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Exchange Server 2007 Virtual Labs

Kevin Dean — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:40:00 GMT

Since everyone’s deep into research and testing for their future upgrade to Exchange 2007 I wanted to make sure you were aware of the many virtual labs available.

TechNet Virtual Labs: Exchange Server

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/traincert/virtuallab/exchange.mspx

In this Virtual Labcast series presented by Harold Wong, keep your skills and knowledge about Microsoft Exchange Server up to date with his expert tips and best practices. Through the use of Microsoft Office Live Meeting presentations and Virtual Lab demos, Harold covers in-depth topics such as installation, replication, operations, management, and security, providing you with the tools and knowledge that help optimize your Exchange Server 2007 environment. Whether you are currently administering Exchange Server or looking to migrate to Exchange, you do not want to miss these Labcasts. Don't worry if you miss Harold in any of our live Exchange Server 2007 Labcasts – you'll still have a chance to experience it On-Demand.

Step into the Exchange Server Virtual Labs for Free

It's simple: no complex setup or installation is required to try out Exchange Server running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Lab. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks any time or take advantage of our introductory experience with the NEW Virtual Lab Express.

Exchange Server 2007: Virtual labs

•	Virtual Lab Express: Introduction to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
•	Transitioning from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007
•	Exchange 2007 - Installing and Configuring LCS 2005 w E2007
•	Exchange 2007 - Configuring an Exchange Server 2007 Edge Server
•	Exchange Server 2007: Implementing Antivirus Defenses on Exchange Server 2007 with Microsoft Forefront Security
•	Exchange Server 2007: Configuring the Unified Messaging Server
•	Exchange Server 2007 - Using Exchange Server 2007 Local Continuous Replication
•	Exchange Server 2007: Installing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
•	Exchange Server 2007: Managing and Administering Exchange Server 2007
•	Exchange Server 2007: Compliance and Retention
•	Exchange Server 2007: Using the Exchange Server 2007 Management Console and Shell
•	Exchange Server 2007: Remote Client Access with Exchange Server 2007
•	Exchange Server 2007: Using Cluster Continuous Replication
•	Exchange Server 2007: Configuring an Exchange Server 2007 Edge Server
•	Forefront Security for Exchange Server

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Exchange Server 2007: On-Demand Labcasts

•	Exchange Server 2007: Installing Exchange Server 2007 Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Administering Exchange Server 2007 Server Roles and Mailboxes Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Compliance and Retention Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Using Management Console and Shell Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Remote Client Access with Exchange Server 2007 Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Using Local Continuous Replication Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Using Cluster Continuous Replication Labcast (Level 200)
•	Exchange Server 2007: Configuring an Exchange Server 2007 Edge Server Labcast (Level 200)

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Exchange Hosted Services

•	Exchange Hosted Services: Providing E-Mail Continuity and Disaster Recovery
•	Exchange Hosted Services: Policy-Based Message Encryption
•	Exchange Hosted Services: E-Mail Compliance Using Microsoft Exchange Hosted Archive
•	Exchange Hosted Services: Implementing Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services
•	Exchange Hosted Services: E-Mail Filtering Using Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering
•	Exchange Hosted Services: E-Mail Archiving Using Microsoft Exchange Hosted Archive

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Exchange Server 2003: Virtual Lab Express

•	Virtual Lab Express: Microsoft Exchange Server 2003-Distribution

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Exchange Server 2003: Deploy

•	Migrating From Exchange Server 5.5 Windows NT Server to Exchange Server Windows Server Part 1
•	Migrating From Exchange Server 5.5 Windows NT Server to Exchange Server Windows Server Part 2

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Exchange Server 2003: Operate

•	Implementing Mobile Solutions with Exchange Server 2003 SP2
•	Publishing an Exchange Server with ISA
•	Managing Exchange and Active Directory with MOM 2005
•	SMTP Security Features in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

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Exchange Server 2003: Troubleshoot

•	Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server

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Exchange Server 2003: Security

•	Designing Anti-Spam Defenses Using Intelligent Message Filter
•	Secure Messaging and Collaboration
•	Antigen Servers: Protecting Exchange Server against Viruses and Spam

Upcoming Microsoft Office System Webcasts: June 2007

Kevin Dean — Fri, 18 May 2007 19:12:00 GMT

Upcoming Microsoft Office System Webcasts: June 2007

Learn about the Microsoft Office System and productivity software such as Visio, OneNote, and Project by taking part in a Microsoft Office System Webcast. These online and interactive events are an effective way for business professionals to learn how Microsoft products and technologies can enable them to do their jobs more efficiently.

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Online Media Series

Upcoming Microsoft Office System Webcasts

· By Topic

· By Product/Technology

Now you can register for an on demand webcast and choose how you would like to view the archive (for most webcasts that took place live April 12, 2005, or later). Register to view an on demand webcast and download a .wmv of the webcast immediately. By registering, you will also receive a confirmation email the following day with a link to the PPT download.

Additional Resources

Online Media Series

Microsoft Office System Webcasts: Enhance Your Skill Set with Expert Tips

Learn how you can work smarter. Tune in to these free webcasts and get tips for using Microsoft Office products and servers. Watch as experts show you fast and easy ways to leverage e-mail, customize the Ribbon using Microsoft Office open XML, and get started in the 2007 Microsoft Office system.

Microsoft Office System Webcasts

Tune In and Win!
Attend any live webcast through June 30, 2007, and you could win* a Microsoft Zune 30-GB digital media player.

* No purchase necessary. Open only to residents of the U.S. Some restrictions may apply. See Web site for entry dates, specific eligibility requirements, and official rules.

Webcast Series Available Now:

§ Digital Note Taking

§ Microsoft Office System Webcasts

§ Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks

§ Microsoft Office Visio

§ Microsoft Project

§ Office Tips & Tricks for Administrative Professionals

§ Real-Time Collaboration

Live webcasts for business professionals

Microsoft Office System Webcasts

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Creating Effective Conditional Formats Using Excel 2007 (Level 300)

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Curt Frye, President, Technology and Society, Incorporated

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337594&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Top 10 Tips for Excel 2007 (Level 100)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Andy Reed, Senior Training Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337596&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Tips and Tricks for Live Meeting 2005 (Level 100)

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time

Evan Archilla, Consultant, Projectline Services

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032318897&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Advanced Tips and Tricks: What You Can Really Do with Your Documents Across the 2007 Office Release (Level 300)

Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Stephanie Krieger, MS Press Author and MVP, Arouet.net

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032339512&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Top 10 Tips for PowerPoint 2007 (Level 100)

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Andy Reed, Senior Training Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337600&Culture=en-US

By Topic:

· FY05 Connected Productivity

Connected Productivity

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Creating Effective Conditional Formats Using Excel 2007 (Level 300)

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Curt Frye, President, Technology and Society, Incorporated

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337594&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Top 10 Tips for Excel 2007 (Level 100)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Andy Reed, Senior Training Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337596&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Advanced Tips and Tricks: What You Can Really Do with Your Documents Across the 2007 Office Release (Level 300)

Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Stephanie Krieger, MS Press Author and MVP, Arouet.net

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032339512&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Top 10 Tips for PowerPoint 2007 (Level 100)

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Andy Reed, Senior Training Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337600&Culture=en-US

By Product/Technology:

· Excel

· Live Meeting

· Office

· PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Creating Effective Conditional Formats Using Excel 2007 (Level 300)

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Curt Frye, President, Technology and Society, Incorporated

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337594&Culture=en-US

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Top 10 Tips for Excel 2007 (Level 100)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Andy Reed, Senior Training Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337596&Culture=en-US

Live Meeting

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Tips and Tricks for Live Meeting 2005 (Level 100)

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time

Evan Archilla, Consultant, Projectline Services

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032318897&Culture=en-US

Office

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Advanced Tips and Tricks: What You Can Really Do with Your Documents Across the 2007 Office Release (Level 300)

Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Stephanie Krieger, MS Press Author and MVP, Arouet.net

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032339512&Culture=en-US

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Top 10 Tips for PowerPoint 2007 (Level 100)

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Andy Reed, Senior Training Specialist, Microsoft Corporation

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032337600&Culture=en-US

Additional Resources

§ All upcoming webcasts

§ All on-demand webcasts

Vista Training Resources

Kevin Dean — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:25:00 GMT

Many of you have asked for Windows Vista training resources, so here you go...

On-demand webcasts - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/windowsvista/tipsandtricks/webcasts.mspx

Learn new Tips & Tricks for using Windows Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/windowsvista/tipsandtricks/default.mspx

Providing you with useful tools and helpful tips, this site will help you discover how Windows Vista enables you to be more efficient and productive in your daily tasks—and ultimately empowers you to drive success within your company. You'll also find great webcasts to attend and a helpful cheat sheet to download, so you can easily master new capabilities right now.

Enterprise Learning Framework Tool - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/desktopdeployment/bdd/ELF/Welcome.aspx - The Enterprise Learning Framework (ELF) is a tool that helps organizations develop a training and communication plan for employees during Microsoft Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system deployment.

Windows Help and How-To - http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx

E-Learning from Microsoft

https://www.microsoftelearning.com/

Classroom training

Clinic 3041: First Look: Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System Client Products
At the end of this half-day clinic, the students will have a high-level understanding of the deployment options for Microsoft Windows Vista operating system and 2007 Microsoft Office System Client Products.
Clinic 3087: First Look: Microsoft Windows Vista for Developers
This one-day instructor-led clinic and hands-on lab introduces students to high-level information and facilitated discovery on the Microsoft Windows Vista platform, thereby maintaining and enhancing their productivity and driving them to further study and adoption of Windows Vista as their preferred application development platform.
Course 5056: First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals
This one-day clinic introduces students to Microsoft Windows Vista, including an introduction to security, reliability, performance, manageability, and productivity features.
Course 5057: First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals Hands-on-Lab
This 1/4-day hands-on lab introduces students to Microsoft Windows Vista, including an introduction to the security, reliability, performance, manageability, and productivity features.
Clinic 5062: First Look: Using Windows Vista
This half-day clinic and Hands On Lab introduces students to Microsoft Windows Vista including an introduction to the features for security, reliability, performance, manageability, and productivity.
Course 5105: Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops
The purpose of this two-day course is to provide IT Professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully deploy Windows Vista business desktops throughout their organization.
Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista desktops.
Course 5116: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Applications and Tools
This one-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully configure Windows Vista applications and tools.
Course 5117: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Mobile Computing
This one-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully configure Windows Vista mobile computers.
Course 5118: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully maintain and troubleshoot Windows Vista computers
Course 5119: Supporting Windows Vista Computers with Desktop Images and Application Packages
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use a Windows Vista operating system image and application

Windows Vista and the .NET Framework 3.0 – Learning Portal for Developers

Clinic 5135 AE: Introduction to Developing with Windows Presentation Foundation and Visual Studio 2005 -Learn about features and applications of WPF tools for building richer user interfaces. Discover how to integrate user interface, media and documents, and WPF application programming interfaces.
Clinic 5136 AE: Introduction to Developing with Windows Workflow Foundation and Visual Studio 2005- Discover how to embed business processes into your solutions, and learn how to build workflow-enabled applications with Windows Workflow Foundation
Clinic 5137 AE: Introduction to Developing with Windows Communication Foundation and Visual Studio 2005 - Learn how to use WCF as a solution for your service-oriented solutions. Learn about WCF architecture, creating WCF services and clients, and enhancing WCF services with security and reliability.

Windows Vista Learning catalog to find the training that works best for you, whether you are an IT professional, a developer, or a member of an enterprise organization.

BDD 2007 - http://www.microsoft.com/desktopdeployment

Infrastructure Optimization Model - http://www.microsoft.com/io

Windows Vista Team Blog - http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/

TechNet Technical Library - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa905050.aspx

Microsoft Windows Vista - Learning Portal for IT Professionals - http://www.microsoft.com/learning/windowsvista/itpro/default.mspx

Training Resources for Outlook and Office 2007

Kevin Dean — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:33:00 GMT

Mini Webcasts

5-Minute Outlook Webcast

Outlook side by side: What's New & Different

Microsoft Office System

A First Look at the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows Vista: Working Better Together

Come learn how Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista will enable you to focus on the analysis of your data and creation of your documents, without worry about the tools you need.

Top 10 Tips for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 E-Mail

Join us for this informative webcast and learn the top 10 ways you can put Outlook e-mail to work for you.

A First Look at the 2007 Microsoft Office System: Five Important New Features

The 2007 Microsoft Office system can help you and your organization work more efficiently and effectively with a new set of powerful tools for creating, managing, analyzing, and sharing information. Join this informative webcast to learn five important ways Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel 2007, and PowerPoint 2007 can help you deliver better results faster. This First Look webcast is part of our year-long series designed to help you learn how the Microsoft Office system can help you control sensitive business information and streamline your everyday business processes.

A First Look at Five New E-Mail and Collaboration Features in the 2007 Microsoft Office System

Learn five important ways the 2007 Microsoft Office system helps users increase productivity and improve collaboration.

Elearning for Microsoft Office System 2007

Kevin Dean — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:05:18 GMT

Here are some links to online training resources for Office 2007:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/getstarted/FX101923361033.aspx - ‘Basic Training’ is a good starting point with links to training and help sites for specific products.

** http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/FX100565001033.aspx - self paced training courses

** http://www.microsoft.com/learning/office2007/default.mspx - The Microsoft Learning portal for Microsoft Office System 2007. Many, many elearning courses!

http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/officesystemwebcasts.mspx - Microsoft Office System webcasts

As you’ll see from these sites, we have a wealth of free training resources for you. Please check these out and let me know if you have further questions.

Microsoft e-learning courses - Office 2007 and more!

Kevin Dean — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:53:00 GMT

New 2007 Microsoft Office System - Home & Office Users
Free for 90 Days!

Course 4622: What's New in Microsoft® Office Access 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office Access. There have been substantial changes to the user interface in this database application, and this course can help you get up-to-speed quickly.

Course 4623: What's New in Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office Excel. There have been substantial changes to the user interface in this spreadsheet application, and this course can help you get up-to-speed quickly.

Course 4624: What's New in Microsoft® Office InfoPath® 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office InfoPath. Designing and publishing Web-based forms has been made even easier in the latest release of this application, and this course can help you get up-to-speed quickly.

Course 4625: What's New in Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office OneNote. All of your text-, voice-, and TabletPC-based notes can be saved in one easy to manage application and shared with others, creating a collaborative work environment.

Course 4626: What's New in Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office Outlook. In addition to managing e-mail, schedules, and contacts, the latest version of Office Outlook provides enhanced task-management capabilities.

Course 4627: What's New in Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office PowerPoint. There have been substantial changes to the user interface in this presentation application, and this course can help you get up-to-speed quickly.

Course 4628: What's New in Microsoft® Office Word 2007
Summary: This online course introduces the new features and functionality in the latest version of Microsoft Office Word. There have been substantial changes to the user interface in this word processing application, and this course can help you get up-to-speed quickly.

Course 4697: Introduction to the New Microsoft® Office User Interface
Summary: Several applications in the latest version of Microsoft Office feature a new user interface, making the most frequently-used commands just a single click away. This online course explains how the different elements of this interface are organized, and how to use them to accomplish your everyday tasks.

Course 4698: Getting Started with Microsoft® Office Groove® 2007
Summary: In this online course, you will learn how to create and manage Workspaces with Office Groove 2007. You will also learn how to share files and project information using the Workspace, as well as enabling effective team communication and collecting information using forms.

New 2007 Microsoft Office System - IT Professionals
Free for 90 Days!

Clinic 3041: Deploying Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and the 2007 Office System Client Products (Beta)
Summary: In this clinic, you explore Windows Vista deployment scenarios and the technologies and tools included in Windows Vista to simplify deployment. In addition, you explore the 2007 Office System Client deployment and migration scenarios and the tools available to simplify deployment.

Clinic 3199: Getting Started with the 2007 Microsoft® Office System (Beta)
Summary: In this clinic, you explore the 2007 Microsoft® Office System to understand how it provides many benefits to an organization including enhanced collaboration, personal productivity and an effective enterprise content management solution.
You are also provided with an overview of the server and client components that make up the 2007 Office System.

Clinic 3369: Getting Started with Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0 (Beta)
Summary: In this clinic, you explore the features and technologies new to Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services (WSS) 3.0.
You are also provided with information about deployment, configuration and migration to WSS 3.0.

Clinic 3370: Getting Started with Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 (Beta)
Summary: In this clinic, you explore the 2007 Microsoft® Office System to understand how it provides many benefits to an organization including enhanced collaboration, personal productivity and an effective enterprise content management solution.
You are also provided with an overview of the server and client components that make up the 2007 Office System.

Clinic 5045: Inside Look at Developing with Microsoft® Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0
Summary: In this 2-hour premium clinic you will learn about the rich capabilities that Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 offers to developers. The clinic will focus on Architecture and List Management, Building and Extending Windows SharePoint Sites, and Packaging and Deploying Windows SharePoint services solutions.

Clinic 5046: Inside Look at Building and Developing Solutions with Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007
Summary: In this 2-hour premium clinic you will learn about the rich capabilities that Office SharePoint Server 2007 offers to developers. The clinic will focus on Fundamentals of Building Solutions with Office SharePoint Server 2007, Building Business Solutions with Office SharePoint Server 2007 and how to Incorporate Office SharePoint Services into Business solutions.

.NET Framework 3.0 - Developers
Free for 90 Days!

Collection 5134 : Developing Rich Experiences with Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0 and Visual Studio® 2005
Summary: This collection of 3 2-hour premium clinics teaches Enterprise Developers and Software Architects about the new capabilities provided by the .NET Framework 3.0.

Microsoft TechNet Virtual Labs for SharePoint

Kevin Dean — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:29:00 GMT

Many of you have expressed an interest in the new versions of SharePoint Server - both Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 as well as Windows SharePoint Services v3.0. Here are some more virtual labs from TechNet for you to explore these technologies in more detail:

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SharePoint Server 2007

•	What's New in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Feature Walkthrough
•	Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Installation and Configuration
•	Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Records Management Deployment and Configuration
•	Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Features Administration
•	Business Solutions Using Office SharePoint Server 2007
•	Enterprise Content Management with Office SharePoint Server 2007
•	Organizing and Finding Resources with Office SharePoint Server 2007

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Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

•	What's New in Windows SharePoint Services Feature Walkthrough
•	Introduction to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
•	Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Installation and Configuration
•	Implementing and Administering Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

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SharePoint Server 2003

•	Virtual Lab Express: Introduction to SharePoint Portal Server-NEW!
•	Creating Connectible Web Parts for Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies
•	Managing Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 Content and Navigation
•	Creating a Custom Site Definition for Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services
•	Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 People and Personalization
•	Using Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 to Customize Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services
•	Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Permissions Management

Microsoft Virtual Labs - August 2006:

Kevin Dean — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:55:00 GMT

Did you ever want to try Microsoft's newest software and applications in a sandbox environment? Wouldn't it be great to be able to test new software and applications immediately, without formatting hard drives or dedicating one or more computers to the project? Now you can, with the TechNet and MSDN Virtual Labs.

The Virtual Lab Program allow you to quickly evaluate or learn how to build great applications for Windows and the Web, through a series of guided, hands-on labs which can be completed in 90 minutes. The best part is, you can begin accessing them immediately—FREE -- with no installation required. Take a look at the great labs we’re offering below…

TechNet Virtual Labs

Antigen

With a layered, multiple scan engine approach, Antigen products help stop the latest threats before they impact business and users. Find out about this latest Microsoft technology by taking a Virtual Lab today.

NEW LABS: Exchange

Learn how to take advantage of key features of Exchange Server 2003. This lab provides exploration of the Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange management packs and walk-through server configurations. In addition, you'll explore anti-spam and SMTP security features, migration from Exchange Server 5.5, disaster recovery and more. The new Exchange Mobility Lab has arrived!

ISA Server

In these virtual labs, you'll experiment with ISA's advanced application-layer firewall, VPN, and Web cache solution. Gain exposure to new features in ISA 2004 and learn more about securing Exchange Server with ISA. The enhanced security of the virtual lab's sandbox environment provides the resources you need for testing ISA's newest features. Be sure to check out the 2 new ISA 2006 Labs that are now LIVE!

Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005

Familiarize yourself with deploying Live Communications Server in our set of virtual labs. Topics covered include: deploying in a single forest, single domain topology, enabling federation, enabling remote access, and deploying Live Communications Server archiving service.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003

Get first-hand deployment experience through the Virtual Lab series. The Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 hands-on labs will teach you how to set up the portal, organize content on the portal, manage user permissions, create Web Parts for custom tasks, and much more.

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

Take advantage of key features of Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server management packs as well as new features of MOM 2005. This virtual lab allows you to experiment with managing Exchange and Active Directory and Monitoring SQL Server with MOM 2005 in the enhanced security of a sandbox environment.

Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003

Test the capabilities of SMS 2003 in the sandbox environment of this virtual lab. Experiment with and learn more about SMS 2003 and Microsoft Active Directory integration, patch management, security updates, Office deployment and configuration of SMS for hardware and software asset inventory and usage.

NEW LABS: Office 2007
The Microsoft Office system has evolved from a suite of personal productivity products to a more comprehensive and integrated system. Building on the familiar tools that many people already know, the Microsoft Office system includes programs, servers, services, and solutions designed to work together to help address a broad array of business problems.

NEW LABS: Security

Improve the planning and management of your organization's security strategy with the help of this virtual lab. Familiarize yourself with and test security features of products such as Exchange Server 2003, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server and Windows Server 2003, and tools including Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and Software Update Services (SUS).

SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005 is Microsoft's next-generation data management and analysis software that will deliver increased scalability, availability, and security to enterprise data and analytical applications while making them easier to create, deploy, and manage. In these labs, you will get to experience many of the new features in SQL Server 2005 including XML support and deep business intelligence integration.

SQL Server Upgrade

In these new SQL Server Upgrade Virtual Labs, you will learn proven techniques and gain valuable experience in performing upgrades involving both the relational database engine and business intelligence components.

Windows Rights Management Services Lab

In this virtual lab, you'll have the opportunity to road-test new and improved features and functionality of Windows Server 2003, including performance, management, and usability enhancements to Microsoft Active Directory. In addition, hands-on labs provide guidance in scripting, Rights Management Services (RMS) and more.

Windows Server 2003

Windows Vista

The soon-to-be-released desktop OS, Windows Vista, has been developed from the ground up and includes advancements in security and reliability, along with increased cost and operational efficiencies. For the IT professional, Windows Vista is easier to deploy, and less expensive to maintain, than any earlier version of Windows. And for your end users, Windows Vista's improved performance and reliability add value by allowing people to be more effective while performing their jobs. Get an early peek at improved security, management and productivity by experiencing Windows Vista Beta 2 virtual labs.