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Live Webcasts: Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview

technetwebcasts — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:03:00 GMT

Here's a couple of upcoming live Technical Overview Webcasts on Windows Server 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/windowsserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts

1. TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview (Part 1 of 2) (Level 300)

Friday, August 3, 2007, 11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Pacific Time

In this webcast, we take a look at the new Windows Server 2008 operating system. Right now this product is in the beta phase, with many of the final features and components present and functional. Join us as we explore some of the new core operating system features and see how they enhance productivity and performance. In the next session, we take a look at the new security and networking features of Windows Server 2008.

Presenter: John Baker, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation. John Baker started in Microsoft Consulting Services as an infrastructure consultant.

2. TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 Technical Overview (Part 2 of 2) (Level 200)

Friday, August 10, 2007, 11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Pacific Time

In the second half of this webcast series, we continue exploring the new Windows Server 2008 operating system. This product is now in the beta phase, with many of the final features and components present and functional. Join us as we look at some of the new security improvements, and also discuss a new feature called Network Access Protection (NAP). Finally, we explain in detail the significant changes and improvements Terminal Services has undergone since the previous version of Windows.

Presenter: Michael Murphy, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation. As a Microsoft TechNet presenter and IT pro evangelist,

3. TechNet Webcast: A Technical Overview of Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (Level 200)

Friday, August 17, 2007, 9:30 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

In this session, we examine Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008. For organizations that have remote users, Windows Server 2008 adds improvements and innovations to Terminal Services that facilitate better integration of remote and local applications on client computers, access to these same remote programs via a Web browser, and a means to access remote terminals and applications across firewalls. Because Windows Server 2008 will ship on x64, it has the ability to use the additional processors and RAM that x64 offers, which increases the number of users that a Terminal Services server can support by 3.4.

Presenter: Blain Barton, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation. In his 12 years at Microsoft, Blain Barton has organized and delivered a wide array of educational programs.

If you miss it live, you can also catch them on-demand at - Windows Server 2008 Webcasts: http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/windowsserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts

Windows Server 2008 Hands-on Virtual Labs: http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/windowsserver2008.aspx?tab=virtuallabs Try the Beta 3 labs now!

Scott Lum

How Microsoft Does IT

technetwebcasts — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:47:00 GMT

Ever wonder how Microsoft manages its network or deploys its client and server infrastructure? Get an inside view of how the Microsoft IT guys do IT on the IT Showcase Webcast Series - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itshowcase/webcasts.mspx. Watch the Webcast or download the Webcast Audio Podcast. Products covered include: SharePoint, Exchange, Windows Server 2008, SQL 2005, Security, Vista deployment, Office System deployment and many more.

Sample of some of the IT Showcase Webcasts:

How Microsoft IT Manages Network Access Protection - Windows Server 2008
How Microsoft IT Designs and Architects its Exchange 2007 Based Messaging Environment

How Microsoft IT Deploys Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging

How Microsoft IT Does Information Security

How Microsoft IT Deployed and Architected SharePoint Server 2007

How Microsoft IT Manages the World's Largest Windows SharePoint Services Deployment

How Microsoft IT Implemented and Manages Enterprise Search at Microsoft with Office SharePoint Server 2007

How Microsoft IT Implemented Information Protection with Windows Rights Management Services

How Microsoft IT Deployed Windows Vista

How Microsoft IT Deployed the 2007 Office System

How Microsoft IT Implements System Center Operations Manager 2007

How Microsoft IT Defends Against Spam, Viruses, and E-Mail Attacks

Microsoft IT Showcase Webcasts and Podcasts: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itshowcase/webcasts.mspx

Scott Lum

A Webcast a Day...

technetwebcasts — Sat, 12 May 2007 06:55:00 GMT

...keeps you sharp and informed!

We are knee-deep in our “Webcast a Day” series this month to support the joint launch of Forefront and System Center. There’s a lot of great content out there with top-notch presenters, so please be sure to register now! As always, if you missed one, you can always catch up with our on-demand Webcasts. Be sure to catch one now…so you can keep the “viruses” away!

And the Winners are...

technetwebcasts — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:24:00 GMT

Well, this is an exciting kick off for my first "official" post—announcing our prize winners!

We always have contests going for various products and programs, however the Office Webcast giveaway was especially exciting because the First Prize was an Acer Ferrari Laptop! Be sure to catch a 2007 Office webcast right away to put yourself in the running for the February drawing!

Congrats to:

Alison B. from Lee’s Summit, MO, who won the Acer Ferrari laptop watching the TechNet Webcast: Accelerate Desktop Deployment with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 200) webcast
Tho P. from Spokane Valley, WA, who won the Windows Mobile powered smartphone watching the TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Deployed Office Groove 2007 (Level 300) webcast
Curt L. from Madison WI, who won the Microsoft Zune digital media player watching the TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Deployed the 2007 Office System (Level 300) webcast

Be sure to check out the Enterprise Search Webcast series…the first Webcast kicked off yesterday, but you can catch up by watching the on-demand version. They also have a special contest where you could win a Microsoft Tech∙Ed 2007 conference pass along with accommodations! Be sure to check out the official rules for further details.

Alright...gotta run for now-more to come!

Katheryn Baker

TechNet Webcasts

Oooh! Do I get a star?

technetwebcasts — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:26:00 GMT

I've never been a sheriff before! I look forward to moseying down the Microsoft halls in search of new and exciting TechNet Webcasts.

First, I have to thank Dean for the great introduction! He passes along a very prosperous and respected program and I hope to continue the same. The great news is that Dean isn't leaving the group, just moving over to the head up the Emerging Media program for the team. He's been a big help during this transition and I definitely owe him big time for all of the support he's given me along the way.

On to Webcasts! There is always a lot of activity in the TechNet Webcast world and this spring is shaping up to be no different. With Vista, Office and Exchange launches brings a lot of exciting new content. We will also be featuring a great series on Windows Server "Longhorn" kicking off in April-so stay tuned for more information on that in the future.

As you know, the 24 hours of Exchange Webcast series has launched and it's going great! Harold Wong, as previously mentioned deserves another pat on the back for another job well done! He's also been kind enough to scrub the Webcast Q & A's from his sessions and post them on his blog. Comments on his new series are superb, complete with someone suggesting he needs a raise. I hope his manager was listening. :)

I will seriously try to keep this blog up to date with upcoming TechNet Webcasts and information about the program. Please feel free to use this blog as often as you like, as I hope that I can carry the torch as well as Dean has.

Great to be on board!