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Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" Deployment Overview:

Applying Microsoft Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Tools to Server Deployment

Michael NiehausSenior Software Development EngineerMicrosoft Corporation

Tim MintnerSenior Software Development EngineerMicrosoft Corporation

Server Deployment Overview

Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator: Process and Tools

The Future

Session Objectives and Agenda

Server Deployment Overview

How do you deploy your servers today?How long does the process take, start to finish?Do you have consistent, repeatable, documented processes?Is you process flexible enough to handle technology changes such as those introduced by Windows Server code name “Longhorn”?

Server Deployment Overview

But it’s just like desktop deployment, right?Well, it’s not quite that simple…

Server Deployment Overview

Servers have some unique challenges:Needed hardware configuration

BIOS settings, remote management processors, resource allocation, vendor-specific configuration utilities

Advanced network configurationStatic IP addresses, multiple network adapters, NIC teaming, TCP/IP offloading, speed/duplex configuration, network load balancing, clustering (crossover)

More complex disk configurationMultiple disks, multiple partitions, RAID controllers, OEM configuration partitions, SAN configuration (fibre channel, iSCSI), out-of-box mass storage drivers

Server Deployment Overview

Servers have some unique challenges:OS configuration is more involved

Role installation and configuration, server product installation, etc.Settings could greatly affect stability, functioning of the serverSecurity is crucial

Migration processes are differentUpgrades are more common (in some scenarios)Side-by-side migrations are commonRefresh is rare

Server Deployment Overview

Servers have some unique challenges:Tools have historically been different

Automated Deployment ServicesAutomated Purposing Framework (APF) and APF ExplorerAutomated Deployment Toolkit (ADT)Branch Office Infrastructure Solution (BOIS)Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator 1.0

Some haven’t fully supported server deployment because of the unique requirements

Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 OS Deployment Feature PackRemote Installation Services

OS Deployment Product Road Map

2003 2004 2005 2006

ADS 1.09/03

SMS 200310/03

SMS 2003SP1 10/04

ADS 1.19/05

SMS 2003SP2

02/06

OSD FP11/04

VSMT10/04

ConfigMgr2007

WDS/WAKWS2003

PXEtechnology

2007

RIS inWS2003

= OS Deployment Product

WDS/WAKLH Server

OSD FPUpdate 09/06

SMS 2003SP3

Server Deployment Overview

Windows Server “Longhorn” changes the landscapeNew capabilities are availableCustomers and partners will need to do some reengineeringNew products to consider…

Server Deployment

Windows Deployment ServicesNew features in Windows Server “Longhorn”:

Multicast with an improved algorithmJoin multicast sessions at any timeFlow control and congestion control to improve reliability

Improved TFTP performanceTFTP windowingConfigurable block size

x64 Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) supportReplacement for the venerable BIOS

The near future

DEMOWindows Deployment Services Multicast

Server Deployment

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

To be released in H2 CY07Service Pack 1 will be required for full Windows Server “Longhorn” supportSignificant investments in OS deployment capabilities, task sequencing, integration with WDSImproves on the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature PackPicks up much of the functionality from ADS

The near future

DEMOSCCM 2007OS Deployment

Server Deployment

Windows Server Deployment Solution AcceleratorTying it all togetherBased on BDD 2007 (which will continue supporting Windows Vista and Windows XP deployments, as well as SMS 2003 OSD), to provide consistent tools for client and serverLeverage the latest tools and technologiesTo be released shortly after Windows Server “Longhorn”

The near future

Windows Server Deployment

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WSD Lite Touch

SCCM 2007 OSD

WDS and WAIK tools

WSD Zero

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WSD Methodology and Best Practices

What Is the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator?

What Is the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator?

End-to-end guidance, best practices, and tools for efficient planning, building, and deploying Windows ServerBased on real-world experience and industry best practicesIncrease automationDecrease costs

Manual Deployment

Light Touch

Zero Touch

I mage Engineering

Application Management

Security

OperationsReadiness

Deployment

Infrastructure Remediation

Release Readiness

Program Planning and Management

What Is the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator?

Provides project guidance and recommendations

Microsoft Solutions Framework and Microsoft Operations Framework, based on ITIL

Includes job aids and project templates to assist with planningStep-by-step project and technical guidance

Impact of Windows Server "Longhorn" on Deployment

Why Worry About Windows Server "Longhorn"?

Compelling new features will drive adoptionRead-only domain controllersInternet Information Services (IIS) 7.0Network Access ProtectionNew network stack, including IPv6Server Manager for role installationTerminal Services Single Sign-on, Terminal Services Gateway, Terminal Services Remote Programs (seamless windows), Terminal Services Web AccessWindows Virtualization – hypervisorEtc.

Significant push to x64 hardware and operating systemsChanges that impact deployment…

Impact of Windows Server “Longhorn” on Deployment

SizeGet used to 1.5 GB+ images, expanded to 5 GB+Consider the importance of DVD drives or high-speed networksReview hardware requirementsConsider “Server Core”

SecurityUser access controlBitLocker (including multiple volume support)Network Access Protection

Impact of Windows Server “Longhorn” on Deployment

Servicing and componentizationThe OS is made up of componentsEach component exposes its configurationPatches, service packs, and languages are components too and can be applied offline!Drivers can be injected just like componentsRoles leverage components

SetupExclusively image-based, no more text-mode32- or 64-bit executableImage on the DVD is SYSPREP’dNo more BOOT.INI, uses BCD instead

Impact of Windows Server “Longhorn” on Deployment

XML filesUnattend.txt is now Unattend.xmlSysprep.inf is now Unattend.xmlWINBOM.INI is now Unattend.xmlCMDLINES.TXT is now Unattend.xml (kind of)Notepad is no longer the preferred editing toolUSMT now uses XML instead of INF files

HAL independenceOne image can support all hardwareNo support for non-ACPI hardware

Impact of Windows Server “Longhorn” on Deployment

Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)

Core part of the deployment processAvailable to everyone!DOS is dead

ImagingFile-based Windows Imaging Format (WIM) images are keyTools are available to create, modify, mount, deploy, service, etc.There is no such thing as “i386 source”

Impact of Windows Server “Longhorn” on Deployment

Multi-language support (MUI)Windows Server “Longhorn” is language-neutral at its coreMultiple language packs availableLanguages can be added and removed

Licensing and VersionsNew “Server Core” installation

Remove non-essential components to reduce attack surface, management, and software maintenance requiredNo shell, no Internet Explorer, no Windows Media Player, etc.

New Volume Activation 2.0 requirementsKey Management Service (KMS)Multiple activation keys (MAK)

Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator:

The Tools

Windows Server Deployment: The Tools

Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator can help

Shows you how to use the new deployment tools together as part of an end-to-end deployment processProvides tools and scripts to increase automation and lower costsLeverages and enhances other Microsoft tools and productsSimplifies the overall experience

Even the tools require guidanceThings to watch out for, decisions that need to be made, possible alternatives

Windows Server Deployment: The Tools

Three main components:Configuration tools: “Deployment Workbench” MMCLite Touch DeploymentZero Touch Deployment

Two supported operating systems:Windows Server 2003Windows Server “Longhorn”

Three scenarios:New computerUpgradeSide-by-side

Windows Server Deployment: Scenarios

Lite TouchDeployment without management infrastructureManually initiatedLeverages stand-alone version of SCCM 2007 task sequencerUses network share, Windows Deployment Services, CD/DVD, or USBProvides a migration path to SCCM 2007

Zero TouchLayers on top of SCCM 2007 OS deployment capabilitiesAdds additional functionality to SCCMProvides preconfigured, complete task sequence samples as well as wizards to construct your own

DEMOWSD: The tools

Integrated client/server deployment betaWindows Server “Longhorn” Beta 3 support, with rolesInitial SCCM 2007 support

Updated WSD betaFinal client release for SCCM 2007 supportComplete client functionality

WSD RTWSupport for Windows Server “Longhorn” RTM, Windows Vista SP1, SCCM 2007 SP1

Beta versionLite Touch onlyWindows Server “Longhorn” Beta 2 clean install and upgradeWindows Server 2003 clean installSupport LHS B2

Q2 2007 Q4 2007 Q1 2008Now

WSD Timeline

Breakout SessionsCLI334 – Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007: Microsoft Windows Vista Deployment WalkthroughCLI418 – Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007: Advanced Zero Touch Installation with Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003SVR316 – Implementing Core Infrastructure Optimization: The Implementer Resource GuidesCLI330 – Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Activating Windows Vista in an Enterprise EnvironmentMGT308 – Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Overview  MGT310 – Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: DeploymentMGT311 – Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Deploying Windows in the Enterprise CLI320 – Multicast Client Deployments using Microsoft Windows Deployment Services

LabsCLI01-ILL – Microsoft Windows Vista Deployment (Part 1 of 3): Getting Started with Business Desktop Deployment 2007 and the Deployment WorkbenchCLI02-ILL – Microsoft Windows Vista Deployment (Part 2 of 3): Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Lite Touch InstallationCLI03-ILL – Microsoft Windows Vista Deployment (Part 3 of 3): Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Zero Touch InstallationSVR09-ILL – Windows Server 2008: Zero Touch Installation with Windows Server DeploymentSEC10-ILL – Securing Microsoft Windows Vista: Using the Windows Vista Security Guide and the GPOAccelerator

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