TechNet Flash: New trials: Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint, SQL Server 2008 R2 and more

TechNet Flash Mobile | Unsubscribe | Customize TechNet Flash Volume 12, Issue 9 | May 5, 2010     Top Stories     Get the New Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint Trial Microsoft Forefront Protection for SharePoint provides essential building blocks for secure collaboration by helping to prevent users from uploading or downloading documents containing malware, out-of-policy content, or sensitive information to SharePoint libraries. Learn more... Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 Has RTM'd - Download the Trial SQL Server 2008 R2 includes new and enhanced capabilities for application and multi-server management, complex event processing, master data services, and end user reporting. Download now and gain access to technical resources. And check out the SQL Server 2008 R2 Digital Tour. Your Featured Content New System Center 2010 Trials Are Available You can now download the evaluation versions of three new System Center 2010 products: •  System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 for backup and recovery •  System Center Essentials 2010 for managing IT environments in midsized organizations •  System Center Service Manager 2010 for automating IT service management best practices Get the Public Beta for Windows Home Server Code-Named "Vail" The beta release of the next version of Windows Home Server (code name "Vail") recently became available, and the WHS team would like your feedback. Check out this blog post for where to download the software and to get a demo of the new features. Windows 7 Deployment - Step 1: Gather Required Software (Screencast) In this screencast, Sr. IT Professional Evangelist John Baker reviews the software required for Lite Touch Installation (LTI) deployments. Using MDT 2010 for the Lite Touch, High-Volume Deployment strategy streamlines deployment and reduces support costs by providing a more consistent configuration with fewer support calls. Windows 7 Deployment Screencast - Step 2: Prepare the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Environment In this screencast, John Baker, Sr. IT Professional Evangelist from Microsoft, walks you through the installation of both the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 as well as the Windows AIK for Windows 7.   Evaluate Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 Active Directory Federation Services 2.0 provides essential building blocks for secure collaboration through simplified access and single sign-on for on-premises and cloud-based applications in the enterprise, across organizations, and on the web. Learn more. The Get On the Bus Tour Is Coming with Free Swag We are giving away 50 copies of Windows 7 Ultimate to the first 50 Get On the Bus event attendees through the door at every stop, plus some chances at some other great swag. Microsoft comes to you on its Get On the Bus Tour so spend some time with us as we dive deep into Windows 7 and Office 2010, along with a specific path on how to get certified. Windows 7 Security Webcast: Networking Security and Application Control (Level 200) May 21, 2010, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time In this second of three webcasts in the Windows 7 Security Talk series, Paul Cooke covers the networking components of the Windows 7 operating system, including DirectAccess, Network Access Protection, and how to deploy Windows 7 in a secure manner with AppLocker. Join the Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 3.0 Beta Streamline the process of keeping offline virtual machines, templates and virtual hard disks updated with the latest operating system and application patches - at less cost, and without introducing vulnerabilities into your IT infrastructure by using the new features in VMST 3.0.   TechNet Flash Sponsors Sunbelt Software and ScriptLogic: •  Frustrated with Slow, Bloated Antivirus? •  Free Network Essentials E-book for TechNet Flash Subscribers Editor's Note TechNet Flash Editor Mitch Irsfeld What to do with all these releases? Call the wiki warriors It's been an incredible two weeks covering Microsoft technologies for IT pros. I'm counting six important releases and that's even before the upcoming launch wave, which will keep me busy for the next edition. Where do I start? How about with today's announcements of solutions to help enable secure collaboration? Collaborating across network boundaries is not only possible with Microsoft SharePoint and Office technologies, it's made even simpler with the 2010 versions of those technologies. But such sharing requires protection from malware and out-of-policy content, and today Microsoft has launched two solutions... Read more ADVERTISEMENT Frustrated with Slow, Bloated Antivirus? New VIPRE Enterprise 4.0 gives you easy-to-use, powerful endpoint protection without unnecessary bloat and difficult agent management. Try high-performance VIPRE today! Training and Books Plan Your Next IT Career Move with the Career Finder Tool The Career Finder tool on the Microsoft Career site is a time-saving first step to finding the perfect career path based on your interests and skills. The role-based information, learning plans, and special training and certification offers can help you build the skills you need to get there. 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