Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP ProfessionalTechnical OverviewTechnical Overview

NameNameTitleTitleMicrosoft CorpMicrosoft Corp

AgendaAgenda

Windows Desktop RoadmapWindows Desktop Roadmap Windows XP OverviewWindows XP Overview Enhanced User ExperiencesEnhanced User Experiences

Windows Desktop Windows Desktop RoadmapRoadmap

Windows TodayWindows Today

ReliableReliable High system uptimeHigh system uptime Resilient to application failuresResilient to application failures Dynamic system configurationDynamic system configuration

ManageableManageable Centralized managementCentralized management Desktop managementDesktop management Easy to deployEasy to deploy

Best for new devicesBest for new devices LaptopsLaptops NetworkingNetworking PeripheralsPeripherals

Internet enable your businessInternet enable your business Web application servicesWeb application services Internet scalabilityInternet scalability SecureSecure

Digital MediaDigital Media Digital photosDigital photos Digital musicDigital music Digital videoDigital video

PC HealthPC Health Support automationSupport automation Centralized help centerCentralized help center System safeguardsSystem safeguards

Home Networking Home Networking Home Networking WizardHome Networking Wizard Simple connectivity between PC’s,Simple connectivity between PC’s,

peripherals & intelligent devicesperipherals & intelligent devices

Internet ExperienceInternet Experience Faster browsing,easier printingFaster browsing,easier printing Online product supportOnline product support Enhanced communicationEnhanced communication

Windows 2000 Windows 2000 for businessfor business

Windows Millennium Windows Millennium Edition for homeEdition for home

Windows Family RoadmapWindows Family Roadmap

Released 2000Released 2000

ClientClient

ServersServers

Home Home PCsPCs

Business Business PCsPCs

EmbeddedEmbedded

Windows .Net ServersWindows .Net Servers

DatacenterDatacenter

AdvancedAdvanced

Small BusinessSmall Business

StandardStandard

EmbeddedEmbedded

32 and 64 bit32 and 64 bit

Windows XP OverviewWindows XP Overview

The New Standard for Efficient and The New Standard for Efficient and Dependable ComputingDependable Computing

Reliable foundation you can count onReliable foundation you can count on Security and Privacy to safeguard your Security and Privacy to safeguard your

informationinformation New, easier and more efficient visual designNew, easier and more efficient visual design Highly responsive for handling multiple Highly responsive for handling multiple

demanding tasks at oncedemanding tasks at once

ReliableReliablePC’s Stay Up And RunningPC’s Stay Up And RunningRock Solid FoundationRock Solid Foundation Built on the Windows EngineBuilt on the Windows Engine

Full 32-bit architecture, protected memory Full 32-bit architecture, protected memory modelmodel

Improved Code ProtectionImproved Code Protection Read only data structures for key kernel Read only data structures for key kernel

components and device driverscomponents and device drivers Reduced Reboot ScenariosReduced Reboot Scenarios

Eliminates most scenarios that forced end Eliminates most scenarios that forced end users to reboot in Windows NT 4.0 and users to reboot in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 9xWindows 9x..

ReliableReliableResilient to Application FailureResilient to Application FailureGreat Platform for ApplicationsGreat Platform for Applications Windows InstallerWindows Installer

Integrated service to manage software installation, Integrated service to manage software installation, removal, and repairremoval, and repair

Side by Side DLL SupportSide by Side DLL Support Allows applications to execute their own versions of key Allows applications to execute their own versions of key

DLL’sDLL’s

Windows File ProtectionWindows File Protection Automatically protects key system files from being Automatically protects key system files from being

overwrittenoverwritten

Enhanced Software Restriction PoliciesEnhanced Software Restriction Policies Allows an administrator to block application executionAllows an administrator to block application execution

SecureSecureStandards Based SecurityStandards Based Security KerberosKerberos

Provides standards based securityProvides standards based security

IPSecIPSec Allows for the secure transmission of data over public and private Allows for the secure transmission of data over public and private

networksnetworks

Protecting Local DataProtecting Local Data Encrypting File SystemEncrypting File System

Encrypt data to protect against unauthorized access, now supports offline Encrypt data to protect against unauthorized access, now supports offline folders and multiple usersfolders and multiple users

Smart Card SupportSmart Card Support Offers additional security, now supports terminal servicesOffers additional security, now supports terminal services

Online SecurityOnline Security Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall

Protect Small Business and home networks from network based Protect Small Business and home networks from network based attacksattacks

Fresh Visual DesignFresh Visual Design Friendly and WelcomingFriendly and Welcoming

Designed to allow users to get the most out of their PCDesigned to allow users to get the most out of their PC Task FocusedTask Focused

Common tasks are clearly presented to allow users to get more done Common tasks are clearly presented to allow users to get more done quickerquicker

Adaptive User EnvironmentAdaptive User Environment Smarter Start MenuSmarter Start Menu

Displays the most frequently used appsDisplays the most frequently used apps Taskbar GroupingTaskbar Grouping

Multiple windows from the same app are consolidated into a single task Multiple windows from the same app are consolidated into a single task bar buttonbar button

Notification Area CleanupNotification Area Cleanup Unused notification area icons are hidden awayUnused notification area icons are hidden away

Comprehensive Feature IntegrationComprehensive Feature Integration CD BurningCD Burning

Easily burn CD-R and CD-RW’s from within ExplorerEasily burn CD-R and CD-RW’s from within Explorer Compressed File SupportCompressed File Support

Create and extract compressed file folders (e.g. .zip files)Create and extract compressed file folders (e.g. .zip files)

Enhanced Visual DesignEnhanced Visual Design

Highest PerformanceHighest Performance Pre-emptive Multi-tasking ArchitecturePre-emptive Multi-tasking Architecture

Allows multiple applications to run simultaneously, while preserving system responsiveness

Scalable Memory and Processing SupportScalable Memory and Processing Support Supports up to 2 processors and 4 GB of RAM 3 GB of Application Space

Fastest Windows YetFastest Windows Yet Boots faster, runs applications quicker, and resumes

from hibernate/standby more rapidly than previous versions of Windows

Simplified Management and Simplified Management and DeploymentDeploymentSimplified Desktop DeploymentSimplified Desktop DeploymentAddress Deployment IssuesAddress Deployment Issues Application CompatibilityApplication Compatibility

Out of the box support for hundreds of appsOut of the box support for hundreds of apps Compatibility modes for apps without native supportCompatibility modes for apps without native support New fixes delivered via Windows Update or Windows Setup with New fixes delivered via Windows Update or Windows Setup with

Dynamic UpdateDynamic Update

Device CompatibilityDevice Compatibility Increased device coverage from Windows 2000Increased device coverage from Windows 2000 Windows XP Runs all properly written Windows 2000 driversWindows XP Runs all properly written Windows 2000 drivers Improved Windows logo programImproved Windows logo program Updates delivered via Windows Update and Windows Setup with Updates delivered via Windows Update and Windows Setup with

Dynamic UpdateDynamic Update

Simplified Management and Simplified Management and DeploymentDeploymentSimplified Desktop DeploymentSimplified Desktop DeploymentEnhance Deployment OptionsEnhance Deployment Options State Migration State Migration

User State Migration Tool (business tool) is a command User State Migration Tool (business tool) is a command line tool for migrating data and application settings. line tool for migrating data and application settings. Easily customized by editing text based .inf filesEasily customized by editing text based .inf files

SysPrepSysPrep Now allows for updated drivers to be picked up at install Now allows for updated drivers to be picked up at install

time, as well as per machine customizations. Also time, as well as per machine customizations. Also features audit capabilitiesfeatures audit capabilities

RISRIS Selective display of OS image choicesSelective display of OS image choices Security & scalability enhancementsSecurity & scalability enhancements Interoperability with Windows 2000Interoperability with Windows 2000

Simplified Management and Simplified Management and DeploymentDeploymentSimplified Desktop DeploymentSimplified Desktop Deployment

Help Manage OS LifecycleHelp Manage OS Lifecycle Windows Setup w/ Dynamic UpdateWindows Setup w/ Dynamic Update

Windows XP will prompt to download os updates at install timeWindows XP will prompt to download os updates at install time Automatic UpdatesAutomatic Updates

Windows XP can download fixes in the background then install Windows XP can download fixes in the background then install when the update is receivedwhen the update is received

Downloads are throttled and can be restarted mid-streamDownloads are throttled and can be restarted mid-stream Feature can be turned offFeature can be turned off

Windows Update ImprovementsWindows Update Improvements Updates application fixes, os updates, and device driversUpdates application fixes, os updates, and device drivers Integrated with Automatic UpdatesIntegrated with Automatic Updates Will have features to bring inside corp firewallsWill have features to bring inside corp firewalls

Simplified Management and Simplified Management and DeploymentDeploymentEasier Desktop ManagementEasier Desktop Management

Enhanced Support InfrastructureEnhanced Support Infrastructure Help and Support ServicesHelp and Support Services

Provides one place to receive support information, can be Provides one place to receive support information, can be extended via 3extended via 3rdrd parties to include their support content parties to include their support content

Remote AssistanceRemote Assistance Offers the ability to securely remote control another Windows XP Offers the ability to securely remote control another Windows XP

machine for troubleshooting or user education.machine for troubleshooting or user education.

Improved Centralized ManagementImproved Centralized Management More Group Policy SettingsMore Group Policy Settings

Windows XP offers hundreds of new group policy settings, and is Windows XP offers hundreds of new group policy settings, and is fully interoperable with existing Windows 2000 group policy fully interoperable with existing Windows 2000 group policy

Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) Allows administrators to see the effect of Group Policy on a Allows administrators to see the effect of Group Policy on a

targeted user or computer.targeted user or computer.

Simplified Management and Simplified Management and DeploymentDeploymentEasier Desktop ManagementEasier Desktop Management

More Recovery OptionsMore Recovery Options Automated System RecoveryAutomated System Recovery

Works in conjunction with backup utilities to help Works in conjunction with backup utilities to help recover from catastrophic failure or non-boot recover from catastrophic failure or non-boot state state

Recovery console & Last Known Good Recovery console & Last Known Good ConfigConfig Reverts registry & key drivers during the OS boot Reverts registry & key drivers during the OS boot

processprocess Safe modeSafe mode

Undoes harmful system configuration or settings Undoes harmful system configuration or settings changes (not data)changes (not data)

Enhanced User Enhanced User ExperiencesExperiences

Enhanced Productivity ToolsEnhanced Productivity Tools

Best Platform for Mobile WorkersBest Platform for Mobile Workers Universal Communications ToolUniversal Communications Tool Enhanced Support ScenariosEnhanced Support Scenarios

Best for Mobile and Remote Best for Mobile and Remote WorkersWorkersChange the way remote workers workChange the way remote workers work

Great features for mobile workersGreat features for mobile workers Remote DesktopRemote Desktop

Based on the RDP protocol, Remote Desktop allows a user to Based on the RDP protocol, Remote Desktop allows a user to remotely view and use their Windows XP Professional desktop. remotely view and use their Windows XP Professional desktop.

Credential ManagerCredential Manager Provides seamless management of user credentials to ease Provides seamless management of user credentials to ease

access to network resourcesaccess to network resources Offline FoldersOffline Folders

Files and folders on NT, Windows 2000, and “Whistler” servers Files and folders on NT, Windows 2000, and “Whistler” servers can be cached on the local workstation, making them available can be cached on the local workstation, making them available when disconnected from the networkwhen disconnected from the network

Synchronization ManagerSynchronization Manager Handles the replication and management of files and folders that Handles the replication and management of files and folders that

were changed while offlinewere changed while offline

Best for Mobile and Remote Best for Mobile and Remote WorkersWorkersExtend Laptop CapabilitiesExtend Laptop CapabilitiesBest Mobile PlatformBest Mobile Platform Plug and Play Plug and Play

Full support for plug and play including hot docking, hot insertion Full support for plug and play including hot docking, hot insertion and removal, and device managementand removal, and device management

Power ManagementPower Management Improved power management allows laptops to run longerImproved power management allows laptops to run longer

ClearTypeClearType Dramatically Increases screen readabilityDramatically Increases screen readability

DualViewDualView Allows two monitors to be driven off a single display adapter. Allows two monitors to be driven off a single display adapter.

Great for laptops.Great for laptops.

Best for Mobile and Remote Best for Mobile and Remote WorkersWorkersSimplified NetworkingSimplified NetworkingEffortless NetworksEffortless Networks Zero Config Wireless NetworkingZero Config Wireless Networking

Wireless users can move easily between wireless networks without Wireless users can move easily between wireless networks without manually reconfiguring their machinesmanually reconfiguring their machines

Alternate Network ConfigurationsAlternate Network Configurations An alternate set of IP parameters can be specified to be used when DHCP An alternate set of IP parameters can be specified to be used when DHCP

is unavailableis unavailable

Easier Network ConfigurationsEasier Network Configurations Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard

Step by step guide to configure ICS, Internet Connection Firewall, Step by step guide to configure ICS, Internet Connection Firewall, and device sharingand device sharing

Network BridgingNetwork Bridging Allows the briding of different networking technologies (i.e. Allows the briding of different networking technologies (i.e.

wireless and 10BaseT Ethernet)wireless and 10BaseT Ethernet) Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing

Multiple PC’s can share a single Internet connectionMultiple PC’s can share a single Internet connection

CommunicationsCommunications

A Complete Communications and A Complete Communications and Collaboration PlatformCollaboration Platform Integrated Voice, Video, and Text Integrated Voice, Video, and Text

communicationscommunications Collaborate with Application SharingCollaborate with Application Sharing Send and Receive FilesSend and Receive Files

Simplified AssistanceSimplified AssistanceSelf Help OptionsSelf Help Options Help and Support CenterHelp and Support Center

Allows customers to search local and Internet-based help information. Can be customized by OEM’s

Device Driver RollbackDevice Driver Rollback Easily reinstall previous versions of device drivers Easily reinstall previous versions of device drivers

System RestoreSystem Restore Quickly returns system to a known state if problems ariseQuickly returns system to a known state if problems arise

Assisted SupportAssisted Support Remote AssistanceRemote Assistance

Based on RDP Protocol SDK Allows For ISV / Corporate Extensibility Send Requests Over E-Mail or Instant Messaging

The New Standard for Efficient and The New Standard for Efficient and Dependable ComputingDependable Computing

Reliable foundation you can count onReliable foundation you can count on Security and Privacy to safeguard your Security and Privacy to safeguard your

informationinformation New, easier and more efficient visual designNew, easier and more efficient visual design Highly responsive for handling multiple Highly responsive for handling multiple

demanding tasks at oncedemanding tasks at once

More InformationMore Information

How Do I Get Code?How Do I Get Code? MSDNMSDN TechNetTechNet Windows XP Preview ProgramWindows XP Preview Program

Where Do I Get More Information?Where Do I Get More Information?http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxphttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp

TimelineTimeline

Beta 2 - Released 3/01Beta 2 - Released 3/01 RC 1 – JuneRC 1 – June RC 2 – JulyRC 2 – July RTM – August 24 2001RTM – August 24 2001 Available – 10/25/01Available – 10/25/01

Home Edition vs. ProHome Edition vs. Pro Business NetworkingBusiness Networking

Domain joinDomain join ManagementManagement

Group & Local PolicyGroup & Local Policy Roaming profilesRoaming profiles SMS SupportSMS Support

Enterprise DeploymentEnterprise Deployment Multi-language supportMulti-language support Sysprep and RIS Sysprep and RIS

supportsupport Power UserPower User

Remote DesktopRemote Desktop Multi-processor supportMulti-processor support

SecuritySecurity Encrypting file systemEncrypting file system File-level access control File-level access control ““C2” evaluationC2” evaluation

64-bit edition64-bit edition Program differencesProgram differences

Home Editionl not available Home Editionl not available via volume licensingvia volume licensing

Home Edition not available Home Edition not available via Premiere supportvia Premiere support

Behavioral DifferencesBehavioral Differences No friendly logon in a No friendly logon in a

domaindomain No Fast User Switching in No Fast User Switching in

a domaina domain

Windows XP 64-bitWindows XP 64-bit

Target customersTarget customers High-end workstation users – engineering High-end workstation users – engineering

design, CAD/CAM, graphics, design, CAD/CAM, graphics, modeling/visualizationmodeling/visualization

Support for 32-bit appsSupport for 32-bit apps EFI & GPT supportEFI & GPT support Kernel & driver ports requiredKernel & driver ports required

Upgrade ExperienceUpgrade Experience Depends on age & complexity of system Depends on age & complexity of system

Application and device supportApplication and device support Best experience on a new PCBest experience on a new PC

Optimal configuration, performanceOptimal configuration, performance Full Windows XP Experience Full Windows XP Experience

Upgrading to Windows XPUpgrading to Windows XP Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium

Edition, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows Edition, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional2000 Professional

Dynamic Update and Windows Update Dynamic Update and Windows Update Uninstall for Win9x UsersUninstall for Win9x Users

System RequirementsSystem Requirements Currently same as Windows 2000 ProfessionalCurrently same as Windows 2000 Professional

Online ExperienceOnline Experience Standards SupportStandards Support

100% support for DOM & CSS level 1 & P3P draft recommendations PrivacyPrivacy

Set personal standards for web sites & easily view complianceSet personal standards for web sites & easily view compliance Integrated Media PlaybackIntegrated Media Playback

Without launching extra windows Improved image browsing & acquisitionImproved image browsing & acquisition

Automatic image resizing & 1-click save, print, e-mailAutomatic image resizing & 1-click save, print, e-mail Integrated Contacts & Instant MessengerIntegrated Contacts & Instant Messenger

MSN IM, Outlook or Outlook Express contactsMSN IM, Outlook or Outlook Express contacts Initiate IM, e-mail, NetMeeting etcInitiate IM, e-mail, NetMeeting etc

Enhanced administration through the IEAKEnhanced administration through the IEAK Control over all new features & Resultant Set of Policy reportingControl over all new features & Resultant Set of Policy reporting

Windows XP benefits in a Windows Windows XP benefits in a Windows 2000 Pro environment2000 Pro environment

To address application/hardware compatibility issuesTo address application/hardware compatibility issues To enable knowledge workers to access their machine To enable knowledge workers to access their machine

from anywhere (field offices, subsidiaries, home, etc.)from anywhere (field offices, subsidiaries, home, etc.) For Laptop users; for improved battery, performance For Laptop users; for improved battery, performance

improvements, and device support (ie. Wireless improvements, and device support (ie. Wireless networking)networking)

To enable a remote support infrastructureTo enable a remote support infrastructure