TechNet Virtual Labs can be completed in 90 or 30 mins all in a online virtual environment.  New labs include:

Windows Vista
Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Images Using SMS 2003
Microsoft Virtual Lab Express: Exploring New Functionality in Internet Explorer 7
Windows Vista Readiness - Application Compatibility
Using System Image Manager to Automate Windows Vista Installations
Windows Vista: Image Engineering 
Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Exploring New Group Policy Settings in Windows Vista
Exploring User Account Control in Windows Vista
Migrating User State from Windows XP to Windows Vista
Managing Windows Vista and Windows Server Longhorn Network Bandwidth with Policy-based Quality of Service
Managing Windows Vista Using New Management Technologies

Exchange Server 2007 Virtual Labs

2007 Microsoft Office System Virtual Labs

Our local technical gurus Jeffa and Kleefy have been busy making some handy little screencasts for everyone.

Jeffa's arsenal includes:
Windows Vista Screencast: Aero Interface
Windows Vista Screencast: Search
Windows Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Blogcast
Windows Server 2003 R2 Blogcast: Part II: Installed Components

Kleefy's arsenal is as follows:
WinPE Driver Addition
Windows System Image Manager
Windows Deployment Services Overview

Make sure you leave them some feedback on their screencasts.

Let us know what screencasts you would like to see and you never know, we may sort it out for you.

We have found some useful resources to help you understand Microsoft Licensing:

• Volume Licensing Briefs  Licensing briefs are a series of documents you can download to get information on specific Microsoft Licensing topics
• Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor MPLA is an easy-to-use online advisor that can help you find and select Microsoft products, find the right Volume Licensing program, and determine estimated retail pricing (ERP) based on your software needs.
  -Provides Volume Licensing program comparisons and guidance.
  -Simplifies Microsoft product selection through a series of questions.
  -Produces a downloadable report and estimated retail price (ERP) or recommended retail price (RRP) quote in Microsoft Word or Excel.
  -Helps save time and costs associated with software acquisition evaluations.
• Learn about Volume Activation 
• If you have questions about your Microsoft license, or would like advice about licensing options for your business, please email ausl@microsoft.com or call the Microsoft Licensing Hotline on 13 20 58.

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