Transcript Slide 1

Networks
Reen Reggler
Su Kinton
Ali Junkison
Agenda
CC4 SR1 and Roadmap
Applications
Operating Systems
Devices
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Reen
Su
Ali
Ali
CC4 SR1 Update
Rollout from Easter
Phased release
Early May - first installations for new & upgrade customers
18th May - released to Approved Support Partners for new &upgrade installs
End May - SR1 sent to early adopter group of existing CC4 customers
Early June - upgrades being sent to further schools
20th June - final upgrades being sent to CC4 sites
SR1 Update
What’s in CC4 SR1?
Key features
Performance improvements
Faster logons
Improves on previous RM Updates
What’s new
Vista SP1
Concurrent logons
Package propagation
Assign products to locations
GPO Changes (shutdown button / MS games)
Improved Computer Build download OS image from different images
More details in TEC1303378
The feedback
“For me SR1 has moved CC4 on massively. From struggling to
assign packages, being very cautious of how many stations are
building and constantly rebooting the FRDC server to get the best
performance, to not having to worry about the number of
stations we build, having confidence in the product when assigning
packages and having a server that hardly looks troubled when
carrying out any of the tasks we throw at it, we only seem to reboot
the server when an application needs it to. My confidence is growing
with CC4 all the time, there has been a lot of hard work put in by
various teams at RM to get the product this far.”
Dudley Managed Service
The CC4 Customer Journey
Planning guide helps CC4 customers
get up and running faster
Helps set customer expectations
http://www.rm.com/cc4planningguide
Network Development Roadmap
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Published: June 09
Oct-Dec
2009
RM Connector for
CC3/CC4 (XP Home)
CC3 Virtualisation
RM AppAngel
for CC3/4
CC4 Virtualisation
Jan-Apr
What next?
2010
2010
RM Connector for
CC3/CC4 (Vista home)
RM Connector for
CC3/CC4 (Windows
7, Mac & Linux)
CC4 Multi-site
Phase 2 and
CC4 Multi-server
SR2
RM Updates
for CC4
Windows 7 for CC4
Exchange 2003/7 RMMC
Extensions for CC4
RM Tutor 5 for CC4
CC4 SR1
CC4 Multi-site
Phase 1
Network Recycle
Bin
Windows 2003
Enterprise
Upgrade
RM Online Assessment
Manager for CC4 Vista SP1/2 for
Client Connect
RM Auditor for
CC4
Windows 2008 for
CC4
XP SP3 for CC3
Completed Project
Release for active/
planned project
Proposed project
ACL Detective
for CC4
RM Auditor Additions
for CC4
Rollout
Important: This information is confidential and cannot be copied or distributed without written permission from RM. The information is provided for guidance only; future
product and service releases are subject to change and/or withdrawal.
Application Virtualisation
What is Application Virtualisation?
Traditional Environment
App E
App D
Application C
Application B
App E
• Shared files
• C: program files,
• Dll hell
• Blue Screen
Application A
App D
Application C
Application B
Application A
Operating System
Virtualized Environment
Filter Driver
Operating System
• Hidden location
• Filter driver redirects requests
Basically..
Filter Driver
Why use Application Virtualisation?
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Schools find getting applications on difficult
– You spend time helping
Quicker and easier
– Dudley…
No bluescreens
No .dll Hell
Multiple versions
More resources to support learning
Anything to think about?
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Don’t use it for drivers
Adds a few seconds to logon
Why partner with Symantec?
Anti-Virus
Anti-Virus
Limited Performance
Requires manual configuration
or specific integration with the
virtualization agent
Application C
Performs Normally
Application B
Windows Operating System
Application A
Application C
Application B
DISK
Other Virtualisation Products
Application A
RAM
Symantec Virtualisation
Windows Operating System
Does Not/Cannot Perform
Why RM AppAngel?
• Simplifying the process
• Tailored for Connect
• Available for vanilla
Quick Look
When would you use what?
Time
&
Skill
Professional Tools
RM Application Wizard
Prepared Packages
Preinstalled
Money
Licensing and ordering
• One licence per station
• That’s it, honest!
• Download
– Software
– Documentation
• Multi user packs
– from £6.55 per station
What’s happening now?
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In development
– Field trials please
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Learn more
– Technical Seminars
– Customer Webinars
• 7th July
• 10th July
• 13th July
Key points to remember
• In development
• Release …
• Order from www.rm.com/appangel
• Field trials www.rm.com/appangel_getinvolved
• Demos
SELECT PLUS
What is Select Plus?
• A Perpetual licensing agreement focused on LAs and their schools
• Allows LAs to purchase for all of their schools under a single agreement
• Affiliate Purchasing - Select Plus purchases are associated with a unique
customer ID per affiliate.
Order
Reseller
Central Agreement
Lead Affiliate - e.g. LA
Affiliate
Affiliate
Affiliate
Affiliate
(School Site)
(School Site)
(School Site)
(School Site)
ID 12
ID 34
ID 56
ID 78
SELECT PLUS
What are the benefits for the customer?
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Easier eligibility – Easier to achieve the minimum point threshold
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Simplified licensing - Customers have a single agreement that all affiliate
sites are associated with. Easier to qualify as can add joint purchases
together to get points.
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More Value from Software Assurance - Customers receive a full 36 months
of benefits – e.g. upgrade and downgrade rights
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Secondary Use Rights - Allows primary users of a licensed machine to
share the same applications on a laptop or compatible portable device
(WORK-RELATED PURPOSES ONLY)
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Work at Home Rights - This is as per the standard School and Campus
agreement where employees may be provided with Microsoft Office
SELECT PLUS
Pricing and Suitability
Microsoft Windows Update
Ali Junkison
Agenda
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Windows Server 2000 support
Implications for you and your schools
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
XP downgrade rights.
Windows Server 2000 support
• Microsoft Extended Support
ends in July 2010
• CC3.1 and StoreBox
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Based on Windows Server 2000
Telephone support ends in July 2010
Driven by end of Microsoft support
Knowledge Library.
Options for CC3.1 schools
• Upgrade to CC3.2 (W2003)
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Existing server
New server
Support until 2014
Consider XP downgrade timescales
• Upgrade to CC4
– New server
• Continue with CC3.1 if ASP support available.
Options for Store Box schools
• Upgrade to CC4
– New server
• Continue with Store Box if ASP support available.
Which schools are affected?
• Speak to your account manager
• They will have a list
• Discuss best course of action.
Windows Server 2008
• Release for CC4 early in 2010
Rewritten IP stack
Significant network performance
benefits when using Vista or
Windows 7 stations
Improved security
Helps protect the network from
worms and BitLocker encrypts
your data to make it more secure
64 bit
More memory allows more stuff
to be stored on server without
affecting performance
More power efficient
Saves money and helps the
environment
Windows 7
• General availability 22 Oct 2009
• Release for CC4 early 2010
– CC4 ready
– Rebuild support
– Smart Client
• Free update for CC4
• Licence pricing / upgrade paths?
Features and benefits
Smaller footprint
Faster boot-up times
Install onto wide range of hardware
Broad device and
application compatibility
Installs on older hardware
Making it easier for you to use all
your hardware and software
Self diagnostics
Reduced downtime and support
overheads
Better classroom control and
increased productivity
Reduces costs
XP downgrade rights
October
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January
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April 2010
Windows 7
22 October
July 2010
RM Select, RM
Select Plus and
Microsoft Open
Win 7 to XP
Vista to XP
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October
2010
January
2011
April 2011
July 2011
Increasing risk
of no XP
downgrade
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Summary
• CC3.1 and Store Box –
start planning now!
• Windows Server 2008 on the way
• Windows 7 for CC4 early 2010
• Windows 7 Smart Client late 2009
• Consider XP downgrade rights.
Ali Junkison
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What is RM Connector?
How can RM Connector help you?
Pricing and availability
See RM Connector in action
Where next?
What is RM Connector?
• Software application
• Easily attach XP Home to CC3/4
• Gives you quick access to:
– Home and shared folders
– Network printers
– Internet.
How can RM Connector help you?
• Easy to use
– No manual configuration changes
– Connect at click of a button
– Hit ‘Disconnect’ when you’re finished
• Attach personally-owned devices
• Visitor access.
How can RM Connector help you?
• Helps protect your network
– Checks for anti-virus software
– Checks Windows Updates
– Valid username and password
• Simple wireless setup
– Configure your wireless profile
– Devices are auto-configured
• Acceptable Use Policy.
How can RM Connector help you?
• Tailor it to your needs
– Different access for different users
• Easy to manage printing
– Integrates with RM Print Credits
– Printers mapped for you
• Helps protect your devices
– Protected Mode
– Standard Mode.
Pricing and availability
• Pricing
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£50 for the software pack
£20 per client licence
£25 per visitor licence
Shipping now!
See RM Connector in action
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Demos today
Technical Seminars
Contact your account manager
The RM Connector Tour
– Online video demo
– www.rm.com/connector.
Summary
• Easy to connect XP Home devices
• Shipping now
• Demos/technical seminars.
Where next?
• Which other operating system would you like RM
Connector to be released for next?
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Linux
Vista Home
Windows 7 Starter/Home
Mac.
Questions?