TechNet Plus Blog

New E-Learning Courses

2009-10-29T18:26:00Z

Following are the new E-Learning courses in TechNet Plus Subscriptions. These will expire on 12/31/09. Course 6866: Introducing Identity and Access Management Solutions - This two-hour course describes how you can use Active Directory server roles and ILM 2007 to create and manage IDA management solutions. Course 6324: Managing a Virtual Environment by using SCVMM - This two-hour online course provides IT professionals with knowledge about the functionalities of SCVMM in managing the virtual environment...(read more)

The Springboard Series Community Party @ Microsoft TechEd Berlin

2009-10-29T18:25:00Z

If you plan to attend Microsoft TechEd in Berlin, join us for a special celebration! On Tuesday, 10 November, at 21:00, get ready to rub shoulders with some of the world’s most powerful IT Professionals and community influencers. Exclusively for Springboard Series Technical Expert Panelists (STEP), Microsoft MVPs, TechNet Plus Subscribers, and Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), the Springboard Series Community Partei held the week of TechEd Europe in Berlin, Germany, is your opportunity to network...(read more)

TechNet Magazine transitions from print to online only

2009-10-22T20:58:00Z

The November 2009 issue of TechNet Magazine will be its last in printed form. However, we are very excited about what the future holds. Be assured the magazine will continue to thrive on the Web. As a TechNet Plus Subscriber, you have received a printed copy of TechNet Magazine and moving forward you will still have access to all of its great content, as the magazine will retain its place as a key part of the TechNet online community. Many of the features and columns you have enjoyed over the years...(read more)

Now Available:Microsoft SQL Server StreamInsight CTP

2009-08-20T18:28:00Z

Today we are excited to announce the availability of the first community technology preview (CTP) of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for our subscribers. This CTP provides the first opportunity to explore some of the features of SQL Server 2008 R2 and see how it all comes together to enhance performance and scalability, enable self-service BI and improve IT and developer efficiency. The CTP process is also a great way for you to give us feedback on the new technologies This public preview offers the...(read more)

Announcing :Windows Server 2008 R2 on TechNet Plus

2009-08-15T02:27:00Z

Today, at 10:00 Hrs PST, the first public release of Windows Server 2008 R2 bits will be made available to TechNet Plus Subscribers Windows Server 2008 R2 is the latest version of the Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Building on the features and capabilities of the Windows Server 2008 release version, Windows Server 2008 R2 allows you to create solution organizations that are easier to plan, deploy, and manage than previous versions of Windows Server. Building upon the increased security,...(read more)

Announcement:Win 7 RTM now available on TechNet Plus

2009-08-06T23:22:00Z

Today at 10 AM PST, the first public release of Windows 7 was made available to TechNet Plus Subscribers. To support the variety of languages and builds, 893 different images are being released to TechNet Plus Subscriber Downloads in three waves through August 21 st Following is the schedule of Win 7 on TechNet Plus Release Waves 893 different images are being released to TechNet Plus Subscriber Downloads in 3 waves: · Wave 1 (August 6 th ): o All Windows 7 Client (x86 and x64) Retail and VL Editions...(read more)

Released: New E-Learning Courses

2009-07-16T00:29:00Z

Hello, I wanted to send out a reminder on the launch of our new e-learning courses for the quarter of July-Sep 2009. Here is a snapshot of the course content: 1 )Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability and Recovery This course describes Windows Server 2008 enhancements to storage provisioning, failover clustering, network load balancing (NLB), and backup and restore. This knowledge helps you plan a high availability and recovery solution. The course covers the following: Data storage and...(read more)

Seeking Feedback on TechNet Plus Subscription Branding

2009-06-30T14:05:00Z

Hi Everyone, We are in the process of updating the look and feel of the TechNet Plus subscription offering and we’re looking for feedback on initial concepts from those of you in the real IT world. I realize that most IT folks completely disregard most of what us marketing-types do J , but if you could bear with us for an hour and participate in this feedback session, you have a chance to give us real-time input on concepts our fancy brand teams have developed in this very early design phase. You...(read more)

Mark Your Calendar for July 1, 2009 - Windows 7 Beta Expiration

2009-06-13T01:31:00Z

Heads up! The Windows 7 Beta will expire on August 1, 2009 so be prepared and plan to rebuild your PC with either the Release Candidate (RC) or another valid version of Windows before July 1, 2009. You will receive a warning two weeks prior to July 1; after this date, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. TechNet Plus Product Team...(read more)

Update :Win 7 RC release on TechNet Plus

2009-04-30T21:50:00Z

We are experiencing very high demand for the Windows 7 Release Candidate and have taken steps to improve the download experience. As capacity increases, subscribers should now be able to more easily download the software from the subscription portal. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience Thank You TechNet Plus Subscriptions team...(read more)

TechNet Plus download access for Win7 RC

2009-04-30T19:51:00Z

Due to very high demand, we are temporarily experiencing distribution issues on the download of Windows 7 RC. We are working hard to resolve this issue, and will keep you updated. This issue applies to TechNet Plus and MSDN subscribers. Our goal is to restore full download capacity as soon as possible. TechNet Plus subscription team....(read more)

Going to US TechEd in Los Angeles? Don’t miss this event for TechNet Plus subscribers

2009-04-22T02:36:00Z

Exclusively for TechNet Plus Subscribers and other IT community supporters, we invite you to join us for an invitation-only party at The Standard in Los Angeles. This is your opportunity to network with industry peers and key Microsoft executives while enjoying an evening of music, food, drinks, and fun—all compliments of TechNet Plus and Springboard Series. Space is limited and registration is required. Be sure to register today to reserve your spot at TechEd’s only true community party! The Standard...(read more)

Exchange Server 2010 Beta now available on TechNet Plus!

2009-04-15T20:51:00Z

We are pleased to announce the availability of the Exchange Server 2010 beta to our subscribers. The Exchange Server 2010 offers features that will help businesses share server data, and administrators and end users can now seamlessly go between internal and hosted e-mail servers. Some of the new features include: MailTips : A feature designed to give users a warning “before they commit an e-mail faux pas such as sending mail to large distribution groups, to recipients who are out of the office or...(read more)

New E-Learning Courses Announced for April-June 2009

2009-04-04T02:10:00Z

We are happy to announce the following new E-Learning courses for April-June 2009 . 1) Course 4330: Working with Subqueries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 : In this 2 hour course students are introduced to subqueries.. Using common table expressions in queries to generate hierarchical result sets is also explored. Topics covered in the courses within the course include: - How to write basic sub queries. - How to write correlated sub queries. - Compare subqueries with joins and temporary tables....(read more)

TechNet plus Media Ship Schedule for March 2009

2009-03-05T21:27:00Z

Here is the updated ship schedule for March 2009 Europe and Middle East Region: 3/3/2009 America and Canada:3/13/2009 Asia Pacific:3/9/2009. Nitin Saxena Senior Product manager TechNet Plus....(read more)