This document summarizes a presentation on migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. It discusses the main factors driving migration to Windows 7 like the end of support for XP and improved security in Windows 7. It also shows survey results on adoption plans and top concerns around testing and compatibility. The presentation examines deployment options and integrating Windows 7 with Windows Server 2008 R2 features. It encourages audiences to start testing Windows 7 and develop migration timelines rather than procrastinating on the transition.

1. Promise, Pitfalls, & Procrastination
Andrew Conry-Murray
Business Editor – Network Computing
Jonathan Feldman
Director of IT – Asheville, NC
Contributing Editor – InformationWeek Analytics
Michael Healey
President – Yeoman Technology Group
Contributing Editor – InformationWeek Analytics
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2. Current state of Windows 7
Focus Areas
Core OS Requirements
Virtualization Questions
Testing Requirements
Deployment Options
Alternatives?
Interactive session – Questions encouraged
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3. End of XP Better Security Skipped Vista
64 bit OS New Features Stay current
42
34 33
21 18 17
Primary factors for Migrating
Source: InformationWeek survey of 1,441 IT organizations
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4. XP Vista Apple Linux 2000 NT/9X Other
96
42
27 27 26
9 5
OS % In Use
Don’t forget to thrown in Mobile Devices and Virtualized Desktops!
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5. “Like for like” versions with Vista run faster with
same hardware
Actual need is going to vary based on version
AND usage
XP Mode = horsepower
Netbooks will need tweaking
Watch and test your antivirus applications
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6. Virtualization / XP Mode Planned Feature Use
Remote Access Options
Security Features BranchCache
BitLocker
AppLocker
Role of Windows Server
2008 R2 DirectAccess
Designed as a unified XP Mode
release
“Better Together” = “Don’t 0 20 40 60
work apart”
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7. Comparison of Current W7 plans vs original Vista Plans
40
35
30
25
20 XP
15
10 Vista
5
0
< 1 Year w/in 2 yrs New PCs SP No plans Don't
Release know
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8. Extent of W7 Testing
Extensive
Basic
Looked at it
Nada
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9. It’s already creeped into your organization
Establish Timeline
Communication plans for Vista / XP
Develop Test Plan
Test
Include your other alternatives
Linux / Mac / iPad (really?)
Netbooks / Tablet / Smartphone
Office 2010 (or not)
One plan for a future desktops
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