Windows Ecosystem Summit Sessions

Delivering Great Hardware Solutions for Windows

Duncan Dorris — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:42 GMT

Microsoft has made significant investments in Windows 8 to improve the end-to-end experience for partners when creating hardware offerings. This session will provide an overview of modern engineering tools and systems, and associated lifecycles, for developing hardware add-ons for Windows. This will include an overview on design principles, driver development tools, assessment and certification tools, as well as discussion on vehicles for customer and partner connection. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Certifying Hardware with the Windows Hardware Certification Kit

Darin Zhen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:41 GMT

The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (formerly the Windows Logo Kit) has a completely new design that will shorten learning curves for new users, and make experienced users more productive. It also has, for the first time, a complete automation interface which enables partners to execute end-to-end testing via scripts. The kit has also been enhanced to be multi-function, multi-platform and multi-feature aware. This session will introduce the new user interface, object model and aspects of feature-based testing. It will also include walkthroughs of certification activities using both the direct user interface and automation interfaces. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Designing Great Devices and Drivers

Adam Shapiro — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:41 GMT

Great devices that delight users and work well with Windows are the result of thoughtful design. This session will discuss various elements device developers need to consider when designing devices and drivers. Elements covered will include best practices, taking advantage of new features in Windows 8, and designing driver interfaces. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Windows Certification: improvements to the logo program

David Edfeldt — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:41 GMT

The Windows Logo program has undergone significant changes during Windows 8 to make it more beneficial for you and our partners. This session will provide an overview of the program’s key changes, and will describe the new unified experience for certifying hardware and apps across all Windows platforms. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Moving driver quality upstream with WDK driver verification and test tools

Adam Shapiro — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:40 GMT

The WDK Driver Verification and Test Tools enable driver developers to resolve issues sooner in the development lifecycle. This enables developers to build drivers in a more timely and predictable manner, and lower the cost of development, testing and long term support. Topics for this session will include the Static Driver Verifier, Code Analysis, Driver Verifier, Device Fundamental Tests and guidance on how to run each from the new Visual Studio WDK environment. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Application and driver debugging in Visual Studio

Adam Shapiro — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:39 GMT

This session will discuss several new ways you can implement advanced debugging of apps and device drivers. The presenters in this session will also share their tips and tricks for debugging across multiple platforms. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Improving Performance with the Windows Performance Toolkit

Sylvain Goyette — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:37 GMT

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 ETW traces to optimize your own apps. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Push Button Reset: Refreshing and resetting a PC

Jessie Labayen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:36 GMT

This session will provide an opportunity discuss how the new Push Button Reset feature in Windows 8 enables users to reset their PCs to a prior configuration (which may be the factory configuration) while keeping data and customizations intact. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Building great Windows 8 PCs

Darin Fish — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:33 GMT

Windows 8 introduces several new features that enable PC makers to build compelling systems that are fast, fun, secure, power efficient and connect to devices customers care about. This session will provide an overview of the Windows 8 touch, graphics, power, bus, sensor, networking and hardware-based security investments and provide pointers to sessions that go into depth on each area. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Connecting Windows 8 to mobile broadband and Wi-Fi networks

Brian Larsen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:32 GMT

Connectivity is the underpinning of today’s computing experience. Windows 8 introduces many new features and experiences that will make it easier to get and stay connected on Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networks. This session will provide an overview of the Windows 8 connectivity investments and experiences, including plan selection, over-the-air provisioning, account management, intelligent network selection and network-aware app behavior. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Networking for connected standby

Brian Larsen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:32 GMT

Windows 8 allows you to build PCs that are always connected to the Internet and deliver great battery life. This session will cover new network power management innovations that help PCs meet this goal with the help of the right network hardware. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Delivering great performance and battery life

Jessie Labayen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:31 GMT

Windows 8 runs efficiently on a broader range of systems. This session will cover how to create high-performance and energy efficient experiences on the full spectrum of Windows 8 platforms. You will learn software design and development practices that maximize the performance of apps and power consumption as a whole. We will also discuss how the Windows team approaches development to scale across systems and how you can apply the same techniques to your software and drivers. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding Connected Standby

Jessie Labayen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:30 GMT

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. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding Wi-Fi Networking in Windows 8

Brian Larsen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:29 GMT

Windows 8 is designed to provide a connected experience to users on a broad range of device form factors. In order to get and keep users connected to the Internet, the Windows team has made significant investments in Wi-Fi connectivity. This session will cover new Windows 8 Wi-Fi functionality, as well as improvements in connection times and power consumption. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding NFC in Windows 8

Brian Larsen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:29 GMT

Windows 8 couples a simple user experience with rich developer APIs enabling apps to communicate with nearby PCs and devices using Near field communication (NFC). This session will provide an overview of the built-in scenarios and developer opportunities. We will also discuss hardware considerations for various form factors, technical requirements for driver development, as well as certification requirements. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding USB 3.0 in Windows 8

Kurt Hunter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:28 GMT

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 this new technology. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding Bluetooth in Windows 8

Kurt Hunter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:28 GMT

Bluetooth technology enhances mobility by providing a low-power wireless connectivity option. For systems targeted at lower power consumption, transport connectivity of Bluetooth controllers plays a key role in designing an energy efficient platform. This means adding support for lower power buses while delivering high-quality end-user experiences. Learn about the Bluetooth stack’s architectural changes, integration with the power management framework, new vendor-specific customizations, and best practices for integrating such Bluetooth controllers into your systems. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Introducing low power buses for Windows 8

Drew Peterson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:27 GMT

The world of System on Chip (SoC) has changed the way devices are connected inside a PC. Windows 8 introduces support for low-power internal buses such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, and High Speed UARTs. In this session, we will demonstrate the end-to-end story on how to integrate a device on the new buses and create a driver. You will learn how to write ACPI to enumerate your peripheral and get started writing and testing a peripheral driver. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Architecting and integrating sensor drivers

Drew Peterson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:26 GMT

Windows 8 provides an extensive and feature-rich set of developer tools, documentation and drivers to simplify sensor integration and provide rich user experiences. With this level of support in Windows, manufacturers can quickly bring systems to market that take full advantage of light, motion and other sensors. This session will provide the information necessary for device and system manufacturers to integrate their sensors with Windows and take advantage of this rich platform. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding the Windows 8 Graphics Driver Model

Cale Hendrickson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:26 GMT

In Windows 8, the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) has evolved through several innovations in the graphics sub-system that will enable you to deliver great Windows user and developer experiences. This session will cover how to design and build Windows 8 systems with WDDM capable hardware and drivers. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Certifying graphics experiences on Windows 8

Cale Hendrickson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:26 GMT

Microsoft has improved the Windows Certification Program for Windows 8, in order to drive high quality graphics experiences. This session will help you plan and develop graphics drivers that are certified for Windows. You will learn about new certification requirements, key testing scenarios and measuring graphics driver performance with the Windows Hardware Certification Kit. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Reimagining the experience for connecting with devices

Kurt Hunter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:23 GMT

Today’s consumer electronic devices are more capable and more connected to apps and services than ever before. In Windows 8, we have made significant improvements in the experience connecting with and using these devices. In this session, you will learn about how Windows 8 makes it simple to connect devices using new connection technologies. You will also learn about the new built-in experiences for devices that ensure your device is ready to use right out of the box. This session will also cover how Metro style apps for devices make it easy to differentiate your device in the marketplace. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Understanding Wi-Fi Direct in Windows 8

Drew Peterson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:23 GMT

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 sharing experiences. In this session, you will learn how to build great devices that take advantage of Wi-Fi Direct connectivity and the Windows 8 in-box device experiences. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Simplifying wireless and network device discovery and pairing

Brian Larsen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:22 GMT

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 style device discovery and pairing user experience. In this session, learn how device makers can participate in the new Windows 8 device pairing model to improve the experience and reduce the complexity for customers connecting devices to Windows. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Introducing Metro style device apps

Kurt Hunter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:21 GMT

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 of Metro style device apps, including how apps can extend the built-in device experiences and integrate with the Windows 8 user interface. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Building and delivering a great Metro style app for your device

Kurt Hunter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:21 GMT

Windows 8 makes it easy to create and distribute compelling apps that bring out the unique capabilities of your device. This session will focus on how to build a great Metro style app for your device and how to use services and tools to distribute your app, device metadata and device driver so that Windows can automatically install all of them together. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Building great networked media devices for PlayTo apps

Drew Peterson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:21 GMT

Windows 7 introduced Play To in order for customers to view media content on TVs or on compatible media receivers. Windows 8 extends Play To experiences to Metro style apps and HTML5 web pages. This session will cover the experience principles, app architectures and certification requirements necessary to build network media devices that work great with Play To apps. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Certifying wireless devices using Windows Hardware Certification Kit

Darin Zhen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This session provides guidance on testing and certifying Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networking devices with Windows 8. The session focuses on improvements to the wireless LAN and mobile broadband areas of the Windows Hardware Certification Kit. The Windows Hardware Certification Program helps to ensure the quality, compatibility, and operation of Wi-Fi and mobile broadband devices and drivers with Windows 8. The investments made for certification of networking products are considerable, ranging from tests for new Windows functionalities to fundamentals such as decreasing connectivity time and driving power consumption down.

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

Developing Drivers in Visual Studio

Adam Shapiro — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This session will present an overview on how to develop drivers in Visual Studio using the new Windows Developer Kit (WDK) add-on pack. Topics will include developing, building, packaging, signing, deploying, debugging, testing and verifying device drivers – all within Visual Studio. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Building High Quality Windows PCs Using the Assessment and Deployment Kit

Sylvain Goyette — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

The Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) provides tools that make it easier to build high-quality Windows PCs. This session will discuss new features in the ADK that can help you measure, compare and improve the experiences your Windows PCs delivers. This includes discussion on how to easily evaluate the impact of customizations, drivers, software and hardware on system performance as well as responsiveness, and energy efficiency. The session will also demonstrate how to run and collect assessments within the Windows Assessment Console and Windows Performance Analyzer to highlight and investigate common issues. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Improving Code Quality with Error Reporting

David Edfeldt — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Windows contains a number of features that enable customers to send feedback to Microsoft about the apps and drivers they use. For Windows 8 we will standardize some of the model identify values used across these tools for better tracking of end-user issues. This session will provide information on how to use SKU number and other identification, use the feedback data to improve your software. Specific areas of focus will include how to obtain feedback data from Microsoft’s web portal, and via web services, in addition to how to automate consuming this information within your engineering systems. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Touch firmware development: Talking HID to Windows

Joyce Ho — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This session will provide in-depth information to IHV firmware and driver developers on the new digitizer interface architecture in Windows 8. Through this session, you will learn how to use the HID protocol to make touch devices work well with Windows 8, ensure performance and accuracy, and determine bus requirements for touch-enabled hardware. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Preparing for security in Windows 8

Nishanth Lingamneni — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

In this session, you will learn the all-up security story for Windows 8. You will gain valuable insight into the hardware and firmware requirements necessary to light up and support some security scenarios in Windows 8.

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

Building hardware-accelerated encrypted devices (eDrives) in Windows 8

Nishanth Lingamneni — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

eDrive is a regular hard disk drive (HDD) that comes with onboard hardware used to accelerate cryptographic processing. eDrives differ from self-encrypting HDDs (SEDs), which are already on the market. eDrives follow a different set of standards and are supported out-of-box in Windows 8. eDrives provide a method to offload cryptographic processing from software to hardware in order to improve performance. eDrives are designed to work with third-party encryption software and management solutions. You will learn what the requirements are for eDrives in Windows 8, how to build eDrives that work well in the Windows 8 timeframe, and about the eDrive ecosystem.

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

Option ROM designs for UEFI

Tony Mangefeste — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This session provides updates on the Windows 8 platform and UEFI protocols and services. Topics in this session include:

1) Best practices for device firmware design

2) Provisioning firmware on add-on cards

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

System design for the modern PC

Tony Mangefeste — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This session provides updates on the Windows 8 platform and UEFI protocols and services. Topics in this session include: 1)How a future platform would evolve with advanced features in firmware using the latest UEFI protocol and services 2)Technical details of the latest Windows 8 platform requirements including UEFI boot and security.

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

Designing a secure boot experience with modern firmware

Tony Mangefeste — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

This session provides updates on the Windows 8 platform and UEFI protocols and services. Discover the many different features of Windows 8 and how they depend on UEFI. Features discussed in this presentation include firmware dependencies, platform provisioning, secure firmware updates, and improving look and feel.

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

Designing a simplified boot experience with modern firmware

Tony Mangefeste — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

For more information please see the slides and overview video of this presentation.

Building hardware-based security with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Tony Mangefeste — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Windows 8 makes TPM hardware based security easy by automatically provisioning the TPM and providing new APIs and features. This session describes how customers benefit from having a system with a TPM and how to build Windows 8 apps that work with different TPM hardware. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Delivering a secure and fast boot experience with UEFI

Tony Mangefeste — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Unified 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 details of UEFI and updates to ACPI requirements. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

For more information please see the slides and videos for this presentation.

Building great touch systems

Joyce Ho — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Windows 8 introduces a number of new touch experiences and capabilities. This session will provide an overview of how to build and test great touch systems running Windows 8. You will learn about the Windows 8 user experience and certification requirements, new tools for validating and measuring the touch user experience on different hardware platform, as well as considerations for overall system integration. This session was not recorded at WES. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Windows 8 Metro style app platform overview

Sam Chang — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Windows 8 enables developers to build, distribute, and get paid for apps that are loved by customers around the world. This session describes the Windows 8 application model and application platform, and the ingredients for building great Windows 8 Metro style apps that are visually beautiful, provide a highly engaging app experience, create new and innovative forms of interaction, and invite users to re-enter the app experience over and over again. This session was not recorded at WES. A similar session was recorded at //build. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.

Windows Metro style UI and app UX

Darin Fish — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Windows 8 marks the next step in the evolution of the Metro design style, which brings Windows users a fresh new approach to the user experience. This session will introduce you to the key personality traits of Metro design style and how to take advantage of them in your apps to further increase customer confidence in your solutions. This session was not recorded at WES. A similar session was recorded at //build. Click here to view the recording presented at //build.