Detailed windows 7 SP1 new features

Microsoft has released a version of the RC candidate for Windows 7/server 2008 R2 SP1, and in the download note, Microsoft reiterates that only two of the features added to the SP1 are virtualization technologies associated with Windows Server 2008 R2: RemoteFX, Dynamic memory (active Memory). Windows 7 SP1 can help PCs take advantage of these server-based features without adding additional functionality.

So, we need to focus on these two features, today we will Microsoft about the two features of the official summary of the two, hoping to let you have a preliminary understanding of these two functions.

First, RemoteFX is the newest feature of the Microsoft Desktop virtual stack, which allows for a richer and more transparent desktop virtualization experience. The RemoteFX feature is independent of all other graphics stacks and supports all display content, including Silverlight or Flash content. It enhances the end-user's hardware experience through USB redirection, and with the use of virtual graphics resources, RemoteFX is suitable for a large number of devices that you can deploy on thick clients and thin clients, and are compatible with a wide range of network configurations.

So is there a difference between RemoteFX and Remote Desktop services? How do they achieve integration? On this issue, Microsoft explained: "RemoteFX describes a rich set of media features that users of the Remote Desktop Services platform can use to deploy a virtual machine or session based Remote Desktop infrastructure." Specifically, REMOTEFX enhances the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in Remote Desktop services, enabling remote office staff to access any type of application or screen content, including rich media and three-dimensional applications, to improve end-user productivity. ”

Dynamic memory is the enhancement of the Windows Server 2008 R2 Squadron Hyper-V feature, which helps IT administrators centralize all available memory on physical hosts and dynamically assign to virtual machines. In other words, depending on the amount of work, your virtual machine can get new memory in time without disrupting service.

From its description, you may wonder if this feature will also appear in Microsoft Hyper-V server products. Yes, the answer is affirmative. Microsoft said in its latest official document: "The dynamic memory feature is available in Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2." ”