1/30/2017
Windows 10 IS YOUR ORGANIZATION PREPARED TO MAKE THE JUMP? PRESENTED BY: TOM HADRAVA
Introductions
IT Customer Service Manager at St. Louis County (Minnesota)
Oversee the Service Desk, Desktop Administrators, Computer Operators, and basically anything related to end user experience/technology
15 years of technology experience
Experience in retail, non profit, manufacturing, and government
What will be covered?
Introduction to Windows 10 Features
Why is it good for business?
Preparing for Windows 10
Standardizing for Windows 10
Maintaining for the future
1 1/30/2017
Why Windows 10?
It’s fast! It isn’t Windows 8
It’s kind of like Windows 7 It is more secure
Optimized for touch Works well with Office 365
Optimized for mobile Designed for “cloud”
Convenient Lots of “neat” features
User acceptance is high Nice combo of business and personal
You are going to be forced eventually!
We have a Start Menu again!
You can turn off, resize, remove, add, pretty much whatever you want!
2 1/30/2017
Cortana from Halo
Voice recognition
Improved help/search functionality
Single search that works! Searches the PC, web, settings, etc.
App for iPhone and Android that syncs with your PC
Microsoft Edge Browser
Microsoft’s brand new browser built from the ground up for speed, slickness, and surfing the modern web
Created for “touch”
Native .pdf support
Cortana support
Reading View
Simplified Settings
Microsoft Edge Browser Continued…
Web Notes
Simplified Settings
3 1/30/2017
But where is IE 11?!
Internet Explorer is included with Windows 10
For now…
Microsoft kind of hides it
Use Cortana, search for Internet Explorer, you will find Internet Explorer 11 hiding in the application list
Virtual Desktop/Task View
Windows 10 introduced a familiar Apple feature, Virtual Desktops Allows for you to open and run multiple desktops, at the same time You can also quickly navigate to and close open windows with Task View
Fun Hotkeys: - WINDOWS key + CTRL + D = new virtual desktop - WINDOWS key + CTRL + F4 = close virtual desktop - WINDOWS key + CTRL + left/right = cycle virtual desktops
Universal Applications
No more deciphering what a metro app is vs a desktop app
Now all apps have the minimize, maximize, and close buttons
4 1/30/2017
Continuum - Touch Support
The OS is designed around “touch”
New windows applications are now focusing on touch as well
You can easily switch any Windows 10 PC to tablet mode
It will detect and change modes automatically
Features/buttons transform to be larger and more tough friendly
Action Center, Goodbye Charms!
View your notifications in one place
Use quick action functions such as wireless, Bluetooth, connecting to a VPN, cycle tablet mode, etc.
Overhauled Apps (Mail/Calendar)
Mail and Calendar apps are WAY WAY WAYYYYYY better! You no longer require Outlook for email! Out of the box functionality for common emails, such as Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
5 1/30/2017
Overhauled Apps (Photos)
Paige-Poo
Xbox App
Integrates your PC with Xbox One
Can stream games from your Xbox One to your PC over a network connection
Game DVR
Remotely control your Xbox One
Interact directly with the Xbox Live community
Unified Settings
Windows 8 had “Control Panel” settings, and “PC Settings”
Windows 10 merges most of them into one unified area, but allows for retro navigation
If all else fails, Cortana will point you in the right direction!
6 1/30/2017
Microsoft OneDrive
OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that lets you store your personal files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from any device connected to the Internet
Concerns:
Privacy?
Files leaving?
Who owns the data?
Who is held responsible?
Better Security, how?
Virtualization Based Security Biometric Authentication
Secure Booting Enhanced BitLocker Protection
Windows Hello Microsoft Passport
Credential Guard
Device Guard Windows Hello
Biometrics – Windows Hello
You can use your finger print or face to sign into Windows!
This is more secure than any password you could set
7 1/30/2017
Why is Windows 10 good for Business?
Familiar look and feel to Windows 7 Application compatibility. The most compatible version of Windows so far! Cortana. It is quick and simple to find what you need. Great for end users! It’s FASTER than Windows 7/8.1 More efficient with battery life Better workspace management Works great on tablets Better security Better Control. Windows Store, VPN configuration, full device wipe capabilities, etc.
Security/Compliance/Governance
' Windows \ 10 '
Convenience
We love Windows 10! How do we move our organization forward?
8 1/30/2017
Getting Prepared
Are Departments ready?
Are users ready?
Will my organization benefit from Windows 10?
Can IT support Windows 10?
Does your current/future hardware support Windows 10?
Are my organizations applications compatible?
Is the organization concerned with Cloud and Privacy?
Hardware Compatibility
Standardizing on hardware is pretty straight forward
Pick hardware that is popular, common, good reviews, and Windows 10 is native
Most everything is Windows 10
Key Features to future proof
UEFI Version: 2.3.1 or Higher
TPM 2.0
Hardware Virtualization
Windows “Hello” (camera/finger print)
Hardware Cont.
What if we have old hardware that is standard and we want to upgrde to Windows 10?
TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST
This can get expensive
If you are not standardized on old hardware
Probably not best to upgrade
Upgrade to Windows 10 as you replace old hardware
9 1/30/2017
Application Compatibility
The IT Department should be pushing this project forward AND including department stake holders
If you used Active Directory and Group Policy, make sure you are on a version that supports Windows 10
Application Compatibility – How do we even start?
List out all applications by Department
IT does basic testing
Does it install? Is it support by the vendor on Win 10?
Gather Pilot users
Collect feedback from pilot users
Green light or red light by application
Application Compatibility – Issues you might face
Vendor doesn’t support that application
That application isn’t licensed for Windows 10
It cost money to…
Users don’t want Windows 10
Lack of training
Web Application Issues with Edge/Internet Explorer 11
10 1/30/2017
We are concerned with security!
The major features this involves are the following:
OneDrive
Cortana
Integration of Personal with Business
Close to all of these features can be disabled via Group Policy or by pushing scripts
When does Windows 11 come out?
Microsoft has stated that there will not be a Windows 11 and that Windows 10 is the last major Windows release
Microsoft is moving towards an iterative and cumulative update release schedule
Updating Windows 10
How does your organization update Windows today?
WSUS – Windows Security Update Services
Other Patching Tool? Altiris, LANDesk, Eminentware, etc.
Manually
Will your current method work with Windows 10?
What is you approval and testing process for updates?
11 1/30/2017
Understanding Windows 10 Updates
Versions vs Builds
Find “About” to see what Version/Build you have
Understanding Windows 10 Updates
Cumulative Updates
12 1/30/2017
Unstable Stable
Windows Microsoft Insider Insider Full Product Group PG Validated Fast Ring Slow Ring Public Release (M S Internal) Slow Ring Validated (MS Internal) MS Validated Fast Ring Validate
Summary
Understand all the features that Windows 10 provides
Make sure that you are able to sustain
Standardize your hardware and software
Update Windows 10 and the applications that your business owns
All the “cool kids” want Windows 10 and Windows 10 devices
Manage the change that comes with Windows 10
Own that change!
Useful Links
Update Windows 10 in the enterprise
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/waas-update-windows-10
•Windows 10 release information
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx
•Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12387/windows-10-update-history
•Hardware Compatibility Specifications for Windows 10, version 1607
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/mt703371.aspx
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/commercialize/design/compatibility/index
13 1/30/2017
Questions?
14