This session introduces tool enhancements new to Windows 7 and System Center Configuration manager for every stage of a Windows 7 desktop deployment project. During this talk you will learn more on how to test your application against possible compatibility issues and different technologies you can use to help you against these issues.

Furthermore we will discuss other deployment mechanisms based on the free Microsoft Deployment toolkit.

David De Backer joined Microsoft in April 2006 as a Technology Advisor specialized in Client and Server operating systems as well as in security. He is helping customers improve their core infrastructure efficiency, effectively helping them move forward in the Infrastructure Optimization Model. His job involves both customer meetings as well as presentation in public events. Both roles help him demystify the broad range of products present in the Microsoft infrastructure portfolio.