Event Review: Moving to the Managed Desktop Environment, Part 1 (Session ITPROHOT-13) Welcome to the material supporting page for this session. The materials on this page have been selected as the best matches to the content covered in the live event session. Session Outline Having solved several identity and access issues earlier in the series, this webcast focuses on a scenario in which multiple hardware configurations exist. These heterogeneous systems are having an adverse effect on costs, productivity, and security at our fictional company, Contoso. To address these issues, the company's IT group has defined standard desktop images with standard applications for deployment to all hardware configurations across the organization. Learn how the company accomplishes these goals by using the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) to establish a single, standardized deployment environment, and by using Remote Installation Services (RIS) create a standard desktop. We then show how to inventory the environment with Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), and how to design a patch management solution that utilizes SMS technology. Session Media This session consists of a Windows Media presentation and demonstrations: Download the full session Download the full multimedia recording of this session. Download all slides and transcripts Download just the slides and transcripts of this session. Demo: Create the Operating System Image In this demonstration, will install the OSD Feature Pack and create the first operating system image. Download Now Demo: Enforcing Windows Firewall Policies In this demonstration, we will enforce Windows Firewall policies for all PCs in the domain using Group Policy Download Now Demo: Performing Inventory with SMS In this demonstration, we will inventory the PCs in the environment using SMS and look at associated reports. Download Now Demo: Deploying Microsoft Office with SMS In this demonstration, we will look at the features of the Office Resource Kit and SMS that will help us to deploy a standard, custom Microsoft Office to the desktops in Contoso. Download Now Related Links Use the following resources to learn more about topics covered in this briefing. Infrastructure Optimization Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003 Features Secure Manageable Messaging Windows Firewall Windows Firewall and Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Managing Group Policy with Windows Vista AuthIP in Windows Vista New Networking Features in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Network Access Protection for Windows Server 2008 MVP Article of the Month: September 2006: Do You Know Who Is Using Your Network? Systems Management Server TechCenter What is Infrastructure Optimization and Why Do I Care? Making Identity and Access Management real: The early days Making Identity and Access Management Real: Destination Reached Painless Data Protection Moving to the Managed Desktop Environment Part 2 Managing the Environment from one Console TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Microsoft Virtual Lab: Windows Vista Microsoft Press Books Microsoft Windows Desktop Deployment Resource Kit Summary: Deploy and manage Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 Editions with expertise from well-known Windows authority Jerry Honeycutt. This official RESOURCE KIT packs the in-depth information you need to determine the best deployment path for your organization; prepare and test for deployment; automate, customize, and distribute installations; and manage and support your deployment. You also get timesaving scripts, worksheets, and a searchable eBook on CD-everything you need to help maximize the performance and reliability of your business desktops and help reduce ownership and support costs. MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-271): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System, Second Edition Summary: Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCDST Exam 70-271—and on the job—with this official Microsoft study guide, now updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting labs, and review questions. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit: A Microsoft Resource Kit Summary: This official Microsoft Resource Kit provides all the information and tools IT professionals need to plan and deploy Windows Server 2003 in medium to large organizations. It contains six volumes: Planning a Deployment Project Guide, Designing Network Services, Designing Directory and Security Services, Designing Server and Desktop Configurations Guide, Planning and Automating Installations Guide, and Designing a Managed Environment, along with Deployment Lab scenarios that provide end-to-end examples of tested enterprise deployment solutions. By focusing on deployment, this kit provides exhaustive and definitive resource for a successful rollout-straight from those who know the technology best, the Microsoft Windows product team! Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Administrator's Companion Summary: The comprehensive guide to planning, deployment, and everyday maintenance. Streamline and centralize the management of your Microsoft Windows-based desktops with the essential guide to planning, deploying, and supporting Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. This in-depth administrator's reference drills into SMS features and components and provides easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for everyday, on-the-job results. From remotely installing, managing, and troubleshooting applications to deploying patches, monitoring system usage, and tracking assets, you get must-know details for protecting and optimizing your technology investment. Microsoft Windows Group Policy Guide Summary: Get the in-depth information you need to use Group Policy to administer your enterprise system direct from industry experts and the Microsoft Group Policy team. Third-Party Books Group Policy, Profiles, and IntelliMirror for Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000, 3rd Edition Summary: Network administrators can streamline Windows Server 2000 and 2003 management by grouping policy settings to monitor and regulate users and the network's computers; Group Policy concepts and tools allow them to enforce rules and automate processes. Revised for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows XP SP2 with new material, including extensive coverage of network security. Provides background information for planning, creating, and applying Group Policy settings and offers extensive coverage of troubleshooting techniques. Includes ready-to-use scripts to automate routine administration tasks. Training and Certification Clinic 4360: Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Summary: The goal of this clinic is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the features in Windows Server 2003 R2 including branch office considerations, Federated Identity Management, and storage management.