{"id":1444,"date":"2009-09-10T07:17:09","date_gmt":"2009-09-10T15:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zubairalexander.com\/stage\/?p=1444"},"modified":"2009-09-06T19:37:45","modified_gmt":"2009-09-07T03:37:45","slug":"what-is-windows-xp-mode-windows-virtual-pc-and-med-v","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zubairalexander.com\/blog\/what-is-windows-xp-mode-windows-virtual-pc-and-med-v\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Windows XP Mode, Windows Virtual PC and MED-V?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has published the following FAQs to help us all understand the differences between Windows XP Mode, Windows Virtual PC and MED-V. Hopefully you will find these FAQs helpful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Windows XP Mode, Windows Virtual PC and MED-V<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8211; Windows Virtual PC is a type II hypervisor in Windows 7      &#8211; i.e. it enables users to run multiple instances of Windows on a single      device.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Windows XP Mode leverages Windows Virtual PC and a      preconfigured Windows XP image to create a virtual Windows XP environment<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; MED-V is the management layer for IT professionals on      top of Virtual PC.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Windows XP Mode does not replace MED-V.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>The breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows XP Mode is specifically designed to help small businesses users to run their Windows XP applications on their Windows 7 desktop.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8211; Windows XP Mode is available as part of Windows 7      Professional , Ultimate and Enterprise.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Windows Virtual PC will enable users to launch many      older applications seamlessly in a virtual Windows XP environment from the      Windows 7 start menu<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Windows Virtual PC includes support for USB devices and      is based on a new core that includes multi-threading support<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Windows XP Mode is best experienced on new PCs from      OEMs but will also be available for customers as a separate download.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)<\/strong> is designed for IT Professionals.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8211; MED-V enables Virtual PC deployment in larger      organizations<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; MED-V provides important centralized management,      policy-based provisioning and virtual image delivery to reduce the cost of      Virtual PC deployment.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; MED-V is part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization      Pack (MDOP)<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; MED-V v1 builds on Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to help      enterprises with their upgrade to Windows Vista when applications are not      yet compatible.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; MED-V v2 will add support for Windows 7 and Windows      Virtual PC.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; MED-V v2 beta will be available within 90 days of      Windows 7 GA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Which customers should use Windows XP Mode?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows XP Mode is suitable for small and medium business users, who are able to set their XP applications themselves or with the help of an IT professional.<\/p>\n<p>Each device has its own virtual Windows XP environment, that is controlled and managed by the end user.<\/p>\n<p>Windows XP Mode is not designed for large, centrally managed deployments, and is not suitable for organizations that have widely deployed business applications that require Windows XP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does MED-V adds management to Windows Virtual PC?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To provide a managed, scalable solution for running virtual Windows XP applications, MED-V addresses many of the IT challenges around deployment and management including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Deploymen<\/span>t &#8211; deliver virtual Windows images and      customize per user and device settings<br \/>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>&#8211; Automate first-time virtual PC setup based on an IT       customized script &#8211; including assignment of a unique computer name,       joining to AD domain<br \/>\n(for instance: assign the virtual PC a name that is derived from the       physical device name or the username to simplify identification and       management)<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Adjust virtual PC memory allocation based on available       RAM on host, so that the virtual PC does not take significant resources       from the user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Provisioning<\/span> &#8211; define which applications and websites      are available to different users<br \/>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>&#8211; Assign virtual PC images according to users and groups<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Define which Windows XP applications will be available       to the user through the start menu<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Define which websites (e.g. internal sites that       requires a previous version of Internet Explorer) are redirected       automatically to Windows XP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Control<\/span> &#8211; assign and expire usage permissions and      Virtual PC settings<br \/>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>&#8211; Control the network settings of the Virtual PC (e.g.       whether it connects through NAT or DHCP, whether its DNS is synchronized       with host)<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Authenticate user before granting access to the       Virtual PC<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Set expiration date, after which the Virtual PC is not       accessible to the end user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Maintenance and Support<\/span> &#8211; update images, monitor users      and remotely troubleshoot<br \/>\n<blockquote>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>&#8211; Update images using TrimTransfer network image       delivery &#8211; update a master Virtual PC image, and MED-V will automatically       distribute and apply the changes to all endpoints<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Centralized database aggregates events from all users,       and provides troubleshooting information on malfunctioning virtual PCs<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Administrator diagnostics mode allows faster       resolution of Virtual PC issues<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Run on multiple platforms &#8211; MED-V will work on both       Windows 7 and Windows Vista, and will not require processor-based       virtualization support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How do I purchase MED-V?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MED-V is licensed as part of MDOP subscription that is available for purchase for Software Assurance customers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the key features of new version of Windows Virtual PC?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Easy setup of Windows XP Mode<\/em> &#8211; Once both the Windows Virtual PC and the virtual Windows XP environment are installed, Windows Virtual PC provides a simple wizard to setup the Windows XP Mode with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p><em>USB Support<\/em> &#8211; 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