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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Running Windows from an external USB drive with Windows To Go- Arvind Padole, Steve Silverberg
- OEM, IHV
- HW-245T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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Windows To Go is a new feature in Windows 8 that enables enterprise administrators to create USB drives containing complete, managed Windows images that users can use to boot and run Windows on any Windows 7 or Windows 8 capable computer. Windows To Go makes it possible for employees to use a managed... -
Windows Server 8- Max Herrmann, Bill Laing, Mike Neil, Manlio Vecchiet
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Hyper-V
- SAC-973F
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
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This session will introduce the next release of Windows Server, code-named Windows Server “8”. We will talk about the engineering investments we have done in this release along with their benefits. We will also point out opportunities for developers and hardware partners to expand on the new capabilities...
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Delivering a secure and fast boot experience with UEFIUnified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode and Secure Boot are critically important to creating a more secure platform. This session will discuss the benefits of UEFI, including key features of Windows 8 that depend on UEFI, such as BitLocker and Seamless Boot. This session also will cover technical...
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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. -
Windows 8 kernel debugging: New protocols and certification requirementsThis session will discuss a new set of capabilities and tools in Windows 8 that simplify PC and device debugging for IHVs and OEMs. Through this session, you will also learn how to meet the debugging requirements for Windows Certification.
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Understanding Wi-Fi Direct in Windows 8- Mitesh Desai, Yatharth Gupta
- OEM, IHV, Wireless
- HW-329T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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Wi-Fi Direct is a new peer-to-peer device connectivity technology that enables high-bandwidth sharing of media and content between devices without requiring a separate Wi-Fi access point. Windows 8 natively supports Wi-Fi Direct and has integrated the technology into the Windows 8 Play To and proximity... -
Improving performance with the Windows Performance Toolkit- Michael Milirud
- Performance, OEM, IHV
- HW-59T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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The Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT) is a powerful tool, used widely by the Windows engineering team within Microsoft, for improving application and system performance. This session will focus on providing you with tips and tricks, in a case study format with videos, for using the WPT along with WPS...
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Introducing Metro style device apps- Eugene Lin
- IHV, Metro style device apps
- HW-283T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Device makers often create apps as a way to differentiate their device experience and highlight device capabilities. Windows 8 makes this easy to do with new Metro style device apps that enable device makers to build and deliver unique experiences for their devices. This session will provide an overview...
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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,... -
Building Metro style apps that connect to specialized devices- Nar Ganapathy, George Roussos
- OEM, IHV, Metro style device apps
- HW-747T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 enables device makers to extend the built-in device experiences through differentiated Metro style device apps in several device categories. For the broad set of devices that do not fit those categories, whether using native Windows components or custom drivers, Windows also provides a mechanism...
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