Microsoft MiddleEast - Gulf IT Pro Blog

Microsoft Forefront Codename "Stirling" is here.

gulf_itpro — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:49:00 GMT

“Stirling” is Here!

Microsoft's proud to announce the launch of Microsoft Forefront Code Name “Stirling” beta. “Stirling” is an integrated security system that delivers comprehensive, coordinated protection across endpoints, server applications and the network edge, providing simplified management and critical visibility that makes security easier to manage and control.

“Stirling” includes:

A central management console for security configuration and enterprise-wide visibility
The next generation endpoint protection: Forefront Client Security
The next generation messaging & collaboration protection:
Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Forefront Security for SharePoint
The next generation edge protection: Internet Security & Acceleration Server, to be renamed Forefront Threat Management Gateway

Go to TechNet Beta Central and to receive access to Forefront codename "Stirling" evaluation resources selected for IT Pros.

All you need to know about security

gulf_itpro — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:11:00 GMT

The TechNet Security Center provides links to technical bulletins, advisories, updates, tools, and prescriptive guidance designed to help IT pros keep Microsoft servers, desktops, and applications up to date and secure.

The free online Microsoft Security Newsletter offers the latest news for IT Pro’s, including:

· Security guides, resources and best practices

· Security Bulletins and updates

· Security tips

· Webcasts and chats, blogs, newsgroups

· Hands-On Security Labs and events

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Providing Defense in Depth for Your Desktop Deployment Projects

gulf_itpro — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:09:00 GMT

An effective desktop security plan should address every layer, every person, every device, and every application. The desktop is the main user touchpoint into your IT services and for most organizations it is a primary storage place for sensitive information, so the policies securing the desktop are extremely important to the overall security of your organization and its data.

The Windows Server 2008 Security Guide is here.

gulf_itpro — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:08:00 GMT

The Windows Server 2008 Security Guide is here. This guide provides instructions and recommendations to help strengthen the security of computers running Windows Server® 2008 that are members of an Active Directory® domain.

Still undecided about Windows Vista?

gulf_itpro — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:04:00 GMT

Join Mark Russinovich and a panel of experts for a discussion on adopting Windows Vista into a desktop infrastructure. The panel features subject-matter experts and IT pros from around the world who have tackled Windows Vista deployment—hear about the challenges, workarounds, and tips & tricks they have learned along the way. Click Here.

Microsoft expects steep adoption of Windows Server 2008

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:31:00 GMT

Dubai: Microsoft has wrapped up a regional roadshow aimed at promoting its latest operating system for servers, Windows Server 2008. Click Here for full article from Gulf News.

Get up to speed on Windows Server 2008

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:21:00 GMT

Get the latest Video on Demand, Video Downloads, PowerPoint Presentations, Audio and more on Windows Server 2008.

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Save 40 percent off Microsoft Windows Server Certification exams

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:54:00 GMT

Be one of the first to learn when exams are available by taking advantage of special discounts for launch event attendees. Register for a 40 percent discount exam voucher for Windows Server 2008 certification exams.

Microsoft / Novell Interoperability

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:44:00 GMT

Novell and Microsoft use virtualization technology to demonstrate running Novell's Linux on Windows Server, and vice versa. Click Here for details.

Discover All About MDOP

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:23:00 GMT

The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a dynamic desktop solution that employs innovative technologies, which can help transform the way you manage your desktops. It will enable you to better control the desktop, provide a cost-effective and scalable way to handle large-scale deployments, help protect corporate data, help maintain system uptime and IT compliance, and create a dynamic infrastructure by turning software into centrally managed services. Watch the webcast and discover all about MDOP today!

Special E-learning offers from Microsoft for IT Professionals

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Microsoft E-Learning offers discounts and special offers for a limited time on select e-learning courses and collections. Take advantage of these savings to get acquainted with or master new Microsoft products and technologies. Click Here for more information.

Get a Free Ticket to watch sessions from TechEd EMEA with TechNet Plus Subscriptions

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:12:00 GMT

Subscribe to TechNet Plus or renew your current TechNet Plus subscription and get your free ticket to watch the videos of selected TechEd EMEA sessions, a highly valuable asset for your everyday challenges. Click Here for details on this exclusive offer!

Bill Gates to visit UAE for the first time in January 2008

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:58:00 GMT

Microsoft chairman and co-founder Bill Gates is to make his first visit to the UAE in January 2008. Mr. Gates will participate as the keynote speaker in "Microsoft's Government Leaders Forum Arabia 2008" which will take place in Abu Dhabi.

Pre-register for Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:38:00 GMT

Pre-register today for the Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Launch event and be the first to know when registrations open. Be one of the first 250 people to pre-register and enter a draw to WIN an XBOX 360!

TechNet & MSDN Roadshow - Gaining Insight Tour 2007

gulf_itpro — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:55:00 GMT

Welcome to TechNet Flash – Gulf Edition.

The TechNet and MSDN Roadshow proudly presents the “Gaining Insight Tour 2007”.

This tour, coming to Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, is packed with live demonstrations and technical content on upcoming and much anticipated solutions from Microsoft.

Get a sneak peek into technologies that include Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, .Net, Silverlight, Virtualization and more. You will also be among the first to see us unveil the new Unified Communications technologies from Microsoft – a solution that will revolutionize the way people communicate and collaborate in the workplace.

If you’re an IT Professional or a Developer looking to gain insight and an edge over others, then you’ve got no excuse to miss out on this event! You may even walk away as the lucky winner of the new X-box 360 Elite! Register Now.

Where and when

Kuwait City Movenpick Nov 14^th

Muscat Shangri La Nov 17^th

Manama Sheraton Nov 19^th

Doha Intercon Dec 9^th