If you want to try out some of the System Center 2012 components without downloading and installing the bits, consider trying one of the free virtual labs from TechNet . Configuration Manager Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Introduction...

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Microsoft Learning & IT Pro Evangelism are teaming up again to deliver a 2-day virtual training event to help the world learn about the upcoming enhancements with the Creating & Managing a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 Jump Start . ...

In March we launched the Microsoft Virtual Academy ( www.MicrosoftVirtualAcademy.com ).  This training portal offers quick and easy access to presentations, webcasts, whitepapers and other technical content about Microsoft’s Cloud technologies. ...