Deploying the infrastructure for a private cloud is just the first step. In today’s episode Sr. IT Pro Evangelist, John Baker previews for us the “Infrastructure and Application Performance Monitoring” Virtual lab. Learn how you can use System Center 2012 Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager to ensure that infrastructure SLAs are met which means less downtime, better user experiences and lower overall costs. TechNet Virtual Labs allow you to quickly and easily try out Microsoft’s newest products for free in 90 minutes or less. No complex setup or installation required.

Click here to check out TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center 2012 Operations Manager: Infrastructure and Application Performance Monitoring

If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:

Resources:

• Microsoft Virtual Academy
• Are you ready for Private Cloud? Take a free 10-minute assessment
• Free 180 Day Trial! Download All Available System Center 2012 products here
• Free 180 Day Trial! Download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• Free 180 Day Trial! Download Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1

Blogs:

• John Baker’s Blog
• Server and Cloud Platform Blog
• Private Cloud Architecture Blog

Videos:

• TechNet Radio: Virtual Lab Insider: Building Your Cloud Infrastructure with System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager
• TechNet Radio: Virtual Lab Insider: Building a Service Template in System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager
• TechNet Radio: Virtual Lab Insider - An Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2012
• TechNet Radio: IT Time – Microsoft Private Cloud Community Evaluation Program
• TechNet Radio: IT Time – Private Cloud Security Basics Part 1 | Part 2

Virtual Labs:

• TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012

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