Windows 7 Deployment: How Microsoft IT deployed the new OS!

Windows 7 has been out for 6 months now and according to the Windows Team Blog’s post we have surpassed 100 Million copies of Windows 7 sold.  I guess it would be safe to say customers are really liking the new OS.  It’s nice to see it on more machines when I’m travelling around or talking with customers.  The biggest question I get is how to I get Windows 7 out to my enterprise on scale.  We have a lot of resources on this topic but sometimes it’s great to hear about actual deployments.  Well before we shipped Windows 7 our own Microsoft IT department was tasked with getting Windows 7 deployed to all machines within Microsoft.  As someone who has worked in MSIT I know this is no small task.  The great news for you is the Microsoft IT team has released a bunch of resources on what they did!  This is great information and I encourage you to have a look at if you are looking at a Windows 7 deployment project.

So check out all the content below!  It’s worth having a look at..

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Deploying Microsoft Windows 7

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Learn about Microsoft IT's experience in deploying Microsoft Windows 7, including details about installation scenarios, deployment and support metrics, feature benefits based on Microsoft IT's experience, and also shares recommendations for a successful deployment.

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• Building Windows 7 Installation Images for Multiple Audiences
• DirectAccess is Key to Microsoft IT Remote Access Strategy
• Protecting Removable Storage Devices at Microsoft
• Implementing Windows Internet Explorer 8 at Microsoft
• Managing Network Access Protection at Microsoft
• Maturing Deployment Methodology Yields Streamlined Windows 7 Deployment
• Microsoft CIO Tony Scott Talks About Critical Trends Within IT In 2010
• Microsoft IT Leads User Centric Change for Business Impact with Windows 7
• Reducing Bandwidth Utilization with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 BranchCache
• Securing Customer and Partner Data with Windows Vista BitLocker
• Streamlined PC Procurement Improves Productivity While Controlling Costs
• TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft Does IT: Deploying Windows 7 Using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and OSD
• Using DirectAccess to Provide Secure Access to Corporate Resources from Anywhere
• Validating the Windows XP to Windows 7 installation experience
• Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2 for a Better End User Experience for Managing Distribution, Data and Remote Scenarios
• Windows 7 End User Experience Reduces Support Costs
• Windows 7 Enhances Intellimirror, Microsoft's End User Backup Solution

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