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Download the Free ISA Server 2006 Virtual Hard Disk

Use the power of virtual machines to evaluate ISA Server 2006, without the need for dedicated servers or complex installations. Read the full article (in English) URL >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=234c9dda-5452-4946-9e2f-d4b64082814e&DisplayLang=e

Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” Beta 3

The next generation of the Windows Server operating system gives you more control, greater flexibility, and increased protection for your server infrastructure while reducing time and costs. And when you download or order the beta software, you're automatically

Scripting for IT Professionals Who Can't Write Code, On IT’s Showtime!

In this session, learn the basics of writing script code, code that can then be used to write functional automation scripts. As a bonus, learn when NOT to write scripts by using your ability to understand sample scripts and customize them into powerful

Image Engineering: Creating Your Perfect Windows Vista Desktop, On IT’s Showtime!

Learn how you can use the new Windows Vista tools (ImageX, Windows System Image Manager) to engineer your desktop and create unattended answer files for offline and online deployments. http://www.microsoft.com/emea/itsshowtime/southafrica/sessionh.aspx?videoid=21

Running SQL Server on "Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn" or Microsoft Windows Vista

In an effort to provide customers with more secure products, Microsoft Windows Server "Longhorn" and Microsoft Windows Vista will only support the follow on release to SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. Earlier versions of SQL Server, including

Anti-Malware Technologies in Windows Vista, On IT's Showtime!

This session will cover how Windows is better protected against malware attacks, better at removing infections, and better at limiting potential harm from malicious software. The main focus will be on our anti-malware technologies found in Windows Vista

Windows Vista System Integrity Technologies, On IT’s Showtime!

For most of the history of computing, operating systems have lived in their own little bubbles of trust. Every part of an operating system pretty much assumed that every other part was exactly what it claimed to be and performed only what it claimed it

Microsoft Extends Virtualization Strategy, Outlines Product Road Map

Microsoft puts Windows Server virtualization and System Center Virtual Machine Manager on the fast track, and announces the intent to acquire Softricity Inc., a leader in application virtualization solutions within the virtualization space. More info