TechNet Flash January 22, 2014: IT in a consumerized world | Hyper-V Recovery Manager | register for Windows Azure Week
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Here are the headlines from January 22, 2014:
Top News:
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
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Windows Server 2012 R2
System Center 2012 R2
System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
Windows Intune 30-day trial
SQL Server 2014 CTP2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
Windows Azure Pack
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Featured Content
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
Training and Books
Calling all aspiring technologists: Check out these resources and get started down a new path
Events
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
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
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
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