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Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) Part 1
Syed Khairuddin, MVP (Windows ITPro)
www.arabitpro.comE-mail: [email protected]: http://arabitpro.com/blogs
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Reduce Cost by Streamlining PC Management
App and desktop virtualizationImproved control and automationReduced helpdesk costsSimplified PC management with cloud services and enhanced management toolsRicher deployment and support of desktop virtualization
Manage Risk Through Enhanced Security & Control
Data protection – fromdesktop to mobilePolicy compliance toolsMore secure web browsingBetter administration and monitoring for data securityMore robust enterprise-wide application virtualization
The Windows Optimized DesktopMake People Productive
Everywhere
Enhanced UI and searchSeamless access to data and applications from anywhereRich, consistent, andscalable user experience for remote desktops
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Microsoft Desktop Optimization PackWhat you need to know about MDOP 2011
MDOP
Compatibility & Management
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)Microsoft Enterprise
Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)
Reduce Support Costs
Microsoft System CenterDesktop Error
Monitoring (DEM)Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
(DaRT)
Improve Asset
ManagementMicrosoft® Asset Inventory
Service (AIS)
Improve Policy Control
Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM)
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy
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Advanced Group Policy ManagementEnhancing group policy through change management
Benefitso Enables Group Policy change
managemento Provides granular administrative
controlo Reduces risk of widespread failure
o Versioning, history, and rollback of Group Policy changes
o Role-based administration and templates
o Flexible delegation model
What it Does
“Advanced Group Policy Management has been like a magic bullet for us. Its automated change management and workflow-enabled delegation capabilities are impressive. I wouldn't be able to manage GPOs without it.”
Michael WilcoxMIS Client Services Supervisor
Forsyth County
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AGPM Demo
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely
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Benefitso Accelerate TCO savings by minimizing
recovery timeo Recover instead of reloading Windows®
o Make PCs safer to use
Microsoft Diagnostics & Recovery ToolsetPowerful tools to accelerate desktop repair
o Recover unbootable PCso Access deleted files, manipulate services, reset
passwords, and moreo Detect and remove malware while the PC is
offline
What it Does
“This toolset enables us to restore clients instantly without rebuilding them - saving up to six hours per instance.”
David SmithTechnical Support Center,
UMC Health System
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DaRT Demo
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts
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Microsoft Application VirtualizationDynamically streaming software as a centrally managed service
Benefitso Readily accessible applicationso Accelerate Windows deploymento Reduced application conflicto Minimize regression testingo Leverage existing Management systems
o Streams applications to userso Centralizes permissionso Eliminates application installationo Isolates applicationso Provides real-time metering
What it Does
“By using App-V, we’’ll be able to shrink the entire application deployment timeframe – from request through delivery – by more than 80 percent, from 30 days to just five days.”
Stephen DulaIT Staff Engineer
Qualcomm
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Deployment vs. App-V Provisioning Process Flow Comparison
Coverage Planning i.e.
What PC needs the
application?
Packaging Software (MSI file)
Test Compatibility
Between Applications
Alert Users of Change Date to Leave PC
On
Deployment (May Require User Reboot)
Validate Deployment
Mop-up Deployment &
Install to Mobile PCs
Support for Compatibility
or Install Failure
Application Request
Application
Available
Automated Deployment
Weeks or Months
Sequence Application
Test Launch & Confirm
Functionality w/User
Post on Server / Storage
Enable User Access in
Active Directory
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App-V ProvisioningHours or DaysApplicatio
n RequestApplicatio
n Available
Paradigm shift from “software push” to dynamic application streaming simplifies or eliminates major work steps
PlanningPackagingTesting
DeploymentValidationSupport
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App-V Demo
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts • Applications Incompatible with the Operating System
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Microsoft Enterprise Desktop VirtualizationSolves the last mile of application compatibility
Benefitso Unblocks Windows 7 migration projectso Provides a seamless end-user experienceo Allows multiple versions of Internet Explorer
to coexist during migrationo Enables deployment and management with
existing systems such as System Center Configuration Manager
o Run legacy applications on Windows 7o Shares host USB, network printers and
documentso Redirect legacy web applications to Internet
Explorer 6/7o Automates first-time virtual workspace setup
What it Does
“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 RamosSenior Manager, IT Operations
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts• Applications Incompatible with the Operating System• Figuring Out What Is Installed and What You Need
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Microsoft Asset Inventory ServiceTranslate software inventory into business intelligence
Benefitso Ability to manage enterprise assetso Simplification of compliance and disaster
recoveryo Easily administered online service o Ease of deployment – hosted service, no
server infrastructure required
o Full software asset inventory scanningo Centrally hosted database of software titleso Assigns intelligent naming and categorization
to softwareo Robust reporting with export to Excel, XML,
What it Does
“Microsoft Asset Inventory Service is a simple yet comprehensive solution for managing software assets from all publishers. And with the licensing component for Microsoft products, it provides an easy, quick way to assess compliance with Microsoft programs. ”
Jason McGheeRegional Manager
Universal Management Solutions
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AIS Demo
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts• Applications Incompatible with the Operating System• Figuring Out What Is Installed and What You Need • Provisioning BitLocker and Monitoring Compliance
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BitLocker Administration and MonitoringStreamlines management and extends BitLocker value
Benefitso Improve organizational compliance o Know if a lost/stole machine was encryptedo Improves key recovery processo Simplify BitLocker provisioning and
deploymento Standard users can perform basic tasks
o Out of box reports for reporting on BitLocker status
o Stores recovery keys in encrypted databaseo Provides helpdesk with a webpage to easily
retrieve recovery keyso Provision BitLocker as part or after your
Windows 7 deployment
What it Does
Beta version available now.
Final release due in Q3 of this year!
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MBAM Demo
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Common Pain Points
• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts• Applications Incompatible with the Operating System• Figuring Out What Is Installed and What You Need • Provisioning BitLocker and Monitoring Compliance• Capturing and Monitoring Desktop Error Trends
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Desktop Error MonitoringProactively manage application and operating system failures
Benefitso Accelerate IT responsivenesso Reduce Windows desktop TCOo Improve desktop stability & end-user
productivity
o Agentless crash monitoringo Crash/hang data captured and stored
in central servero Direct access to troubleshooting and
resolution knowledgebase
What it Does
sample report
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In Summary
MDOP provides a set of management and virtualization technologies to help you solve some of your common pain points
Managing and Controlling Group Policy (AGPM)Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely (DaRT)Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts (App-V)Applications Incompatible with the OS (MED-V)Figuring Out What Is Installed and What You Need (AIS)Provisioning BitLocker and Monitoring Compliance (MBAM)Capturing and Monitoring Desktop Error Trends (DEM)
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Track ResourcesDon’t forget to visit the Cloud Power area within the TLC (Blue Section) to see product demos and speak with experts about the Server & Cloud Platform solutions that help drive your business forward.You can also find the latest information about our products at the following links:
Windows Azure - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/
Microsoft System Center - http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/
Microsoft Forefront - http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/
Windows Server - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/
Cloud Power - http://www.microsoft.com/cloud/
Private Cloud - http://www.microsoft.com/privatecloud/
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !
Syed Khairuddin (MVP – Windows ITPRO)
www.arabitpro.comBlog: http://www.arabitpro.com/blogs
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