Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 is the stand-alone hyper-visor that enables organizations to improve server utilization and reduce costs. Download the Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 and test out the new features such as live migration and expanded processor and memory support for host systems.

If your organization is looking to consolidate workloads onto a single physical server, or consolidate servers in general, this might be the solution. The learning curve is minimal since it allows IT professionals to leverage existing patching, provisioning, management and support tools and processes, plus their individual skills and the collective knowledge of Microsoft tools.

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If you are looking to get ahead, stand out in the crowd, pursue a new career in IT, move from one job role to another, or become indispensible in your existing role, Microsoft Certifications can help. Earning a certification not only helps you stay current on the latest developments in Microsoft technologies and platforms; it also enables you to demonstrate your skills.

To make it easier, you can now take advantage of a new set of discounts that Microsoft is providing on select Microsoft Certification exams. Visit Microsoft Learning’s Certification Exam Offer website to find out how to begin and to see whether the exam you’re interested in is 15%, 20% or 25% off. This offer is available worldwide while supplies last, and you have to register, schedule and purchase your discounted exam by December 31, 2009.   

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That’s right. We’re kicking off the Virtual Launch Event for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft Forefront, and Microsoft System Center on September 29, 2009. Join us on at 9 AM (PST) for the start of The New Efficiency. We’ll be hosting a live-streamed discussion with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and top technology leaders on the evolving role of IT in today’s business climate. The full Virtual Launch Event site goes live on September 29, but visit us in the meantime to add the event to your Outlook calendar, evaluate the new product lineup and even submit a question for Steve Ballmer to address during his discussion.

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Microsoft just announced the Windows Cache Extension for PHP Beta, a PHP accelerator that is used to increase the speed of PHP applications running on Windows and Windows Server. Once the Windows Cache Extension for PHP is enabled and loaded by the PHP engine, PHP applications can take advantage of the functionality without any code modifications. Windows Cache Extension for PHP Beta can be installed with the Microsoft Web Platform Installer 2.0 RC and works with IIS 7.5, 7.0, 6.0, and 5.1. Download the New Windows Cache Extension for PHP Beta and check out Using Windows Cache Extension for PHP for more information.

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Brought to you by the Springboard Series, this special 90-day trial of Windows 7 Enterprise is now available to help you test and evaluate the final released to manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 7 Enterprise. Designed specifically for IT professionals, this 90-day trial is offered in English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese.

Get it here and test your hardware, software, and deployment strategies today—and get deployment guidance, step-by-step tutorials, and more with the Springboard Series for Windows 7.

Note: If you already have Windows 7 through MSDN, TechNet, or Software Assurance, you do not need to download this trial.

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