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  1. Microsoft Virtual Academy Free, online, technical courses Take a free online course. http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com

  2. What’s New in Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals Jump Start Ed Bott | Distinguished Author and ZDNet Blogger

  3. Agenda Introducing Windows 8.1 – 10:00 Ed Bott/Ben Hunter/Fred Pullen Windows 8.1 Security – 11:00 Ed Bott/Chris Hallum Windows 8.1 Deployment 13:00 Ed Bott/Michael Niehaus Windows 8.1 Mobility – 14:00 Ed Bott/Michael Niehaus/Michael Raymond Mobile Device Management - 15:00 Ed Bott/Martin Booth

  4. 01 | Introducing Windows 8.1 Ed Bott | Distinguished Author and Blogger Ben Hunter | Senior Technical Product Manager Fred Pullen | Senior Technical Product Manager

  5. Windows 8.1 Management Security Reliability • Desktop experience • Snapping • Taskbar • Jump Lists • Pinning • Thumbnails

  6. Windows 8.1: works the way you want See the desktop only when you need it Leave the desktop only when you want to Windowing and improved multi-monitor support New Search experience IT control of Start screen

  7. User Experience Boot to Desktop Boot directly to desktopOnly leave the desktop when you want Multi monitor Scaling for each display Control of Start Screen location

  8. Demo:Boot to Desktop

  9. User Experience Start Screen Improvements More options for Start screen organization More tile sizes available IT can control layout and settings via policy Consistent background between desktop and Start screen Apps are not added to the Start screen by default New Search Experience Snapping Apps

  10. Demo:User Experience

  11. A new class of devices Supports the latest processors – better performance, increased battery life InstantGo enabled devices keep apps up to date Supports new touch displays, both ultra high-res and smaller screen sizes Smaller tablets, natural for portrait mode reading Enables the latest hardware innovation: Miracast, NFC, biometrics TOUCH | LIGHTER, THINNER, FASTER LONG BATTERY LIFE | MODERN SECURITY NEW FORM FACTORS | SENSORS AND CONNECTIVITY

  12. Windows 8.1 Devices Best business tablet Great on all PCs Touch, mouse, keyboard, pen support Great Windows devices for mobile users Touch and non touch enabled Boot to Desktop Familiar Desktop experience New Windows apps for business Office, Windows productivity, and LOB apps Enterprise grade manageability and security

  13. Windows 8.1: Connectivity Native Miracast wireless display NFC tap to pair with enterprise printers Wi-Fi Direct printing SoC-integrated mobile broadband Your PC as a personal hotspot

  14. Windows 8.1: • Assigned Access Enables a single Windows Store app experience on the device User only experiences the specified app Unable to access system files and other apps Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry – broader set of device lockdown capabilities (ATMs, etc.)

  15. Demo:Assigned Access

  16. Windows 8.1 apps in the enterprise Cross-architectureWrite once, run across x86 and ARM Use what you know Same tools, languages, and back-end infrastructure you already have Deployment Write once, run across x86 and ARM Security Reduced system vulnerability with isolated app containers Integration Built-in app-to-app integration with Windows app contracts

  17. Applicationupdates Automatic installation Group policy can disable auto install, but enabled by default Updates can still install without a Microsoft account Installation when the Windows Store is disabled Group policy can disable the Windows Store for the user, but still allow updates to install Disabling the Windows Store for the computer prevents update installationWorks behind proxy servers Addresses common issue in Windows 8

  18. Windows PowerShell 4.0 Windows PowerShell desired state configuration Enables you to ensure that the components of your machine have thecorrect configuration. Allows“continuous deployment” and prevents “configuration drift”. Uses language extensions and providers to enable declarative, autonomous, and idempotent (repeatable) deployment, configuration, and conformance of standards-based managed elements.

  19. Demo:Desired State Configuration

  20. Network Infrastructure Proxy issues have been fixed Windows 8.1 will work properly with proxy servers, including authenticating proxy servers Some application updates may be needed

  21. Internet Explorer 11 Fast and fluid Interoperable Trusted Security and privacy help for the real world New experience for Windows 8.1 devices Supports modern standards Full-screen, immersive experience SmartScreen Filter HTML5, CSS3, SVG, WebGL, SPDY/3 Internet Explorer 10, 9, 8, 7 and Quirks document modes Navigation appears when needed InPrivate Browsing Reading View for easier access to content All-new F12 Developer Tools Tracking Protection Touch-friendly navigation Internet Explorer is made for business, with deployment and management tools, support for modern standards, and backward compatibility for legacy web apps. Improved tabs with roaming across Windows 8.1 devices

  22. Demo:Internet Explorer

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