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TechNet Flash Mobile | Unsubscribe | Customize TechNet Flash Volume 12, Issue 4 | February 24, 2010     Top Stories     Preview the Upcoming TechNet Wiki Later this year, TechNet and the Server & Cloud Division will partner to launch the new TechNet Wiki. Keith Combs provides a preview of how this technology will offer a better way to discover and participate in the creation of TechNet content. Four-Part Video Series: IT Pro Virtualization Tour IT Pro Evangelists show how to create virtual machines, use VHD Native Boot as the running operating system, run Windows XP apps from a Windows 7 PC, and manage the virtual infrastructure. Part 1: Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Part 2: VHD Native Boot Part 3: Windows XP Mode Part 4: System Center Virtual Machine Manager Your Featured Content Evaluate Release 10.1 of Forefront Online Protection for Exchange The new release of Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) integrates the support request system with the Admin Console. See the New Features Guide and the 10.1 Admin Center Guide. Webcast: Troubleshooting Activation Issues with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 February 26, 2010, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time Join us to learn the steps for troubleshooting the most common product activation and validation issues in enterprise environments. We provide proactive guidance and the latest updates on Volume Activation for the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. Video: Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) V1 SP1 User Experience This screencast demonstrates running a MED-V workspace using a V1 SP1 client in the Windows 7 environment. In V1 SP1, MED-V continues to employ Virtual PC 2007 as the virtualization vehicle to run a MED-V workspace, and it does not require hardware-assisted virtualization.   Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide for Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Now Available Get the latest guidance for planning your application virtualization infrastructure. Updates now include support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, including such features as BranchCache, support for 64-bit clients, and server-sizing data. Mark Your Calendar for the Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Hour March 18, 2010, 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time Looking at desktop virtualization including VDI? Thinking about Windows 7 migration, want savings, but wonder about ROI? Watch and interact live with Microsoft, industry experts, and IT leaders for a moderated televised discussion. Forefront TMG 2010 Capacity Planning Tool Now Available The Capacity Planning Tool helps you understand what hardware you will need to support the number of users, wide-area network bandwidth, features and protections enabled in your Forefront TMG 2010 deployment.   Editor's Note TechNet Flash Editor Mitch Irsfeld Clearing the Fog Around Cloud Computing First off, a quick reminder to take the short TechNet Flash Subscriber Survey. It will only a take a couple minutes and could mean a better experience for you. Many of the ideas for the recent changes to the newsletter came from subscribers. Tell us what you think of them and give us more ideas. Describing the general concept of cloud computing, its promise and benefits, is fairly straightforward. But the varied approaches and emerging product offerings from a growing list of vendors create confusion, especially as you look at it from the standpoint of your existing infrastructure... 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Microsoft at a glance: February 2010 Edition

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile February 2010 Edition Announcing Windows Phone 7 Series Watch the Steve Ballmer press conference at Mobile World Congress 2010 and get an exclusive look at Windows Phone 7 Series-a different kind of phone, designed to keep your life in motion Learn more What's New Share every detail with LifeCam Cinema See the difference with features like HD widescreen, Auto Focus, and ClearFrame Technology Your destination for popular downloads Get the latest updates, service packs, and trials from Microsoft Download Center Have More Fun Don't lose family memories Get a free trial of Windows Home Server and back up photos, videos, music and more Free games from MSN Games Enjoy the best new games, including trivia, puzzles, word titles, and more Build Your Skills Tech·Ed 2010 is coming to New Orleans, June 7-10 Get ready for the go-to event for gaining IT knowledge and networking with peers-register for Tech·Ed today Windows Azure Platform Get the tools to do what you do best. Download tools, training, and the SDK for cloud computing Get More Done Microsoft Office 2010 Beta is here Download the beta to learn how the latest tools can benefit you and your business Download Visio 2010 Beta See your ideas take shape with visually-compelling diagrams Boost Your Business What is Microsoft Surface? See how this technology is creating new opportunities for businesses and redefining how customers can interact Thinking about Windows 7 for your business? Take a free online test drive of Windows 7 Professional today to see what it can do for you and your business Tech Topics Limited-time offer on your TechNet Plus Subscription Get software evaluations, professional support, tools, and resources with your subscription. Sign up before March 31st and save up to 28% Explore and evaluate great Microsoft products for your company Register for free downloads from TechNet and then check your email for convenient resources that enhance your evaluation experience How are we doing? • Please take our brief online survey and let us know your thoughts on this newsletter Monthly Security Updates • February security updates are now available Microsoft Store • Buy Office Small Business 2007 • Buy Windows 7 • Buy a BlueTrack Mouse Popular Downloads • Microsoft Security Essentials • Internet Explorer 8 • DirectX End-User Runtime • More... Popular Destinations • Clip Art • Template Gallery • Careers at Microsoft • More... Tips to Try • Learn 5 ways to speed up your computer • Solve several common PC problems on your own • Find tips, articles, and more for your home PC To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe to newsletters and manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at any time at Microsoft.com. Legal Information This newsletter was sent by: Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 United States Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2010 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement