Deploying Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization v1 to Solve Windows 7 Application CompatibilityTim CrabbSr. Program ManagerMicrosoft Corporation

SESSION CODE: VIR302

Session Objectives and Takeaways

Session Objective: Learn how MED-V unblocks and accelerates Windows 7 deployments

TakeawaysMED-V can address your tough app compatibility challengesAccelerate Windows 7 Upgrades with MED-VUnderstand enterprise planning and deployment for MED-VIntroduce the upcoming MED-V 2.0 release

Agenda

MED-V Overview: How MED-V accelerates Windows 7 upgradesPlanning: What to consider for a MED-V deploymentServer Configuration: Management, Image, and DB ServerClient Configuration: Image, Policy, and the MED-V clientFutures: Introduction to MED-V 2.0Questions

MED-V OverviewHow MED-V accelerates Windows 7 upgrades

Overview of MDOP

1 Lowers Desktop TCO

Simplify Windows 7 deploymentIncrease manageability and control over desktops

2 Enhances Windows 7 Enterprise

Leverages existing investment in management infrastructureMinimal deployment effort

3 Provides immediate ROI

1. Gartner, Inc. “Quantifying the Value of Microsoft’s Desktop Optimization Pack”, July 20082. App-V Cost Reduction Study, Microsoft, February 2010

$70-$80 net cost savings per PC per year using MDOP1

App-V saves up to $82 per PC/Year when broadly used 2

Compatibility Gap• IE 6 dependencies• Legacy internal apps• Vendor is gone

Addressing Application Compatibility

MED-V AcceleratesWindows 7 Deployments

Easy Hard

Number of Apps

Low

High

Shim

Upgrade The App

Just Work

Migration Difficulty

Application Compatibility Solutions for Windows 7

Windows Virtual PC (“XP Mode”) : Provides Ease of Use for Small BusinessA preconfigured virtual Windows XP SP3 environment

Easy for the end-user to install applications in Windows XP to run on Windows 7

Well integrated into Windows 7Designed for small businesses and consumers

MED-V : Application-OS compatibility for the Enterprise

Deploy virtual Windows XP instances that are domain joined and customizedProvision applications to end usersRedirect web applications automatically to IE6Maintain and Support endpoints through monitoring and troubleshooting

MED-V End-User DemoHow a user would use MED-V in an enterprise to access applications in Windows 7

demo

Deployment Planning

What to consider for a MED-V deployment

SQL Server DB

MED-V v1 System

Software Distribution

MED-V Management

MED-V v1 Requirements

: Support for Windows 7 (32bit + 64bit) added April 2010 via MED-V 1.0 SP1 (2 GB, x64 – 3 GB)

Windows Vista SP1/2 – 32-bit (2GB RAM) Windows XP SP2/3 - 32bit (1GB RAM)

Client

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 (+QFE) MED-V does not require hardware assisted virtualization (e.g. Intel VT, AMD-V)

Guest OS: Windows XP Pro SP2/3, Win2000 SP4 Guest browsers: Internet Explorer 7 or 6 SP2

Virtual machine

English UI , with support for localized OS: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), & Japanese

Languages

Windows Server 2008 (Standard/Enterprise) or Windows Server 2008 R2 (Standard /Enterprise)

IIS web server for image delivery SQL Server 2008 (any edition) or SQL Server 2005(SP2 Enterprise ) for reporting

Server

Planning Questions to ConsiderWhat are your application compatibility challenges?

Are there incompatible Windows XP Applications?Are there web based applications that require IE6/IE7?Global/Divisional/Departmental

Are you upgrading to Windows 7 as part of a hardware refreshIs the existing hardware being upgraded?

2gb or higher is required for MED-V on Windows 7What will be included on the default image?

MED-V requires VPC2007 SP1

Do you have System Center or another ESD?Are you using System Center Configuration Manager?Are you going to use MED-V or another system to deploy?

Server ConfigurationManagement, Image, and DB Server

MED-V v.1 Server IntroductionMED-V Management Server

Clients are authenticated and receive policyClient logging information is receivedRequired

SQL Server databaseCaptures logging information from the MED-V management serverIs used to generate reports

Image repositoryDistributes images to the clients based on the MED-V policy.Optional – other deployment methods can be used.

Multiple Servers

MED-V Management

SQL Server DB

Image Repository

MED-V Management

Image Repository

SQL Server DB

Single Server

Client ConfigurationImage, Policy, and the MED-V client

Client OverviewArchitecture Client Configuration Tasks

Create ImageImage, Configure, & Apps

Pack the ImageCompress & Encrypt

Create PolicyWho, What, & How

Configure the clientDistributionFirst-time Setup

How to Create an Image for MED-V

Steps1. Create or import an image into VPC20072. Install the VPC Additions3. Install the MED-V guest agent

1. Install – MED-V_workspace_1.0.105.msi2. Run the VM Pre-requisites tool

4. Modify any additional settings on the VM5. Add any applications or install the CM client

1. Note: If you are using the CM client the VM should be configured for Bridged Networking

6. Run SysPrep on the image

MED-V Image Creation

demo

Workspace Policy CreationVHD Image + MED-V Policy = MED-V workspace

Policy Configuration IncludesWho

Which users will be able to access the workspaceWhat

What applications will be viewed on the host from the workspaceWhat URLs will be redirected to the workspace

HowHow the applications will be viewed

Task: Pack the image and Create the Policy

Creating a MED-V WorkspacePack the image and Create the Policy

Packing the image prepares it for distributionDone via the management console under the images tabThis must be done regardless of the distribution method

Policy CreationDone via the management console under the policy tabAn image must be associated to a policyPolicy determines the users, visible applications, redirected web sites, etc.This must be done regardless of the distribution method

Delivery - Configuration ManagerAdministrative Steps

Determine the method of distribution – CM store or Windows SharePrepare a distribution and distribute the package(s)

VPC2007, patch for VPC, MED-V Client, and the MED-V WorkspaceExpand the .CKM and Index files in the /prestagedimages folder

User ExperienceThe user logs-in and MED-V launches

MED-V client checks for policy and determines the imageThe image is them checked for locally - it is found and then expanded

First-time setup is then run as the userApplications / redirection will be available after first-time setup

For more information on distributing with Configuration Manager http://blogs.technet.com/medv/archive/2010/02/16/prescriptive-guidance-for-deploying-the-med-v-client-via-an-electronic-software-distribution-method-such-as-sms-sccm.aspx

Delivery – Using with Windows 7 imageAdministrative Steps

Install the MED-V client components in the Windows 7 imageVPC2007, patch for VPC, and the MED-V Client

Configure a /prestagedimages directory in the imageCopy the .CKM and Index files to /prestagedimages folder

User ExperienceThe user launches Windows 7MED-V is auto-launched or launched by the user

MED-V client checks for policy and determines the imageThe image is them checked for locally - it is found and then expanded

First-time setup is then run as the userApplications / redirection will be available after first-time setup

MED-V WorkspaceConfiguring MED-V Policy and Distribution

demo

MED-V v2Introduction to the upcoming MED-V 2.0 release

Just Announced – MED-V 2.0Simple and easier to deploy

IT ProSystem Center integrationNo additional infrastructure to deploySimplified application deploymentFull enterprise scalability

End-user Tight integration with Windows 7 and Windows Virtual PCExperience designed for Windows 7

Simplified Experience for the IT ProDeploy applications – not infrastructure

MED-V Workspace PackagerNew console creates deployment packages -- workspaces and policyMSI-based for easy integration into existing management systemsUses standard corporate XP images and sysprep for image preparation

System Center and other ESD integrationUse existing infrastructure -- no need for an additional MED-V ServerUser existing workflows for managing applications and OS’sUse existing ESD to target applications to users – no need for additional policyAutomatic application publishing to the host

Standard management and eventingMED-V events are logged into standard event log channelsPowershell interfaces available on client and server

Simplified Experience for the End-UserMy applications just work on Windows 7

User experience is designed for Windows 7 Centered around applications, not workspacesApplications published to standard locations in the host start menuFile type associations fully supported My Documents and Desktop mapping

Virtualization stack based on Windows Virtual PC -- same as XP ModeSeamless integration between Host and GuestOptimized use of disk, memory, CPU, batteryAutomated guest hibernation at shutdown or when system idleUSB device sharing

IE6 applications automatically redirected to the Guest

MED-V v2Early Preview

demo

MED-V 2 TAP / Beta ParticipationDid you like what you saw? Would you like to be involved in shaping V2?

To participate in the TAP / Betaemail medvtap@microsoft.comYou will receive a request to fill out a surveyParticipants will be selected based on the survey resultsTAP starts mid-June (next week) with Beta to follow in the Fall

Which Version of MED-V Should You Deploy?

• Add / Verify that you have MDOP as part of your SA• Download & Install MED-V V1

Deploying Windows 7

today

• Consider MED-V V2 TAP Program• Beta available for evaluation Q4 CY2010• Full support of TAP customers at scale of the

deployment

Deploying Windows 7Q4 or Later

MED-V v1 SP1

MED-V v2

In conclusion

Deployment SummaryPlanning

Understand the application requirements for your organization

MED-V Workspace Creation & DeploymentCreate a MED-V workspace that has a lean image and an efficient policyDeploy with your existing enterprise tools

MED-V 2.0MED-V is ready today with Windows 7 support in v.1 and v.2 beta begins in CYQ42010 – email MEDVTAP@microsoft.com if you are interested

DifficultApps

Move to Windows 7 NowTest your applications and identify your “difficult” applications

Test Migrate

Use MED-V to Unblock and Accelerate Your Windows 7 Deployment

“Difficult” applications don’t have to stop your move to Windows 7, with MED-V these can run seamlessly for users – NOW!

Upgrade OS

ReferencesMED-V Information

http://microsoft.com/med-v

MED-V Team Bloghttp://blogs.technet.com/medv/default.aspxProvides valuable information on top issues facing customers with MED-V

Walkthrough MED-V demo videohttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee532035.aspx

Updated MED-V Documentationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623013.aspxRefreshed as part of the SP1 release

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