BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
Hear how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. Go behind the scenes and learn all about the new app model that allows you to create powerful new apps. All while retaining the ability to use your existing apps. Web-connected and web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript have access to the power of the PC. Touch-optimized browsing, with the full power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10 transforms your experiences with the web. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows.
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Packaging assessments for use on a second computerThis video provides an overview of how to package Assessment and Deployment Kit assessments so they can be run on another computer. -
Windows Server 8 apps must run without a GUI - learn more now- Andrew Mason
- OEM, IHV, Applications
- SAC-416T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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All server apps should be restructured to run on Windows Server systems without a GUI stack, or with all GUI components found on a Windows Client system; this is a Windows Server 8 best practice. This talk explains how to ensure your server apps will work in Windows Server 8 when the GUI shell is uninstalled,... -
Windows Server performance improvements and optimizations- Ahmed Talat
- Performance, OEM, Scalability, Virtualization
- SAC-417T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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This session discusses the major performance improvements of Windows Server 8 and demonstrates how customers and partners can achieve their performance and scalability goals. We will describe some of the ways you can take advantage of the new capabilities to improve scalability, networking, throughput,... -
Using Windows Server 8 for building private and public IaaS clouds- Yigal Edery, Sandeep Singhal, Jeff Woolsey
- Cloud, OEM, Scalability, Virtualization, Elasticity
- SAC-429T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Windows Server 8 is the first operating system to be optimized to support Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for building private and public clouds. With Windows Server 8, customers will be able to build scalable and flexible clouds, rapidly migrate their existing apps and services, and efficiently manage... -
USB Debugging Innovations in Windows 8 (Part I, II, & III)The new USB 3.0 debugging tools in Windows 8 makes diagnosing USB device and driver issues much simpler. This video will cover USB 3.0 debugging technologies, as well as debugger extensions that provide detailed insights into the state of the USB controller and devices. This video contains demonstrations... -
Advanced driver code analysis techniquesThis session provides a deep discussion of advanced code analysis techniques, tips and tricks that help you reduce costs while increasing the quality of your drivers. You will learn how to use the updated Standard Annotation Language (SAL) to discover higher-quality bugs while reducing false positives.... -
Understanding Connected Standby- Stephen Berard, Pat Stemen
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Power
- HW-456T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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In Windows 8, Microsoft introduces Connected Standby - a new power state that enables compatible PCs to be always reachable and up-to-date. This session will provide an overview of Connected Standby, including key user scenarios, system architecture and technical requirements. -
Understanding USB 3.0 in Windows 8- Kristina Hotz, Eliyas Yakub
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-256T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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With throughput up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and improved power management, USB 3.0 is the latest release of the world’s most popular PC interface. In this talk, you will learn how USB 3.0 is integrated into Windows 8 and hear Microsoft’s recommendations and requirements for taking advantage of... -
Simplifying wireless and network device discovery and pairing- Jeffrey Chang, Dave Roth
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-286T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Demand for wireless and network devices, including printers, connected TVs and keyboards are increasing steadily. Windows 8 makes it easy to connect devices to the PC by automatically detecting and installing network printers and TVs, enabling proximity-based device pairing and providing a new Metro... -
Using the Windows Driver Framework to build better drivers- Abhishek Ram, Peter Wieland
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-328T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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The Windows Driver Framework (WDF) helps developers build better drivers, more quickly and easily. This session will discuss how the WDF can improve driver reliability and will provide an overview on what’s new in the WDF in Windows 8 This session will also cover guidance for how to better realize power-savings...
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