Just spotted this on the Windows Blog . Windows 7 RC will be available for download on Friday 1 May next week, for TechNet and MSDN Subscribers, then Wednesday May 6 publically (New Zealand dates) Windows 7 Release Candidate Update http://windowsteamblog...

Do you want some help to test/pilot the latest Microsoft infrastructure technologies? I’ve blogged about this before but just a reminder for everyone, we’ve had a lot of interest recently in using this programme for Windows 7 testing. Momentum is focussed...

Keen to keep up with the latest certifications?  Take the Windows 7 beta exam and be one of the first in the world to be Windows 7 certified! The first exam is 71-680  Windows 7 Configuration, I suggest you put the date in your diary to book...

Microsoft Press has made available this ebook Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion, as part of its 25th Anniversary "Free e-book of the Month" offer.  Download it while it is still available, I think there is about...

Looks like Office 2007 SP2 is due out for release later this month. Over the Easter break the WSUS Product team blog posted about it coming out for WSUS in April . SP2 looks like it will be a significant service pack - including: built-in ability to save...

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TechNet Magazine published this special online-only Green IT issue for IT Pros The issue features a valuable collection of new and archived articles on energy efficient computing, including: · Framework for Building a “Hyper-Green” Virtual Server System...

Come along and learn about Windows 7 and get the opportunity to install the beta on your PC too.   Windows 7 Technical Overview for IT Pro’s - 90 minutes The Windows 7 beta is out and everyone is excited about it. In this TechNet UNPLUGGED update...

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