToolkitDe-couple the application from the Operating System using Virtualization

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Windows Application Compatibility Tools

Application Compatibility ToolkitAsset Inventory ServiceMicrosoft Assessment and PlanningSystem Center Family

Application Compatibility ToolkitWindows Compatibility CenterCompatible Applications ListApplication Quality CookbookApplication Verifier

Application Compatibility ToolkitApplication VirtualizationApplication Quality CookbookVirtual Legacy Windows OS (MED-V, XP Mode)

Test & Mitigate

AnalyzeCollect

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Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.6

Provides tools to inventory applications, hardware, and devices in the production environment

Synchronizes collected inventory with current application and hardware compatibility data from Microsoft

Includes tools to test and repair individual applications

Version 5.6 (release 5/11) adds x64 support for inventory, compatibility fixing, and standard user account issue detection

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Desktop Virtualization and Compatibility Concerns

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Deployment Benefits of Application Virtualization

Reduce testing times with Application IsolationSpeed up application packaging for deployment with App-V sequencingSequence applications for compatibility across Windows versions

Get value immediately as you work through your applications for Windows 7 deploymentImplement App-V to Windows XP and Windows Vista users before Windows 7 is fully deployedGive users access to new applications before Windows 7 is delivered

Minimize user disruption and speed up migration times with faster application deliveryGet to a single OS image more easily with less work to automate application installation and less time needed to deliver applications

Faster Delivery of Applications at Deploy Time

Immediate Implementation Across Windows Versions

Reduced Time for Testing and Packaging

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Improved Application Virtualization Support

Tighter integration with Microsoft App-V

Potential to simplify deployment & managementApp-V investments improve support of Office 2010*Office 2010 requires App-V 4.6App-V requires deployment specific sequencing

Features improved with App-V 4.6/Office 2010 include:Outlook:

Fast Search using Windows Desktop SearchURL Protocol Handlers (Mailto, feeds, webcal(s))Send to Mail integrationEnable advanced account configuration

SharePoint - Directly open/edit/save hosted documents

OneNote - Send to OneNote print driver

All - Activation model support

*Click to Run offerings leverage App-V

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What if No Solutions Work?

Put a plan in place to deal with the applicationVirtualize Windows XP

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What are my Virtualization Choices?In the Microsoft World, Windows XP can be virtualized in these ways:

• Hand Created or Templated VM delivered via Management Solution (Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VMM, etc)

• Windows XP Mode• Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)

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MED-V Breaks Barriers to Windows 7 Migration

Migrate incompatible applications on your

own schedule without losing productivity

Break barriers to Windows 7 deployment

caused by incompatible applications

Run legacy Windows XP and Internet Explorer (IE) applications on

Windows 7

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Addressing Application Compatibility

Start Finish

LOB Apps

0%

100%

Migration Timeline

Modify AppJust Work Upgrade + +

Works with Windows 7

Works using MED-V

Compatibility Gap• IE 6 dependencies• Cost of Migration• Developer is gone

MED-V Closes the Compatibility Gap

Accelerating Windows 7

Deployments

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Microsoft Enterprise Desktop VirtualizationSolves the last mile of application compatibility

What it Does Customer Quotes

“MED-V helps ensure that we can move forward with an enterprise-wide rollout of Windows 7 without getting sidetracked by application compatibility issues.”

– Alex Ramos

Senior Manager, IT OperationsRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Benefits

Run legacy applications on Windows 7

Shares host USB, network printers, and documents

Redirect legacy web applications to Internet Explorer 6 or 7

Automates first-time virtual workspace setup

Florida-based Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates cruise ships that call on approximately 400 destinations. The company has approximately 60,000 employees worldwide.

Unblocks Windows 7 migration projects

Provides a seamless end user experience

Allows multiple versions of Internet Explorer to coexist during migration

Enables deployment and management with existing systems, such as System Center Configuration Manager

Windows Virtual PC

IE 8+

Host – Windows 7

ESD Agent

MED-V ArchitectureMED-V Packager

MED-V Workspace

MEDV Host Agent

Parent

Diff Disk

MEDV Guest Agent

ESD Agent

IE 6

Guest – Windows XP sp3

Redirection

Incompatible Apps

Incompatible Published

Apps

RDP

Incompatible Apps

MED-V WorkspaceWindows XP VHD Enterprise SoftwareDistribution Tool

Windows Components & Applications

MED-V Components

Virtualization Demo

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Takeaways

In order to remain supported, a move to Windows 7 is essential.If applications are not compatible, a plan needs to be put in place to deal with them.Mitigation solutions exist to allow Windows 7 deployments to proceed.

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