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http://www.microsoft.com/environment/
1,350 lbs of greenhouse emission or a Server CAL for .53 cents??? How about joining all campus machines to Active Directory (allows power saving settings via group policy).
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/pnppwr/powermgmt/PM_apps.mspx
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Control PPTs from you Windows Mobile Phone. Phone screen displays current, next slides and notes.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=79f19684-f862-4e02-a2b0-0003b4565f34&DisplayLang=en
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http://www.afcea.org/signal/articles/templates/Signal_Article_Template.asp?articleid=1617&zoneid=234
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http://live.sysinternals.com/
Access (in Vista/2008) – ex.: open cmd, type \\live.sysinternals.com\tools\procexp.exe
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This email links to some of the information available to help you understand, prepare for and leverage our Core Infrastructure technologies and Windows Server 2008 in you institution.
General Information:
Windows Server 2008 Technologies – http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/technologies.aspx
Learn about the technologies behind Windows Server 2008, and get specifics on how each area can support your organization's needs
System Center Operations Manager 2007 goes CROSS Platform - http://blogs.technet.com/systemcenter/archive/2008/04/29/operations-manager-2007-goes-cross-platform.aspx
Here is the System Center Team’s Blog that will fill you in on all the details
Microsoft Identity and Access Management Home Page - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/idm/default.mspx
Microsoft's Identity and Access solutions are a set of platform technologies and products that are designed to help organizations manage user identities and associated access privileges.
NEW! Microsoft Education Specialist Team Unit (STU) Blog - http://blogs.technet.com/edtech/default.aspx
For Developers:
The Windows Server 2008 Developer Training Kit includes a set of hands-on-labs and presentations for technologies such as Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS7), Management, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), Windows CardSpace, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization , and the Transactional File System (TxF).
Whether you are building Web applications or writing core server-based system services, the following top 7 ways provide the basis for leveraging the new and enhanced features of Windows Server® 2008. The listed features are explored in the Windows Server 2008 Developer Story.
Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server Technology Center - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/tfs2008/default.aspx
Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server is an integrated collaboration server for Visual Studio Team System. It combines team portal, version control, work item tracking, build management, process guidance, and business intelligence into a unified server. It allows everyone on the team to collaborate more effectively and deliver better quality software.
The IIS 7.0 software development kit (SDK) is a resource for developers who want to customize the functionality of Internet Information Services (IIS), create applications to assist in managing IIS, or create applications that run on IIS. IIS 7.0 also enables the extensibility of configuration, scripting, event logging, and administration tools, providing software developers with a complete server platform on which to build Web server extensions.
For IT Pros:
Volume Activation 2.0 Technical Guidance for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=9893F83E-C8A5-4475-B025-66C6B38B46E3&displaylang=en
Technical documentation for planning, deployment, and operations of Volume Activation 2.0 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Includes the Volume Activation 2.0 Overview Guide, Planning Guide, Deployment Guide, Operations Guide, Resources, FAQ and Technical Attributes. Included is the Volume Activation 2.0 Changes for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1.doc
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.
Windows Server 2008 Technical Library for Hyper-V - http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/library/5341cb70-0508-4201-a6da-dcac1a65fd351033.mspx
Hyper-V™ provides software infrastructure and basic management tools in Windows Server® 2008 that you can use to create and manage a virtualized server computing environment.
Beta of Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 Is Available - http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/scvmm/downloadbeta.mspx
Microsoft has announced the formal name and beta availability of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008—a member of the System Center suite of server management products. The announcements came at the Microsoft Management Summit in Las Vegas, which showcased the beta of the System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (VMM) managing both Hyper-V and VMware virtual infrastructure.
Webcasts and More:
Step into a New Windows Server 2008 Virtual Lab for Free - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/2008/bb512925.aspx
Come experience the next major release of Windows Server! In these Virtual Labs, you'll have the opportunity to test-drive new and improved features and functionality in the upcoming Windows Server 2008 release, including management, network protection and improvements to Terminal Services.
Windows Server 2008 Webcasts - http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/windowsserver2008.aspx?tab=webcasts
Prepare yourself for the next release of Microsoft’s server operating system—Windows Server 2008. Tune in and learn how you can leverage the new features to improve your organization's networking infrastructure and security, server performance and reliability, remote resource access, and client deployment. Subject matter experts break down what these upgrades mean for your environment and how to take advantage of them.
TechNet Virtual Lab: Softgrid Application Virtualization - Sequencing (basics) - http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032366074&culture=en-us
After completing this lab, you will be better able to publish an application in the SoftGrid environment, stream and test the application, and perform an active upgrade of the application.
TechNet Virtual Lab: Softgrid Application Virtualization - Publishing
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032366076&culture=en-us
After completing this lab, you will be better able to publish an application in the SoftGrid environment, stream and test the application, and perform an active upgrade of the application.
TechNet Virtual Lab: Softgrid Application Virtualization - Advanced Sequencing
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032366075&culture=en-us
After completing this lab, you will be better able to perform a Virtual File System (VFS) installation of an application and sequence a web-based plug-in.
TechNet Virtual Lab: Introduction to Windows PowerShell - http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032314395&culture=en-us
In this lab you will learn to use Windows PowerShell to carry out system administration tasks as well as take advantage of the capabilities built into the Windows PowerShell console.
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http://blogs.msdn.com/onenote_and_education/rss.xml
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Dan Venedem, VP of Sales, iStrategy Solutions sat down with Rob Curtin, Industry Solutions Specialist, and Cameron|e to talk about the Higher Education landscape. The focus of this conversation is how BI and Analytics help universities and colleges build powerful brands and learning experiences for their students.
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Join us for this one-day labcast to gain a greater understanding of MOSS 2007’s search capabilities. This labcast training is made up of five modules that include a combination of lecture and hands-on virtual labs.
What is a labcast? An online training that provides a hands-on virtual lab where you can perform tasks yourself with step-by-step guidance from Microsoft professionals, giving you experience-based knowledge on the MS product. If you face challenges walking through your lab, our instructors can virtually share your view and take control of your lab to literally guide you through the process.
At the end of the class you will be able to design, configure, and manage a basic Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 search solution. You will learn how to improve the end-user experience and the results returned by their search query, connect and access external content sources, and extend the out-of-the-box search capabilities. Topics such as relevancy tuning, protocol handlers and customization are covered and followed by hands-on virtual lab. (200-300 level training).
Attendees will receive one copy of Inside the Index and Search Engines: Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 by Patrick Tisseghem and Lars Fastrup.
Topics covered include:
1. MOSS 2007 Search Overview
2. MOSS 2007 Administration
3. Customizing and Extending MOSS 2007 Search
4. Search Server 2008
5. Using the Business Data Catalog to Index LOB Data
Register today:
May 07, 2007
June 18, 2008
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Join this FREE one-day labcast to learn the new and exciting features of Microsoft® Office SharePoint Server 2007. During this labcast, we will show you how to prepare for an Office SharePoint Server 2007 implementation, going through the planning and designing for non-functional requirement then walk through new features.
This virtual training event will also provide a hands-on virtual lab environment, where you can perform the tasks yourself with step-by-step guidance from Microsoft professionals, giving you experience-based knowledge of Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Topics covered include:
· Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Deployment Planning
· Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Site Planning and Design Fundamentals
· Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Site Customization
This course is for IT Professionals who are experienced with Windows® operating system and Office technologies looking to deploy Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Prerequisites
To get the most from this course, you will need:
- Experience with Windows client and server operating systems.
- Experience installing, configuring and supporting Microsoft Office System technologies
o RSVP: This special, no charge, event will fill quickly and space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
May 23, 2008
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June 13, 2008
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July 11, 2008
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Messenger for Mac 7 was released for download from our website today: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/messenger/default.mspx
Corporate Features:
• For corporate Mac users, increased support for Office Communications Server 2007 make it easy to search a corporate address book from within Messenger and quickly find internal contacts.
• Corporate Mac users with Office Communications Server and Messenger for Mac 7 installed on their corporate network, can participate in face-to-face meetings with co-workers.
• New features and “presence” enhancements in Messenger for Mac 7 include the ability to add a personal message to corporate Mac users contact information.
• With an improved connection to an organization’s Global Address List, users can search the corporate address book from Messenger for Mac 7 to quickly find internal contacts.
• Take advantage Mac OS X Bonjour instant networking technology to let you see which contacts are available to connect on your local network.
Personal Features:
• Conveniently and instantly share files and gather feedback.
• Messenger for Mac 7 takes advantage Mac OS X Bonjour instant networking technology to let users see any available contacts located on their local network.
• Find a contact, just search, click and connect using the new contact search tool.
• Keep track contacts by assigning nicknames even as friend/family members are changing their screen names.
was released for download from our website today: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/messenger/default.mspx
Corporate Features:
• For corporate Mac users, increased support for Office Communications Server 2007 make it easy to search a corporate address book from within Messenger and quickly find internal contacts.
• Corporate Mac users with Office Communications Server and Messenger for Mac 7 installed on their corporate network, can participate in face-to-face meetings with co-workers.
• New features and “presence” enhancements in Messenger for Mac 7 include the ability to add a personal message to corporate Mac users contact information.
• With an improved connection to an organization’s Global Address List, users can search the corporate address book from Messenger for Mac 7 to quickly find internal contacts.
• Take advantage Mac OS X Bonjour instant networking technology to let you see which contacts are available to connect on your local network.
Personal Features:
• Conveniently and instantly share files and gather feedback.
• Messenger for Mac 7 takes advantage Mac OS X Bonjour instant networking technology to let users see any available contacts located on their local network.
• Find a contact, just search, click and connect using the new contact search tool.
• Keep track contacts by assigning nicknames even as friend/family members are changing their screen names.
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Join the Desktop Deployment: Planning, Deploying and Managing Office 2007 Labcast to learn about new tools and technologies to deploy the 2007 Microsoft® Office system. In this 1-day event, you will receive practical technical information and proven techniques to help simply your 2007 Office deployment. This labcast provides a hands-on virtual lab environment where you can perform the tasks yourself with step-by-step guidance from Microsoft professionals, giving you experience-based knowledge on how to deploy the 2007 Office system.
Topics covered include:
• Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office system with the Deployment Workbench o Add the 2007 Office system to the Deployment Workbench o Perform multi-language integration o Learn about the Office Customization Tool (OCT) o Use SMS 2003 for 2007 Office system deployment
• 2007 Microsoft Office system Planning and Migration Tools: Office Migration Planning Manager (OMPM) o Install and configure OMPM o Perform a scan on a user system o Convert documents with no issues to the new file formats
• Managing the 2007 Microsoft Office system with Group Policy o Import the new Group Policy Administrative Templates for the 2007 Office release o Use Group Policy to configure the Default File Save options in the 2007 Office release o Use Group Policy to configure the Default File Save options for Office 2003 (to support a mixed Office environment)
To register for an event, select one of the dates below. Cut and paste the URL into your internet browser which will take you directly to the registration site.
EASTERN TIME ZONE
May 13, 2008 - http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032376657&EventCategory=2&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US
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Please contact me or your respective Account Technology Specialist if you are attending TechEd IT Pro week. We are hosting our 5th annual higer education customer networking event (code for a party).
TechEd is the premier annual customer conference from Microsoft. For two weeks in June, customers get technical training, information, and resources to help build, deploy, secure, mobilize, and manage solutions based on the full range of existing and upcoming Microsoft products. Attendees experience a sense of community and excitement unparalleled the rest of the year. Higher Education Enterprise Sales fosters that sense of community with a customer gathering each year.
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Thanks to Larry Short.
http://cid-6e81ff858dc3588a.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/SharePoint
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Now is a good time to consider adding servers to a campus agrement (vs buying them off Select).
Never in the history of the company has there been more new applications and server products released than in the last 12 months. With many more new releases coming later this year.
Some of you may not be aware that in late December of 2006 Microsoft went through and slashed the pricing on all of its Server products by as much as half for our Campus Agreement customers. This allowed a number of customers to end the debate on whether it was more cost effective to purchase their Server Licenses through Academic Select or to put them on their Campus Agreement Enrollment on an ad-hoc basis.
As part of the new 3.5 Campus Agreement updates, which took effect in March of this year, and which all of you are grandfathered into, you can now add software products onto your existing Campus Agreement Enrollment at a prorated price point (no less than 6 months). This new pro-rated opportunity was not available previously and makes the decision even easier.
Many of you have inquired about Free Professional Support Incidents for Education – adding servers onto your Campus Agreement Enrollment provides you with that additional benefit:
Campus Agreement Volume Licensing Program server products are covered by Microsoft Software Assurance. CA customers meeting the minimum requirements are entitled to TechNet Software Assurance Subscription Services and TechNet Plus Direct.
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TechNet Software Assurance Subscription Services |
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TechNet Plus Direct |
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You are entitled to one subscription per enrollment. 1 |
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1Minimum of five server licenses must be acquired to qualify |
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TechNet Plus Direct
TechNet Plus Direct helps provide your IT staff with fast and convenient online access to the IT resources they need to do their jobs. Each TechNet Plus Direct subscription provides one user with access to the following benefits through an online portal for subscribers only:
Two complimentary Professional Support incidents
Note TechNet Plus Direct is licensed for one person only. Benefits cannot be shared. If more than one IT professional in your company would like access to the benefits, you can purchase additional TechNet Plus Direct subscriptions and TechNet Plus media subscriptions through Volume Licensing. |
CA/SA Enrollment must have at least 5 Server Licenses to qualify for this benefit.
If you have business initiatives that warrant the purchase of new Microsoft Server products, the time is truly now to add them onto your Campus Agreement Enrollment. If you have a Software Assurance payment coming due on your perpetually owned licenses, the cost of adding those products onto your Campus Agreement will be, in most instances, substantially less than renewing the SA. And when Servers are placed on the Campus Agreement Enrollment they are automatically covered by Software Assurance as part of the Campus Agreement Program. Older server software that is no longer supported, can be brought current at a fraction of the price of purchasing new perpetual licenses through Academic Select or Open License, simply by adding those previous version server software titles onto your Campus Agreement and using the upgrade rights to bring the software current.
One of the benefits of the Campus Agreement Program is that you can add servers onto your enrollment in an ad-hoc basis. So, rather than needing to cover all the servers in your server infrastructure, as is required with applications through the FTE calculation, you can pick and choose which servers you would like to add to your Campus Agreement Enrollment.
Now, I know many of you may be saying, “Ya, but Microsoft doesn’t come out with a new Server product version or R2 release often enough to warrant the annual renewal year after year.” I am happy to announce that has changed as well. Microsoft also announced when they reduced the prices in December of 2006 that our goal is to release a minor upgrade (R2 release) 2 years after a Full release, with another full release 2 years after that, so that the Software Assurance benefit could be exercised for additional value.
The Time is NOW to add servers onto your Campus Agreement Enrollment.
Exchange Server 2007
SQL Server 2008
Windows Server 2008
Office SharePoint Server 2007
System Center Configuration Manager 2007
System Center Data Protection Manager 2007
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007
System Center Operation Manager 2007
Windows HPC Server 2008
Please contact your account manager or your reseller directly for help in adding server products onto your current Campus Agreement Enrollment.
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Join the Desktop Deployment: Planning, Deploying and Managing Office 2007 Labcast to learn about new tools and technologies to deploy the 2007 Microsoft® Office system. In this 1-day event, you will receive practical technical information and proven techniques to help simply your 2007 Office deployment. This labcast provides a hands-on virtual lab environment where you can perform the tasks yourself with step-by-step guidance from Microsoft professionals, giving you experience-based knowledge on how to deploy the 2007 Office system.
Topics:
Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office system with the Deployment Workbench
-Add the 2007 Office system to the Deployment Workbenc
-Perform multi-language integration
-Learn about the Office Customization Tool (OCT)
-Use SMS 2003 for 2007 Office system deployment
2007 Microsoft Office system Planning and Migration Tools: Office Migration Planning Manager (OMPM)
-Install and configure OMPM
-Perform a scan on a user system
-Convert documents with no issues to the new file formats
Managing the 2007 Microsoft Office system with Group Policy
-Import the new Group Policy Administrative Templates for the 2007 Office release
-Use Group Policy to configure the Default File Save options in the 2007 Office release
-Use Group Policy to configure the Default File Save options for Office 2003 (to support a mixed Office environment)
Each Virtual Training event consists of 3 modules and will last a full day, roughly 9AM to 5:00PM. The labcast will support up to 30 participants and will be recorded for on-demand viewing via TechNet online. Seating for each event is first-come, first-serve; so act fast and register today!
May 01, 2008 Register Today!
May 13, 2008 Register Today!
May 22, 2008 Register Today!
June 03, 2008 Register Today!
June 12, 2008 Register Today!
June 24, 2008 Register Today!
