Microsoft is pleased to announce the availability of Forefront Identity Manager 2012 R2 beta.  Some of the key areas we’re enhancing with this release include:

• Credential management with web based password reset
• Historical reporting using integration to the System Center Service Manager data warehouse
• Greater ease of use through enhanced initial load performance, improved diagnostics and and enhanced load and scale performance
• Additional support for Microsoft Outlook 2010, and Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010

To join the beta program and download the software, click here.

We are also pleased to announce that the Forefront Identity Manager Community Evaluation Program will commence on the 2nd of August with our first session. Community members are encouraged to attend and new members are certainly welcome.  Community Evaluation Programs are a great technical resource for deeper understanding of Microsoft products and to connect with other users.  With over 2000 people engaged in various CEP programs, you’re able to not only connect directly with key engineering resources from Microsoft, but also a broad community of like-minded users.  Further details on the Community Evaluation Program for the R2 release of Forefront Identity Manager 2010 can be found here.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the new Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform website
(http://www.microsoft.com/server-cloud).  

The new site is a comprehensive source for information relating to our private cloud
and virtualization solutions, as well as other solutions based on Windows
Server, System Center, Forefront and related products.  It is designed to
help connect you to relevant information across Microsoft web destinations,
including TechNet, MSDN, Pinpoint and more - making it a great place to
understand what we offer, why you should consider it and how to get started.

Enjoy the new site and stay tuned to the blog for the latest Server & Cloud
Platform updates!