TechNet Flash: IE9 Beta is here

TechNet Flash Mobile | Unsubscribe | Customize TechNet Flash Volume 12, Issue 19 | September 22, 2010     Top Stories     Realizing the Full Value of Virtualized Environments The move from physical to virtual has become a sure bet for IT organizations, and with more payoff to come, it's time to make sure your infrastructure is aligned for maximum value. Get the Internet Explorer 9 Beta Internet Explorer 9 Beta is here, and it's fast. Web sites and applications look and perform as if they were native to your PC, and you'll notice a clean look and increased viewing area that makes Web sites shine. Taking full advantage of your PC's hardware through Windows, Internet Explorer 9 Beta delivers graphically rich and immersive experiences. Save 25% on TechNet Subscription Professional With an annual subscription, you can evaluate more than 70 full-version Microsoft software titles such as Windows 7 and Office 2010 without time or feature limits. But hurry, the offer ends October 31, 2010. Use promo code TNITQ413. Your Featured Content Download Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Release Candidate Microsoft Lync Server 2010 RC ushers in a new connected experience. A single interface unites voice, IM, audio-, video-, and web-conferencing into a richer, more contextual offering and a single identity makes it easier and more efficient for users to find contacts, check their availability, and connect with them. Announcing the Springboard Series Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal Think you know everything about deploying Windows 7? Find out with the Springboard Series Deployment Learning Portal, an online assessment and learning tool, designed to help IT pros identify their knowledge strengths and information gaps around Windows 7 deployment. New White Paper: Plan, Implement, and Support SQL Server Virtualization It is now possible to virtualize heavy SQL Server workloads and move virtual machines between Hyper-V hosts within a failover cluster without downtime. Security Talk Video: Azure Federated Identity Security Using ADFS 2.0 We explain how to create an Azure application using Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) 2.0 Security Token Service (STS), previously known as Geneva Server, for back-end authentication.   Free Windows Server 2008 R2 E-book Offer Learn about the features of Windows Server 2008 R2 in the areas of virtualization, management, the web application platform, scalability, reliability, and interoperability with Windows 7. Download Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2, written by industry experts Charlie Russel and Craig Zacker along with the Windows Server team at Microsoft. Office 2010 Security Baseline Beta Now Available for Download This latest release in the Security Compliance Manager Baseline Beta Review Program is designed to help you plan, deploy, and monitor the security of Microsoft Office 2010. This beta release also includes a setting pack for Office 2010. Join the beta, and influence the development of this new resource. Cloud Cover on Channel 9 Join Ryan and Steve as they cover the Windows Azure platform, digging into features, discussing the latest news and announcements, and sharing tips and tricks. Current episode: Deploying and Upgrading. Windows Azure Security Notes A collection of notes and lessons from exploring the cloud security space and working through Windows Azure security scenarios.   TechNet Flash Sponsors SpectorSoft 360 Monitoring Software and Sunbelt Software: •  Free Trial Download for TechNet Flash Subscribers •  Free Trial Download: Business Antivirus for Windows Networks Editor's Note TechNet Flash Editor Mitch Irsfeld Increasing Your Odds with Virtualization It's hard to generalize the benefits of virtualization, partly because we don't fully know where the value ends. One of the main evolutionary paths leads to cloud computing, and the value there could be tremendous. In that respect, virtualization is like a high-flying stock just before it splits; there's good reason to own it now, but just wait! According to Mitch Tulloch in the second edition of his e-book Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions from the Desktop to the Data Center, lowering total cost of ownership is one of three key drivers for considering a virtualization solution.... Read more ADVERTISEMENT Free Trial Download of Spector 360 Monitoring Software Get answers fast when management asks! Your free copy of Spector 360 has built-in reports, DVR-like playback, and powerful admin tools to make it easy. Training and Books Get Microsoft Certification Packs and Save up to 20%, Plus Second Shots Whether you're validating your skills for your next IT job, looking to get a promotion, or seeking your next Microsoft Certification, Microsoft makes it easy for you to find the Career Bundle that's right for you. Take advantage of this limited time offer - save up to 20% when you purchase packs of one to five exams with free re-takes on every exam purchased. Advance Your Career with Training from Microsoft Learning Visit the Microsoft Learning Career Portal to find learning paths and career guidance to help you get trained for some of the top IT job roles in the industry. You will also find special offers on certification exams, e-learning, and classroom training. ADVERTISEMENT Free Trial Download: Business Antivirus for Windows Networks VIPRE enables Windows admins to protect networks and workstations against malware with award-winning antivirus scanning technology. Try it free today! Events Tech���Ed Europe 2010 - Sessions and Speakers Announced 8 - 12 November Berlin, Germany Over 200 Tech���Ed sessions are now posted on the website, along with an amazing line-up of speakers for this year's event. Many more sessions will be posted in coming weeks. Don't forget about the pre-conference seminars on 8 November. Registration is still open for the event - join your colleagues and learn more about the newest technology from Microsoft. Resources TechNet Plus Direct Subscription TechNet Flash Feed Blog TechNet Flash Archive TechNet Magazine MSDN Flash Newsletter Security Newsletter IT Management Community Hub TechNet | Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile ©2010 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement Microsoft respects your privacy.  Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this this newsletter, please click here to 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