Microsoft Services
Assessment Report
Microsoft Services
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Windows 10 Enterprise Proof of Concept
Assessment for Deploying Windows 10
Prepared by: Alistair Speirs
Date: 7/29/2017
Contoso Corporation Windows and Office POC Assessment Report
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Contents
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Company Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Contacts ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Contoso Corporation Representatives ........................................................................................................................ 3
3.2 Microsoft Representatives ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Cloud & Identity ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 Cloud Services....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Identity ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Recommendations .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Devices, Operating System and Deployment ................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Devices ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2 Operating System ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.3 Deployment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.3.1 Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................. 10
System Management ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Security, Access and Information Protection ................................................................................................................. 14
7.1 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Windows Modern Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Current Modern Application on Windows ............................................................................................................. 15
8.2 Current Windows Phone 8.1 Applications .............................................................................................................. 15
8.3 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Win32 Applications .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Browser Applications ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
10.1 Recommendations ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Windows as a Service .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
11.1 Windows Insider Preview Program .......................................................................................................................... 20
11.2 Current Branch ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
11.3 Current Branch for Business ....................................................................................................................................... 20
11.4 Long-Term Servicing Branch ...................................................................................................................................... 20
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Windows 10 Technical Scenarios ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Target Business Scenarios for Windows 10 .................................................................................................................... 22
Recommended Technical Roadmap .................................................................................................................................. 23
Roadmap Planning Decision Tree ...................................................................................................................................... 24
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Executive Summary
Contoso Corporation is considering the deployment of Windows 10 this year as part of the desktop
refresh strategy. This document summarizes the information provided by Contoso Corporation
representatives and Microsoft Consulting Services has prepared this assessment of the current
environment, highlighting recommended preparatory activities with the intent of enabling a rapid
deployment of Windows 10.
Contoso Corporation’s key objectives for Windows 10 deployment are to – streamline deployment
capability; improve technology mobility to provide personnel better access to corporate information;
stay current on the latest security solutions from Microsoft; enable more effective collaboration within
the organization and assist employees to be more mobile.
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(available via Windows 10 Enterprise POC - resources (requires Connect login). This can be done by selecting the
required objects on the PowerPoint slide, and then right-clicking in the space below and selecting Picture in the
Paste Options context menu.
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Company Information
The following provides an overview of Contoso Corporation within the context of the engagement with
Microsoft Consulting Services.
Consultant: Prepopulate this information based on previous engagements and only verify during the workshop
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Contacts
The Windows 10 assessment workshop was conducted with the following participants from Contoso
Corporation and Microsoft.
Consultant: Additional representatives may be added by clicking in the table, then clicking the + icon at the
bottom right of the table.
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Cloud & Identity
Cloud computing is a strategic investment for enterprises considering enterprise mobility and other
business scenarios that are able to leverage the capabilities of cloud services. Cloud services are also
underpinned by an identity strategy – specifically a hybrid identity solution.
Microsoft cloud services can allow the following scenarios for Contoso Corporation when using
Windows 10 as the client operating system:
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Cloud domain join
Use of a curated Business Store and custom applications using an Azure Active Directory
login that is synchronized and may/may not be federated with the on-premises Active
Directory
Mobile Device Management for Windows 10 devices
Next generation credentials
New enterprise data protection capabilities.
4.1
Cloud Services
Consultant should prepopulate this information based on previous engagements and only verify during the
workshop. Please explicitly note if the customer is currently not consuming any cloud services. Additional rows
may be added by clicking in the table, then clicking the + icon at the bottom right of the table.
The following cloud services are currently in use at Contoso Corporation.
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Contoso Corporation considers the following cloud services as a strategic investment for particular
business scenarios:
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The Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) is a comprehensive cloud solution to support the consumerization
of IT, Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) initiatives. The suite provides a
cost-effective way to acquire the following cloud services:
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Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium
Microsoft Intune
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Microsoft Azure Rights Management.
Are you aware of EMS
# of EMS Licenses purchased
Azure Active Directory Premium
Number of Active EMS
Azure Rights Management
Users
Microsoft Intune
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Identity
Primary identity repository e.g. Active Directory
Schema Version
Users authenticate to published services using this identity
Identity is synchronized to a cloud service
Synchronization method/tool and version
Personal identities are permitted e.g. Microsoft Account
Certificates are used for identity
Last Active Directory Health Check
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Recommendations
Microsoft recommends the following activities be considered to prepare for deploying Windows 10:
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
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Active Directory Health Check
Consideration of the EMS
Development of an identity strategy that includes the Adoption of Microsoft Azure
Active Directory
Synchronization of scoped Active Directory identities with Microsoft Azure Active
Directory
Consider users self-service password reset and group management using Azure Active
Directory Premium
Azure Device registration for enhancing identity and data access strategies.
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Devices, Operating System and Deployment
Microsoft has a goal to reduce the investment and effort required to upgrade to Windows 10. This
effort commences with the ability to perform in-place upgrades on systems currently running Windows
7, through to new features that could reduce the reliance on reference system images. This section of
the document aims to provide Contoso Corporation with recommended activities related to preparing
to deploy and manage Windows 10.
Consultant should pre-populate this information based on previous engagements and only verify during the
workshop
5.1
Devices
Windows 10 preserves high levels of compatibility with existing devices. Contoso Corporation last
conducted a fleet refresh in Year. For the deployment of Windows 10, Contoso Corporation will / will
not refresh the existing fleet. The current device portfolio comprises the following:
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of the row as shown in the illustration below.
Total devices
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Device
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Device Type #
Manufacturer Architecture
Operating System
OS
Firmware
Firmware
TPM
TPM State
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.3.1 or later is used by Windows 10 to verify the preboot process through the Trusted Boot feature. Devices that use the Basic Input/Output System
firmware (BIOS), or incompatible UEFI versions are unable to configure this feature. Trusted Boot is a
pre-requisite for the Device Guard feature in Windows 10.
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a cryptographic co-processor attached to the system board of the
device. This device is used to generate, and securely store, secrets used in key exchanges. Windows
features and applications may use the TPM to store or generate secrets. For example, Windows
BitLocker uses the TPM to store secrets associated with an encrypted drive.
Contoso Corporation devices are/are not compliant with at least Windows 8.1 UEFI requirements.
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5.1.1 Recommendations
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10.
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Determine all systems that require a change from BIOS to UEFI.
Establish all systems that will require firmware or hardware changes.
Consider a refresh plan for devices legacy devices in the environment.
Ensure that all devices have a compatible TPM and that it is turned on.
For systems with hardware-based virtualization capabilities, consider enabling the
relevant processor extensions for virtualization.
5.2
Operating System
Windows 10 uses a new toolset for image design and configuration. The Windows 10 Assessment and
Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) includes the Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (WICD),
which replaces the Windows System Image Manager (WSIM) tool. Accompanying changes are also
included in a new version of Windows PE and the User State Migration Tool (USMT).
In conjunction with these ADK updates and associated tooling such as the Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit, Windows 10 provides a new way to configure systems known as Dynamic Provisioning.
Provisioning will provide a way for configuration packages (including apps, device drivers and system
settings) to be packaged and installed as a single entity. To determine if Provisioning is a suitable
option for Contoso Corporation, complete the following items.
Custom system images are used
Number of images currently maintained
Time to create and certify an image
Frequency of image update
Language Packs are required
Number of Language Packs
Top 3 reasons for using an image
Top 3 issues when creating an image
Require a reference system image for Windows 10
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5.2.1 Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10.
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
Consultant: Based on the information provided by the customer above, determine which of the first two points
below would be a suitable recommendation. Ensure that the configuration items are possible as discussed in the
Deployment Workshop.
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Based on the minimal configuration requirements that are currently included in the
reference system image, consider transitioning to using Windows 10 provisioning as a
method of applying a corporate configuration pack to a system that is installed with
either a factory or retail image. OR
Based on the configuration items included in the reference system image, it is beneficial
to investigate transitioning supported configuration items into a provisioning Windows
10 provisioning package that may be embedded within the reference image OR
Based on the configuration items, consider increasing the automation of creating a
reference image.
Evaluate and update Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to the appropriate version with
Windows 10 support.
Test existing script investments for Windows PE, DISM and USMT.
5.3
Office Suite
Modern Office deployment is accomplished using either traditional MSI deployment, or via C2R
package. One of the first things customers want to know about Office 365 ProPlus is how it differs from
the traditional Office environment. By “traditional Office,” we mean MSI, WSUS, Windows Installer
package, and the like. Office 365 ProPlus is different—it’s Office as a service.
Consistent features
Features and functionality of a traditional (MSI) Office environment still apply to Office 365 ProPlus. Just
like any other version of Office:
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Office 365 ProPlus Only capabilities.
Office 365 ProPlus has all of those old features, but it comes with many new and exciting ones.
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Office Suites Currently in use
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Number of Language Packs
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Preferred activation technology
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5.3.1 Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider deploying Office 365 ProPlus / Office 2016 MSI with the Windows 10 deployment.
Consultant: Adjust the above recommendation as appropriate,
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5.4
Deployment
The deployment of Windows 10 may be expedited using the in-place upgrade feature. This deployment
option enables Contoso Corporation to rapidly deploy Windows 10 and perform an installation that will
retain the user’s applications, data and settings. The in-place upgrade deployment option is available
only using Microsoft-provided media, and may not be suitable based on changes that are outlined in
Section 5.1 and Section 5.2. If a reference system image for Windows 10 is required as outlined in the
workshops,
Completion of last major deployment
Previous operating system
Duration of last deployment (incl. engineering time)
Primary deployment method
Secondary deployment method
New devices are deployed using
Remote devices are deployed using
Device procurement cycle (years)
Estimated date to commence deployment of Windows 10
Number of custom partitions when deployed
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5.4.1 Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10.
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
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Conduct a desktop assessment internally, or using Microsoft Premier Support, to
determine the suitability of the current operating system image to determine if an inplace upgrade may be used to deploy Windows 10.
Consider the use of the Windows 10 In-Place Upgrade for systems where no changes to
the system firmware, disk layout, or where system configuration drift is within
acceptable limits.
Systems that require system firmware or hardware changes will require the reinstallation of Windows after the changes have been made.
Develop or upgrade infrastructure to support the deployment of a custom operating
system image to support employees and systems in the following scenarios
 New Devices
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Upgrade the Configuration Manager environment to support Windows 10 in-place, OSD
and management.
Evaluate and update Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to the appropriate version with
Windows 10 support.
(Non-Configuration Manager) Liaise with software vendor to update the incumbent
deployment tooling to support the deployment of Windows 10.
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System Management
Windows 10 improves on the manageability of previous Windows versions. It improves the
manageability in traditional areas and also exposes new manageability using mobile device
management protocols. This section will attempt to determine the current tooling used at Contoso
Corporation for managing Windows client systems, and qualify the potential areas for action to prepare
for adopting Windows 10.
Domain systems managed with (include version)
Vendor plans to support Windows 10
Active Directory Version
Group Policy used
Group Policies filtered using WMI filters
Group Policy Preferences used
WMI scripting currently used
AppLocker currently in use
PowerShell currently used
Systems are patched using (vendor, product & version)
MDOP currently used (product and version)
Are there dedicated devices for Administrators
Is there a security baseline for devices
Workgroup Windows devices are used
Number of workgroup Windows devices
Workgroup devices are managed using
Mobile Device Management products (vendor & version)
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Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10.
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
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Conduct a group policy health check to determine settings suitability and discover WMI
filtering using operating system versions.
Plan to update the domain group policy store with Windows 10 group policy templates
Upgrade the existing Configuration Manager implementation.
Consider if current security baselines applied to systems will be suitable for Windows 10
devices.
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Plan to apply a Windows update to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to support
Windows 10 updates.
Plan to apply a Windows update to the Windows Key Management Server (KMS) to
support activating Windows 10 systems.
For 3rd party management tools, contact the vendor to determine when Windows 10
support will be available to test.
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Security, Access and Information Protection
Providing secure access to the correct information is a key element of improving the productivity of
employees. It is important that the information and access methods are adequately secured and satisfy
any compliance regulation that Contoso Corporation is required to satisfy.
Complete the table below for each of the products and capabilities that the customer has in the environment
today. Consultant should prepopulate this information based on previous engagements and only verify during
the workshop
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Based on discussions during the assessment workshop, the following are potential investments being
considered either as part of the Windows 10 deployment or as a future service that is enabled by
having Windows 10 deployed.
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Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10 and enabling new
and more secure access to employees. Windows 10 will introduce additional enterprise data protection
capabilities and methods to ensure compliance with security baselines and endpoint health.
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
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Implement an anti-malware and anti-spyware solution
Implement System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager to enforce security baselines
and assess compliance against the enforced baselines
Consider a device registration capability to support a mobility strategy
Evaluate and plan for protecting corporate information using Azure Rights Management
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Windows Modern Applications
The ability for users to be productive on Windows is determined by the richness and functionality
delivered by the applications. Universal applications on Windows 10 offer a critical capability for
developers and user to be productive on any Windows 10 device in a secure and immersive experience.
Contoso Corporation expects to invest in modern applications on Windows 10 to improve the user
experience and empower further productivity.
Consultant should prepopulate this information based on previous engagements and only verify during the
workshop
8.1
Current Modern Application on Windows
The following information pertains to Modern Apps on Windows and applications on other platforms.
Currently use Windows 8.1 modern applications
Number of line-of-business modern apps
Applications are already universal apps
Apps from other platforms needed on Windows
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Current Windows Phone 8.1 Applications
The following information pertains to Windows Phone 8.1 and other operating system applications.
Currently use Windows Phone applications
Number of Windows Phone apps
Applications are already universal apps
Apps from other platforms needed on Windows
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Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10.
Consultant: Remove recommendations that should not be made for the customer. Augment the
recommendations as required based on new information obtained during the workshops.
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Review existing modern/Windows Phone applications for conversion to universal
applications for Windows 10
Evaluate the investment in universal applications
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Win32 Applications
Desktop applications, often referred to as Win32 apps after the programming interface used, form the
major part of any enterprise application portfolio, and often include critical line-of-business
applications.
The following may be consider high-priority applications for assessment and remediation for Contoso
Corporation.
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As part of the previous desktop migration project, investments were made in the following capabilities
and technologies to mitigate compatibility issues:
Mitigation
Application shimming
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Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10.
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Plan and implement a test lab with the existing operating system image, and perform inplace upgrades using the Windows 10 Technical Preview to assess the compatibility of
the current desktop application portfolio
Design a plan to rationalize the existing desktop application portfolio to reduce
expenditure and effort on application testing and compatibility remediation
Plan for applications on Windows XP to be fully assessed for compatibility using a
professional service
Consider remediation of applications that have used shimming as a mitigation
technology
Consider the use of professional services (application compatibility factory) to test and
remediate incompatible applications
Design an approach to ensure that a predictable stream of incompatible applications
can be provided to a professional services organization to expedite assessment and
remediation
Evaluate the use of application virtualization to sequence applications for streamed
delivery to corporate, domain-joined devices
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Browser Applications
Web applications provide a standard way for organizations to provide access to applications without
installing a client application. The technology set requires that all application code is contained in web
pages that are centrally stored and served to web browsers on demand. The need to cater for multiple
browsers and browser versions often presents development challenges. As the most common medium
for delivering applications and content, the web browser also poses as a common vector for malicious
software as the web evolves.
In January 2016, the Microsoft support policy for Internet Explorer will change. This change impacts the
supported version of Internet Explorer on Windows Vista or later operating systems. Details of the
change in support policy may be found at http://support.microsoft.com/gp/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer.
The following information was gather or confirmed during the assessment workshop.
Primary desktop browser and version
Other browsers used in the organization
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Plan to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11
Currently upgrading to Internet Explorer 11
If blocked, what is blocking the upgrade
Currently using Enterprise Mode
Using the Site Discovery Toolkit
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Recommendations
Based on the information provided during the workshop, it is recommended that Contoso Corporation
consider embarking on the following activities to prepare for deploying Windows 10. The compatibility
work to migrate to Internet Explorer 11 today will continue to be an investment for the Windows 10
migration. Windows 10 will also include Internet Explorer 11, thereby leveraging all of the work done to
migrate to Internet Explorer 11.
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Plan and commence an upgrade to Internet Explorer 11
Perform the discovery of corporate web-based sites using the Site Discovery Toolkit for
Internet Explorer
Initiate the testing of web-based applications for compatibility with Internet Explorer 11
Evaluate the use of Enterprise Mode in Internet Explorer 11
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Windows as a Service
Microsoft will continue to deliver innovation periodically to Windows 10. This continuous delivery of
innovation is referred to as Windows as a Service. Microsoft recommends that the majority of systems
use the Current Branch for Business. The Long-Term Servicing branch is only recommended for missioncritical systems. The Windows Insider Preview branch should serve as a preview of upcoming investment
areas and new features which Contoso Corporation is able to test and plan for. Finally, the Current
Branch is the first public release to market of new Windows 10 innovation. This Current Branch should
be considered for initial production assessment of features and testing critical applications.
As part of the engagement, Contoso Corporation will investigating distributing the Windows 10 branch
configuration as follows:
Consultant: Use the data gathered in the workshop on slide 56 to setup this chart. Right click on the chart and
select Edit Data. Enter the data as gather during the workshop.
1%
5%
9%
Windows Insider
Current Branch
Current Branch For Business
Long-Term Servicing Branch
85%
This distribution is an approximation based on discussions during the workshop. Below is the detailed
information that Contoso Corporation’s IT group will use to liaise with respective businesses to confirm
participants in the configuration rings.
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11.1
Windows Insider Preview Program
The following groups will be contacted to determine participation in this branch configuration:
Group
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Business Liaison
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IT Liaison
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Current Branch
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Current Branch for Business
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Long-Term Servicing Branch
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Criticality
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Windows 10 Technical Scenarios
Select the Windows 10 scenarios that Contoso Corporation are considering deploying.
Contoso Corporation is considering the following technical capabilities in Windows 10 as part of a
strategy to <complete after input from workshops>
☐ Enterprise upgrade
☐ Device provisioning
☐ Mobile device
management
☐ One store experience
☐ Next generation
credentials
☐ Internet Explorer
☐ Other
☐ Upgrade readiness
☐ Enrollment/Un-enrollment
☐ Kiosks and experience
lockdown
☐ One development platform
☐ Device health detection
☐ Compatibility
☐ Device reset
☐ Common mobile device
management
☐ Unified identity
☐ Data separation
☐ Always protected
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Target Business Scenarios for Windows 10
Contoso Corporation has determined that the following scenarios will be initial targets for the
deployment of Windows 10.
Additional scenarios may be added by clicking in the table, then clicking the + icon at the bottom right of the
table.
Scenario Name
Scenario Description
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Scenario Name eg. Information Worker, Mobile
Worker, Point of Sale
Briefly describe the scenario and the extent of the
scenario in the organization
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Recommended Technical Roadmap
Enabling a rapid adoption of Windows 10 at Contoso Corporation will enable greater productivity and
mobility for employees while improving the agility of the corporate IT department to deliver services
and capabilities.
The following timeline illustrate the activities that are recommended to expedite the deployment and
adoption of Windows 10.
Consultant: Paste in a non-editable version of the completed timeline from the D3PM-03.Closeout.ppt. This can
be done by selecting the required objects on the PowerPoint slide, and then right-clicking in the space below
and selecting Picture in the Paste Options context menu.
Aggregate all of the RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES throughout the document and summarize the approach.
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Roadmap Planning Decision Tree
The following decisions were made during the assessment workshop.
Consultant: Paste in a non-editable version of the completed roadmap decision tree from the D4PM-03.Closeout.ppt. This can be done by
selecting the required objects on the PowerPoint slide, and then right-clicking in the space below and selecting Picture in the Paste Options
context menu.
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