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• #27: Key MessageDeployment projects are divided into discreet tasks – or feature teams – to ensure that all prerequisites are in place and tested prior to the deployment taking place. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit provides guidance and tools to help automate key tasks, including:Hardware and software inventoryApplication inventory and compatibility analysisFile repository for centrally managing operating systems, applications, drivers, and packagesUser data and settings migration from the previous operating system to the deployed operating systemSecurity guidance for establishing a security strategy tailored to the new operating systemDeployment task sequencer for defining pre- and post-installation tasks
• #32: Key Message: An overview of the Application Compatibility Tool and the ACM. The following is detailed info regarding the usage, options, and new features within the ACT and ACM.The Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) is a tool that enables you to configure, to collect, and to analyze your data, so that you can fix any issues prior to deploying a new operating system in your organization. When you configure the ACT using it’s wizard, the ACM automatically starts. Detailed info on ACM can be referenced at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766464.aspx.You can use the ACT features to:Verify your application's, device's, and computer's compatibility with a new version of the Windows operating system, including determining your risk assessmentVerify a Windows update's compatibility, including determining your risk assessmentBecome involved in the ACT Community, including sharing your risk assessment with other ACT usersUse the provided developer and test tools to test your Web applications and Web sites for compatibility with new releases and security updates to Internet Explorer®, to determine potential compatibility issues due to the User Account Control (UAC) feature, to create compatibility fixes for your application compatibility issues, and to determine any potential application installation and setup issuesWhat’s New in ACT 5.5:Updated issue detection and supported operating systemsIntegration of data from the Windows Vista Compatibility CenterAbility to audit your application data and to selectively synchronize your applications with MicrosoftUpdated documentation for the Windows compatibility fixesAbility to customize your Quick Reports viewAbility to label your individual data-collection packagesRemoval of the Internet ExplorerCompatibility Evaluator (IECE)Ability to participate in the Customer Experience ProgramCompatibility EvaluatorsThe Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) includes several compatibility evaluators that can be deployed as part of a data-collection package to collect information from your client computers including:Inventory CollectorUser Account Control Compatibility Evaluator (UACCE)Windows Compatibility Evaluator (WCE)Update Compatibility Evaluator (UCE)Detailed info on each of these can be found at…http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd638366.aspxTiming: Prepare for this discussion using the info above. This is a full-featured, in-depth tool and timing can run long unless an abbreviated subset of data is discussed. If the audience is particularly interested in this topic there is a large amount of info here, however a complete breakdown of the toolkit can be found at… *http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722055.aspx
• #33: Key Message: An overview of the Application Compatibility Tool and the ACM. The following is detailed info regarding the usage, options, and new features within the ACT and ACM.The Application Compatibility Manager (ACM) is a tool that enables you to configure, to collect, and to analyze your data, so that you can fix any issues prior to deploying a new operating system in your organization. When you configure the ACT using it’s wizard, the ACM automatically starts. Detailed info on ACM can be referenced at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766464.aspx.You can use the ACT features to:Verify your application's, device's, and computer's compatibility with a new version of the Windows operating system, including determining your risk assessmentVerify a Windows update's compatibility, including determining your risk assessmentBecome involved in the ACT Community, including sharing your risk assessment with other ACT usersUse the provided developer and test tools to test your Web applications and Web sites for compatibility with new releases and security updates to Internet Explorer®, to determine potential compatibility issues due to the User Account Control (UAC) feature, to create compatibility fixes for your application compatibility issues, and to determine any potential application installation and setup issuesWhat’s New in ACT 5.5:Updated issue detection and supported operating systemsIntegration of data from the Windows Vista Compatibility CenterAbility to audit your application data and to selectively synchronize your applications with MicrosoftUpdated documentation for the Windows compatibility fixesAbility to customize your Quick Reports viewAbility to label your individual data-collection packagesRemoval of the Internet ExplorerCompatibility Evaluator (IECE)Ability to participate in the Customer Experience ProgramCompatibility EvaluatorsThe Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) includes several compatibility evaluators that can be deployed as part of a data-collection package to collect information from your client computers including:Inventory CollectorUser Account Control Compatibility Evaluator (UACCE)Windows Compatibility Evaluator (WCE)Update Compatibility Evaluator (UCE)Detailed info on each of these can be found at…http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd638366.aspxTiming: Prepare for this discussion using the info above. This is a full-featured, in-depth tool and timing can run long unless an abbreviated subset of data is discussed. If the audience is particularly interested in this topic there is a large amount of info here, however a complete breakdown of the toolkit can be found at… *http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722055.aspx
• #34: OMPM – existing toolNew tools are OEAT and CIOEAT aimed at It Pros to scan desktops to get a view of add-ins and programs that interface with Office – this tool will verify with the ISV compatibility list, thus highlighting areas for drill downCI – targeted at developers to locate potential breaking points based on known changes being introduced
• #35: The Office Migration Planning Manager (OMPM) is a resource provided by Microsoft to help customers and partners size up potential file migration issues.This slide is offered to provide a snapshot of what OMPM provides – the tools drill down module provides additional details this tool and how it can be leveraged.OMPM is a collection of tools that enables you to prepare your environment for migration to the 2010 Microsoft Office system. OMPM checks for, and reports on, file properties to help you analyze your environment and determine any issues that you might experience converting from Office 97-Office 2003 file formats to the new 2010 Office system file format. OMPM includes the following features: OMPM focuses primarily on converting old files to the new file formats. When OMPM shows an error or highlights a warning on a file; That does not mean the file will not open in the 2010 Office system (almost all older files can open in compatibility mode). It only means that saving it into the new Open XML format might cause problems. OMPM has 4 components discussed in more detail below: 1. Scanner 2. Database 3. Reporting Tools Seehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc179179.aspx for additional information (Note only the Office 2007 is available until near Office 2010 RTM – this version can be used to begin assessments)
• #36: The Office Migration Planning Manager (OMPM) is a resource provided by Microsoft to help customers and partners size up potential file migration issues.This slide is offered to provide a snapshot of what OMPM provides – the tools drill down module provides additional details this tool and how it can be leveraged.OMPM is a collection of tools that enables you to prepare your environment for migration to the 2010 Microsoft Office system. OMPM checks for, and reports on, file properties to help you analyze your environment and determine any issues that you might experience converting from Office 97-Office 2003 file formats to the new 2010 Office system file format. OMPM includes the following features: OMPM focuses primarily on converting old files to the new file formats. When OMPM shows an error or highlights a warning on a file; That does not mean the file will not open in the 2010 Office system (almost all older files can open in compatibility mode). It only means that saving it into the new Open XML format might cause problems. OMPM has 4 components discussed in more detail below: 1. Scanner 2. Database 3. Reporting Tools Seehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc179179.aspx for additional information (Note only the Office 2007 is available until near Office 2010 RTM – this version can be used to begin assessments)
• #37: Group Policy Admin templatesBy setting policies, you can define and maintain a particular Office 2010 configuration on users' computers. Unlike other customizations, such as default settings that are distributed in a transform (also known as an .mst file), policies are reapplied every time that a user logs on to the network. Alternatively, policies can be reapplied at some other interval that is set by the administrator. Users cannot edit the registry to change the policies. You can set policies that apply to the local computer (and to every user of that computer), or you can set policies that apply only to individual users. You set per-computer policies under Computer Configuration in the Group Policy snap-in. Per-computer policies are applied the first time that any user logs on to the network from that computer. You set per-user policies under User Configuration in the Group Policy snap-in. Per-user policies are applied when the specified user logs on to the network from any computer. To use an Office 2010 policy template, you must load the template in the Group Policy Microsoft Management Console snap-in.
• #38: The Office Customization Tool (OCT) is used to create patches that customize the Office 2010 installation. The OCT patches are slipstreamed in at the install time, or can be applied post install for maintenance of existing installations: * Using the Office Customization Tool (OCT) * Using the Config.xml file as an override feature * Setting up command-line options * Enabling group policies Using the OCT to configure user settings establishes the initial default values for the settings. Users can modify most of the settings after Office is installed. You can use the OCT to provide default user settings for the following Office applications: * Microsoft Office Access 2010 * Microsoft Office Outlook 2010Printing Assistant * Microsoft Office Excel 2010 * Microsoft Office Groove 2010 * Microsoft Office InterConnect 2010 * Microsoft Office InfoPath 2010 * Microsoft Office 2010 system * Microsoft Office OneNote 2010 * Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 * Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 * Microsoft Office Project 2010 * Microsoft Office Publisher 2010 * Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2010 * Microsoft Office Visio 2010 * Microsoft Office Word 2010
• #40: Office Activation TechnologiesOffice Activation Technologies provide methods for activating products licensed under Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Most Office Volume Licensing customers are familiar with Volume License Keys (VLKs) that were issued under a specific license agreement. This key effectively "bypassed" activation. For Office 2010, Office Activation Technologies help automate and manage the activation process while addressing the piracy and product key management problems that arose with keys issued for Office Enterprise 2007. You can use the following methods to activate Office 2010 by using Office Activation Technologies, which are the same methods used for Windows Vista and later versions of Windows.Key Management Service (KMS). KMS uses a KMS host key to activate a KMS host computer and establish a local activation service in your environment. Office 2010 connects to the local KMS host for activation.Multiple Activation Key (MAK). With a MAK, clients activate Office 2010 online with Microsoft’s hosted activation servers or by telephone.A combination of KMS and MAK.KMS enables organizations to perform local activations for computers in a managed environment without each PC connecting to Microsoft individuallyThis Product Key allows multiple activations against the Clearing House or via a Proxy Activation Server. It is useful where customers do not want or require a Key Management Service In 2007 activation was only required for Retail and OEM.Now, ALL editions must be activated (physical and virtual)Privacy is of utmost importance. Data that is sent during activation is NOT traceable back to the computer or user. It is used to confirm you have a legally licensed copy of the software then aggregated for statistical analysis. It is NOT used to identify or contact you.Office Activation Technologies provide methods for activating products licensed under Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Most Office Volume Licensing customers are familiar with Volume License Keys (VLKs) that were issued under a specific license agreement. This key effectively "bypassed" activation. For Office ”14”, Office Activation Technologies help automate and manage the activation process while addressing the piracy and product key management problems that arose with keys issued for Microsoft Office Enterprise Key Management ServiceA solution where an organization installs a Key Management Service onto their server infrastructure. The KMS is authenticated against the Microsoft Clearing House once. Special KMS Licenses are included in SKUs that support KMS which cause the Client (or Server) product to activate against the KMS instead of the Clearing House. Each product must re-activate against the KMS after a set period to ensure the product is still being used in the same licensed environment. Multi Activation Product KeyThis Product Key allows multiple activations against the Clearing House or via a Proxy Activation Server. It is useful where customers do not want or require a Key Management Service. The customer purchases one MAK Product Key per agreement. The number of activations per MAK can be increased during the life of the agreement up to a set limit. The process of increasing the MAK activation count is managed by OSIT and is outside the scope of this Spec.