Explore new and updated features in Windows 7 with these short screencasts. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd320282.aspx en-us Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:32:34 +0530 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:30:13 +0530 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Designed for Small and Medium businesses, Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to install and run older Windows XP productivity applications directly from your Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC to provide a Windows XP Mode environment for Windows 7. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee530028.aspx 025F2731-C909-4944-A0DB-9525DB33F91D Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:30:13 +0530 This demonstration shows how to capture a custom Windows system image using the System Preparation Tool (sysprep) to generalize the installed image and ImageX to capture the contents of the generalized system image for re-deployment to other computers - including different hardware types. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee530017.aspx 6519F720-B938-4FFF-9F7A-A18450B64925 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:26:52 +0530 This demonstration shows the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command line tool and how it can be used to audit and manage offline Windows System Images. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee524789.aspx 922E5791-B115-4D62-A2E4-F7749054C13D Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:24:39 +0530 This demonstration shows how the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit is used to create deployment media to install Windows 7. The process includes migration of user files and settings, automated installation of the Windows 7 operating system, automated installation custom applications and performing additional configurations needed when migrating from Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 7. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee529974.aspx FA117C86-1822-4B74-B1C5-3AD4BD7A33CF Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:23:12 +0530 This demonstration shows the migration experience from Windows XP to Windows 7 using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. We will show how user files and settings are migrated quickly using hard-links, applications can be installed and customized according to user roles, and Windows 7 is installed and configured with minimal up-front initiation from the IT administrator. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee530027.aspx D02FE041-5D08-4A22-B179-C265CDBAD81D Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:21:52 +0530 Windows 7 was designed to help your organization reduce its power consumption and provide your mobile end users with a richer experience.  This demo will show some of the new technologies to help configure and troubleshoot the power management capabilities for both end users and IT pros. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee524728.aspx B420FF10-B2BB-456D-8931-D61BF355348A Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:18:12 +0530 This demo will show you how to use technical guidance and automated tools to clarify infrastructure planning process and speed up asset discovery and hardware readiness assessment for Windows 7, App-V, and more. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee524066.aspx AB688DE3-7562-4696-AB48-41150FEE15D9 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:08:42 +0530 See how Windows Internet Explorer 8 delivers a better Web experience on Windows 7, and learn why IE8 is the only modern browser that provides the features, toolkits and robust security that make it faster, easier, and more secure for IT pros to manage the browser as part of their environment. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee524054.aspx 40930DC5-D40D-4C6C-8C50-05F66229BD1E Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:04:53 +0530 This demo will show how Windows 7 can help make people more productive and help them do things faster and easier.  We will discuss the enhancements to the user interface, Libraries, and Windows Search. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee524049.aspx 479C5713-6889-44C8-BD00-8D60BBD0A570 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:58:54 +0530 Learn how to build media that will automatically migrate computers from Windows XP to Windows 7 with user data, custom applications and drivers. This demonstration will walk you through the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) Deployment Workbench and how it works. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee410767.aspx 9F805A46-D5AA-48E4-A179-E1506717916A Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:35:26 +0530 Explore the user experience for migrating the Windows XP computer to Windows 7 and how brief – or “lite touch” – interaction is required up front to automate the entire process of data migration, OS installation, driver and application customization, and domain join. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee410769.aspx ED78B400-A51B-415E-8B01-AB25FE1BEE56 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:39:15 +0530 This screencast and document covers the key new features and improvements in the Windows 7 Release Candidate. This includes areas like performance, networking, security, PC management as well as everyday tasks. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd758778.aspx CA328E9F-BC2F-4ED5-91E6-D55A5CC68AAB Fri, 1 May 2009 10:59:02 -0700 This command line demonstration explains how to build a bootable Windows 7 VHD image from a Windows 7 "install.wim" file using diskpart.exe and imagex.exe. The demonstration continues with an explanation of how to configure the boot entry using bcdedit.exe and explains the limitations of VHD Boot. See the Windows 7 VHD Overview page for more information about this technology. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd758779.aspx A99BA1A0-FC60-4F2B-B337-A63C47E3F8CD Fri, 1 May 2009 10:58:58 -0700 Learn how to use the User State Migration Tool (USMT) to migrate user files and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 using a default installation. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd671583.aspx C29A607C-F8A8-44B3-B262-63F7A4FDB7F8 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:21:52 -0700 The User State Migration Tool (USMT) for Windows 7 is now part of the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) and provides fast and flexible options to migrate user profiles and data from one operating system to another. Explore how the new Hard-Link Migration feature highlighted in his demonstration can dramatically reduce migration time for in-place operating system migration or computer refresh scenarios. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd572169.aspx AD2CE850-A358-4CE1-8B57-30AD3BE24AA1 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:09:06 -0700 The Windows Troubleshooting Platform can reduce calls to the help desk by diagnosing and resolving common issues, and by providing built-in troubleshooters for several different types of problems including audio, video, and networking. Learn how to develop custom Windows Troubleshooting Packs using Windows PowerShell to help resolve issues commonly encountered in your environment. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd572173.aspx 45EDEBBF-186A-449D-ADE4-9D54E11E87E8 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:04:38 -0700 User Account Control (UAC) was introduced in Windows Vista to help increase security and improve total cost of ownership by enabling the operating system to be deployed without administrative privileges. See how Windows 7 continues the investment in UAC with changes that enhance the user experience and put users in greater control of their prompting experience. For example, the number of operating system applications and tasks that require elevation is reduced, so standard users can do more than before and will see fewer elevation prompts. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd572175.aspx 65C5224F-8EF3-416E-85E5-FA7D52C56D36 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:06:10 -0700 DirectAccess enables remote users to access the corporate network anytime they have an Internet connection, without the extra step of initiating a virtual private networking (VPN) connection. Find out how to use DirectAccess to provide a more secure and flexible corporate network infrastructure in which computers on and off the network can remain healthy, managed, and updated. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd572177.aspx B4469B67-1A87-421F-95FC-002928E4571A Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:07:03 -0700 The introduction of BranchCache in Windows 7 is the next step to improving end user productivity in branch offices. BranchCache caches content from remote file and Web servers in the branch location so that users can more quickly access this information. The cache can be hosted centrally on a server in the branch location, or can be distributed across user PCs. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd573290.aspx 71E5058B-1BB1-4292-9E25-5AC8DE8C8BEF Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:07:40 -0700 AppLocker is a flexible, easily administered mechanism that enables IT professionals to specify exactly what is allowed to run on user desktops. It provides the flexibility to allow users to run the applications, installation programs, and scripts they need to be productive. Learn how you can realize the security, operational, and compliance benefits of application standardization by using AppLocker. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd320283.aspx B459B25B-4A93-42B6-8DBD-2E02EDA9C070 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:00:05 -0800 Explore Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM), a new command-line tool for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. DISM consolidates the core image management functions of multiple tools found in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) and enables IT professionals to view components of an applied or mounted operating system image and add or remove packages, software updates, and drivers. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd320284.aspx 59DA9C34-8560-4828-B741-081B43AFCC36 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:00:04 -0800 Microsoft is committed to maximizing compatibility for applications that work with Windows Vista running on Windows 7. Much of the work done to remediate applications in Windows Vista will carry over to Windows 7 due to the underlying similarity of the two operating systems. This demonstration shows how creating compatibility fixes for an incompatible application running in Windows Vista can be used on a Windows 7-based computer. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd320285.aspx B33439EB-63A1-47A9-B794-C497EFC77FEA Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:00:03 -0800 The Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information. Learn how the recording can be used to quickly identify problems and help reduce time spent with the help desk. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd320286.aspx F9D37A27-48FB-42FE-82B2-0EFAAB3785A4 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:00:02 -0800 In Windows 7, core BitLocker Drive Encryption functionality is enhanced to deliver an improved experience for IT professionals and end users—from simple enhancements such as the ability to right-click on a drive to enable BitLocker protection to the automatic creation of the required hidden boot partition. Learn about these enhancements and the new BitLocker To Go, which gives system administrators control over how removable storage devices can be used and the strength of protection required. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd408739.aspx 6F6D5869-5145-4FB5-99AA-C2208DCBFB70 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:00:01 -0800 Explore how Windows PowerShell 2.0 can help increase the productivity of IT professionals by providing a powerful, complete scripting language to automate repetitive tasks and conduct remote troubleshooting. It delivers a growing set of cmdlets that can be used to manage Windows–based PCs and servers, and it can be easily extended. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd320288.aspx 5E89131F-9A45-492F-A7E5-4E25A05A3CCC Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800