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Thin Clients, from Building to Deployment and Management

WCL324. Thin Clients, from Building to Deployment and Management. Alexa Barron. Session Objectives and Takeaways. Session Objective(s): Be able to articulate Microsoft’s position on thin clients Understand Microsoft’s Thin Client offerings Learn about the new Windows ThinPC offering

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Thin Clients, from Building to Deployment and Management

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  1. WCL324 Thin Clients, from Building to Deployment and Management Alexa Barron

  2. Session Objectives and Takeaways • Session Objective(s): • Be able to articulate Microsoft’s position on thin clients • Understand Microsoft’s Thin Client offerings • Learn about the new Windows ThinPC offering • Key Takeaway: Microsoft provides a wide range of offerings for thin client needs

  3. Microsoft's Position on Thin Clients When and how to think about thin clients as part of your desktop strategy

  4. Thin Client Growth Interest in VDI is fueling interest in thin clients 11.5M units by 2015

  5. What Is a "Thin Client"? • Examples of Thin Clients Intent • Designed to always be connected to a server-based desktop A Thin Client Device Wyse, HP, iGel Device Profile • Has a low profile and footprint: • Smaller CPU, RAM than a typical PC • Very little (if any) local storage for data and applications • Uses less energy than a PC Operating System • Typically runs a light-weight embedded operating system such as Windows Embedded Standard • Any device capable of remote desktop connections (PCs, tablets, smartphones, etc) can also be used as a thin client.

  6. When Is Thin Client an Option? Scenario Recommended Access Device Hybrid SBD Scenarios Local desktop + hosted desktop Local desktop + hosted applications If You Have Server-Based Desktops (SBD) Windows PC VDI / Sessions Unmanaged Devices Tablets, iPads, smartphones, employee owned PCs Device choice precedes SBD choice Unmanaged Device as Thin Client Pure SBD Scenarios No local desktop functionality required No local applications or data OR Thin Client Windows PC

  7. Adopting Thin Clients: Microsoft’s Recommendation Deploy the Optimized desktop • For pure Server Based Desktop scenarios, choose the right thin client computing model for your organization Data & User Settings Choose the right architecture for your business priorities Try before you buy with WinTPC Experience thin clients without buying new hardware or additional VDA licensing Keep the option to revert back to PCs Customers evaluating Thin Client Computing VDI / Sessions Move to Windows Embedded devices when WinTPC hardware is decommissioned Applications Customers decided on thin clients • Built off the strong Windows 7 platform • Can be easily managed using the same set of System Center tools as the PC Identify the right scenarios for Server Based Desktops OperatingSystem & Browser Deploy Windows Embedded 7 thin clients

  8. Windows Embedded

  9. Traditional Thin Client Windows Embedded Thin Clients: Roadmap RemoteFx High-End WE Standard 7 SP1 (SKU: WES7E/P) WE Standard 2009 WE Standard 7 (SKU: WES7E/P) GA 3/9 Low-End – the Local Experience WE CE 6.0 R3 (SKU: PRO) WE Compact 7P GA 3/1 Low-End – the Remote Experience WE Compact 7T GA TBD Server Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 CY 2008 CY 2009 CY 2010 H1 2011 Available Launching

  10. Windows Embedded for Thin Client Solutions for Multiple Scenarios Windows Embedded platforms for thin clients provide the familiarity of the Windows environment, the rich user experiences expected of the Windows platforms and ease of interoperability with existing Microsoft infrastructure to enterprises looking for a security-enhanced environment and easy manageability while delivering a product that helps reduces overhead associated with desktop hardware and software. Brand Positioning Statement Task Worker i.e. Call Center DesklessWorker i.e. Nurse Knowledge Worker i.e. Trader • Streamlined Remote Thin Client – C7T • No need for a personalized experience • No local storage • Typically needs to run has a single application • Streamlined Local Thin Client – C7P • Run limited applications • Tend to work on specific tasks • Want a local browser • Easily replaced device • Full-featured Thin Client - WES7 • Need familiar user-interface • Expect a local browser and media player • Want personalization • Require high security

  11. Windows Embedded Standard 7 Highlights Multi-Lingual User Interface packs Windows Touch • Windows Embedded Standard 7 • Componentized Version of Windows 7 that can be customized by OEMs • Multi-touch for touch experience • Direct Access to configure secure communication pathbetween thin clients and centralized data • BranchCache caches content from file and Web servers on a WAN locally at a branch office (w/Windows Server 2008 R2) • BitLocker and AppLocker • Offers the richest set of components and premium features • WM12 for local media experience • Aero Glass for familiar Windows 7 experience • RDP7.1 for RemoteFX • SD Boot and SKU Compliance Windows Media Center BranchCache BitLocker/ AppLocker DirectAccess Windows Media Player 12 Internet Explorer 8 Silverlight 3 64/32 Bit Support Windows Embedded Standard 7 .NET Framework 4.0 Remote Desktop Protocol 7.1 Aero Glass Core OS Components

  12. Windows Embedded Compact 7 Highlights • Windows Embedded Compact 7 • Full local experience with local media playerlocal applications and local browser • Silverlight and Expression blend for customized interface • Desktop remoting experience optimized forforzero client class of thin clients • RDP 7.1 features including RemoteFXout-of-the-box • Small footprint means low TCO Local Browser Media Player Remoting Experience RDP 7.1 CredSSP, Kerberos, and NTML technology Compact 7 Core OS Components

  13. Introducing RemoteFX Enabling Technology Customer Value Full rich Windows experience VGPU Remoting any content Host-side rendering Intelligent screen capture and hardware-based encode High fidelity user experience Bitmap remoting and hardware-based decode Full range of client devices MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL - MS FTE Only

  14. Windows Thin PC

  15. Windows Thin PC – An OverviewThe Next Generation of WinFLP Cost Effective SA benefit No VDA required Repurpose hardware Excellent Thin Client Experience RemoteFX support Write Filters Small Footprint Reliable Enterprise Platform Windows 7 platform Enterprise features System Center support VIR212 – How to Reduce VDI Costs with Windows Thin PC – C201

  16. WES7 compared to WinTPC Windows Embedded Standard 7 A componentized version of Windows 7 that allows OEMs the ability to build customized images for thin clients WES7 Purchased through OEM channel Build hi-end thin clients on new hardware Thin Client Windows Thin PC A locked down version of Windows 7 that allows Software Assurance customers to repurpose their PC hardware to thin clients. For more information, visit this blog WinTPC Must have Software Assurance Used to repurpose PCs to thin client for Sever Based Computing Repurposed PC PC + WinTPC MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL - NDA Required

  17. Managing Thin Clients

  18. Challenges Managing Thin Clients Thin Clients may lack dependencies for full use of Config Manager Thin Clients can lack OS components needed for management software Specific OS components are required to run Configuration Manager 2007 client Embedded OEMs do not include OS components required for ConfigMgr 2007 by default Connecting Thin Clients to ConfigMgr 2007 • Thin Clients are often misidentified and grouped as a phone in management console • Need to manually configure and map the embedded devices Enhanced Write Filters are used to help maintain Thin Clients Enhanced Write Filters (EWF) prevent unauthorized changes on embedded devices If EWF is used, devices cannot remotely updated or managed with ConfigMgr 2007 Choice of not using EWF or managing embedded devices outside of ConfigMgr 2007

  19. Introducing Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011 • Extends the capabilities of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to fully manage embedded devices • Enterprises can deploy, assess and update thin clients built on Windows Embedded Platforms/Windows Thin PC

  20. Features and Benefits Ease of management: similar to PCs and Servers Software Distribution and Updates Automatically included into predefined collections by device type Devices with Write Filters can be updated Enhanced IT Infrastructure Insight and Control Extend System Center Configuration Manager 2007 console to Windows Embedded devices Provide richer inventory information unique to embedded devices Simplify and streamline thin client administration and compliance through easy provisioning Greater Device Integration Tailor Inventory: Thin Clients can come pre-populated with hardware inventory extensions providing greater insight into configuration Tailor Imaging: Simplify integration of custom imaging extensions through a common interface

  21. Product Details Technical dependency on Configuration Manager 2007 R2 SP2 Extend ConfigMgr 2007 capabilities to embedded devices OEM can pre-install ConfigMgr and DeviceMgr software DeviceMgr 2011 DeviceMgr 2011 ML ConfigMgr 2007 ConfigMgr 2007 ML SQL Licensing: Similar licensing model as Configuration Manager 2007 Similar licensing programs as Configuration Manager 2007 Windows Server Windows Embedded Device Manager Client ML Windows Embedded Device Manager Server or Windows Embedded Device Manager Server w/ SQL Server Device

  22. Required Slide Speakers, please list the Breakout Sessions, Interactive Discussions, Labs, Demo Stations and Certification Exam that relate to your session. Also indicate when they can find you staffing in the TLC. Related Content • Breakout Sessions • SIM359 - Extending Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to Specialized Devices with Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011 • WCL210 - Solutions for Retail with Windows Embedded • WCL211 - Windows Embedded Standard 7 in Disguise! • WCL323 - Connected Media Devices Powered by Windows Embedded • Hands-on Labs • SIM271-HOL - Extend Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to manage your Embedded Devices with Windows Embedded Devices Manager • SIM272-HOL - Deploy an OS image to your Embedded Device using Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011 • Related Certification Exams • 70-181: TS: Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 Development • 70-582: TS: Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7, Development

  23. Required Slide Track PMs will supply the content for this slide, which will be inserted during the final scrub. Track Resources • http://www.windowsembedded.com • Twitter: @MSFTWEB @OBLOCH • http://blogs.msdn.com/obloch

  24. Resources • Connect. Share. Discuss. http://northamerica.msteched.com Learning • Sessions On-Demand & Community • Microsoft Certification & Training Resources www.microsoft.com/teched www.microsoft.com/learning • Resources for IT Professionals • Resources for Developers • http://microsoft.com/technet • http://microsoft.com/msdn

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