| Volume 10, Issue 24: November 26, 2008 | Note from the Editor | | | Greetings and Welcome to TechNet Flash, | • | Microsoft's Cloud Vision Redmond Developer, November 18, 2008 Why Windows Azure and Windows 7 will change the way you work. | | • | | | • | | Finally, there's a new guide, available as part of the complete Infrastructure Planning and Design file: the Exchange Online: Evaluating Software-plus-Services guide provides a clear comparison of e-mail technologies across on-premises, standard hosting, and dedicated hosting scenarios. Check it out. Have a great Thanksgiving, Mitch Irsfeld
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IT Management | | Microsoft's Core Infrastructure Optimization can help you evolve your IT infrastructure to become more agile and secure, while reducing overall costs. Take this simple survey for a comprehensive report highlighting your IT maturity, with peer comparison and steps for optimization across critical aspects of your IT infrastructure. | | | December 3, 2008, 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
In this webcast, we discuss how the platform capabilities of Microsoft's virtualization solutions enable organizations to expand their infrastructure options without sacrificing existing investments. If you need to do more with less, tune in to this webcast. | | | Get the "how to" licensing information you need, from the basic concepts to the product specific details, each less than 15 minutes. These webcasts will help you learn about the tools and resources available to help you track your Microsoft software licenses, purchasing strategy, and the Software Asset Management processes. |
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Featured Downloads | | The Beta announced at TechEd EMEA is now available for download. This release includes cross-platform monitoring and service-level monitoring capabilities. | | | MED-V provides an enterprise solution for desktop virtualization, enabling customers to upgrade to the latest OS while supporting legacy applications in a previous version of Windows. MED-V Beta will be publicly available in Q1 2009. The product is targeted for final release in the first half of 2009. |
Upcoming Webcasts | | December 3, 2008, 9:30 A.M. Pacific Time
We cover many new features included in Windows Server 2008 that reduce the cost of ownership, and we take a close look at specific technologies that improve administration, data center, and branch office deployments. | | | December 8, 2008, 11:30 A.M. Pacific Time
Learn how to automate client administrative activities in the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista operating systems. We explore the features and capabilities of Windows PowerShell, describe customer scenarios, and discuss command-line syntax usage. |
Security | | Download the November security updates, including updates for Microsoft Windows. |
On Demand | | It isn't quite released yet, but still tracking really well for December. So, to get a taste of what's in SP1, check out this video. And look for a weekly podcast on Edge, each showing one new SP1 feature between now and the end of the year. | | | Learn about the history of the partnership and integration between HP and Microsoft. Then hear about the new System Center announcements at TechEd EMEA – Pro management packs and HP patching catalog. |
Virtual Labs | | After completing this lab, you will be able to browse a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services cube by using Microsoft Office Excel 2007, use Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) formulas in Office Excel 2007, and display Analysis Services Key Performance Indicators in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. | | | After completing this lab, you will be better able to provide a hands-on experience on Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007, demonstrate the potential usage scenarios of the product, and use ILM 2007 to also provision certificates as part of the ID lifecycle process using the certificate lifecycle management features. |
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