Windows Embedded Standard 7 Launch 2010 in München

Hallo zusammen,

am 15. Juni 2010 findet von 16:00 – 22:00 Uhr MEZ in der Microsoft Geschäftsstelle in München das Windows Embedded Standard Launch 2010 statt! Selbstverständlich ist auch EB als Key Partner und Aussteller anwesend.


Auf dieser Veranstaltung wird Ihnen das neue, auf Windows 7 basierende, Embedded Betriebssystem vorgestellt damit Sie neue, innovative Geräte und Systeme entwickeln können:

• 16:00 Willkommen beim Windows Embedded Standard 7 Launch 2010:
  Anmeldung und Begrüßung
• 16:30 Keynote: Bringing the Power of Windows 7 to specialized Devices
• 17:00 Partner Showcases und live Windows Embedded Standard 7 Demos
• 17:30 Round Table Diskussionen: Erfahren Sie mehr über die verbesserte
  Funktionalität, Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit, sowie die Netzwerk-fähigkeiten unserer neuesten Windows Embedded Standard 7 Software.
• 18:00 Informelles Networking Cocktail Dinner und Partner Showcases
• 20:30 Erleben Sie das FIFA WM 2010 Vorrundenspiel Brasilien vs. Nord Korea auf der neuesten Windows Embedded Standard 7 Digital Screen Lösung

Sind Sie neugierig geworden? Weitere Informationen sowie zur Anmeldung geht es hier!

Wir freuen uns auf Sie!
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Windows Embedded und die Community

Hallo zusammen,

heute gibt es mal wieder einen Artikel für unsere deutschsprachigen Leser…wird ja auch mal wieder Zeit;-)

Im der aktuellen Ausgabe des „E&E Faszination Elektronik“ Magazins (S. 36-39) steht ein Artikel über das kommende Windows Embedded Standard 7 Betriebssystems und den Einfluss der Community mit dem Titel „Community ist Trumpf“

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“Cashmere” aka Windows CE 6.0 R3 has been announced!

Hi folks,

lately there had been a lot of fuss about what “Cashmere” is. And no, it is NOT Windows Embedded CE 7.0 and neither does it have dual-core support nor is it a plug-in for Visual Studio 2008 as some people have suggested in the past.

I could go on and on with this list…but let’s talk about what “Cashmere” really is: well it’s a city in Chelan County, Washington, USA some 140 miles east of Redmond with a population of about 3,000 inhabitants.

Seriously, “Cashmere” has now been announced to RTM on September 28th as Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3! Therefore it is an update package for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2, still running as a plug-in for Visual Studio 2005. After playing around with the beta version, as CTP (Community Technology Preview) participant, for about a month and a half, I am at long last allowed to talk about “Cashmere”.

So what’s new in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3:

• Silverlight for Windows Embedded: a native user interface development framework based on both C++ and Microsoft Silverlight 2


• Connection Manager: which has already proven it's abilities under Windows Mobile and establishes and manages network connections such as wireless Internet and Bluetooth connections.


• Touch Gestures: single-touch gestures only at this point.


• Internet Explorer Embedded: improvements such as Silverlight for Windows Embedded UI development, better zoom functionality and Touch Gesture support.


• Silverlight for Windows Embedded Sample Application (XamlPerf): demonstrates a simple Silverlight for Windows Embedded application that displays an animation on the screen and provides some basic performance information.


• Third party applications: Adobe Flash Lite 3.0, MS Office (which have been part of Windows CE 5 but disappeared in Windows Embedded CE 6.0) and PDF viewers, Tencent Mobile QQ instant messenger.

I will be talking about these exciting new features in detail in the next posts; so stay tuned and watch out for my next posts!

Btw: there is a good German post here and you can find the official Press Release here a well as more information around Silverlight for Windows Embedded.

Other additional news from Kevin's Keynote at ESC today:

• In Q4 this year MSFT will be delivering Windows Embedded Server and Windows Embedded Enterprise
• Around that time a point version of Microsoft Auto will be released
• Windows Embedded Standard and the next version of Windows Embedded Compact (Chelan) to be delivered in Q2 2010
• A Management Solution to help manage devices to be offered in Q3 2010
• Embedded Spark 2010 to be kicked off this year - the theme is fun and games

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Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP goes public

Interested in the newest Microsoft Windows Embedded Operating System based on Windows 7? Then, I have got good news for you. Yesterday, Microsoft released the "Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2011 - formerly known as Quebec - Community Technology Preview (CTP) to the public at http://connect.microsoft.com/windowsembedded

WES 2011 provides Windows 7 technologies plus Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs) to the embedded Market.

To find out more read the pressrelease on Microsoft's presspass here or visit the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) in Boston, where Kevin Dallas, will be delivering a keynote and where attendess of TechInsights' "Build Your Own Embedded System" can take home a custom-configured design kit based on WES - http://esc-boston.techinsightsevents.com.

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4 free Webinars toady and tomorrow June 3rd and June 4th 2009

Hi Folks,

There will be four free webinars held today, June 3rd 2009 and tomorrow, June 4th 2009. Register for one of these four free Webinars and win a ZUNE Digital Media Player!

• Title:
  MSDN Webcast: Windows Embedded POSReady for Windows Developers (Level 100)
  
  Dates:
  June 3rd, 2009, 8:00-9:00 AM PST and June 3rd, 2009, 5:00-6:00 PM PST
  
  Event Overview:
  Windows Embedded POSReady is a flexible, installable operating system designed for Point of Service (POS) solutions such as cash registers, self-service checkouts, kiosks, digital signage, ATMs, and fuel pumps. POSReady delivers the power and reliability of the Windows Platform and is designed to seamlessly connect POS devices with peripherals, servers and services. Learn ways to optimize your applications to run on this POS focused operating system.



• Title:
  MSDN Webcast: Windows Embedded Standard 2009 for Windows Developers (Level 100)
  
  Dates:
  June 4th, 2009, 9:00-10:00 AM PST and June 4th, 2009, 5:00-6:00 PM PST
  
  Event Overview:
  Windows Embedded Standard is based on the same Windows platform your applications run on today, using the Microsoft Visual Studio toolset and Microsoft .NET Framework technologies you’ve already mastered. See how to optimize your applications to run on this componentized operating system.

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WES 2009 Exam Prep Kit - New Chapter 4 Now Available

End of last month we already blogged that the first 3 chapters of the exam preparation kit for the Windows Embedded Standard certification were made available. Today we got chapter 4 covering creation of OS components.

Download the Prep Kit and especially the new chapter 4 here.

Well, again it's available in English only. Additional languages will follow.

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Free Onsite Windows Embedded ½ Day Workshops Sydney, Australia on the 1st Thursday of every month

Hi Folks,

Don’t miss the next upcoming free Windows Embedded ½ Day Workshops held in Sydney, Australia on April 2nd 2009 and on the first Thursday of every month.

Location:
Ground floor-Microsoft
1 Epping Rd, North Ryd
NSW (Exit off Delhi Rd)
Sydney, Australia

Description:
Microsoft will be hosting a Windows Embedded Workshop on the first Thursday of every month. Join us and receive the latest information on Microsoft Windows Embedded products, with a special focus on Windows Embedded Standard. (Formally known as XP Embedded) This workshop is to help you better understand the features and benefits of Windows Embedded, and how you can deploy it on your embedded systems. This workshop sponsored by DSTA is held especially for Embedded Systems Engineers/Developers, Project Managers, Technical Decision Makers and others who are interested in using Windows Embedded in their current or future projects.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn how to integrate Windows Embedded technologies with your custom platform, and learn effective techniques to rapidly bring your products to market. We will demonstrate the process of Windows Embedded Standard image creation using Embedded Toolkit on a Virtual PC as well as on the real hardware.

Further information:
http://www.microsoftembeddedseminars.com/about.aspx?seminarid=230

Overview of MS seminars offerings:
http://www.microsoftembeddedseminars.com/Europe1.aspx

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WES 2009 Exam Prep Kit Now Available

Getting ready to take your Microsoft Certification for Windows Embedded Standard 2009?
Then you will be glad to hear that the first 3 chapters of the exam preparation kit for the Windows Embedded certification are now available. The Prep Kit is currently only available in english, but additional languages are in the queue and will be available soon.

Download the Prep Kit here.

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Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Virtual Lab now online!

Ever wanted to try out new Software without having to install it on your computer or setup a virtual Image?
Well if "Yes" is the answer, then the folks from the Embedded Standard Team have got just the solution for you - A Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Virtual Lab.

In the 90 min Lab you get to know the tools required to build your own WES image with some of the latest features that come with WES 2009, e.g. Silverlight Support.

For those of you who have already gone through an MSDN Virtual Lab, you will already know that another good thing, is that you can pause and re-start the lab as much as you want to do - that's what I call "doing a lab at your own pace".

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Don’t miss the next free Windows Embedded OEM Technical Seminar

Hi Folks,

if live in or near Ljubljana, Slovenia or just happen to pass by there on February 3rd, don’t miss the free Windows Embedded OEM Technical Seminar!

It is intended for technical decision makers and developers. MS will show you the latest innovations in embedded software development and present the Microsoft Embedded Products as well as their development tools and give you the opportunity to asked questions about them.

Location:
Microsoft d.o.o.
Smartinska 140
Ljubljana, Slovenia 1000
Phone: 00 386 01 584 61 00

Further information:
http://www.microsoftembeddedseminars.com/about.aspx?seminarid=210

Overview of MS seminars offerings:
http://www.microsoftembeddedseminars.com/Europe1.aspx

NOTE:
This seminar has been moved to March 31st!

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MCP Exam for Windows Embedded Standard 2009

You may remember my recent post on the Windows Embedded Standard MCP Exam.

Well Lynda Allen, Program Manager for Windows Embedded Standard, announced yesterday that the Exam is now ready and will be available in February. The scheduled launch date is February, 5th.

To see what else Lynda has to say check the Windows Embedded Standard Blog and for further information on the Exam as well as certification, check this site.

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Windows Embedded Standard 2009 MCP Exam - soon to be launched

Hi folks

just a quick one to let you know that the MCP Exam for Windows Embedded Standard is to be launched in February. The exam will be available in English first, but other languages such as French and German will follow soon afterwards.

You can find an overview of this Exam, the skills measured and other information here.

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Tomorrow: Free Windows Embedded OEM Technical Seminar and Workshop

Hi Folks,

If you are in Israel tomorrow, December 17th, don’t miss the free Windows Embedded OEM Technical Seminar and Workshop!

It is intended for technical decision makers and developers. MS will show you the latest innovations in embedded software development, present the Microsoft Embedded Products as well as their development tools and give you the opportunity to ask questions about everything.

Location:
Herzliya, Israel
Onsite Seminar
The Daniel Hotel and Spa
60 Ramat Yam
Herzliya Pituah
Herzliya, Israel 46851
+972 9 9528282

Further information:
http://www.microsoftembeddedseminars.com/about.aspx?seminarid=199

Overview of MS embedded seminar offerings:
http://www.microsoftembeddedseminars.com/Europe1.aspx

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Windows Embedded Standard Training and Consulting

Looking for a strong official Training Partner for Windows Embedded Standard?

The successor of the previous Windows XP Embedded is called Windows Embedded Standard.

Both solutions allow to go embedded on x86 architectures (only). While Windows CE is targeting ARM, MIPS, SH4 and x86, too, the x86 on Windows CE does not support Hyperthreading, e.g., like available on Intel's Atom processors which became a hype during the last months as you surely know following the news. So at least here going embedded using Microsoft solutions means going Windows Embedded Standard.

During the next few weeks the official training material from Microsoft will be finished and released. Early support for interested customers in upcoming Windows Embedded Standard projects is already available since Microsoft already delivered the training material to interested offically certified trainers for reviewing purpose.

Feel free to contact our BLOG team or me directly...

- Oliver
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Windows Embedded Standard MSDN Chat - TOMORROW

Hi Folks,

just a quick reminder: the next MS technical chat on Windows Embedded Standard takes place tomorrow, check out Haralds’ post for more details.

Have fun!

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10 Reasons to build your own Windows Embedded Standard Device

For those of you out there who did not manage to get time off and come to Barcelona - here are 10 Reasons to build your own Windows Embedded Standard device - a Breakout Session held by eMVP and Excellence Award winner Alexander Wechsler, today.
The 10 topics Alexander talked about can be devided into 5 groups:

• Time to Market
• Flexibility
• Robustness
• Security and
• Change Management

So, let's have a look at Alexander's reasons for building devices with WES.

1. Fast OS Image Generation
Fast Image generation is not only essential to ensure fast time to market but also helps you to cut down on your coffee intake.
The toolchain offered by Microsoft, with Target Analyzer, Component Designer and Target Designer helps you to easily find the right components required for your Image and ensures that all dependencies are built into the image.

2. Reuse of XP Professional Dirvers and Applications
If it runs on on XP Pro SP3 it will run on Windows Embedded Standard ... that is if the right components are in the image.

3. Choose from over 11000 Components to Build an Image
OK, let's be precise: The current version of WES contains 11892 components! But, don't worry lots of these are drivers which means you only have to know around 3000 components when adding functionality.

4. Boot from any Storage Device - even into a custom shell
This is of course a prerequisite for embedded devices. Do we want moving parts in an embedded system? Of course not!
WES supports booting from flash disk, USB stick, compact flash, CD & DVD etc.

5. Disk Protection
Again, something most important for embedded devices. WES supports this by using Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs):

• Enhanced Write Filter
• File based Write Filter
• Registry Filter

6. The fastest Way to Boot XP
is using HORM - Hibernate Once Resume Many. This way you can achieve boot times under 10 seconds. However this does depend on your hardware and specific image.

7. Built-in Security Infrastructure
WES supports all the infrastructure you would expect from an embedded OS based on XP Pro SP3:
Active Directory Security with all those industry standard secure protocols we love
Policy based Management
Device Security, i.e. Firewall, Anti-virus protection, File System Encryption etc.

8. Support for innovative Authentication Methods
Alexander showed us a demo here on how to use an RFID chip to automatically Log-in and out of the system. When you walk away from the system it automatically logs you out and when you come back it logs you back in again - great! This is something I guess alot of people could do with especially if their group policy automatically logs them out.

9. Manage Small to Large Deployments
Another main issue with embedded devices, especially when it comes to adding patches or even a complete image update. WES offers 3 possibilities to meet this issue:

• Device Update Agent
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

10. SCCM OSD - Operating System Deployment
OSD is a new feature in WES which includes the sysprep utility and makes deployment of images a piece of cake.

So, enjoy building your Windows Embedded Standard images!

So long and thanks for all the fish!



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Quebec to be based on Windows 7!

If you read the comment on one of my last posts on Embedded Standard, you know that I was expecting some news around "Quebec" soon, considering these eventful weeks.

However, the news from Kevin Dallas - general manager of Microsoft's Windows Embedded business - during a Keynote at the ESC in Boston was not what I expected; but could prove to be the right step in developing Windows Embedded Standard forward.

This announcement also answers Pats question if and when there will be a 64bit version of Windows Embedded POSReady - the successor of WEPOS.

Kevin told attendees "Quebec" will not only provide OEMs with "exciting new input capabilities," such as multitouch, gesture support, and other user interface enhancements but also - at long last - be newly available in a 64-bit version.

So when will "Quebec" be available?
Rumor has it that the new desktop OS will be released to manufacturing in October 2009 and John Doyle - Microsoft Product Manager - noted that the embedded version, Quebec, will be available "within a number of quarters" after the desktop edition's release.

Hence the time frame I assumed when answering Pats question seems to be a fairly good bet - only now with the better foundation!

Here is the official Press Release.

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Want to have a look at some of the new features ...

in Windows Embedded Standard?

The Windows Embedded Standard Team will be releasing a number of screencasts over the next couple of weeks to demonstrate the new features as well as some Tips&Tricks.

The first video
- which you can find here: Windows Embedded Standard - A Look At Some New Features.
shows you features such as the Enterprise macro, the Test Application Compatibility macro and new drivers.

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Microsoft unleashes new embedded OS

Microsoft has just released the successor to Windows XP Embedded (XPe): Windows Embedded Standard 2009; the embedded operating system for x86-based devices is now available to product manufacturers.

WES 2009 is the componentized version of Windows XP SP3 plus some additional features:

• IE7
• Windows Media Player 11
• Silverlight
• .NET Framework 3.5
• RDP 6.1
  

just to name a few.

You can find more information on Windows Embedded Standard here.
A trial version will be available for download there soon as well.

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Download Windows Embedded Standard CTP

and enter for the chance to win a Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000.
The Windows Embedded Standard Team is giving away 10 of these mice to people who download the Windows Embedded Standard CTP Refresh by 29th August.

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