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June, 2011

  • System Center Experts

    Configuration Manager 2012 Beta 2 VHD now available

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    Hi everyone, we are really excited to release the Beta 2 VHD of ConfigMgr 2012.  You can download this VHD here.

    This download comes as a pre-configured Virtual Hard Disk (VHD). It enables you to evaluate System Center Configuration Manager 2012 Beta 2 on Windows Server 2008 R2.  It is an exported Hyper V Virtual Machine, pre configured as a 1 server site environment.  Not all site roles are configured, but all can be added in your testing. 

    You can download the VHD here

    me15 Jeff Wettlaufer
    Sr Technical Product Manager
    System Center, Management and Security Division

  • System Center Experts

    Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Beta 1

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    The next version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit—version 2012— is now available for beta download. To participate, register for MDT 2012 Beta 1 at Microsoft Connect.

    Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 Beta 1 rides the next wave of System Center releases with support for System Center Configuration Manager 2012. For Lite Touch installations, MDT 2012 improves the overall client-side user experience, while also providing behind-the-scenes enhancements for partitioning, UEFI, and user state migration. These features, combined with many small enhancements, bug fixes, and a smooth and simple upgrade process, make MDT 2012 Beta 1 more reliable and flexible than ever.

    Key Benefits:

    • Fully leverages the capabilities provided by System Center Configuration Manager 2012 for OS deployment.
    • Improved Lite Touch user experience and functionality.
    • A smooth and simple upgrade process for all existing MDT users.

    Tell the MDT team what you think! To participate in the MDT 2012 Beta 1 program, download and test the tool in your environment and then provide timely feedback and suggestions to our development team. MDT 2012 Beta 1 runs through August 2011. Please submit your feedback through Connect and direct any support questions you may have to satfdbk@microsoft.com. Thank you for taking the time to help us improve the MDT product feature and functions. Your time and assistance are much appreciated.

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    me15Jeff Wettlaufer
    Sr Technical Product Manager
    System Center, Management and Security Division

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