What is MDOP?

The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is an add-on subscription that is available to customers who have Software Assurance (SA) coverage for their Windows desktops.  MDOP can help these customers reduce their total costs of ownership by accelerating OS- and application-management and minimizing downtime.

MDOP combines five Microsoft technologies that work together to provide a dynamic solution you can offer to your Windows desktop customers:

• Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization (formerly Softricity SoftGrid) transforms applications into network-available services.

• Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring provides IT with awareness and insight into application and operating system failures.

• Microsoft Asset Inventory Service (formerly AssetMetrix) delivers a comprehensive view of your customers' enterprise desktop software environment.

• Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (formerly Winternals Administator’s Pak) accelerates desktop repair.

• Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (formerly DesktopStandard GPOVault) enhances administrators' control over enterprise desktops.

A sixth product, Microsoft Desktop Virtualization will become part of the suite soon.