Managing Application Compatibility In Windows 7
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The document discusses managing application compatibility when transitioning to Windows 7 from XP and Vista, highlighting key focus areas such as user account control, 64-bit impacts, and changes in Internet Explorer. It introduces tools like the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) and Changebase's AOK for addressing compatibility issues. It emphasizes Microsoft's commitment to application compatibility, providing various resources to support developers and IT professionals.
Managing Application Compatibility In Windows 7
- 2. Managing Application Compatibility in Windows 7vijayraj.info
- 3. About MeWork at Texas InstrumentsSTEP Member for Windows 7Xpertised in Application Setups & Deployment (MVP)Xtremely passionate about Technology Evangelism Xcited about Cricket and MusicFan of Mark Russinovich, Sachin and Rahman!
- 4. Questions !!
- 5. Biggest Concern of Application Compatibility*
- 6. Session OutlineTopics CoveredPoints to look at when you are moving to Windows 7 from XP and Vista.Quick Demos of these issues and mitigationsTopics Not CoveredDetail coverage of shims and its implementationVirtualization solutions in detail
- 7. Windows 7 Builds on VistaFew Changes: Most software that runs on Windows Vista will run on Windows 7 - exceptions will be low level code (AV, Firewall, Imaging, etc). Hardware that runs Windows Vista well will run Windows 7 well.Few Changes: Focus on quality and reliability improvementsDeep Changes: New models for security, drivers, deployment, and networking
- 8. Top Focus Areas coming from Windows XPOperating System Version ChangesStandard User / User Account Control (UAC)Windows Resource Protection (WRP)Internet Explorer® Protected Mode Impacts of 64-bit Operating Systems (no 16 bit)Windows Filtering Platform Deprecations/GINA/Session 0 (High Impact/Low Frequency)
- 9. Top Focus Areas coming from VistaOperating System Version ChangesInternet Explorer 8 (Compatibility View, LCIE)Removal of Windows Gallery applications (Windows Mail, Movie Maker, Messenger, Address Book, Photo Gallery) National Language Support (NLS) Sorting ChangesFile Libraries (they are not folders)
- 10. DemoUAC, Version Number, WRP and Session 0 Issues
- 13. What is ACT?Collection of tools to:Inventory for software, hardware, and device assets
- 14. Compatibility evaluation for all of the above
- 15. Get Vendor Support Statements, Logo data from Compatibility Exchange
- 16. Recommendations for fixing applications and Websites (Internet Explorer 8)
- 17. Tools to apply compatibility fixes or “shims” to applicationsACT Process
- 18. UpdateWindows 7InventoryHigh Level Architecture4Desktop TopologyCompatibility Exchange2FinanceHREuropeNorth AmericaLog Processing Service and DBInternetData Collection Package/Compatibility Evaluators3Application Compatibility Manager1Windows VistaGregIchiro
- 20. Changebase AOK
- 21. What is AOK?A product from Changebase (a gold certified partner of Microsoft) AOK application has a light-weight, multi-threaded Microsoft .Net and SQL-based architecture, providing a fast, reliable and scalable platformApplication incompatibility identified, fixed and monitored Automatically
- 22. Different Colour codes to show the AppCompat process.
- 23. Customized Reporting – XML and PDF
- 24. Unique utilities for Automated QA and Drag and Drop import of legacy apps and non-MSI appsHigh level architectureApplicationsEnvironmentMiddlewareO/SPlatform compatibilityMSI’sNon-MSI’sRemediatedMSI’sMSIrepositoryLoads the application automaticallyConcise RAGReports
- 27. Virtualization Solutions for AppCompat
- 28. Remote Application HostingData CenterReduces client-side regression testing, patching, OS to OS conflictsApplications can be closer to centralized data, speeding operationsRapid application deployments and easier patchingDesktops
- 29. Desktop VirtualizationCentrally manage Virtual PCsSimplify Virtual PC image delivery and updateSeamless presentation of windows in a Virtual PC
- 30. Virtualize ApplicationsIsolates applications from each otherMinimizes app-to-app conflicts and compatibility testingEnhances application provisioningProvide real-time usage reports
- 32. Summing up..AppCompat is a critical ProcessMicrosoft takes this very seriouslyLots of free tools available online to help with developers and ITProsWith all the work and leveraging Windows 7, You will know that, “ THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE ..!!”
- 33. ReferencesChris Jackson - http://blogs.msdn.com/cjacks/AppCompat VRT - www.microsoft.com/springboard Microsoft TechNet - technet.com/appcompatMy Technical Blog - http://www.msigeek.comFollow me on Twitter at “msigeek”Contact AOK ChangeBase team at - dawn.clifton@changebase.com