Session Objectives and Takeaways
Session Objective(s): Be able to articulate Microsoft’s position on thin clients Understand Microsoft’s Thin Client offeringsLearn about the new Windows ThinPC offering
Key Takeaway: Microsoft provides a wide range of offerings for thin client needs
Microsoft's Position on Thin Clients
When and how to think about thin clients as part of your desktop strategy
Thin Client Growth
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY150
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
VDI Seats
VDI Seats
Interest in VDI is fuelinginterest in thin clients
11.5M units by 2015
What Is a "Thin Client"?A
Thi
n C
lient
Dev
ice Intent Designed to always be connected to a
server-based desktop
Wyse, HP, iGel
Examples of Thin Clients
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
When Is Thin Client an Option?
If You Have Server-Based Desktops (SBD)
VDI / Sessions
Scenario Recommended Access Device
Windows PC
Hybrid SBD ScenariosLocal desktop + hosted desktop
Local desktop + hosted applications
Unmanaged Device as Thin Client
Unmanaged DevicesTablets, iPads, smartphones, employee owned PCs
Device choice precedes SBD choice
OR
Thin Client Windows PC
Pure SBD ScenariosNo local desktop functionality required
No local applications or data
Adopting Thin Clients: Microsoft’s Recommendation
Move to Windows Embedded devices when WinTPC hardware is
decommissioned
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
For pure Server Based Desktop scenarios, choose the right thin client computing model for your organization
VDI / Sessions
Choose the right architecture for your business priorities
Identify the right scenarios for Server Based Desktops
Applications
Operating System &
Browser
Data & User Settings
Deploy the Optimized desktop
Customers
evaluating Thin
Client Computing
Customers decided
on thin clients
Deploy Windows Embedded 7 thin clients
Built off the strong Windows 7 platform
Can be easily managed using the same set of System Center tools as the PC
Windows Embedded Thin Clients: Roadmap
Available Launching
CY 2008 CY 2009 CY 2010 H1 2011
Traditional Thin Client
WE Standard 2009High-End
Low-End – the Local Experience
WE CE 6.0 R3(SKU: PRO)
WE Standard 7 (SKU: WES7E/P)
WE Compact 7P
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Server Windows Server 2008 R2
WE Standard 7 SP1(SKU: WES7E/P)
RemoteFx
Low-End – the Remote Experience
GA 3/9
GA TBD
WE Compact 7T
GA 3/1
Windows Embedded for Thin Client Solutions for Multiple Scenarios
Full-featured Thin Client - WES7• Need familiar user-interface • Expect a local browser and media
player• Want personalization• Require high security
Brand Positioning Statement
Knowledge Workeri.e. Trader
Streamlined Local Thin Client – C7P• Run limited applications • Tend to work on
specific tasks• Want a local browser • Easily replaced device
Deskless Workeri.e. Nurse
Streamlined Remote Thin Client – C7T• No need for a personalized
experience • No local storage• Typically needs to run has a single
application
Task Workeri.e. Call Center
BitLocker/AppLocker
Multi-Lingual User Interface packs Windows Touch
DirectAccess
BranchCacheWindows Media Center
Win
dow
s Em
bedd
ed S
tan
dard
7
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Highlights
Windows Embedded Standard 7Componentized 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
64/32 Bit Support
Windows Media Player 12
.NET Framework 4.0
Silverlight 3
Remote Desktop Protocol 7.1
Aero Glass
Internet Explorer 8
Core OS Components
Local BrowserMedia Player
Com
pact
7
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 forfor zero client class of thin clients
RDP 7.1 features including RemoteFXout-of-the-box
Small footprint means low TCO
CredSSP, Kerberos, and NTML technology
Remoting ExperienceRDP 7.1
Core OS Components
Introducing RemoteFX
Enabling Technology Customer Value
Bitmap remoting and hardware-based decode
Intelligent screen capture and hardware-based encode
Host-side rendering
VGPUFull rich Windows experience
Remoting any content
Full range of client devices
High fidelity user experience
MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL - MS FTE Only
Windows Thin PC – An OverviewThe Next Generation of WinFLP
SA benefit
No VDA required
Repurpose hardwareCost Effective
RemoteFX support
Write Filters
Small Footprint
Windows 7 platform
Enterprise features
System Center support
Excellent Thin Client Experience
Reliable Enterprise Platform
VIR212 – How to Reduce VDI Costs with Windows Thin PC – C201
WES7 compared to WinTPC
MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL - NDA Required
A componentized version of Windows 7 that allows OEMs the ability to build customized images for thin clients
WES7
Purchased through OEM channelBuild hi-end thin clients on new hardware
Thin Client
Windows Embedded Standard 7
PC
WinTPCMust have Software Assurance Used to repurpose PCs to thin client for Sever Based Computing
Repurposed 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
Windows Thin PC
+ WinTPC
Challenges Managing Thin Clients
Connecting Thin Clients to ConfigMgr 2007
Thin Clients are often misidentified and grouped as a phone in management consoleNeed 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 devicesIf EWF is used, devices cannot remotely updated or managed with ConfigMgr 2007Choice of not using EWF or managing embedded devices outside of ConfigMgr 2007
Thin Clients may lack dependencies for full use of Config Manager
Thin Clients can lack OS components needed for management softwareSpecific OS components are required to run Configuration Manager 2007 clientEmbedded OEMs do not include OS components required for ConfigMgr 2007 by default
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
Features and Benefits
Ease of management: similar to PCs and ServersSoftware Distribution and UpdatesAutomatically included into predefined collections by device typeDevices with Write Filters can be updated
Enhanced IT Infrastructure Insight and ControlExtend System Center Configuration Manager 2007 console to Windows Embedded devices Provide richer inventory information unique to embedded devicesSimplify and streamline thin client administration and compliance through easy provisioning
Greater Device IntegrationTailor Inventory: Thin Clients can come pre-populated with hardware inventory extensions providing greater insight into configurationTailor Imaging: Simplify integration of custom imaging extensions through a common interface
Product Details
Licensing: Similar licensing model as Configuration Manager 2007Similar licensing programs as Configuration Manager 2007
Windows Embedded Device Manager Client MLWindows Embedded Device Manager Server orWindows Embedded Device Manager Server w/ SQL
DeviceServer
Technical dependency on Configuration Manager 2007 R2 SP2
Extend ConfigMgr 2007 capabilities to embedded devices
OEM can pre-install ConfigMgr and DeviceMgr softwareDeviceMgr 2011
ConfigMgr 2007
SQL
Windows Server
DeviceMgr 2011 ML
ConfigMgr 2007 ML
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