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See the latest technology advances and get the details you need to design innovative hardware products at WinHEC 2006.
There is still time to register for WinHEC 2006 and take advantage of early-bird pricing. Register by March 27 and save $300.
WinHEC is a key event for professionals who want the latest information about designing PCs, servers, and devices that run Microsoft Windows.
WinHEC Keynotes
Join us Tuesday, May 23, to hear key insights from Microsoft executives on the future of Windows.
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The New Platform: Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft, will focus on the shift to a new platform through Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" and discuss technology investments and future opportunities.
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Windows Vista: Will Poole, Senior Vice President, Windows Client Business, Microsoft, will present key new scenarios in Windows Vista and the business opportunities for the hardware industry. Hear how Microsoft's exciting new operating system will usher in opportunities to deliver integrated experiences and drive demand for premium hardware.
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Windows Server "Longhorn": Bob Muglia, Senior Vice President, Server and Tools Business, Microsoft, will present the opportunities for role-based servers, increased usage of hardware resources, and cost-effective solutions for customers.
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WinHEC Agenda
Plan your daily schedule in advance to get the most value from your time at WinHEC. The WinHEC agenda has been structured to provide the details that you need to design innovative hardware products and build drivers for Windows Vista and Windows Server Longhorn.
WinHEC Session Descriptions
Session Descriptions - Choose from over 120 hours of presentations in 12 conference tracks presented by Microsoft product teams and leading industry experts.
WinHEC Hands-on Labs
Get hands-on experience with new technologies! WinHEC 2006 introduces hands-on labs where you can try out the things that you learn about in sessions. Microsoft experts will be on hand to facilitate labs and answer questions. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required for some labs and will be available for download in April. Hands-on labs include:
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Web Services on Devices
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Windows Driver Kit
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Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (NDA Required)
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User-Mode Driver Framework
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Driver Package Verifier
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Static Analysis Tools
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Device Simulation Framework (NDA Required)
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Windows Driver Testing Framework
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XPS and Printing
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Session Spotlight
Take a peek at a few of the sessions that will provide significant technical information for hardware engineers and designers, driver developers and testers, and business decision-makers.
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Ultra-Mobile PC Design: An Introduction: This session introduces key design elements such as general attributes, interaction design, component selection, system architecture, and Windows Vista logo program guidelines. It includes form factor, usage model, and scenario considerations that influence hardware design. Wireless wide area network (WWAN) integration and enhanced CPU and chipset implementations are also discussed.
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Windows Server Platform Directions: This session discusses key aspects that are planned for Windows Server Longhorn and beyond, including scalability through multiple-core processor technology, improved reliability from improved hardware error handling, and server consolidation to improve server usage by using technologies like virtualization. It also shares Microsoft's key hardware-related directions and view on server platform design trends.
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Inside the Windows Pre-Boot and Boot Environment: This session covers the new Windows Vista boot process from firmware interactions--including the UEFI 2.0 standard for 64-bit systems--to the boot environment itself. Also discussed are the new boot configuration data (BCD) state representation model and how to manipulate it with supplied tools and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), boot environment tools such as Windows Memory Diagnostic, and support for x64 systems that use UEFI in Windows Server Longhorn.
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Make sure that your company has enough representation to determine strategic investment directions for your business and to learn about the technical details that you need to successfully implement solutions.
Technical Content Preview
Measuring System Resume Performance on Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista offers several system sleep and wake performance improvements, such as:
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Intelligent memory management of pages needed during resume from standby.
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Increased efficiency of the kernel power manager during resume.
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Enhancements to the USB hub driver that remove serialization delays.
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Changes in the display power-on logic and timing.
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For systems running Windows Vista, manufacturers can use the PwrTest tool in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) to simplify standby and resume testing and to verify system reliability and performance.
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WinHEC 2006 Sponsors:
AMD, Intel, Lexar
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