Windows 7 Device Partner Ecosystem Summit 2009
December 1-3, 2009 | Microsoft Campus | Redmond, Washington
Thank you to those who were able to attend the Windows 7 Partner Ecosystem Summit!
The purpose of this event and the content presented is to foster broad adoption of Windows 7 device experience features by our partner ecosystem.
Our goals for the event are to increase the number of Window 7 hardware products that qualify for a logo, our number of logo partners, and the resultant satisfaction of our customers. We hope this event and its content increases excitement for Windows 7 in the hardware ecosystem and promotes education about Windows 7 features, resources, and opportunities for community interaction.
Whether you were able to attend the event or not, on this page you can find the PowerPoint presentations and the video recordings of each session. Note that before accessing the videos, you will need to complete a brief registration process.
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View the Event Presentations and Recorded Videos
Click a link to view the PowerPoint presentation or video recording of the session from the event.
DAY 1
Windows 7 Partner Ecosystem Event Kickoff
Summary: This session provides an overview of the Windows 7 Partner Ecosystem Summit and its goals. It also features a welcome keynote from our ecosystem engagement team leadership.
Level: 100
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View Partner Ecosystem Event Kickoff presentation [9.4 MB]
Device Experience Overview and Demos
Summary: This session demonstrates devices that are taking advantage of Windows 7 device experiences. In addition, this session illustrates how Windows 7 launch partners are being highlighted.
Level: 200
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View Device Experience Overview and Demos video [registration required]
Windows 7 Device Content and Web Resources
Summary: This session instructs attendees where to find and how to use the latest publicly available technical information about the Windows 7 device experience and other Windows device technologies. The session also covers plans for how often this information will be updated.
Level: 100
View Windows 7 Device Content and Web Resources presentation [2.9 MB]
View Windows 7 Device Content and Web Resources video [registration required]
Getting Started: Windows Logo Program, Parts 1 and 2
Summary: These sessions take you through the end-to-end process of qualifying for a logo, including how to access logo program requirements and policies, how to run logo program tests, how to troubleshoot test problems, how to make a logo program submission, and how manage your submission.
Level: 100
View Getting Started: Windows Logo Program Parts 1 and 2 presentation [6 MB]
View Getting Started: Windows Logo Program Part 1 video [registration required]
View Getting Started: Windows Logo Program Part 2 video [registration required]
Windows Logo Program Device Fundamentals Overview
Summary: This session explains the purpose of device fundamentals tests, what partners need to be aware of before running these tests, and debugging tips.
Level: 200
View Logo Device Fundamentals presentation [1.1 MB]
View Logo Device Fundamentals video [registration required]
Q&A/Panel Discussion, Day 1
Summary: In this open-ended question-and-answer session at the end of Day 1, attendees and presenters discuss questions and suggestions that focus on the Windows 7 Logo Program for hardware.
View Questions and Answers Day 1 video [registration required]
DAY 2
Windows Logo Program System Fundamentals Testing
Summary: This session describes the key functionality of the system logo tests, explains the system test policies, and describes what is new in client system fundamentals tests to support Windows 7. This session also provides key insights and techniques to successfully pass system testing and debug test failures.
Level: 200
View Logo System Fundamentals Testing presentation [1.3 MB]
View Logo System Fundamentals Testing video [registration required]
What’s New in Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.5
Summary: This session provides a technical overview of the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) and details the changes implemented in WLK 1.5. This session also discusses the WLK release schedule and the retirement plan for WLK 1.4.
Level: 200
View WLK 1.5 presentation [0.7 MB]
View WLK 1.5 video [registration required]
Winqual Device Metadata Submissions
Summary: This session walks through the process to submit device metadata on the Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) site. In addition, this session reviews the business rules that must be followed for successful validation of metadata.
Level: 200
View Winqual Device Metadata Submissions presentation [0.6 MB]
View Winqual Device Metadata Submissions video [registration required]
Device Containers and Device Metadata
Summary: This session explains the key concepts involved in container IDs and model IDs for multifunction devices so that partners can effectively use them in the creation of a metadata strategy for their devices.
Level: 300
View Device Containers and Metadata presentation [3.3 MB]
View Device Containers and Device Metadata video [registration required]
Metadata Authoring, Part 1: Devices and Printers
Summary: This session walks through the process of authoring metadata for Devices and Printers by using the documentation on the WHDC Web site. The session highlights tips and techniques to create a valid metadata package.
Level: 200
View Metadata Authoring-Devices and Printers presentation [2.4 MB]
View Metadata Authoring-Devices and Printers video [registration required]
Metadata Authoring, Part 2: Device Stage
Summary: This session walks through the process of authoring metadata for Device Stage by using the Device Experience Development Kit. The session highlights tips and techniques to create a valid metadata package.
Level: 200
View Metadata Authoring-Device Stage presentation [5.8 MB]
View Metadata Authoring-Device Stage video [registration required]
Q&A/Panel Discussion, Day 2
Summary: In this open-ended question-and-answer session at the end of Day 2, attendees and presenters discuss questions and suggestions that focus on the Windows 7 device experience, device metadata, and the Windows 7 Logo Program for hardware.
View Questions and Answers Day 2 video [registration required]
DAY 3
Windows 7 Marketing
Summary: This session provides an overview of Windows marketing strategy as it affects device partners. Learn about the co-marketing opportunities for devices that qualify for the “Compatible with Windows 7” logo and for those that build on Device Stage and other new features of Windows 7.
Level: 100
View Windows 7 Marketing presentation [6.1 MB]
View Windows 7 Marketing video [registration required]
View Windows 7 media campaign videos [no registration required]
Windows 7 Logo Program Results to Date
Summary: This session covers the progress that has been made to date by partners who are already leveraging the Windows 7 logo.
Level: 100
View Windows 7 Logo Program Results presentation [2.6 MB]
View Windows 7 Logo Program Results video [registration required]
Q&A/Event Wrap Up, Day 3
Summary: In this open-ended question-and-answer session at the end of Day 3, attendees and presenters discuss questions and suggestions that focus on Device Stage, the Windows Compatibility Center, and the Windows 7 Logo Program for hardware.
View Questions and Answers Day 3 video [registration required]
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