TechNet Spotlight have pulled together the best rated sessions on a variety of topics around Windows Server 2008 from the most important Microsoft events across the globe Visit the Windows Server 2008 Event Page Windows Server 2008- Available...

To assist customers in taking full advantage of the rich security features in Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has developed the Windows Server 2008 Security Guide . The Guide provides IT professionals with best practices, predefined security templates...

Following the 2008 Launch event in Birmingham on 19 th March, TechNet will be going out on the road. The roadshow will be heavy on demos and light on PowerPoint. We'll look at various scenarios, such as managing Windows Server 2008 and how Windows Server...

Our Chief Security Advisor often writes what's on his mind and sends it to us internally at Microsoft or includes it on the security newsletter. How many times have you struggled when presented with perfectly proper pop-ups asking you if you want to...

By Paul Rubens http: //www.serverwatch.com/trends/article.php/3716276 No need to call the homicide squad after you take a look at Windows Server 2008: You won't find any killer features in this release. But that's not to say there's nothing to...

SOA and Business Process issues reach across the entire organisation from developer service enabling existing investments to architects recommending IT standards to business analysts optimizing processes and business owners investing in their IT portfolios...

The very latest build of SP3 for Windows XP includes all previously released updates for the operating system, similar to previous service packs. It also includes previously released updates to the latest versions of some system components, as well as...

Microsoft Corp. today announced a set of broad-reaching changes to its technology and business practices to increase the openness of its products and drive greater interoperability, opportunity and choice for developers, partners, customers and competitors...

ChampionIT celebrates the day-to-day efforts of IT Pro's who are often called-upon when problems arise but rarely celebrated when systems are running smoothly. Responses to the recent newsletter brought this home to me. When asked what superhero you...

Springboard Live! Interactive Virtual Roundtable Wednesday, March 5, 2008 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time Still undecided about Windows Vista ? Join Technical Fellow and desktop guru Mark Russinovich for a live, interactive discussion...

Q) What documents should I get with my Microsoft software? A) If you bought a Full Packaged Product (boxed software), you should have: All physical media supplied when you bought the software, such as the CD-ROM The accompanying paper documents...

This is the view from my office window right now. It is actually an amazing red sky but the photo looks like a new dawn is about to be upon us (Reminds me of the Ready for a New day marketing for the Exchange, Vista and Office launch) UPDATE...

I was just reading an internal email, and saw a really useful list of security related links: Useful links Microsoft TechNet Vista Security and Protection Microsoft TechNet Windows Server 2008 Security and Protection Microsoft TechNet Security...

On February 4, 2008 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 was released to manufacturing. TechNet Plus subscribers can now access Windows Vista SP1 in the Top Subscribers Download section on the subscriptions home page. Windows Vista SP1 will be available to...

This event is just under 2 weeks away: REGISTER NOW In this one day seminar, Ronald Beekelaar will provide an in-depth technical overview of Forefront Client Security, Server Security and Edge Security. This includes the Forefront Server products...

On Monday (February 4th), we announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). Overall, people are excited to hear that we have reached this milestone, but some are disappointed they are not able to immediately download...

At the Mobile World Congress 2008, Microsoft announced that Sony Ericsson will deliver a new Windows Mobile phone, the XPERIA™ X1, which blends mobile Web communication and multimedia entertainment “People should be able to have phones that deliver...

This question was raised to me last week and I thought the answer was worth sharing: QUESTION: For a good number of years I have been meaning to do the MCSE. I have been supporting Windows Desktop OS and Server OS for years now and last year I done...

Virtualisation is an important and growing trend, and many UK businesses are now incorporating virtual solutions within their IT infrastructures. So what exactly is virtualisation and what benefits could it offer you? What is virtualisation? Virtualisation...

Our survey says.....that Windows Powershell is going to be a very big driver of Windows Server 2008 adoption So if you want to find out what its all about, then attend this event next week: Using Windows Powershell to administer your Windows Environment...

I feel like I am announcing who is going to be the face of a big make-up product launch, or perfume, or clothing range Mark Russinovich is quite a legend! And I don't say that lightly. He wrote the Inside the Windows Vista Kernel articles that appeared...

On February 12, 2008 Microsoft will release the Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability update to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability Update is a complete installation package...

The Infrastructure Planning and Design guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. This series aims to clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, each addressing a unique infrastructure...

Thanks to Information Week : Gartner's "magic quadrants" are typically annual market evaluations that place software vendors in one of four quadrants within a square: niche players, visionaries, challengers, and leaders. Specific placement within...

The first round is over and we have a winner! Darren Ilston from Melbek Technology received 56.89% of the votes with an excellent solution. The judges were very keen on this entry due to the use of technology and the clear benefits that Darren's solution...