MS Talking About Service Pack 1 for Windows 7

[Dave76]

MS Talking About Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Today during our online Desktop Virtualization Hour event, we’ll be talking a little bit about Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

For Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1 will be introducing two new desktop virtualization features: Microsoft RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory. These features are designed to meet the increasing needs of our customers as they utilize virtualization in their environments with Windows Server 2008 R2. You can read more about RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory on the Windows Server Division WebLog.

For Windows 7, SP1 includes only minor updates, among which are previous updates that are already delivered through Windows Update. SP1 for Windows 7 will, however, deliver an updated Remote Desktop client that takes advantage of RemoteFX introduced in the server-side with SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2.

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Explaining Microsoft RemoteFX

Hi, my name is Max Herrmann, and I am part of the Windows Server Remote Desktop Services marketing team at Microsoft. Two years ago, Microsoft acquired Calista Technologies where I came from – a startup that set out to create technology that allows remote workers to enjoy the same rich user experience over a network as with a locally executing desktop. This experience includes full-fidelity video with 100% coverage for all media types and highly-synchronized audio, rich media support including Silverlight and 3D graphics, and of course Windows Aero. Today, Microsoft announced during its Desktop Virtualization Hour that Microsoft RemoteFX, a platform feature being developed for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will bring a rich, connected user experience to the virtual desktop market. So what is RemoteFX, and how are Calista and RemoteFX related?

Just to be clear, RemoteFX is not a new standalone product from Microsoft. Rather, it describes a set of RDP technologies - most prominently graphics virtualization and the use of advanced codes - that are being added to Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1; these technologies are based on the IP that Microsoft acquired and continued to develop since acquiring Calista Technologies. So think of Microsoft RemoteFX as the ‘special sauce’ in Remote Desktop Services that users will be able to enjoy when they connect to their virtual and session-based desktops and applications over the network. With Microsoft RemoteFX, users will be able to work remotely in a Windows Aero desktop environment, watch full-motion video, enjoy Silverlight animations, and run 3D applications – all with the fidelity of a local-like performance when connecting over the LAN. Their desktops are actually hosted in the data center as part of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or a session virtualization environment (formerly known as Terminal Services). With RemoteFX, these users will be able to access their workspace via a standard RDP connection from a broad range of client devices – rich PCs, thin clients and very simple, low-cost devices.

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[Lee]

Thanks Dave.

 

[Dave76]

Your welcome Lee,

It's good to know they are talking about it. Hopefully we'll get more information on the details soon.

 

[BugMeister]

sounds cool - cheers for the news!!

 

[Dave76]

Your welcome BugMeister,

Sounds like their edging towards the cloud...

 

[squall leonhart]

tell em to fix the shit they caused for ddraw games or shove sp1 where it won't be found.

 

[Dave76]

You tell'em Mate....

 

[Win7User512]

Shame only minor things will be included...

Bring back Dreamscene while you're at it....

 

[squall leonhart]

You tell'em Mate....

they don't talk to me much since i told them the direction WLM was headed was poorly thought out and that team interop was managed poorly with WLW3.

 

[jr26]

I've never understood why people get so hyped up about service packs. Typically they are all the updates you already have through windows update in one package

 

[seekermeister]

I've never understood why people get so hyped up about service packs. Typically they are all the updates you already have through windows update in one package

One notable exception was SP 2 for XP x64. It made a significant difference in performance and utility of the OS. Personally, I don't care about the W7 SP1, until I know for certain whether it contains WATS or not.

 

[squall leonhart]

SP2 for Vista did a lot in regards to performance.

 

[Dave76]

You tell'em Mate....

they don't talk to me much since i told them the direction WLM was headed was poorly thought out and that team interop was managed poorly with WLW3.

They don't listen to me much either, drop them an email, you never know, if they get enough on a subject they MIGHT think about doing something

I've never understood why people get so hyped up about service packs. Typically they are all the updates you already have through windows update in one package

One notable exception was SP 2 for XP x64. It made a significant difference in performance and utility of the OS. Personally, I don't care about the W7 SP1, until I know for certain whether it contains WATS or not.

That's the question a lot of us are interested in.

I think it's inevitable at some point.

George Orwell, 1984, waiting for the signs to start showing up 'Big Brother is Watching You'.

Maybe they've been up for a while and we didn't notice.....:shock:

 

[jr26]

SP2 for Vista did a lot in regards to performance.

Ahh yeah that is true. Same with XP 64 bit SP2 and actually I recall XP SP3 seemed a decent improvement. Nevermind then lol... Still though... as MS stated its mostly minor updates for windows 7. I thought there was going to be some update for how windows works with multiple core cpu's?

 

[AussieGuy92]

can't wait for service pack one it will be good increase performance and fix bugs other issues people talk about on the forum.

 

[squall leonhart]

can't wait for service pack one it will be good increase performance and fix bugs other issues people talk about on the forum.

nowhere did anyone say it would increase performance.
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[seekermeister]

can't wait for service pack one it will be good increase performance and fix bugs other issues people talk about on the forum.

What makes you so certain of that?

 

[tw33k]

can't wait for service pack one it will be good increase performance and fix bugs other issues people talk about on the forum.

No, it won't

 

[Tews]

SP1 is only going to be a round-up of already released updates...as long as your windows update is current, there is no need to install this SP..

 

[Win7User512]

SP2 for Vista did a lot in regards to performance.

Agreed. And don't forget what SP2 did for XP.