MCP Flash: August 2009

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The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Flash is a monthly newsletter that announces program updates; training, exam, and credential availability and retirements; and special offers for MCPs. Find more information on the MCP member site or on the Microsoft Learning site. Ride the Career Express to Tech·Ed Europe 2009 The 11-city European road show starts October 26 in Milan, Italy, and ends November 9 at Tech·Ed Europe 2009 in Berlin, Germany. At each tour stop, you'll get a preview of the Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. The Career Express Tour spotlights new training and certification opportunities to help you sharpen your skills on next year's hottest technologies! Join us at the stop nearest you for technical training, professional networking, hands-on experience, and real-world guidance from industry experts. Look for an announcement on the Born to Learn blog to find out how to join the tour! Here are the tour cities and dates: October 26: Milan, Italy 27: Zurich, Switzerland 28: Paris, France 29: London, England 30: Brussels, Belgium November 2: Amsterdam, The Netherlands 3: Frankfurt, Germany 4: Munich, Germany 5: Vienna, Austria 6: Prague, Czech Republic 9: Berlin, Germany Announcements Attend Microsoft Tech·Ed Europe 2009, November 9-13, Berlin, Germany Tech·Ed Europe 2009 isn't just an opportunity to learn all of the latest technical developments. It's a chance to join a like-minded community and have fun. The event includes in-depth technical training that's tailored to your individual needs, covering Windows 7, Visual Studio, Windows Azure, and more. Special Offers Thrive: A Career and Community Hub Learn how to stand out and succeed in today's challenging economy. Visit Thrive for IT professionals or developers to find career advice, peer insights, industry postings, and training resources. And learn how you can win a training course worth US$2,995. "See the Light": Download Microsoft Silverlight 3 and Microsoft Expression Studio 3 The way you and your customers create and deploy Web sites and rich Internet applications will never be the same. Download Silverlight 3 and a 60-day trial of Expression Studio 3 to see for yourself. Build a Learning Plan to Meet Your Needs (U.S. Only) If you are a member of the Microsoft Partner Network, visit the Learning Plan Tool. It's a complimentary, comprehensive tool containing relevant courses offered by Microsoft product groups and training teams. You can search for course recommendations and build a prescriptive learning plan that is tailored by role and skill level. New Exams Find Out Which Exams Are Available Now View a full list of English and localized exams that became available in recent months. Tell Us What You Think About This Newsletter and Other Communications Here at Microsoft Learning we're continually trying to improve the communications we have with you. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. August 2009 In This Issue: Announcements Special Offers New Exams Resources • Born to Learn blog • MCP Web site Learning Portals • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 • Visual Studio 2008 • Visual Studio 2005 • Exchange Server 2010 • Exchange Server 2007 • Microsoft Forefront • 2007 Microsoft Office System • Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 • Microsoft Virtualization Welcome! Subscribing to the MCP Flash is the easiest way to stay current on training and certification news from Microsoft. As part of your subscription, you may occasionally receive beta exam or survey invitations from the MCP program. You may unsubscribe from these notices, but in doing so you will also cancel your subscription to the monthly MCP Flash, which contains information about your certification benefits and status. ©2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Azure, Expression, Forefront, Silverlight, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Windows, Windows Server, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Legal Information Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Microsoft Student Newsletter - August 2009

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 2, Edition 4 August 19, 2009 Welcome to the Microsoft Student Newsletter, offering news, tips, advice, career info, and special offers for today's students. Forward this newsletter to a friend! Back2School with Microsoft Just in time for back to school - Join the ALL-NEW Student Lounge and find a new way to connect with your friends this year, from blogs to videos to forums. And, don't miss your chance for a live chat with Amanda from "My Intern Life" in the Student Lounge on August 26 at 12:00 P.M. PST! Find out what she's doing to prepare for school this Fall. Don't miss our totally redesigned online Student Experience Visit the redesigned microsoft.com/student site and find products, offers, and tools to help you in school - simplified, and all in one place. Microsoft's Ultimate Digital Dorm Room Explore this interactive site to learn about Microsoft products for your dorm room and download a tips and tricks booklet on how to survive going back to school with Windows, Zune, Bing, and more! Shopping for a school PC? The Windows Laptop Scout can help you pick the right one for you. Waiting for Windows 7? With the Windows 7 Upgrade Option, you don't need to. 7 computer security tips for students No matter where you are, your computer is at risk from viruses, hackers, spyware, and other attacks. These seven tips will help you keep your PC safe. • Essential resources for students: videos, templates, tools, and more • Be more productive: Visit Microsoft Office Live Students on Facebook • 10 most frequently asked college admissions questions • Too much time at your PC? Tips for comfortable computing • Back to School Font Pack • Check out the new episodes of My Intern Life on Student TV! • Stay connected with Facebook friends on your Windows Mobile phone • Tap into Twitter on your Windows Mobile phone • Decorate your dorm room in style • Donate to help refugees and double your impact! Microsoft will donate $1 for every $1 donated (expires Sept. 5) • Get more done. Have more fun. Find your campus-ready Windows-based PC • For students only: Save 91% on Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 • Get Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for just $99.99 • Find other great student offers • Software at no cost - check out Microsoft DreamSpark • Follow us on Twitter • Join us on Facebook • Visit us on your mobile phone • Watch Student TV • Explore the Student Lounge Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Exploring Windows: Get ready for back to school

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 107 August 19, 2009 Exploring Windows brings you tips, tricks, downloads, and updates to help you get the most out of Windows. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to Exploring Windows. Get ready for back to school It's August: Summer is beginning to wind down and the kids are heading back to school. Even if you're not ready for it, your PC can be. From deleting programs you don't use to defragmenting your hard disk, we'll walk you through the steps you need to take to get your old PC running like new. A note to our readers Notice our new look? We recently revamped Exploring Windows to make it more useful to your everyday life. We also launched a new Exploring Windows site with even more helpful advice - check it out! We'd love to hear what you think. Send us feedback on the Exploring Windows site and newsletter. Tips and tricks for heading back to school Choosing a new PC If you're planning to buy a shiny new computer for the new school year, our Windows Laptop Scout can help you find the right one for you. Waiting for Windows 7? With the Windows 7 Upgrade Option, there's no need to. Forget the coffee shop - meet in a virtual study space Next time you need to collaborate on a group project or quickly exchange work, notes, and videos, leverage these great resources and tips from Windows Live. The digital fridge: New ways to show off your kids' schoolwork How can you preserve your children's artwork, those visual stories of their growing up? It's easier than you think. Here's how to do it using Windows Vista and Windows Live. Learn from people like you My favorite PC gifts for dads everywhere 6/10/2009, Henson Working at a major electronics retailer, there are a few products that stand out to me personally. Things that, as a soon-to-be father, I would love to have. Here's my personal wishlist... Sharing pictures of documents - a big little problem 4/13/2009, Ludwig J. My student Cathy came up with this problem. She attached a scan of an old letter to an e-mail. The recipient complained that it was unreadable... Windows Live freebies! 7/30/2009, Ali It was around the Windows Live Messenger 10-Year Anniversary when a new page was added to the Windows Live website that is called Freebies! And as you might guess, there is some really cool stuff out there... Related links • 5 ways to help protect your new PC before you go online • Expand your knowledge with an online course • Make a movie of your child's best field trips • Crabby's back-to-school tips for parents Spotlight on Windows 7 With a new feature called "HomeGroup," it's easy to access and share music, videos, pictures, documents, and printers with other Windows 7 computers in your home. Special offers • Buy a new PC now, get an upgrade to Windows 7 when it arrives • Get Office Home and Student 2007 at a great price Featured downloads • Can your PC run Windows 7? Download our free tool to check • WUGNET shareware pick: Cool Type Master • Find things faster on Wikipedia with Internet Explorer 8 Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement