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  • How to get the Windows 7 Release Candidate

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    The Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is now available for immediate download if you are one of our TechNet and MSDN subscribers. If you’re not a TechNet Plus subscriber, please click here to learn about the benefits of becoming one. They are many, in...

  • Two security must-haves, including "Stirling" Beta 2

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Evaluate Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” Beta 2 Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” is an integrated security suite that delivers protection across endpoint, servers and the edge that is easier to manage and control. By delivering simplified...

  • 2007 Microsoft Office system SP2 now available

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Microsoft today announced the availability of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for the 2007 Microsoft Office system. The update includes major performance enhancements for Office applications, most notably Microsoft Office Outlook and Microsoft Office SharePoint...

  • Microsoft Releases BizTalk Server 2009

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    BizTalk Server 2009 delivers new capabilities to help customers more effectively integrate disparate systems, enhance end-to-end enterprise connectivity and more quickly exchange data across multiple platforms, resulting in increased efficiency and lower...

  • Microsoft Online Services available for purchase

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Microsoft announced today that the Business Productivity Online Standard Suite , part of the Microsoft Online Services, is available to businesses in 19 countries worldwide. The suite, including Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online,...

  • Run Windows XP Apps on Windows 7

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Check out the Windows Blog to learn about the new Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC. Windows XP Mode is a virtual Windows XP environment running under Windows Virtual PC which enables you to run many older productivity applications on a Windows 7...

  • Download IIS Media Services 2.0 - 64-bit for IIS 7.0

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    IIS Media Services is a set of media-related extensions for Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 that provides an integrated HTTP-based media delivery platform. IIS Media Services 2.0 contains three extensions: Smooth Streaming – on-demand adaptive...

  • Happy Earth Day, go green with TechNet Magazine

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    TechNet Magazine has published a special online-only Green IT issue for IT professionals. It’s chock-full of the tools and techniques to help you start taking the steps toward a more environmentally sustainable IT environment. Learn how to plan your Green...

  • Protecting mobile workers with Windows 7 security

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    The Windows Security Blog features a great high-level look by Paul Cooke at the security features in Windows 7 that help mobile workers access the information they need to be productive. He describes the benefits of Windows 7 support for multiple active...

  • New Windows 7 Learning Snacks (short videos) now available

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Just a heads up about the recent posting of more new Learning Snacks for Windows 7. Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations delivered via Silverlight. Here are the new Windows 7 “snacks” for IT professionals: · Implementing User Account...

  • A new way to protect inbound and outbound e-mail

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Microsoft today is rolling out Microsoft Forefront Online Security for Exchange , part of the Business Ready Security strategy. Forefront Online Security for Exchange is a Microsoft Online Service which protects businesses’ inbound and outbound e-mail...

  • Exchange Server 2010 Beta is ready

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    The public beta of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 , part of Microsoft's unified communications family, is now available. Exchange 2010 is the first server in a new generation of Microsoft server technology designed and developed to work on-premises and...

  • Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    For details on the security updates check this page . To download the updates directly and manage the updates, proceed to this page . And as always, PC users with Automatic Updates turned on will receive the updates automatically. More to...

  • Updated Azure Services Training Kit now available

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Considering some applications in the cloud but need to get your arms around the concept? Download the newly updated Azure Services Training Kit , a comprehensive package of hands-on labs, presentations, and demos that are designed to help you learn how...

  • Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Some things need repeating. With the continued reporting about Windows XP users being left out in the cold when it comes to upgrading to Windows 7, here’s some warm information (not hot, since we’ve talked about this before) about using the latest...

  • Got a Windows Server question? Ask Ian

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Windows Server GM Ian McDonald has been fielding lots of questions from his Windows Server blog , so he has created a separate forum called Ask Ian , to talk about top of mind Windows Server issues. It’s delivered in an entertaining video format. Check...

  • Operations Manager 2007 R2 Release Candidate (RC) now available

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Evaluate the Operations Manager 2007 R2 Release Candidate and see the new and enhanced capabilities, including: · Monitoring capabilities for Unix and Linux servers and workloads · The ability to report on service levels across IT availability...

  • Opportunity for IT during the downturn?

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    TechNet Magazine has just posted an insightful piece my Romi Mahajan on five approaches that IT organizations can take to demonstrate their value and reclaim their rightful standing in their companies. And what better time than now, as organizations are...

  • SharePoint Designer 2007 is now free

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Office SharePoint Designer 2007 provides the tools you need to deliver compelling and attractive SharePoint sites and quickly build workflow-enabled applications and reporting tools on the SharePoint platform. Download the free Office SharePoint Designer...

  • Upgrade SQL Server 2008 with Service Pack 1

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    The SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 is now available. Primarily a roll-up of Cumulative Update 1 to 3, Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) updates, and fixes to issues reported through the SQL Server community, SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 also includes capabilities...

  • ServerQuest II now ready to play

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Check out ServerQuest II and prepare to be ushered into a world where the IT pro rules. As an IT Pro you’ll have to dig deep into your surroundings, solve puzzles, and uncover Easter Eggs and mini games that will help you inch your way closer to the prize...

  • The Win7 Taskbar .NET Sample Library—a must for app developers

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    If you’ll be developing or migrating applications for Windows 7, the Windows 7 taskbar includes new functionality that you’ll need to understand to take full advantage of the new user experience. A great place to start is a recent post on the Windows...

  • Hyper-V Security Guide released

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    A brand new Solution Accelerator, the Hyper-V Security Guide , provides guidance, instructions, and recommendations to address key security concerns about server virtualization. You’ll learn how to “harden” the Hyper-V server role, delegate virtual machine...

  • Get ready for Windows 7 with the new Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    Just released today, ACT 5.5 allows you to assess and prepare your applications for Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8. With the new version you can also control information sent to the Compatibility Exchange, and label data collection packages by role...

  • Updated Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack now available

    Posted over 5 years ago
    by Irser}
    MDOP customers can now get updates with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009 . MDOP 2009 includes the first release of Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V 1.0), a Cumulative Update to Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V...