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Windows 8.1 a closer look
The document outlines various features and enhancements in Microsoft Windows 8.1, including changes to the lock screen, start menu, and app installation methods. It highlights the process for provisioning apps and managing devices using Windows Intune, along with technical specifications such as image sizes and installation times. Furthermore, it discusses enterprise deployment strategies and user authentication methods to ensure secure access to corporate resources.
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Windows 8.1 a closer look
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- 4. Lock Screen changes StartScreen enhancements Search New Store Layout And yes,… the Start Button Microsoft NDA Confidential
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- 6. Boot to Desktop ShowDesktop Background on Start Replace CMD with Powershell Presentation of Apps User Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components Edge UI Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 7. CopyProfile still exists <settingspass="specialize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi=http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance”> <CopyProfile>true</CopyProfile> </component> </settings> %windir%system32SysprepSysprep.exe /oobe /generalize /shutdown /unattend:f:unattend.xml Provision Startmenu layout Export-startlayout –path pathfile.xml –as xml (or “-as bin”) Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 8. Pin Apps tostart when installed Based on AppIDs AppIDs can be found via Powershell get-startapps Put AppIDs in a GPO Microsoft NDA Confidential
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- 10. Cannot be removed,you can disable though Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 12. Traditional Desktop Apps WindowsModern Apps Setup.exe installers Windows Installer (MSI) New packaging mechanism OneClick (.NET) Very simple installation mechanism App-V, Click-to-Run Always installs quietly Can be installed silently (usually) Typically requires admin rights, usually installs per machine Still used in Windows 8 (unchanged) Microsoft NDA Confidential Does not require admin rights, always installs per user (if form the store) New in Windows 8, essentially unchanged in Windows 8.1
- 13. Installation Provisioning Install via an“Enterprise App Store” using: Provision using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 or DISM Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 14. Make sure yourreference Image has no Apps from the store Apps need to be provisioned in your image DISM /Online /Add-ProvisionedAppxPackage /PackagePath:C:App1.appx /SkipLicense Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -FolderPath C:Appx Use ConfigMgr for Installation on demand Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 15. Windows Store Appscannot be installed via a TS No native support for provisioning apps during a TS Deep Link Support but a Microsoft ID is required You need ConfigMgr 2012 R2 for FULL Windows 8.1 support (or-and MDT 2013) http://blogs.technet.com/b/configmgrteam/archive/2013/09/16/support-questions-about-win-8.1-and-winsvr-2012-r2-forconfigmgr-and-endpoint-protection.aspx Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 16. It’s all aboutthe performance of the OS Suspend <> Terminate Apps Something changed when trying to close an app… Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 18. Hardware requirements areunchanged Desktop AppCompat is excellent Windows Store Apps are compatible Internet Explorer 11 compatibility (support back to IE6) Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 19. The goal isto migrate very fast from Win8 to Win8.1 Consumers initiate the update through the Windows Store Microsoft NDA Confidential Enterprises deploy the update themselves using a software distribution tool, e.g. System Center
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- 21. Refresh: Capture data and settings Remove existing OS USMT Install new OS image Install apps DISM USMT DeploymentTools (MDT, ConfigMgr) Update: Capture data settings, and apps Remove existing OS Install new OS image Windows Setup Microsoft NDA Confidential Restore data and settings Restore data, settings, and apps
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- 23. Windows AIK • • • • • ADK 8.1 WindowsPE 3.x USMT 4.0 Windows System Image Manager DISM ImageX • • • • • • • Windows PE 5.0 USMT “6.3” Windows System Image Manager DISM ImageX* Application Compatibility Toolkit Volume Activation Management Tool • Windows Performance Toolkit • Windows Assessment Toolkit Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 24. You might needdifferent versions Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows XP USMT 3 USMT 4 USMT 4, 5 USMT 5 Not supported Windows Vista Not supported USMT 4 USMT 4, 5 USMT 5 Not supported Windows 7 Not supported Not supported USMT 4, 5, “6.3” USMT 5, “6.3” USMT “6.3” Windows 8 Not supported Not supported Not supported USMT 5, “6.3” USMT “6.3” Windows 8.1 Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported USMT “6.3” http://blogs.technet.com/b/configmgrteam/archive/2013/09/12/how-to-migrate-user-data-from-win-xpto-win-8-1-with-system-center-2012-r2-configmgr.aspx Support for Office 2013 (hotfix added to USMT 5.0) Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 25. Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows8.1 • Image size: • 1.97GB image (WIM), 7.87GB expanded • Installation time (new): • 15 minutes • Upgrade time (from Vista): • 30 minutes • Image size: • 1.96GB image (WIM), 7.76GB expanded • Installation time (new): • 10 minutes • Upgrade time (from Windows 7): • 20 minutes • Image size: • 2.13GB image (WIM), 7.65GB expanded • Installation time (new): • ~10 minutes • Upgrade time (from Windows 8): • ~20 minutes Microsoft NDA Confidential
- 27. 4 Goals Struggle toenter credentials on touch devices Built-in Windows Experience Introduce new “touch” fingerprint sensors Move from traditional to modern Microsoft NDA Confidential
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- 30. Users can enrolldevices that configure the device for management with Windows Intune; the user can then use the Company Portal for easy access to corporate applications Data from Windows Intune is in sync with Configuration Manager, which provides unified management across both on-premises and in the cloud Users can register BYO devices for single sign-on and access to corporate data with Workplace Join. As part of this, a certificate is installed on the device IT can publish access to corporate resources with the Web Application Proxy based on device awareness and the user’s identity.; multi-factor authentication can be used through Windows Azure Active Authentication (formerly PhoneFactor) Microsoft NDA Confidential As part of the registration process, a new device object is created in Active Directory, establishing a link between the user and their device
- 31. Authentication Kerberos (Windows Auth) Digest(Windows Auth) Device management policy File encryption / selective wipe Require password / device lock ADFS (OAuth) Limit access to registered devices (ADFS) https://workfolders.contoso.com Data management Quotas File screens Reporting Classification RMS protection Microsoft NDA Confidential
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- 33. Windows 8.1 ClientHyper-v Support of UEFI and Secure Boot (Gen 2) Also in WS12R2 Windows To Go Store is not longer disabled by default NFC Support NFC tagging Miracast Wireless Display Pair with a Miracast-enabled display and project wire free Microsoft NDA Confidential
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