This document provides an overview of deploying and managing Windows 8. It introduces the presenters, Andrew Kosmadakis and Jeff Tebbs, who have experience with System Center and standard operating environments. The document discusses how Windows 8 is a new user experience that builds on Windows 7 and supports new input devices like touch. It also covers managing bring your own devices (BYO) in the consumerization of IT and how Windows 8.1 improves personalization, search, and device support.
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Infrastructure Consulting lead
System Center product suite
and supporting products
Standard Operating
Environment (deployment and
management)
Microsoft V-TSP in Private Cloud
and Optimised Desktop
Andrew Kosmadakis
Principal Infrastructure Consultant
Your presenters
Standard Operating
Environment (deployment and
management)
System Center 2012
Configuration Manager
Application remediation and
packaging
Jeff Tebbs
Infrastructure Consultant
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Up until today
Windows XP/Windows Vista migration to Windows 7
User experience – 14 years old
Hardware support
Software support
Bleeding the asset
April 8th 2014
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Windows 8
New way of thinking, new user experience
Builds on Windows 7
New device options
Designed for Keyboard, Mouse, Pen AND Touch
Journey to BYO
Security requirements
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What about BYO?
Users and devices vs. Administration and IT
Consumerisation of IT
Your apps, their device
Windows Intune
Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Phone 8
PLUS iOS and Android
Policy and security
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Windows 8.1
Greater personalisation
Improved search features
More device options
Ability to boot to desktop mode
Broader VPN support
Open MDM support