Windows® MultiPoint™ Server
James Duffus, Group Program Manager, MultiPoint Server
jamesduf@microsoft.com
MultiPoint
Server
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LAN Thin
Client
Repurposed
PC
Direct
Video
Connect
USB
Video
Connect
Broad client support
local stations and thin clients
ability to orchestrate across X86
Windows 7 and 8 clients
Desktop Orchestration
monitor, control, collaborate
Simplified Administration
non-IT Pro
Familiar Windows Experience
Windows 8 user experience
Disk Protection
reboot to known-good-state
Application Compatibility
simple, single box VDI
Locally connected configurations
Video Card Option
Multi-function USB Device Option
Lesson Eight
HOST
COMPUTER
HOST
COMPUTER
USB Connection
VGA / DVI
Connection
USB Connection
VGA / DVI
Connection
STATION 3
STATION 2
STATION 1
STATION 1
STATION 2
STATION 3
Multi-port Video Card Option
Multi-function USB Device Option
Can provide best cost/performance per seat
Can provide easiest way to add stations
Two cables per station
(USB 2.0 / 3.0 to hub—max. 5 meters—and video cable to
monitor)
One cable per station (max. 5 meters)
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LAN connected configurations
 RDP clients can be connected over
the network
VGA / USB Connection
 LAN and direct connect options
can be combined for a hybrid
solution
 RemoteFX supercharges HD video
over the LAN*
Host Computer
LAN Connection
Legacy Desktop
Laptop
RemoteFX – enabled
Thin Client
Netbook / Tablet
Network Monitor
Desktop
* RemoteFX impacts system performance. Refer to Systems Requirements slides for recommended host specifications.
Microsoft Confidential
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Multiport Graphics Card
LAN Clients
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USB Zero Client
USB/LAN Zero Client
Network Monitor
66%
You save two out of every three dollars when
you deploy computing seats with WMS
The Total Economic Impact Of Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011,” A Forrester Study Prepared for Microsoft.
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Demo: WMS 2012
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Growing NGO / IGO Impact: Examples
Kakuma Refugee Camp - Kenya
Dzaleka Refugee Camp - Malawi
Before
Gashora Girls Academy - Rwanda
After
Ecole Superieure d’Infotronique d’Haiti
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NGO CASE STUDY VIDEO
System Recommendations
These recommendations represent a rough guideline. Actual sizing requirements depend on
the particular workload and hardware. Always validate sizing using your own applications
and hardware.
Application scenario
Up to 4
stations
5-6
stations
7-10
stations
11-14
stations
15-20
stations
Productivity
CPU: 2C1
CPU: 2C
CPU: 4C1
CPU: 4C
CPU: 4C+MT or 6C1
Office, Web browsing,
line-of-business
applications
RAM: 2GB
RAM: 4GB
RAM: 6GB
RAM: 8GB
Mixed
CPU: 2C
CPU: 2C
CPU: 4C
CPU: 4C+MT or
6C1
RAM: 8 GB
CPU: 4C+MT or 6C
Productivity plus:
Occasional video use
by some users
RAM: 2GB
RAM: 4GB
RAM: 6GB
RAM: 8GB
Video intensive2
CPU: 2C
CPU: 4C
CPU: 4C+MT or 6C
CPU: 4C+MT or 6C
CPU: 4C+MT or 8C
RAM: 6GB
RAM: 8GB
RAM: 8 GB
Productivity plus:
Frequent video use by
all users
RAM: 2GB
RAM: 4GB
RAM: 8 GB
Thin Client: RemoteFX3
USB video not
recommended
- 2C = 2 cores, 4C = 4 cores, 6C = 6 cores, MT = Multithreading
- Video testing was performed using 360p H.264 video at its native resolution
3 - RemoteFX, or equivalent technology for RDP, is required when 15 – 20 remotely connected thin clients running full motion video
within their session
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2
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Languages for WMS 2012
Fully localized for MultiPoint
Dashboard, MultiPoint Manager,
and student stations
Arabic
Chinese
Traditional
Chinese
Simplified
Chinese HK
English
French
German
Hebrew
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese
(Portugal)
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Additional Windows Server 2012
language packs for session-based
teacher and student stations*
Bulgarian
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Estonian
Finnish
Greek
Latvian
Lithuanian
Norwegian
Romanian
Serbian Latin
Slovakian
Slovenian
Swedish
Thai
Ukrainian
*For VM-based desktop experience, additional Windows 8 and 7 language packs are available.
Availability:
Download Center (Free 180-day Eval) www.aka.ms/WMSEval
www.techsoup.org/products/--LVS-46168-MSDN, TechNet
Volume License Download
Social:
microsoft.com/multipoint
youtube.com/msmultipoint (Demos and Case Studies)
www.aka.ms/WMSBlog (How-to’s and Announcements)
www.aka.ms/WMSForum (Hundreds of WMS questions answered)
twitter.com/msmultipoint
facebook.com/windowsmultipointserver
Application Compatibility:
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www.rdcompatibility.com
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011—the second version of a Windows product targeted at educational
institutions—for use in classrooms, labs, and libraries, allows multiple users to simultaneously share one
computer. Users have their own independent and familiar Windows computing experience, using their
own monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Key Benefits/Features
 Cost effective workstations, connected via
HOST
COMPUTER
USB, video card or LAN
 Familiar Windows 7 experience: Variety of
Windows 7 components and features included
 Simple technology: Simplified setup and
classroom orchestration designed for users
with limited IT experience
Network
Monitor /
Thin Client
USB Station
Netbook /
Laptop
Legacy PC
Microsoft Differentiators
 Based on the latest Windows technology
 Supported by Microsoft with access to
updates, service packs, and security fixes
 Familiar Windows experience
Video
Connect
New for 2011
Targeted at Education Segment
 K-12 schools and academic institutions
 Scenarios: labs, classrooms, and libraries
Key WMS 2011 Features
Broad client support
Introduction of LAN option provides ability
to connect remote clients: [RemoteFX] thin
clients, network monitors, netbooks, old PCs
Easier setup and management
Setup and management of multi-system
deployments is easy; designed for non- IT
Pros; Domain Join; Split Screen
ISV extensibility
Third party add-ins easily created via the
HSBS Dashboard and SDK
Additional classroom orchestration
Simple set of built-in features enables
administrator to easily monitor and control
activities
Robust end user experience
Windows 7 desktop experience; private USB
storage; Multi-lingual UI
Expanded licensing availability
Premium SKU for Domain Join available for
both Volume Licensing and OEM
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“Ever since I was young, I dreamed of
becoming a doctor… this lab will help me
with my research… not only to see my
studies in a book, but live them on the
Internet. I really hope this is not only a
dream, but that I can make it happen in
real life.”
-Fabiola, grade 12, Leogane, Haiti