• TechNet Flash July 9, 2014: Windows Server 2012 and Microsoft Azure | DevOps change management | Windows Azure Pack

     

     

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    Here are the headlines from July 9, 2014:

     

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    Live training: Migrate legacy systems to Windows Server 2012 R2 and Microsoft Azure (July 24)

    CIO guide: Leading Change in Enterprise IT with DevOps

    Microsoft Cloud Day: Join Mark Russinovich and other Microsoft experts for a live Q&A

    Learn about infrastructure services from Windows Azure Pack

     

     

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    SQL Server 2014

    Windows 8.1 Enterprise

    Windows Server 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

    Hyper-V Server 2012 R2

    Windows Intune 30-day trial

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

    Windows Azure Pack

     

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    Featured Content

     

    Maximizing storage efficiency in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Storage Server 2012 R2

    Storage Spaces: Discover an innovative, low-cost solution for your storage strategy

    MongoDB’s service on Azure is now generally available in the Azure Store

    Learning from cloud: The shift to software-defined networking

    Accelerate delivery of software and updates with DevOps

    Edge Show: Run a Puppet infrastructure on Azure

    White paper: Software-defined networking

    Edge Show: An interview with Mark Russinovich

    DevOps and the cloud: How to develop a roll-back plan

    Five IT strategies for app creation and delivery

    Technical case study: Microsoft IT deploys Work Folders as an enterprise client data management solution

    Find out how to use the new /mode:vm switch in Sysprep

    Business case study: Using modern apps to streamline and standardize business processes

     

     

    Training and Books

     

    Accelerate delivery of software and updates with DevOps

    Now available on demand: Build a mobility strategy that works        

     

     

    Events

     

    July 14, 2014: Microsoft Cloud Day 2014 Q&A with Mark Russinovich

    July 16-17, 2014: Learn about infrastructure services (IaaS) from Windows Azure Pack

    July 16-17, 2014: Software-defined networking with Windows Server and System Center

    July 17, 2014: Episode 3 of the Hybrid Cloud Series with Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson

     

     

  • TechNet Flash June 25, 2014: Forrester report on Windows Server 2012 R2 | Mark Russinovich on hybrid cloud | Windows Azure Pack

     

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    Here are the headlines from June 25, 2014:

     

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    Download the Forrester report: Total Economic Impact of Windows Server 2012 R2

    Live online training: Bring the cloud to your datacenter with Windows Azure Pack (July 16–17)

    Hybrid cloud webinar on infrastructure moderniz­ation with Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson, July 17

    Azure ML: Cloud-based machine learning service simplifies deployment of data-driven applications

     

     

    Top Downloads

     

    SQL Server 2014

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    Windows Server 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

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    Windows Intune 30-day trial

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

    Windows Azure Pack

     

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    Learning from cloud: The opportunity with hybrid cloud

    Out with the old: Migrating from Windows Server 2003 and 2008

    Discover how DevOps can accelerate delivery of software and updates

    Azure Site Recovery: New feature now available in preview

    Edge Show: A look at Windows Azure Pack extensibility

    Learning from cloud: Insights to inform your strategy

    Garage Series: Continuous innovation and change management with Office 365

    Enterprise Mobility: Managing Windows Phone 8.1 with Windows Intune and Configuration Manager

    Five key business areas that benefit from a hybrid strategy

    Edge Show: The important role of IT professionals in DevOps

    Business case study: Migrating to a hybrid server environment with Microsoft Azure

    Enabling self-service, on-demand developer environments in the cloud

    Source control in the cloud with Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio Online

    New World of Work: An innovative approach to supporting employee mobility

    White paper: The virtuous cycle of the public cloud

    How Microsoft simplified authentication with Microsoft Azure MFA

     

     

    Training and Books

     

    Discover how DevOps can accelerate delivery of software and updates

    TechNet Virtual Lab: Understanding Workplace Join  

     

     

    Events

     

    June 25-26: Register for 24 Hours of PASS: SQL Server 2014 launch event

    July 2, 2014: Database cloud backup and disaster recovery strategies gain momentum

    July 16-17, 2014: Bring the cloud to your datacenter with Windows Azure Pack

    Out with the old: Migrating from Windows Server 2003 and 2008

     

     

     

     

  • TechNet Flash June 11, 2014: Hybrid Cloud webinar | Microsoft named a Cloud IaaS leader | Virtualization training

     

     

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    Here are the headlines from June 11, 2014:

     

    Top News:

     

    Microsoft named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud IaaS

    Free Microsoft virtualization training for VMware experts with live Q&A on June 26

    Join Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson on June 23 for episode 2 of the Hybrid Cloud webinar series

    Enterprise mobility: Setting up access and information protection to support BYOD

     

     

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    SQL Server 2014

    Windows 8.1 Enterprise

    Windows Server 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

    Hyper-V Server 2012 R2

    Windows Intune 30-day trial

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

    Windows Azure Pack

     

    Get Microsoft Cloud OS products and services alerts

     

     

    Featured Content

     

    Live training: Windows 8.1 Update for Enterprise Jump Start June 17–19

    A closer look at desktop virtualization with the Master of Mobility

    The Master of Mobility covers access and information protection

    New service: Get customizable security info with myBulletins Security Dashboard

    Quick reference guide: Getting started with Office 365

    Enterprise mobility: Get a high-level overview of desktop virtualization deployment

    An inside look at the benefits of Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions

    An introduction to Microsoft Azure RemoteApp

    DevOps session highlights from TechEd 2014

    Source control in the cloud

    Office 365 extensibility: Extending SharePoint and Exchange using the new app model

    What’s new in the latest Power Query update

    Edge Show: How to become a “differentiated IT pro”

    TechNet Virtual Labs: A fast and easy way to get hands-on experience with Windows Server 2012 R2

    Quick reference guide: Exploring Windows 8.1

    Play now: Your daily IT pain points are now a fantasy game

    TechNet Radio: How Microsoft is simplifying authentication with Azure MFA

    Microsoft IT: Designing infrastructure management for the new era of IT

     

     

    Training and Books

     

    TechNet Virtual Labs: A fast and easy way to get hands-on experience with Windows Server 2012 R2                                                                           

     

     

    Events

     

    June 17, 2014: Live webinar: Building a mobility strategy that works

    June 17-19, 2014: Windows 8.1 Update for Enterprise Jump Start

    Hybrid Cloud: Join Mark Russinovich and Brad Anderson for episode 2 of this series

    Free Microsoft virtualization training for VMware experts

     

     

  • TechNet Flash May 28, 2014: Mobile device management | Windows 8.1 Update | Office 365 data protection

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    Here are the headlines from May 28, 2014:

     

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    Enterprise mobility series: Preparing for mobile device management

    Live training: Simplify deployment and management with Windows 8.1 Update (June 17–19)

    Is your data safe? A look at potential attack vectors and how the Office 365 service protects your data

    Join the Microsoft Early Expert program for free and enhance your virtualization skills

     

     

    Top Downloads

     

    SQL Server 2014

    Windows 8.1 Enterprise

    Windows Server 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

    Hyper-V Server 2012 R2

    Windows Intune 30-day trial

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

    Windows Azure Pack

     

    Get Microsoft Cloud OS products and services alerts

     

     

    Featured Content

     

    Master of Mobility: Hybrid identity and mobile device management

    Enterprise mobility: Achieving consistent identity in the datacenter with hybrid identity

    Hybrid identity: An in-depth look at supporting devices while keeping data protected

    Power BI connectivity to SAP BusinessObjects BI is now generally available

    Edge Show: Real-world insights from DevOps experts

    A step-by-step guide to getting started with the new Microsoft Azure Automation preview

    Garage Series: Updates to Office 365 ProPlus for admins

    OS security: Try System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection

    Using MVMC 2.0 to migrate VMware VMs to Hyper-V and Microsoft Azure

    The pros and cons of BitLocker pre-boot PIN in Windows 8.1

    Security trends in the public sector

    Work smart guide: Classifying and protecting your business information

     

     

    Training and Books

     

    10 must-read DevOps books for IT operations

     

     

    Events

     

    June 10, 2014: Transform your datacenter: Infrastructure foundation and management

    June 12, 2014: Transform your datacenter: Application management, insights, and availability

    June 17, 2014: Live webinar: Building a mobility strategy that works

    June 17-19, 2014: Live training: Simplify deployment and management with Windows 8.1 Update

     

  • TechNet Flash May 14, 2014: Enterprise mobility | Keynotes from TechEd | Azure RemoteApp

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    Here are the headlines from May 14, 2014:

     

    Top News:

     

    Microsoft’s vision for enabling enterprise mobility

    Watch TechEd 2014 keynotes and select sessions on demand

    Try the new Azure RemoteApp preview

    From TechEd: Exciting updates announced for Microsoft Azure

     

     

    Top Downloads

     

    SQL Server 2014

    Windows 8.1 Enterprise

    Windows Server 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2

    System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

    Hyper-V Server 2012 R2

    Windows Intune 30-day trial

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

    Windows Azure Pack

     

    Get Microsoft Cloud OS products and services alerts

     

     

    Featured Content

     

    Introducing the Master of Mobility video series

    New blog: Getting serious about enterprise mobility

    Enabling enterprise mobility: Download the new white paper now

    Do not hire a DevOps engineer – you already have the talent

    Hybrid cloud: Get hands-on with new virtual labs and guided experiences

    Now available: New forecasting capabilities in Power View for Office 365

    TechNet Radio: Dynamic workload balancing

    Edge Show: Availability monitoring with Application Insights

    Community Corner: An interview with Jeff Mitchell from Bit-Wizards

    New data sheds light on shifting cybercriminal tactics

    Accelerating DevOps with the cloud using Microsoft Azure

     

     

    Training and Books

     

    Improve your database skills with expert trainers

    Hybrid cloud: Get hands-on with new virtual labs and guided experiences

                                                                                    

     

    Events

     

    One-day exam prep: Installing and configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2012

    Moving to a hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure

    One-day exam prep: Configuring Windows 7

    Join Microsoft and New Horizons for National Certification Day