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Utilising Windows Vista in the Real WorldUtilising Windows Vista in the Real World

Kris Lall, AttachmateMichael Korp, MicrosoftBryan Grunow, Attachmate

Kris Lall, AttachmateMichael Korp, MicrosoftBryan Grunow, Attachmate

Agenda

• Introduction• Windows Vista & Office 2007 adoption

– Case study 1: Bangkok Bank – Case study 2: Scavolini

• The Microsoft perspective• Attachmate & Windows Vista

– Certified vs. Optimized– Next generation emulation– Live demo

• Conclusion

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Better Together

Some software applications are…

Case study 1: Bangkok Bank • Scenario

– Large, distributed network– Small IT staff– Network subject to malware, viruses, worms– Locked down environment

• Made move from 2000/XP to Vista/Office 2007– Participated in Microsoft pre-release programs– Microsoft provided resources for smooth transition

• Benefits of moving– Security is critical

• User account control (UAC)• Laptop hard drives encrypted with BitLocker Drive Encryption

– Productivity• Find information quickly (Search)• Office 2007 provides rich user experience• Internet Explorer 7 tabbed browsing

Case study 2: Scavolini• Scenario

– Windows 2000 Professional– Applications require administrative privileges– Expanding demands outstripped Windows 2000

capabilities– New hardware incompatibilities

• Made move from 2000 to Vista/Office 2007– Participated in Microsoft pre-release programs– Supported by Microsoft partner

• Benefits of moving– Security

• User account control (UAC) and Windows Defender• Internet Explorer 7 browser protected mode

– Efficiency for administrative and support personnel• Find information quickly using metadata• Computer management simplified

Proof is in the pudding

Source: Ziff-Davis (ZDNet.com)

Michael KorpTechnologieberater/Technology

EvangelistDeveloper & Platform Strategy Group

Microsoft Corporation

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Bryan GrunowDevelopment Lead

Attachmate Corporation

Spectrum of Windows Vista Support

Optimizedfor Windows Vista

• Self-certified

• There is a set of recommended tests to run

• Basically, a way for vendors to say they “support” Vista

• Well-behaved installation

• Security Requirements UAC, File Signing

• Reliability Windows Error Reporting

• Tested by 3rd party

• Takes advantage of Windows Vista Features

• Increased Productivity

• Increased Security

Conclusion