About Windows 8

2. work/life
blur
more
mobile
tech
savvy
multiple
devices
digital
generation
fast
paced

4. Windows RT
Devices
Windows 8
Windows 8
Professional
Windows 8 Editions
Windows 8
Enterprise

5. Point to the lower right
corner of the screen.
Windows 8 Gestures
Right click the app to see the
app commands. Drag an app
to the lower edge to close.
Point to an item to see more
options.
Press the Ctrl key while
moving the mouse wheel
to zoom in and out.
Point to the bottom of
the app and use the
scrollbar.
TOUCH MOUSE TOUCH MOUSE
Click an item to perform
an action.

6. Demo: Windows 8

7. Windows 8 Apps in the Enterprise
Cross Architecture
Write once, run across x86 and ARM
Use What You Know
Same tools, languages, and back-end infrastructure you already have
Deployment
Easier, faster deployment with Store, side-loading, and zero-install
Security
Reduced system vulnerability with isolated app containers
Integration
Built-inApp-to-App integrationwithWindows App Contracts

8. Side Load from Your Infrastructure
Delivering Windows 8 Apps
Windows RT Devices
Windows 8 (x86)
Download from Windows Store
Public Apps
Management
Infrastructure Cloud
Custom LOB Apps
Application Delivery

9. Demo: Windows 8 Apps

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Booting from
internal hard drive
FIREWALL
App-V Folder
Redirection
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BitLockerBooting from
external USB drive
App-V
Folder
Redirection
BENEFITS
• Consistent Windows 8
experience on any x86 PC
• Works online or offline
• Easy to use
and personalize
• Local data is protected
• Easy to deploy and manage
Windows To Go
App-V Folder Redirection

11. Shared PCs
Contractors
Travel Light /
Work from Home
Bring Your
Own Device
(at work)
Licensing

12. Windows RE
isn’t available
Internal disks
are offline
Windows Store
is disabled by default
Push Button
Reset isn’t available
Hibernate is
disabled by default
Trusted Platform
Module isn’t used

13. For USB drives For host PCs
• Windows 7 or Windows 8 certified
• Windows RT Devices are not supported
• Mac is not a supported scenario
• Certified for us as a Windows To Go drive
Specific hardware requirements
• Capable of USB boot (enabled)
• USB 2.0 port or greater (no hubs)
• 1 GHz or faster matching processor
• 2 GB or greater memory
• DirectX 9 graphics device

15. Benefits
• Robust , secure, manageable
and scalable developer
platform
• Choice in a broad range of
devices, including laptops
and various USB peripherals
• Easy to create and host
multiple virtual environments
Windows 8 VM
Windows 7 VM
Windows Server VM
Linux VM
Run multiple operating systems on a single Windows 8 PC

16. Robust virtualization platform Flexibility of choice Improvement in efficiency
32- and 64-bit operating systems
Support for 3D, audio, and multitouch
Large VM configurations
Multiple forms of storage
Most USB peripheralsWireless networkingSleep and hibernate
Set up dev/test on a single computer
Supports a diverse set of devices
Up to 12 monitors
Leverages Windows 8 enhancements
Use any 64-bit device with SLAT enabled
Transfer VMs between client and server
BitLockerSecure bootConfiguration Manager integration

18. Productivity on the Road
FIREWALL
Mobile Broadband
DirectAccessSkyDrive
Lync
SharePoint
Data
servers
Exchange
WINDOWS 8 ADVANCEMENTS
• Access through local server when
travelling
• More scalable
• Ease of Deployment
• Deployment Wizard
• Part of RAS Server Role
• Utilize existing infrastructure
• Support for one-time password
• Mobile broadband enhancements
BENEFITS
• Persistent internet connection
• Easy and secure access to
corporate data behind firewall
• Seamless personal data
access
• One device for life and work
when travelling

19. Microsoft User Experience Virtualization
Personal and Flexible Simple and Versatile
Easy for IT to deliver personal,
user-defined experiences,
across many devices
• Setting location templates
• Can create custom templates
• IT can roll back settings
Integrated and Scalable
Integrates and scales through
existing management tools
• Configuration Manager
• Microsoft Desktop
Virtualization
• Manage and deploy with
Windows PowerShell,
Configuration Manager, or
third-party management tools
A consistent, personal Windows
experience for all workstyles
• App and Windows
personalization
• App reconfiguration not
required
• Sync is smart—logins are faster

20. Demo: User Experience Virtualization

21. Explore
Deliver
Plan
microsoft.com/springboard