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 Who is Coretek Services  Windows 7 Features – High Level  Windows 7 migration tasks and tools o o o o o o

Software and hardware inventory VDI Options Application compatibility Application packaging and virtualization Image creation and deployment Applications deployment / streaming

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Coretek Overview Core Mission: To provide technology professionals and solutions that ensure our clients always succeed, no exceptions. • Quality people and project delivery. We help customers make informed decisions and solve complex problems faster and with reduced risk. • Thought leader in infrastructure optimization leveraging virtualization

Core Values: • Integrity – we are up front on what we say we will do and then do it. • Attitude – we are professionals and we are accountable. • Relationships – we all have strong relationships with Clients, Partners, Community and most importantly Each Other.

Coretek Solutions

Virtualization • • • •

Server Desktop Application User Profile/SSO

Infrastructure

Management

• Microsoft • Project Infrastructure Management • Assessments / POC’s • Migration Services • Project Staffing

Migrating to Windows 7

Why would you move to Windows 7?

Windows 7 Features

Purpose  Windows 7 

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Microsoft ceased mainstream support for XP in 2009 and currently only provides extended support into 2014. Average enterprise company generally take well over 1.5 to 2 years to migrate to a new operating system. HW Vendors no longer sell XP and application developers will begin phasing out their support for it (e.g., drivers, applications, etc).

 Gartner Research 

Migration costs could be $1,035 to $1,930 per user to move from Windows XP to Windows 7, and $339 to $510 per user to move from Windows Vista to Windows 7

Windows 7 Professional offers enhancements over previous versions Works The Way You Want

Fundamentals Faster and more reliable

Get More Done

Ease of Use and Productivity

Compatibility Windows XP Mode*

Networking Domain Join and Group Policy Control

Troubleshooting Action Center Problem Steps Recorder

Windows Desktop Search Enhanced Taskbar Snap, Peek, Shake Libraries IE8/9 Accelerators

Mobility Location-Aware Printing Mobility Center with Presentation Settings Remote Desktop Host Offline Files

Safeguard Your Work

Security Streamlined UAC IE8/9 Malware and Phishing Protection, SmartScreen Filter Windows Defender

Backup Advanced Backup Restore Previous File Versions Encrypting File System

Windows 7 Enterprise builds on Professional Make End Users Productive Anywhere

Improve Security and Control

Performance | Reliability | Compatibility

Streamline PC Management

MIGRATING TO WINDOWS 7

Where to begin?

MIGRATION STEPS

Key Challenges

Software Compatibility New Hardware Requirements Retaining UserSpecific Information

$1,035 to $1,930 migration cost per user

Windows 7 Migration Implementation

Key Benefits

Faster

Discovery

Design Deployment

Test

Test Distribution

Deployment

Project Closure Asset Management

Less Expensive More Reliable

Migration should follow standard project management practices  Phase 1 – Discovery 

Review where you are and where you’re going

 Phase 2 – Design 

Build your image, application, and deployment processes

 Phase 3 – Test 

Ensure application and hardware compatibility and validate deployment procedures

 Phase 4 – Deploy  

Look for automation options to keep costs down Train your users and your support resources

 Phase 5 – Project closure 

Optimize environment and document standard operating procedures

The first step in planning is finding out where you are and where you’re going

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Inventory your hardware environment Inventory your applications Research where users keep their data Review your images and image processes to understand variables Review Windows 7 features and decide on version Review VDI options (Citrix, VMware View, etc) Research additional tools (SCCM, Altiris, etc.)

Hardware Inventory 

You need to know the following:  Which systems are you running  What are the characteristics of your systems and are they compatible with Windows 7 and Office 2010 requirements (RAM, CPU, HDD free, graphic card, network, devices)  What compatibility level do you have today

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What compatibility level are you looking for ?  What are the systems you will have to upgrade  How much will it cost to reach this level

Application Inventory Objectives  Budgeting  

How many applications do I have? How much is it going to cost to fix them?

 Rationalization    

What business problem does this software solve? Who needs this software to do their jobs? How many users depend on this software? Can you reduce the amount of applications?

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Which operating system does this software work on? What other applications are installed on the computer? Who is a subject matter expert on the software?

 Deployment 

Where, and by whom, is the software being used?

VDI Options with Windows 7

Main Stream Industry Leaders  Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop  VMware View  Microsoft VDI  Quest

*** Don’t forget about profile management.

When you design your migration, look beyond the project to optimize steady state efficiency  Phase 2 – Design    

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Define what hardware you’ll need to run Windows 7 Standardize business applications and versions Define if Application Virtualization is a requirement Determine application distribution strategy (traditional vs streaming) Define how data will be handled Create Windows Images Develop deployment processes to automate as much as possible Develop initial deployment schedule Design any management tools you’ll be using Decide on the level of training and most appropriate medium

Application Packaging Process

Application Listing

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Application Assessment

Application Packaging

Unit Testing

Q/A and Integration Testing

User Acceptance Testing

Define your application remediation plan for applications that do not function in Windows 7 Perform Windows 7 compatibility analysis on all of your applications Define and document your packaging standards Ensure quality by having a separate engineer perform Q/A Always have your business user sign off on the functionality of your packaged applications

Application Virtualization Landscape

Application Virtualization

Application Streaming

Virtual Distribution On-demand application delivery and license management system to any endpoint system

Streaming Technologies • • •

Symantec Workspace Streaming Citrix Streaming Microsoft App-V

Virtual Execution Technology to contain applications and eliminate application conflicts and OS degradation

App Virtualization Technologies • • • •

Microsoft App-V VMware Thin App Citrix XenApp Symantec Workspace Virtualization

Traditional vs. Streaming Delivery of Applications

Traditional Delivery of Applications:   

Microsoft SCCM Altiris Client Management Suite Novell ZCM

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Symantec Workspace Streaming Microsoft App-V Citrix Streaming

How Streaming Works     

Minimum bits required for UI Stream new functionality as needed Local execution Central management Online or offline

Startup Block On-demand Predictive

Finding a problem during testing vs. finding a problem in production is infinitely less expensive  Phase 3 – Test       

Application compatibility Hardware sufficiency Deployment processes Validate help desk knowledge Network bandwidth Develop alternate solutions as necessary Training curriculum/medium effectiveness

Automating deployment keeps costs down and reduces human error factor  Phase 4 – Deploy  

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Look to use automated tools Build a SINGLE image with Operating System only and layer applications on top Standardize deployment processes and tools for use beyond the project Meaningful and timely communications to your end users will improve project success Dedicated staff

Migrating to Windows 7

Centralized Database to Drive the Migration

Managing the Process

Win7 Deployment Workflow Overview

App Priority Reporting

Machine Deployment Scheduling

HW Replacement Reporting

Application WAS/IS Analysis

Application Status by Install Date

Application Packaging Management

Deployment Cut Sheets

Deployment Dashboard

Questions

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