TechNet Flash October 16, 2013 Edition: SQL Server 2014 CTP2 now available; Free ebook; How to run Office 365 on Windows, iOS, and Android devices
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Here are the headlines from October 16, 2013:
Top News
New download: SQL Server 2014 CTP2 now available for evaluation
Free ebook: Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals
Garage Series: Unlock the power of Office 365 on Windows, iOS, and Android devices
Top Downloads
New: SQL Server 2014 CTP2
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview
Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview
System Center 2012 R2 Preview
Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 Preview
System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection Preview
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Preview
Featured Content
Get ready for Windows XP end of support: Free migration to Windows 7 course on MVA
Get ready for launch: Discover what's new in System Center 2012 R2 with free on-demand Jump Start training
Edge Show: Brad Anderson on enabling modern business apps
Best practices for developing a national strategy for cybersecurity
Now available: SUSE Cloud 2.0 with support for Microsoft Hyper-V
Get ready for launch: Free on-demand Jump Start training explores what’s new in Windows Server 2012 R2
Attend Microsoft Insights on October 29
TechNet Radio: How to create a WordPress site with Windows Azure Web Sites
Windows Azure receives critical federal security authorization
Use PowerShell to upload a virtual machine into the Windows Azure virtual machine gallery
Training and Books
Free expert-led training on MVA: Troubleshooting Windows 8
Get ready for launch: Free on-demand Jump Start training explores what's new in Windows Server 2012 R2
Events
– The TechNet Flash team
Here are the headlines from October 22, 2013:
Top News:
Microsoft’s Cloud OS solutions available now to transform the datacenter
Download free trials of new Microsoft Cloud OS products
Windows 8.1 Enterprise final version now available: Download the free evaluation
New: Windows Server 2012 R2
New: System Center 2012 R2
New: System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
New: Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
Windows Intune 30-day trial
New: SQL Server 2014 Express CTP2
New: Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
Windows Azure Pack
Free on-demand MVA Jump Start training: What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2
Free on-demand MVA Jump Start training: What’s New in System Center 2012 R2
Free on-demand MVA Jump Start training: Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage
New virtualization IT Camps
Save the date: Visual Studio 2013 virtual launch
Here are the headlines from October 30, 2013:
Windows Azure Backup is now generally available
Announcing the general availability of HDInsight
MVA: Get a free voucher for the new Microsoft Virtualization Certification exam by attending our live Server Virtualization Jump Start
Windows Server 2012 R2
System Center 2012 R2
System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
SQL Server 2014 CTP2
SQL Server 2014 Express CTP2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
Want to win an Xbox One or Surface Pro 2? Check out the Power BI demo contest
Learn to manage a diverse infrastructure with System Center 2012 R2 in this new MVA course
Edge Show: Integration of Virtual Machine Manager with Operations Manager in System Center 2012 R2
Learn how to monitor your cloud assets, operating systems, and workloads with System Center 2012 R2
Hyper-V enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2
Automated tiered storage with Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V component architecture poster and Hyper-V mini posters
Free training from MVA: Windows Application Compatibility and Migration
Moving from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 at Microsoft: Quick reference guide
Explore resources for Windows Server 2012 R2
Hyper-V from a VMware admin’s perspective: Managing virtual machine hardware resources
Five principles for shaping cybersecurity norms
Upgrade to MCSE and take advantage of one free exam and two chances to pass
New options for learning about System Center 2012 R2
TechNet Flash December 4, 2013: Top 10 enterprise threats, new MVA courses, and a free ebook on System Center cloud management
Here are the headlines from December 4, 2013:
Top 10 enterprise threats... and what you can do to protect your environment
Free ebook: Cloud management with System Center 2012 R2 App Controller
Get a free exam voucher and no-cost training for the new virtualization certification
Get Microsoft Cloud OS products and services alerts
Bring your own device: A drama-free approach to BYOD and consumerization in the enterprise
Ramp up on Windows Server 2012 R2 with free training on MVA
Curah! Curate the web and share what you know
Download: Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 9.0 Beta is now available
Register now for a free online Virtualization IT Camp (December 11)
Prevent attacks: Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 4.1 is now available
Virtualization: Did you know...
Windows Server 2012 R2: Access and Information Protection
Free MVA course: Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Management and Automation
Ransomware on the rise: Ways to protect yourself and your business
New video: What’s Inside the Modern Data Warehouse
Top solutions for the most common problems
What hardware is compatible with Hyper-V?
TechNet Radio: What’s New in SMB for Windows Server 2012 R2
Why businesses still need help managing explosive data growth
Gartner analyzes Hyper-V and vSphere
Save 25% and upgrade your certification to MCSA: SQL Server 2012
Free online Virtualization IT Camp for VMware pros on December 11
Free webinar: Advance your skill set with professional development opportunities on December 12
TechNet Flash November 13, 2013: Get IE11 for Windows 7, live MVA event on Windows 8.1, and a chance to win a Surface Pro
Here are the headlines from November 13, 2013:
Internet Explorer 11: Final release now available to download for Windows 7
Migrate VMware to Hyper-V in just minutes with the Migration Automation Toolkit
What’s New in Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals: Free MVA Jump Start
Edge Show: Linux integration with System Center 2012 R2
Bringing together Microsoft’s Cloud OS and Cisco’s Application-Centric Infrastructure
What cloud experience has taught Microsoft about software-defined networking
Witness VMware migration… like you’ve never seen!
Learn more about upgrading to SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse
Building your hybrid cloud: Networking enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2
Start your dream career in technology now
How to automate your organization’s IT service management with System Center
Garage Series: Manage iOS, Android, and Windows devices with identity-based access and Office 365
Enter the Cloud OS Challenge – your chance to win a Surface Pro
New enhancements for Windows Azure
Windows Azure IT Camp is now available on demand
Now available: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 15
Join the conversation: Windows Server 2012 R2
Upgrade your MCSE: Get one free exam and two chances to pass exams
Now available on demand: Windows Azure IT Camp
System Center 2012 R2: Automation and self-service in the datacenter
Get credit for your MVA training with Degreed
TechNet Flash January 8, 2014: Free System Center 2012 R2 eBook, Flash Newsletter survey, join the Power BI Demo contest
Here are the headlines from January 8, 2014:
Free ebook: Introducing Microsoft System Center 2012 R2
Help us make a better Flash Newsletter: Take the Flash Newsletter survey
Enter the Power BI Demo Contest for a chance to win an Xbox One or Surface Pro 2
Register now: Learn about the Windows Performance Toolkit in a free live MVA course on January 23
Now available: Download the new MAP Toolkit 9.0
Top cyber threat predictions for 2014 from security experts
Edge Show: An in-depth look at Windows Azure Active Directory Premium
Understanding BYOD: What it means for your company
Free MVA course: What’s New in Windows 8.1 Security
Video: Microsoft’s people-centric IT vision in action
TechNet Radio: Hyper-V storage options from a VMware admin’s perspective
Enabling the Secure and Rapid Adoption of Cloud Services from Forrester Research
Platform for Hybrid Cloud with SQL Server 2014 Jump Start
Mission-critical performance with SQL Server 2014
Find out what’s new in Windows 8.1 for IT professionals in this free MVA course
Free MVA course on January 23: Windows Performance Toolkit
TechNet Flash December 18, 2013: Microsoft Cloud OS Network, the Flash Newsletter survey
Here are the headlines from December 18, 2013:
Microsoft launches the Cloud OS Network
Free on-demand IT Camp: Key virtualization scenarios
What’s new in Windows 8.1 for IT professionals: Available on demand on MVA
Register for TechEd 2012 May 12-15 in Houston
500+ free hands-on labs and guided experiences
Cloud security: What matters most when evaluating the security of cloud providers
Free MVA course: Windows Server 2012 R2 Networking
Java application performance monitoring with Operations Manager in System Center 2012 R2
Heterogeneous virtualization: Learn about various platforms at the VTUG user group event on January 16
Windows Server 2012 R2 Web and Application Platform: Free MVA course
Cloud economics: Find out how you can get an ROI of up to 350 percent using the cloud
Wax poetic about BYOD for a chance to win an Xbox 360
The IT Pro Guru blog examines Windows Server 2012 R2 inside out
TechNet Radio: Check out the second part of the “Did You Know...” series on virtualization
Windows Azure Active Directory: Cloud identity and access management
Genetec broadens its business with the Microsoft cloud
Ring in the New Year with certifications that validate your expertise
Free on-demand IT Camp: Key Virtualization Scenarios
Heterogeneous virtualization: Learn about various virtualization platforms on January 16
Register for TechEd 2014, May 12-15 in Houston
Here are the headlines from March 5, 2014:
Live event: How to deploy Windows 8.1 the right way
Power BI for Office 365 adds connectivity for SAP BusinessObjects
Find out how the role of databases changes in cloud computing
Software-defined networking with Windows Server and System Center
Now available: The TechEd 2014 content catalog
New virtual labs provide hands-on experience with Windows 8.1
Free MVA Course: Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
Power Map for Excel is now generally available
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 5.0 Technical Preview
Step-by-step guide to file server disaster recovery in the cloud
The road to recovery: A disaster recovery checklist
Edge Show: A look at Windows Azure Pack with Windows Server and System Center 2012 R2
Application patterns and development strategies for SQL Server in Windows Azure virtual machines
Windows Azure HDInsight supports Hadoop 2.2 clusters in preview
Disaster recovery: The case for offline backups
Edge Show: Changes to DFS in Windows Server 2012 R2
Linking unlikely data sources to generate new insights
Using PowerShell to deploy virtual machines to the cloud
TechNet Radio: Virtual machine and service templates
Free MVA course: Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
Learn how to deliver a new, secure deployment model for your highly mobile workforce
Advance your database career with a limited-time offer
Free training: App performance monitoring with System Center 2012 R2
Recommended System Center MVA training:
IT Service Management with System Center 2012 R2
Automation and Self-Service with System Center 2012 R2
Infrastructure Provisioning and Management with System Center 2012 R2
Infrastructure Monitoring with System Center 2012 R2
How to deploy Windows 8.1 the right way
Big Data: Don’t miss Structure Data 2014 in New York
Join us at the Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit 2014
Register for MEC and learn directly from Microsoft and Exchange experts
TechNet Flash January 22, 2014: IT in a consumerized world | Hyper-V Recovery Manager | register for Windows Azure Week
Here are the headlines from January 22, 2014:
Keeping users productive in a consumerized world
Hyper-V Recovery Manager has reached general availability
Free MVA training: Best practices for working with a Microsoft hybrid cloud
Windows Azure Week: Register now to join MVA for live online learning January 27–31
2013 in review: A lot of launches and numerous free resources for IT pros
TechNet Radio: Leveraging the IE11 Developer Tools when building modern LOB applications
Edge Show: Linux integration services for Hyper-V
Live MVA course: Windows Azure IaaS Deep Dive Jump Start
Edge Show: Windows Azure Traffic Manager demos
Free System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Management Pack training from MVA
Networking configurations for Hyper-V over SMB in Windows Server 2012 R2
The results are in: BYO-Poetry contest winners announced
Reducing storage costs with Microsoft VDI
Managing cloud foundations with Windows Server 2012 R2
The Power BI demo contest: You be the judge
Delivering results: A look at how Microsoft IT deployed Windows 8.1
Calling all aspiring technologists: Check out these resources and get started down a new path
Windows Azure Week: Register now to join MVA for live online learning opportunities January 27–31
Gain data insights at Strata Conference
Register for Microsoft’s big data hackathon
The Microsoft Power BI journey: From insight to impact
New data science: what’s next
TechEd 2014: It’s time to go big
Here are the headlines from February 3, 2014:
New enhancements in Windows Intune address consumerization and security
Virtualizing your datacenter: Register for free live MVA training on February 19
TechEd Europe returns to Barcelona in October 2014
Free Windows Server 2012 R2 virtualization course from Microsoft Virtual Academy
What drives Microsoft’s data platform vision
Free ebooks from Microsoft Press on MVA
A coordinated approach to eradicating malware
TechEd North America 2014: Professional development starts here
Edge Show: Server management with Configuration Manager in System Center 2012 R2
Get an overview of the ITIL framework, service design, and strategy
An introduction to designing reliable cloud services
Windows Azure IaaS Quick Start Kit: Facts and prerequisites
Windows Azure IaaS Quick Start Kit: PowerShell script
Live event: Building a data architecture with Apache Hadoop and Microsoft technologies
New report: The cybersecurity risk paradox
Free MVA course: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager R2 and Windows Intune
Pass your certification exam by April 27, 2014 and enter to win a Surface Pro 2
Free from MVA: Boost your T-SQL with the APPLY operator
Faster insights to data with SQL Server 2014: Live MVA Jump Start on February 11
TechEd Europe is returning to Barcelona in October 2014
Here are the headlines from February 19, 2014:
President Bill Clinton to keynote SharePoint Conference 2014
Free MVA course: Improving Windows performance and using the Windows Performance Toolkit
New blog series: Disaster recovery and business continuity best practices for IT professionals
Power BI and Windows Azure HDInsight: Making big data work for everyone
Power BI for Office 365 empowers data analysis, visualization, and collaboration
New posters now available: Windows Server 2012 R2 private cloud virtualization and storage
Video: An overview of Power BI for Office 365
Join the brain trust at TechEd 2014
Edge Show: What’s new in Windows Intune and System Center Configuration Manager
Free training from MVA: What’s new in VDI for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
Simplifying business intelligence through Power BI for Office 365
Download the Power BI Datasheet
Edge Show: A guide to vRSS and networking
TechNet Radio: Discover how PoliticalTracker uses Windows Azure
Forrester Wave: Enterprise Data Warehouse, Q4 2013
Cloud Design Patterns Guide
Advance your database career with a limited time offer and free certification exam prep
Free MVA course: Windows Performance
Recommended Windows 8.1 MVA training:
Windows 8.1 to Go
Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
What’s New in Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals
What’s New in Windows 8.1 Security
Windows Azure virtual machines: Hands-on with SQL Server AlwaysOn
Gigaom Structure Data 2014: Where strategy meets data
Here are the headlines from March 19, 2014:
SQL Server 2014 released to manufacturing for April 1 availability
Free MVA course: System Center 2012 R2 Advisor for IT Pros
New virtual labs: Get hands-on experience with Windows Azure Pack
Mark your calendar for our Accelerate Your Insights event
Garage Series: What’s different and better in the cloud for IT pros?
Edge Show: Using Chef to deploy Windows Azure resources
Free MVA training: Virtualizing your data center with Hyper-V and System Center
TechNet Radio: To scale out or not to scale out... that is the question
Top 14 things every IT pro should love about Windows PowerShell
How much can you save with Office 365?
Become a solutions expert with free exam prep and limited-time certification offers
Oracle VMs with license included are now available for Windows Azure
Disaster recovery: Saving desktops, work files, and pictures of Fluffy the Cat
Life in the digital crosshairs: An inside look at how Microsoft builds secure software
Free MVA course: System Center 2012 R2 Advisor for IT pros
Here are the headlines from May 28, 2014:
Enterprise mobility series: Preparing for mobile device management
Live training: Simplify deployment and management with Windows 8.1 Update (June 17–19)
Is your data safe? A look at potential attack vectors and how the Office 365 service protects your data
Join the Microsoft Early Expert program for free and enhance your virtualization skills
SQL Server 2014
Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Master of Mobility: Hybrid identity and mobile device management
Enterprise mobility: Achieving consistent identity in the datacenter with hybrid identity
Hybrid identity: An in-depth look at supporting devices while keeping data protected
Power BI connectivity to SAP BusinessObjects BI is now generally available
Edge Show: Real-world insights from DevOps experts
A step-by-step guide to getting started with the new Microsoft Azure Automation preview
Garage Series: Updates to Office 365 ProPlus for admins
OS security: Try System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection
Using MVMC 2.0 to migrate VMware VMs to Hyper-V and Microsoft Azure
The pros and cons of BitLocker pre-boot PIN in Windows 8.1
Security trends in the public sector
Work smart guide: Classifying and protecting your business information
10 must-read DevOps books for IT operations
June 10, 2014: Transform your datacenter: Infrastructure foundation and management
June 12, 2014: Transform your datacenter: Application management, insights, and availability
June 17, 2014: Live webinar: Building a mobility strategy that works
June 17-19, 2014: Live training: Simplify deployment and management with Windows 8.1 Update
Here are the headlines from October 2, 2013:
IE11 Release Preview for Windows 7 is available for download
New MVA course: Migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7
Brad Anderson discusses Oracle’s mission-critical software on Microsoft’s enterprise-grade cloud
SQL Server 2014 CTP1 Preview
Live MVA event: Core Solutions of Exchange Server 2013 Jump Start
New MVA course: Learn all about System Center Advisor
Guest operating systems supported for Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V
Live MVA event: Implementing a Data Warehouse with SQL Server Jump Start (October 18)
Power BI for Office 365 preview adds natural language search, mapping capabilities, and more
Edge Show: Proactive Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Advisor
The Garage Series: Office 365 vs. Office 2013 on the Desktop Review
Live MVA event: Administering SQL Server 2012 Jump Start (October 16)
Edge Show: Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Get a Second Shot at earning your Microsoft Certification
You’re invited to attend Microsoft Insights 2013 on October 29
May 2 – Toronto | May 4 – Detroit | May 6 – Chicago | May 9 – Indianapolis | May 11 – Dallas | May 13 - Columbus
The Springboard Series Tour hits the road again next month. This six-city tour brings the top product teams from Microsoft to you.
Join us for a full day’s deep dive into the tools, solutions and options to help you do more with less. We will cover managing the flexible workspace, a first look at Windows Intune and Office 365. We’ll also show you some of the new Windows Slates and give you details around Microsoft’s strategy for Slate devices. We will preview the new tools in the MDOP 2011 suite, a deep dive into managing and deploying Office 2010 and great tips and tricks to help you deploy Windows 7 and move your users from Windows XP with speed and ease.
We understand the questions and issues that IT pros deal with every day. How do I manage end users bringing consumer devices into the office? Should we look to the cloud for key solutions? Should I virtualize? What are the best tools to manage application compatibility and deployment? The Springboard Series Tour brings the experts and the answers.
REGISTER NOW and save your seat for this free day of technical demos, Q&A sessions, and real-world guidance from Microsoft experts.
Thanks for reading,
Mitch
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Here are the headlines from April 2, 2014:
Announcing the Enterprise Mobility Suite
SQL Server 2014 reaches general availability
Now available: Microsoft Office on the iPad
April 17 hybrid cloud webcast with Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson
New virtual labs provide hands-on experience with SQL Server 2014
Now available on demand: Learn how to deploy Windows 8.1 the right way
Dear Azure: Everything you wanted to know about cloud computing, but were afraid to ask
Free training: Migrate your small business from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
Edge Show: The benefits of hybrid identity
TechNet Radio: How the PASS BA conference can help you take your data skills to the next level
Free MVA course: Windows 8.1 modern LOB application deployment
Live online event: Microsoft Corporate BI and SAP BI Integration Jump Start
Windows Azure infrastructure services IP address management
Edge Show: Service management automation with the Windows Azure Pack
Adapting to change: Consumerization at Microsoft
Get certified at TechEd for 50% off
Learn how to deploy Windows 8.1 the right way
Top 8 reasons to start planning for Windows 2003 end-of-life
Hybrid Cloud Series: Live webcast featuring Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson
Online event: Microsoft Corporate BI and SAP BI Integration Jump Start
Register for the PASS Business Analytics Conference
Here are the headlines from April 16, 2014:
Accelerate Your Insights: Watch the keynotes
Quest of the Cloudwalker: Play a game, sharpen your IT skills, and possibly win an Xbox One
Live event: Register now for a guide to DevOps for IT pros
Edge Show: Get an overview of Generation 2 virtual machines
Ops
Join the new Office 365 IT pro network
See how SQL Server 2014 is setting new performance marks
Office 365 cross-platform experiences featuring Office for iPad
Integrate all your data with the new Analytics Platform System
New pricing for Microsoft Azure compute and storage
Gain new insights from big data using HDInsight
Windows XP support has ended: Prepare for your transition to Windows 8.1
Sessions from Build 2014 are now available on demand
Learn how to use the new features in Power BI for Office 365
Get ready for Windows 8.1 update
How to move a Microsoft Azure VM to a different subnet within a virtual network
Critical design considerations for a bring-your-own-device infrastructure
A new way to add Microsoft certifications to your LinkedIn profile
Microsoft PDW: Modern data warehouse with big data analytics
Microsoft-sponsored webinar: Taking In-Memory OLTP Mainstream
Register now: A guide to DevOps for IT pros
Gartner recently published its MarketScope for Enterprise Instant Messaging and Presence, evaluating the players in the market against several criteria, including innovation, sales strategy, market understanding, marketing strategy, marketing execution, product/service and overall viability.
Source: Gartner (July 2011)
Microsoft, with its Lync offering, was the only vendor to receive a “strong positive” rating from Gartner. Check out the report to see why.
Here are the headlines from April 30, 2014:
Live event: Moving to a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure
Free ebook: Microsoft System Center Integrated Cloud Platform
Register for free, live training on Windows 8.1 security (May 8)
InfoWorld: SQL Server 2014 pushes the pedal to the metal
The risks of running Windows XP
Edge Show: What’s new in the Windows 8.1 update
Join Early Experts for a free way to enhance your skills and career
Battle the monsters of IT, sharpen your IT skills, and possibly win an Xbox One
New Windows Intune update provides support for Windows Phone 8.1 and Samsung Galaxy devices
Now available: Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool 2014
Introducing the new DevOps blog for IT professionals
New user experiences with groups, attachments, and Office 365 mail
What’s new in PowerShell: Desired state configuration simplifies auto-provisioning
Roadmap for the next version of Microsoft Identity Manager
Big data: Introducing the Microsoft Analytics Platform System
Companies already benefitting from new features in SQL Server 2014
Available on demand: The Accelerate Your Insights keynotes
Power Map: April update now available
Accelerate Your Insights: Watch the videos
Edge Show: Using the MAP toolkit to assess and plan your VM migration to Microsoft Azure
Read about Microsoft’s approach to compliance in the cloud
Register for free training on Windows 8.1 security
The best of both worlds: Moving to a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure
The Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) recently published its storage analysis of Windows Server 2012 based on expert, independent, hands-on testing. The results highlight the flexibility, efficiency, and agility that Windows Server 2012 has to offer organizations of any size at a fraction of the cost.
ESG Lab performed hands-on evaluation and testing of Windows Server 2012 designed to demonstrate the performance, efficiency, and scalability using industry standard hardware. This includes the testing of new Chkdsk, deduplication, and ODX functionality, as well as the utilization of storage spaces and the SMB 3.0 protocol as a storage option for enterprise grade workloads.
ESG Lab concluded that “the storage efficiency, agility, and transparency of new and improved features make the high-performing, cost-effective Windows Server 2012 a no brainer for small and large businesses alike.”
Read the full report.
Learn more about Windows Server 2012.
Mitch Irsfeld
Here are the headlines from May 14, 2014:
Microsoft’s vision for enabling enterprise mobility
Watch TechEd 2014 keynotes and select sessions on demand
Try the new Azure RemoteApp preview
From TechEd: Exciting updates announced for Microsoft Azure
Introducing the Master of Mobility video series
New blog: Getting serious about enterprise mobility
Enabling enterprise mobility: Download the new white paper now
Do not hire a DevOps engineer – you already have the talent
Hybrid cloud: Get hands-on with new virtual labs and guided experiences
Now available: New forecasting capabilities in Power View for Office 365
TechNet Radio: Dynamic workload balancing
Edge Show: Availability monitoring with Application Insights
Community Corner: An interview with Jeff Mitchell from Bit-Wizards
New data sheds light on shifting cybercriminal tactics
Accelerating DevOps with the cloud using Microsoft Azure
Improve your database skills with expert trainers
One-day exam prep: Installing and configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Moving to a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure
One-day exam prep: Configuring Windows 7
Join Microsoft and New Horizons for National Certification Day
Service Pack 1 is now available for the 2010 family of products, including Office,
SharePoint, Project Server, FAST, Search Server, and Groove Server. For more on deployment, see these articles: Apply Office 2010 Service Pack 1 and Deploy Service Pack 1 for Project Server 2010.
Also download the Service Pack 1 for SharePoint Foundation 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010 White Paper. This document describes the fixes and improvement to existing functionality.
We are pleased to announce the global launch of the Office 365 service, offering affordable, secure, pay-as-you-go productivity services. Download the trial today. Administrators should also check out these new resources:
Here are the headlines from June 25, 2014:
Download the Forrester report: Total Economic Impact of Windows Server 2012 R2
Live online training: Bring the cloud to your datacenter with Windows Azure Pack (July 16–17)
Hybrid cloud webinar on infrastructure modernization with Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson, July 17
Azure ML: Cloud-based machine learning service simplifies deployment of data-driven applications
Learning from cloud: The opportunity with hybrid cloud
Out with the old: Migrating from Windows Server 2003 and 2008
Discover how DevOps can accelerate delivery of software and updates
Azure Site Recovery: New feature now available in preview
Edge Show: A look at Windows Azure Pack extensibility
Learning from cloud: Insights to inform your strategy
Garage Series: Continuous innovation and change management with Office 365
Enterprise Mobility: Managing Windows Phone 8.1 with Windows Intune and Configuration Manager
Five key business areas that benefit from a hybrid strategy
Edge Show: The important role of IT professionals in DevOps
Business case study: Migrating to a hybrid server environment with Microsoft Azure
Enabling self-service, on-demand developer environments in the cloud
Source control in the cloud with Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio Online
New World of Work: An innovative approach to supporting employee mobility
White paper: The virtuous cycle of the public cloud
How Microsoft simplified authentication with Microsoft Azure MFA
TechNet Virtual Lab: Understanding Workplace Join
June 25-26: Register for 24 Hours of PASS: SQL Server 2014 launch event
July 2, 2014: Database cloud backup and disaster recovery strategies gain momentum
July 16-17, 2014: Bring the cloud to your datacenter with Windows Azure Pack
Here are the headlines from June 11, 2014:
Microsoft named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud IaaS
Free Microsoft virtualization training for VMware experts with live Q&A on June 26
Join Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson on June 23 for episode 2 of the Hybrid Cloud webinar series
Enterprise mobility: Setting up access and information protection to support BYOD
Live training: Windows 8.1 Update for Enterprise Jump Start June 17–19
A closer look at desktop virtualization with the Master of Mobility
The Master of Mobility covers access and information protection
New service: Get customizable security info with myBulletins Security Dashboard
Quick reference guide: Getting started with Office 365
Enterprise mobility: Get a high-level overview of desktop virtualization deployment
An inside look at the benefits of Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions
An introduction to Microsoft Azure RemoteApp
DevOps session highlights from TechEd 2014
Source control in the cloud
Office 365 extensibility: Extending SharePoint and Exchange using the new app model
What’s new in the latest Power Query update
Edge Show: How to become a “differentiated IT pro”
TechNet Virtual Labs: A fast and easy way to get hands-on experience with Windows Server 2012 R2
Quick reference guide: Exploring Windows 8.1
Play now: Your daily IT pain points are now a fantasy game
TechNet Radio: How Microsoft is simplifying authentication with Azure MFA
Microsoft IT: Designing infrastructure management for the new era of IT
June 17-19, 2014: Windows 8.1 Update for Enterprise Jump Start
Hybrid Cloud: Join Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson for episode 2 of this series
Free Microsoft virtualization training for VMware experts