Enterprise Mode Deep DiveFred PullenWIN-B313

Enterprise Browser Versions

Internet Explorer 7

Internet Explorer 8

Internet Explorer 9

Internet Explorer 10

Internet Explorer 11

Internet Explorer 6

Windows XP

Windows Vista Windows 7

Windows 8 Windows 8.1

Two Support Timeline Announcements1. Starting January 12, 2016, only the most

recent browser versions will be supported on supported operating systems.

2. Enterprise Mode, with enhanced backward compatibility, will be supported through the end of support for the version of Windows on which it is installed.

See FAQs on http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle for details

Agenda• Enterprise

Mode• Site Discovery• Enterprise

Mode Site List Update

Enterprise Mode

Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 provides improved Internet Explorer 8 compatibility for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.By making it easier to upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft is helping customers stay up-to-date with the latest software, services, and devices.

Enterprise Modefor Internet Explorer

11

Legacy Web Apps

Internet Explorer 11 emulates Internet

Explorer 8 with

configuration & code

changes

Improved Compatibility

Enterprise Mode

User Agent String

ActiveX and Binaries

Deprecated Functions

Caching / Pre-Rendering

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\EnterpriseMode

Enable the Tools menu: “Enable” = “” or “{URL}{:port}” Enable the XML site list: “SiteList” = “{File Path or URL}”

Enterprise Mode ManagementEasy-to-use Group Policies and Registry Keys

Group Policie

s

Registry Keys

• “Let users turn on and use Enterprise Mode from the Tools menu”

• “Use the Enterprise Mode IE website list”

XML Site List & Manager ToolSpecify Enterprise Mode by domain or web path

True/false “exclude” syntax

enables fine-grained control

<rules version="3"> <emie> <domain exclude="false">crm <path exclude="true">/NewModule</path> </domain> <domain exclude="true">erp <path exclude="false">/OldModule</path> </domain> <domain>timecard</domain></emie></rules>

Easier Web App Testing & Remediation

Web Apps Enterprise Mode

Collection Point

2. Optionally, when Enterprise Mode is turned on or off, a collection point can be notified

3. Crowd-sourced submissions can be evaluated for inclusion in the Enterprise Mode Site List

Site List XML File

IT

1. Pilot users test web apps, using Enterprise Mode as needed

Pilot Users

Seamless Web BrowsingInternet Explorer 11 switches modes dynamically

Enterprise Mode Site List

Enterprise Mode

Edge Mode

Windows 8.1 or

Windows 7

List Location

Set via Group

Policy

Internet Explorer 11

Enterprise Mode Demo

Modern Web Standards

Increased Performance

Improved Security Better ReliabilityHTML5CSS Level 3SVG 1.1 2nd EditionWebGLEcmaScript 6th Edition

Hardware-Accelerated BrowsingNew Script EngineNew Layout EnginePre-Fetching & Pre-RenderingNetwork ImprovementsNetwork Prioritization

SmartScreen Filter ImprovementsTracking ProtectionEnhanced Protected ModeTLS 1.2 Enabled by DefaultPassword Manager EnhancementsIExtensionValidation Anti-Virus API

Improved CompatibilityProcess IsolationScript DebuggingAutomatic Crash Recovery Integrated Flash Player

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Benefits from Internet

Explorer 11FASTER

Piloted with Top

Enterprise Customers

from October, 2013 to

March, 2014

Pilot participant industries: • Energy• Entertainment• Financial Services• Healthcare• Manufacturing

• Media• Pharmaceuticals• Professional Services• Public Sector• Telecommunications

Pilot participant countries: • Australia• Belgium• Canada• Denmark• France • Germany• Italy

• Japan• Netherlands• Portugal• Sweden• Switzerland• UAE• United

Kingdom• United

States• Russia• South Africa

Enterprise Mode Proof of Concept

Early Pilot ObservationsMicrosoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the value of upgrading to Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7. Early pilot customer observations include:

Forrester Consulting will continue to track these customers as they deploy Internet Explorer 11 with Enterprise Mode, to complete this Total Economic Impact study. Forrester’s TEI methodology includes evaluating benefits, costs, flexibility, and risks.

• The migration to IE11 is much easier than previous upgrades.

• Testing and deployment efforts are significantly reduced.

• Support takes less effort, and user productivity is improved.

Enterprise Site Discovery

Enterprise Site DiscoveryAggregate

Data via SCCMWMI Local Data

Collection

Data-Driven Picture of

Web Environmen

tUsers browse

the WebUser browses

the WebUser

Browses the Web

• Enterprise Site Discovery is off by default• Information is collected locally• Data can be aggregated using SCCM or other tools

Data point DescriptionURL URL of the browsed site, including any parameters embedded in the URL.

Domain Top-level domain of the browsed site.ActiveX GUID The GUID and name of the ActiveX controls loaded by the site.

Doc mode Doc mode used by Internet Explorer for a site, based on page characteristics.

Doc mode reason The reason why a Doc mode was set by Internet Explorer

Browser state reason Additional information on why the browser is in the current state. That may be also referred to as Browser Mode

Hang count Number of visits to the URL when the browser hung.Crash count Number of visits to the URL when the browser crashed.Most recent navigation failure (and count)

Description of the most recent navigation failure (like, a 404 bad request or 500 internal server error) and the number of times it happened.

Number of visits The number of times a URL has been visited.

Zone Zone used by Internet Explorer to browse sites, based on browser settings.

Data Collected

Enterprise Site Discovery• Enterprise Site Discovery “hooks” shipped

in September for Internet Explorer 11•Documentation published in October• Enterprise Site Discovery Toolkit includes

System Center Configuration Manager scripts, sample queries

Enterprise Mode Site List Update

Enterprise Mode Site List Update• Support for all Document Modes• Managed via Enterprise Mode Site List Manager• Overrides X-UA-Compatible Meta-Tag• Released in November

Carrying Forward CompatibilityThe next major version of our browser will leverage backward compatibility features from Internet Explorer 11—including Enterprise Mode, Compatibility View, and Document Modes—to ensure good compatibility with existing web sites. 

Legacy Web Engine Modern

Web Engine

Using an outdated Internet Explorer?Start evaluating Internet Explorer 11. Microsoft is continuing to improve compatibility with today’s websites and legacy web apps. It is easier than ever before to upgrade and stay up-to-date.

Leverage Backward CompatibilityLeveraging browser backward compatibility can be a cost-effective solution.

Upgrade to Modern StandardsUpgrading apps to modern web standards is still the best long-term solution.

Customer Guidance

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