Windows XP Professional
Technical Overview
Name
Title
Microsoft Corp
Agenda
Windows Desktop Roadmap
Windows XP Overview
Enhanced User Experiences
Windows Desktop
Roadmap
Windows Today
Windows 2000 Windows Millennium
for business Edition for home
Reliable Digital Media
High system uptime Digital photos
Resilient to application failures Digital music
Dynamic system configuration Digital video
Manageable PC Health
Centralized management Support automation
Desktop management Centralized help center
Easy to deploy System safeguards
Best for new devices Home Networking
Laptops Home Networking Wizard
Networking Simple connectivity between PC’s,
Peripherals peripherals & intelligent devices
Internet enable your business Internet Experience
Web application services Faster browsing,easier printing
Internet scalability Online product support
Secure Enhanced communication
Windows Family Roadmap
Client
Home
PCs
Business
PCs 32 and 64 bit
Windows XP Servers
Whistler Datacenter
Servers
Advanced
Small Business
Standard
Embedded
Embedded
Released 2000
Windows XP Overview
The New Standard for Efficient and
Dependable Computing
Reliable foundation you can count on
Security and Privacy to safeguard your
information
New, easier and more efficient visual design
Highly responsive for handling multiple
demanding tasks at once
Reliable
PC’s Stay Up And Running
Rock Solid Foundation
Built on the Windows Engine
Full 32-bit architecture, protected memory model
Improved Code Protection
Read only data structures for key kernel components
and device drivers
Enhanced Device Driver Verifier
Rigorous testing to ensure the highest quality for device
drivers
Reduced Reboot Scenarios
Eliminates most scenarios that forced end users to
reboot in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 9x.
Reliable
Resilient to Application Failure
Great Platform for Applications
Windows Installer
Integrated service to manage software installation, removal, and
repair
Side by Side DLL Support
Allows applications to execute their own versions of key DLL’s
Windows File Protection
Automatically protects key system files from being overwritten
Enhanced Software Restriction Policies
Allows an administrator to block application execution
Secure
Standards Based Security
Kerberos
Provides standards based security
IPSec
Allows for the secure transmission of data over public and private
networks
Protecting Local Data
Encrypting File System
Encrypt data to protect against unauthorized access, now supports offline
folders and multiple users
Smart Card Support
Offers additional security, now supports terminal services
Online Security
Internet Connection Firewall
Protect Small Business and home networks from network based
attacks
Enhanced Visual Design
Fresh Visual Design
Friendly and Welcoming
Designed to allow users to get the most out of their PC
Task Focused
Common tasks are clearly presented to allow users to get more done
quicker
Adaptive User Environment
Smarter Start Menu
Displays the most frequently used apps
Taskbar Grouping
Multiple windows from the same app are consolidated into a single task
bar button
Notification Area Cleanup
Unused notification area icaons are hidden away
Comprehensive Feature Integration
CD Burning
Easily burn CD-R and CD-RW’s from within Explorer
Compressed File Support
Create and extract compresed file folders (e.g. .zip files)
Highest Performance
Pre-emptive Multi-tasking Architecture
Allows multiple applications to run simultaneously, while
preserving system responsiveness
Scalable Memory and Processing Support
Supports up to 2 processors and 4 GB of RAM
Fastest Windows Yet
Boots faster, runs applications quicker, and resumes
from hibernate/standby more rapidly than previous
versions of Windows
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Simplified Desktop Deployment
Address Deployment Issues
Application Compatibility
Out of the box support for hundreds of apps
Compatibility modes for apps without native support
New fixes delivered via Windows Update or Windows Setup with
Dynamic Update
Device Compatibility
Increased device coverage from Windows 2000
Windows XP Runs all properly written Windows 2000 drivers
Improved Windows logo program
Updates delivered via Windows Update and Windows Setup with
Dynamic Update
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Simplified Desktop Deployment
Enhance Deployment Options
State Migration (User & Admin interfaces)
User State Migration Tool (business tool) is a command line tool
for migrating data and application settings. Easily customized by
editing text based .inf files
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (consumer tool) is gui based,
and aimed at consumers.
SysPrep
Now allows for updated drivers to be picked up at install time, as
well as per machine customizations. Also features audit
capabilities
RIS
Selective display of OS image choices
Greater hardware independence & ease of use
Security & scalability enhancements
Interoperability with Windows 2000
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Simplified Desktop Deployment
Help Manage OS Lifecycle
Windows Setup w/ Dynamic Update
Windows XP will prompt to download os updates at install time
Automatic Updates
Windows XP can download fixes in the background then install
when the update is received
Downloads are throttled and can be restarted mid-stream
Feature can be turned off
Windows Update Improvements
Updates application fixes, os updates, and device drivers
Integrated with Automatic Updates
Will have features to bring inside corp firewalls
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Easier Desktop Management
Enhanced Support Infrastructure
Help and Support Services
Provides one place to receive support information, can be
extended via 3rd parties to include their support content
Remote Assistance
Offers the ability to securely remote control another Windows XP
machine for troubleshooting or user education.
Improved Centralized Management
More Group Policy Settings
Windows XP offers hundreds of new group policy settings, and is
fully interoperable with existing Windows 2000 group policy
Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
Allows administrators to see the effect of Group Policy on a
targeted user or computer.
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Easier Desktop Management
More Recovery Options
Automated System Recovery
Works in conjunction with backup utilities to help
recover from catastrophic failure or non-boot
state
Recovery console & Last Known Good
Config
Reverts registry & key drivers during the OS boot
process
Safe mode
Undoes harmful system configuration or settings
changes (not data)
Enhanced User
Experiences
Enhanced Productivity Tools
Best Platform for Mobile Workers
Universal Communications Tool
Enhanced Support Scenarios
Best for Mobile and Remote
Workers
Change the way remote workers work
Great features for mobile workers
Remote Desktop
Based on the RDP protocol, Remote Desktop allows a user to
remotely view and use their Windows XP Professional desktop.
Credential Manager
Provides seamless management of user credentials to ease
access to network resources
Offline Folders
Files and folders on NT, Windows 2000, and “Whistler” servers can
be cached on the local workstation, making them available when
disconnected from the network
Synchronization Manager
Handles the replication and management of files and folders that
were changed while offline
Best for Mobile and Remote
Workers
Extend Laptop Capabilities
Best Mobile Platform
Plug and Play
Full support for plug and play including hot docking, hot insertion
and removal, and device management
Power Management
Improved power management allows laptops to run longer
ClearType
Dramatically Increases screen readability
DualView
Allows two monitors to be driven off a single display adapter.
Great for laptops.
Best for Mobile and Remote
Workers
Simplified Networking
Effortless Networks
Zero Config Wireless Networking
Wireless users can move easily between wireless networks without
manually reconfiguring their machines
Alternate Network Configurations
An alternate set of IP parameters can be specified to be used when DHCP
is unavailable
Easier Network Configurations
Network Setup Wizard
Step by step guide to configure ICS, Internet Connection Firewall,
and device sharing
Network Bridging
Allows the briding of different networking technologies (i.e. wireless
and 10BaseT Ethernet)
Internet Connection Sharing
Multiple PC’s can share a single Internet connection
Communications
A Complete Communications and
Collaboration Platform
Integrated Voice, Video, and Text
communications
Collaborate with Application Sharing
Send and Receive Files
Simplified Assistance
Self Help Options
Help and Support Center
Allows customers to search local and Internet-based help
information. Can be customized by OEM’s
Device Driver Rollback
Easily reinstall previous versions of device drivers
System Restore
Quickly returns system to a known state if problems arise
Assisted Support
Remote 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
Dependable Computing
Reliable foundation you can count on
Security and Privacy to safeguard your
information
New, easier and more efficient visual design
Highly responsive for handling multiple
demanding tasks at once
More Information
How Do I Get Code?
MSDN
TechNet
Windows XP Preview Program
Where Do I Get More Information?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp
Timeline
Beta 2 - Released 3/01
RC 1 – June
RC 2 – July
RTM – August
Available – 10/25/01
Home Edition vs. Pro
Business Networking Security
Domain join Encrypting file system
Management File-level access control
“C2” evaluation
Group & Local Policy
Roaming profiles 64-bit edition
SMS Support Program differences
Enterprise Deployment Personal not available via
volume licensing
Multi-language support
Personal not available via
Sysprep and RIS Premiere support
support
Content (Res Kits,
Power User Technet, MS Press Books,
etc.)
Remote Desktop
Multi-processor support Behavioral Differences
No friendly logon in a
domain
No Fast User Switching in
a domain
Windows XP 64-bit
Target customers
High-end workstation users – engineering
design, CAD/CAM, graphics,
modeling/visualization
Support for 32-bit apps
EFI & GPT support
Kernel & driver ports required
Upgrade Experience
Depends on age & complexity of system
Application and device support
Best experience on a new PC
Optimal configuration, performance
Full Windows XP Experience
Upgrading to Windows XP
Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows
2000 Professional
Dynamic Update and Windows Update
Uninstall for Win9x Users
System Requirements
Currently same as Windows 2000 Professional
Online Experience
Standards Support
100% support for DOM & CSS level 1 & P3P draft recommendations
Privacy
Set personal standards for web sites & easily view compliance
Integrated Media Playback
Without launching extra windows
Improved image browsing & acquisition
Automatic image resizing & 1-click save, print, e-mail
Integrated Contacts & Instant Messenger
MSN IM, Outlook or Outlook Express contacts
Initiate IM, e-mail, NetMeeting etc
Enhanced administration through the IEAK
Control over all new features & Resultant Set of Policy reporting
Making an Business OS Choice
Windows 2000 Professional provides core
fundamentals of Windows XP Professional
TODAY!
If planning to deploy, currently deploying, or
already deployed
You Made The Right Choice!
Look for cases where XP can solve business needs
Bring Windows XP Pro in on new desktops
If Not Deploying / Evaluating Windows 2000
Professional
Start Evaluating Windows XP
Windows XP benefits in a Windows
2000 Pro environment
To address application/hardware compatibility issues
To enable knowledge workers to access their machine
from anywhere (field offices, subsidiaries, home, etc.)
For Laptop users; for improved battery, performance
improvements, and device support (ie. Wireless
networking)
To enable a remote support infrastructure