We ran the "Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp" one day hands-on workshop in early June 2014. These eight modules were designed to get IT managers, project managers, sysadmin and devops up to speed with the new Windows 8.1 and Office 2013. The bootcamp focused on how to move off earlier versions of Windows and Office to a modern desktop and tablet platforms with the latest security and mobility technologies.
Keep an eye in our SlideShare feed for all eight modules:
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: Introduction (Module 1 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: Platform Delivery (Module 2 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: Windows ToGo (Module 3 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: Security (Module 4 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: UE-V (Module 5 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: App-V (Module 6 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: Devices (Module 7 of 8)
Windows Accelerate IT Pro Bootcamp: Closing (Module 8 of 8)
For other events (Intergen or Microsoft Community) check our events page at http://www.intergen.co.nz/upcoming-events/
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<Delivery Org> & Customer Details
Identify Participants
<Delivery Org>
Consultant
Details
Consultant Details
The consultant’s details will need to be completed as it will then be processed as part of the completed
printout. If later, the group decides to research when the work was done and by whom, this information
will then be made available.
Fields Required:
Contacts full name
Contacts email address
Note: If there is a need for a secondary consultant please be sure to complete their details as well.
Customer
Info
Customer Details
The customer’s details will need to be completed including a reference to the TPID. If later, it is decided to
research the work that was done and by whom, this information will then be made available.
Fields Required:
Company Name
Point of Contact Details
Address Phone Number
Details
3. Image Creation Service Overview
Introduction to Image Creation Service Strategy
Review available options
Identify common questions and answers about
the options
Determine criteria to help support the decision
making process
Define an overarching Image Creation Service
strategy
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OS & Device Options
Options
Device Target
DriversOperating System
Service ConfigurationArchitecture
Drivers
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OS & Device Options
Device Target
Typical Concerns
Typical concerns include determining the size of the image (thick vs. thin), the disk usage
profile, the amount of idle CPU load, and memory requirements. There is also an interest
in increasing performance.
Purpose
Determine the target device where the Windows 8 image will be deployed
Importance
Gain the ability to take advantage of image optimization, streaming capabilities, smaller
resource footprints, rapid image testing & reuse, and ease of provisioning options.
Overview
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OS & Device Options
Operating System
Windows 8 “N”
The Windows 8 "N" version is an edition which does not include a bundled copy of
Windows Media Player.
Windows 8
Unlike Windows 7 and Windows Vista, there are no Starter, Ultimate, Home Premium, or
Home Basic editions.
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Pro is targeted towards enthusiasts and business users which includes all the
features. Additional features include operating as a Remote Desktop server, the ability to
participate in a Windows Server domain, Encrypting File System, Hyper-V, and Virtual
Hard Disk Booting, Group Policy as well as BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
Overview
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows 8 Enterprise provides all the features in Windows 8 Pro (except the Windows
Media Center add-on), with additional features to assist with IT organizations.
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OS & Device Options
32-bit vs. 64-Bit Operating System Architecture
Overview
Typical Concerns
Hardware purchased within the past 2 to 3 years is likely be compatible with Windows 8 64-bit. Use
the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit to validate
Most hardware manufacturers produce both 32 and 64-bit versions of device drivers
Special attention should be directed to printer drivers and support for 64-bit operating systems
Memory configurations greater than 4Gb are only addressable when a 64-bit operating system is
used
“Windows on Windows” technology in 64-bit Windows 8 provides support for 32-bit applications
Purpose
This option identifies the architecture of Windows 8 to be used in the creation of your image
Importance
Choosing one architecture will likely reduce the amount of testing required to prepare applications for
a Windows 8 deployment
16-bit applications are not compatible with a 64-bit version of Windows 8
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OS & Device Options
Hardware Model List
Overview
Typical Concerns
Additional drivers may be added to the deployment point once the WIM is received from the factory
Determine the maintenance cycle to be used to update manufacturer driver packages
Purpose
Determine which selection of drivers to include in the deployment point, as well as specific mass-
storage or network drivers to include in Windows PE
Importance
Selecting the right set of drivers will help in determining the correct machine make/model list that will
be supported by the factory built image.
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OS & Device Options
Hardware Model List
Determine the hardware model
Patching Overview
Recommendation:
If there is a defined list of machine models that require support, expressly identify those.
Alternatives Benefits Disadvantages
Shared Driver Library
(Select Make/Model)
Includes drivers for only those machine
make/model that you specify.
Will not support hardware beyond
those specified
Additional Model List Allows you to identify additional machine
make/models for those not listed by the factory.
Will not be feature/function tested to
confirm correct installation
Include Generic Drivers Includes drivers for many popular machine
models.
May not include drivers for some
models required.
May cause conflict b/w machine
models from the same vendor,
thereby requiring additional testing to
validate
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OS & Device Options
Service Configuration
Overview
Typical configuration changes to consider for Virtual client targets
• Unused services to disable
Configuration changes to increase performance
Graphical modifications
Consider reducing the frequency regularly scheduled activities/events (i.e.
Hardware/software inventory)
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Office Professional Plus 2013
Office Installation Options
First launch is up and running in about 2
minutes
Is primary installation type in the new
Office
Is linked to Office 365 for managed
customers
User-based activation
Also highly customizable per device
Also allows local apps to interact with it
Does not require App-V infrastructure or
MDOP
Click-to-Run
Installs can easily take 30 minutes or
more
Basis of Office deployments since
Office 2000
Offered as VL media in new Office
Device-based activation
Highly customizable per device
Allows local apps to interact with it
MSI
15. Platform Delivery Service Overview
Introduction to Platform Delivery Service
Strategy
Review available options
Identify common questions and answers about
the options
Determine criteria to help support the decision
making process
Define an overarching Platform Delivery Service
strategy
17. Platform Delivery Service
Customer
Agreement
Region & Language
MDT Integration
Internet Based
Client Management
Remote Control
Microsoft
Deployment
Toolkit 2013
Lite Touch
Installation (LTI)
MDT Database
BitLockerUDI Wizard
Diagnostics and
Recovery Toolset
Deployment
Monitoring &
Reporting
Security
System Center 2012
Configuration
Manager Toolkit
Zero Touch
Installation (ZTI)
Recommended
Practice
Windows To Go
Drivers
Boot ImagesNotes and Summary
Support
Power
Management
Multicast
Deployment
MBAM
Deployment
Methods
Deployment
Capabilities Compliance
20. Deployment Tools
Deployment Components
Deployment
Overview
Platform Delivery Components
Deployment Capabilities (User Scenarios)
Deployment Methods
New Device
Deployment Types
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013
Windows ADK
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Standard OEM Pre-install
Windows Reference Image(s)Image Answer File(s)
VHD Native Boot
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager & Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013
User Driven Install
Zero Touch
Installation
Windows to Go
Installation
Windows to Go
Windows Pre-installation
Environment (Windows PE)
User State Migration
Tool (USMT)
Windows System Image
Manager (Windows SIM)
Deployment Imaging Servicing
& Management (DISM)
Lite Touch
Installation
21. Light Touch
Installation
Zero Touch Installation Windows To Go
Deployment
Overview
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Scenarios vs. Platform Deployment Methods
22. Windows 7 Windows 8.1
Deployment
Overview
Deployment Tool Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
26. Deployment
Deployment Capabilities
User
Scenario
Description
Migrates
User State
Uses Existing Target
Computer
Preserves Selected File
Content & Partition
Configuration
The user requires a new installation of Windows, deployed
to a new client device.
No No No
The user requires the operating system to be re-installed
on the same device. This scenario may also be required by
an administrator for image standardization or to address a
problem.
Yes Yes Yes
The user needs to move from their current device to a new
client device. User data is saved from their current device,
and a new installation of Windows is deployed to a new
client device. Finally, saved user data is restored to the new
client device.
Yes No No
Overview
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Office Professional Plus 2013
Office Installation Options
First launch is up and running in about 2
minutes
Is primary installation type in the new
Office
Is linked to Office 365 for managed
customers
User-based activation
Also highly customizable per device
Also allows local apps to interact with it
Does not require App-V infrastructure or
MDOP
Click-to-Run
Installs can easily take 30 minutes or
more
Basis of Office deployments since
Office 2000
Offered as VL media in new Office
Device-based activation
Highly customizable per device
Allows local apps to interact with it
MSI
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Office Professional Plus 2013
Office Delivery Options
Office desktop apps delivery in the new Office 365 Traditional Office
Click-to-Run Office on Demand Experience carried over from Office 2010
Software as a Service Software as a Service Packaged Software
Works without SkyDrive Pro Requires SkyDrive Pro Incremental Office 15 investments
Always up-to-date or update controlled by admin Always up-to date Service Pack Updates
Streamlined install-time controls NA Granular install-time controls (OCT)
Subscription upgrade rights Subscription upgrade rights Software Assurance
Offline is the key feature Roaming is the key feature Classic control is the key feature
Fully installed to the machine Transient state Fully installed to the machine
Fast product streaming Fast product streaming No CTR support; App-V & TS
Full featured Office Excludes some Office features Full functionality
Full Add-in support No Outlook, OneNote, or Lync support (Just Web Apps)
No add-in support, loads what is already there though
Full Add-in support
Available for use offline Not intended for offline use Available for use offline
Licensed per user (Fixed number of installs) Licensed per user (Unlimited uses) Licensed per device
Subscription only Subscription only Device-based
Sign-in required Sign-in required Sign-in optional
Requires admin rights to install No admin rights required Requires admin rights to install
Start Screen shortcuts No Start Screen shortcuts Start Screen shortcuts
Added to Add/Remove Programs (ARP) Not in ARP In ARP
Customizations via config.xml, Group Policy and add-
ins
No customizations Customizations via Office Customization Tool, GP, config.xml and add-ins
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What’s New?
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013
Integration with Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK)
A collection of tools to customize and automate the deployment of Windows
8.1.
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What’s New Deployment Types
Monitoring & ReportingMDT Integration Remote Control
Deployment Methods
Compliance
Internet Based Client
Management
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Contractors Using Shared
PC’s.
My Data & Apps Follow Me.
Bring Your
Own Device.
High volume
deployment requires
increased
administrative effort.
Deployment Methods
Decision Matrix
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Option Benefits Limitations Applicable Scenarios
Efficient Mobile Workforce.
Windows 8.1 Applications in
the Enterprise.
Better Together.
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Deployment Types
Overview
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Windows to Go – The deployment of Windows to Go will be supported by System
Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1.
For the 1 Day we will only “Start” the demo from the \MDT1 server , we won’t finish it.
There is a sample captured image on the \CM1 server to use for the remainder of the lab.
Refresh Device Scenario - ‘Selected File Content’ can be customized by using the User State Migration Tool (USMT) and the Hard Link Migration option, which stores information locally on the device that is being refreshed and can migrate user accounts, files and settings for the Operating System and applications.
Microsoft recommend using MDT for a 200-500 client computer deployment.