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September 9, 2010 Heroes increase agency security and efficiency Do your part to help create safer computing environments with the combined power of Windows 7 and the U.S. Government Configuration Baseline. More ways you can be a government IT hero Increase productivity on the go with Office Web Apps Provide agency employees with the productivity tools they need, anywhere they have access to the Internet, with Office Web Apps and Microsoft Office 2010. Reduce costs and your carbon footprint with server virtualization Decommission underused servers and reduce the quantity you need to own with Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Systems Center. Improve real-time collaboration and communication Connect with citizens and peers wherever they are by optimizing communication between e-mail, phone and the web with Unified Communications. Maximize your IT investment with Microsoft Premier Services Get agency-tailored, priority access to Microsoft technical experts, 24x7 problem resolution, and Microsoft training. News and highlights   Get cloud-based solutions to meet your needs in the new Microsoft cloud application center Visit the new Government Cloud Application Center to find conveniently located technology partners who can help you meet your IT solution and compliance needs in the cloud and integrate with your existing IT infrastructure. - MSPMentor   Cloud basics, part 1: Entering the cloud New to cloud computing? Part one of our new Cloud Basics series will help you demystify SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS, walk you through important cloud considerations, and give you the resources you need to explore further.   Microsoft does its civic duty | Government and Web 2.0 Microsoft Open 311 technology is helping to revolutionize government services by providing governments and citizens with a clearer picture of what's going on in their areas. - SoftCity Cafe   Microsoft to invest $499 million in Virginia with new data center The advanced data center will add capacity to Microsoft's growing cloud-computing services, such as Windows Azure, BPOS and Windows Live. - Gov Monitor   Microsoft launches nonprofit grant program Microsoft has launched the Elevate America community initiative, a new grant program that will support nonprofit organizations offering employment services, including technology skills training and job placement, in local communities across the United States. - 3BL Media   Technology update   New IT resource for debunking cloud myths Microsoft's new TechNet page, "Put the Cloud to Work for Your Organization," provides you with the resources you'll need to inform your organization's cloud planning.   Together in the cloud: Azure + Bing Maps Check out this series of articles, sample applications, and live demonstrations to find out how you can combine the power of Microsoft cloud computing solutions with Bing Maps.   Free Windows Server 2008 R2 E-book offer Learn about the powerful features of Windows Server 2008 R2, including virtualization, management, the web application platform, scalability and reliability, and interoperability with Windows 7.   Join the U.S. Public Sector Office 2010 Town Hall Community Make your organization more efficient with Office 2010! Share your insights and ideas, and learn from your peers in government who are using the Microsoft 2010 productivity products.   Bring space down to Earth with this free download Let WorldWide Telescope (WWT) bring the beauty of space to you.  Use WWT to explore the features of Mars as never before, thanks to the addition of more than 13,000 incredibly detailed images of Mars from various NASA spacecraft.     Events  Join the third annual Microsoft Local Government Summit October 12, 11:00 A.M. Eastern time This interactive virtual event brings together industry thought leaders, government officials, and knowledgeable vendors to a forum where you can share best practices, ask tough questions and get answers from people who share the goal of managing municipalities.   Webcast: See the future of Microsoft Visual Studio September 23, 2:00 P.M. Eastern time Developer attendees will receive a demonstration of technical functionalities and feature capabilities of: Test Professional for Tester/Load Testing, Test & Lab management, and Team Foundation Server - Version Control, Work Items, Reporting services.   Webcast: Exclusive Microsoft product roadmap briefing for local governments October 6, 8:00 A.M. Eastern time Attend and learn to better plan and budget for your agency's technology investments, and get a look into the future to see what software innovations are coming down the pike.   Register for the State & Local Government Webcast Series September 21: Transforming the way local governments manage technology infrastructures October 27: Building your government oganization's effective software asset management strategy  November 16: Maximizing local government technology investments through cloud computing In this issue: » News and highlights » Technology update » Events Questions on how to buy? 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TechNet Flash: Putting Silverlight to work in the enterprise

TechNet Flash Mobile | Unsubscribe | Customize TechNet Flash Volume 12, Issue 18 | September 8, 2010     Top Stories     Rich Internet Apps in the Enterprise Find scenarios for putting Silverlight to work in the enterprise and how to realize the benefits of rich Internet applications in corporate environments. The new TechNet ON package also features specific guidance, downloads, and training resources to get you up to speed on the latest Silverlight capabilities. Exchange Server 2010 SP1 Now Available Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1 is now ready for download with new deployment functionality, Client Access server role improvements, self-signed federation certificates, new Exchange ActiveSync features, and more. Your Featured Content Virtual Roundtable: Migrating from Windows Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP to Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 September 30, 2010, 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time Join us live for a virtual, interactive roundtable discussion on migration strategies, standards, and support for organizations moving from Internet Explorer 6 to Internet Explorer 8. Video: Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista Learn how to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7, from backing up your computers to performing the upgrade, basic configurations, establishing Internet connectivity, and checking for updates. You'll also get a demonstration of how to use the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. New Cloud Computing and Windows Azure Learning "Snacks" What is cloud computing? How do I get started on the Azure platform? How can organizations benefit by using Dynamics CRM Online? These are some of the questions answered by Microsoft's new series of Cloud/Azure Learning Snacks. Time-strapped? You can learn something new in less than five minutes. Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide for Windows User State Virtualization Now Available Follow the stepwise approach in this IPD guide to gather relevant user and IT requirements, then compare and contrast Windows USV technologies (Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and Roaming User Profiles) in light of scenarios that are relevant to your business.   Free Windows 7 E-Learning Series Pick and choose from 19 free Windows 7 e-learning videos on the areas that you want to explore. Topics include: deployment, migration, network connectivity, remote management with Windows PowerShell, and more. Video: Troubleshooting Activation Issues with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Product activation is a critical part of Windows operating system deployment. Do you know how to ensure that your Key Management Service (KMS) is working before deploying? What about troubleshooting issues with activation? Video: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0 - Heterogeneous Server Environment Inventory Part 5 See how MAP performs a network inventory of IT assets remotely without the use of agents, identifying heterogeneous server environments consisting of Windows Server and Linux operating systems, including those running in a virtual environment. MAP 5.0 also automates the discovery of Linux-powered LAMP stacks. Video: Migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 This video discusses backup considerations and options, preparing hard drives and partitions, capturing Windows XP data and settings with the Windows Easy Transfer Tool, installing Windows 7, and restoring captured data and settings with the Windows Easy Transfer Tool Confirming settings.   TechNet Flash Sponsors LogMeIn and ScriptLogic: •  Free trial of LogMeIn Rescue on-demand remote support •  Free webinar and download for TechNet Flash subscribers Editor's Note TechNet Flash Editor Mitch Irsfeld Putting Silverlight to Work in the Enterprise In the current edition of TechNet ON, we look at some key scenarios for putting Silverlight to work in the enterprise and provide specific tools and guidance for building and deploying Silverlight applications. One of the key scenarios is integrating Silverlight applications with the leading collaboration environment, SharePoint. You can read a free introductory chapter of Gaston C. 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