Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack ( MDOP ) Part 1

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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



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)



Common Pain Points

• Managing and Controlling Group Policy



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



Common Pain Points

• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely



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



DaRT Demo



Common Pain Points

• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts



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



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

Icon Appears as Available on Desktop

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



App-V Demo



Common Pain Points

• Managing and Controlling Group Policy• Troubleshoot Unbootable PCs Remotely• Managing Applications and Remediating Conflicts • Applications Incompatible with the Operating System



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.



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



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,

PDF

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



AIS Demo



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



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!



MBAM Demo



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



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



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)



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/

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/

http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/

http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/

http://www.microsoft.com/cloud/

http://www.microsoft.com/cloud/





THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !

Syed Khairuddin (MVP – Windows ITPRO)

www.arabitpro.comBlog: http://www.arabitpro.com/blogs

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