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Volume 10, Issue 5: March 5, 2008
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Note from the Editor
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Greetings and Welcome to TechNet Flash,
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Last week, Microsoft kicked off the 2008 Launch Wave with more than 200 events worldwide celebrating the launch of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. If you missed the Heroes Happen Here launch in Los Angeles on February 27, you can still experience the L.A. launch for yourself through the Microsoft Virtual Launch Experience. Watch Steve Ballmer's keynote and more than 20 technical sessions or browse more than 45 sponsored Microsoft and community "booths" -- all on-demand. Created with Microsoft Expression and Visual Studio 2008, and running on Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008, the VLE is an immersive Microsoft Silverlight application that allows you to experience the launch on your own time, at the speed and in the way that works best for you.
And with the simultaneous worldwide launch, Microsoft also launched the Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 Web sites.
Try 'Em Out for a Chance to Win
When you Evalu'08 the three 2008 Launch Wave products, you could win a Windows Home Server. Download a free trial of any of the launch products or take a virtual lab and be entered for a chance to win great prizes. To sign up and for the official rules, visit Evalu'08.
Are you interested in what reviewers are saying about Windows Server 2008? Visit the Windows Server 2008 News and Reviews.
Microsoft's Expanded Interoperability Strategy
Microsoft has announced a set of broad-reaching changes to its technology and business practices to increase the openness of its products and drive greater interoperability, opportunity, and choice for developers, partners, customers, and competitors. Get full access to the Open Protocol Specifications in the MSDN Library.
New on TechNet: Virtualization TechCenter
Learn how to achieve flexibility and agility in your IT environment by visiting the new Virtualization TechCenter. This site features the latest content and resources for IT professionals to learn about Microsoft virtualization solutions and products, including Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Microsoft Application Virtualization (formerly SoftGrid), Virtual PC, and Virtualization Solution Accelerators.
Thanks for reading,
Mitch Irsfeld
Editor, TechNet Flash
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Evaluation Center Updates
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With built-in Web and virtualization technologies, Windows Server 2008 is one of the most robust and reliable foundations on which to develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a secure network infrastructure, and reduce costs while increasing technological flexibility and value within your organization.
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This article describes how to extend, or re-arm, the Windows Server 2008 evaluation period up to 240 days.
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Try out a SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview (CTP). This release offers many new product enhancements including Transparent Data Encryption, Plan Freezing, Backup Compression, Spatial Data Support, Install/Uninstall capabilities, and much more. For more information on SQL Server 2008 and for an opportunity to share your feedback with the product team, check out the SQL Server 2008 resources page.
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MAP is the expanded version of the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator tool that was released in early 2007. New features include Windows Server 2008 hardware compatibility assessment, virtualization candidacy recommendation for Virtual Server 2005 R2 (this release) and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (future release), and infrastructure assessment for Microsoft Application Virtualization.
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Upcoming Webcasts
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Watch these 90-minute Windows Server 2008 Webcasts and see subject matter experts break down what the enhancements mean for your environment and how to take advantage of them. Tune in for live Webcasts and stream or download Webcasts for on-demand viewing.
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Security
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Protect your organization from attacks with the Windows Server 2008 Security Guide. You'll get comprehensive security guidance, preconfigured security settings, and automated tools that reduce security policy deployment times by up to 80 percent.
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March 12, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
On March 11, 2008, Microsoft releases the next monthly security bulletins. Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the February security bulletins. The intent of this webcast is to address your concerns. Therefore, most of the webcast is devoted to attendees asking questions about the bulletins and getting answers from our security experts.
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On Demand
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View this webcast to learn how you can use the new tool called Microsoft Assessment and Planning. It offers networkwide, agentless inventory and readiness assessment for Windows Server 2008 migration and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V virtualization.
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Hear this radio show to learn more about the features and benefits of using Windows Server Virtualization and System Center working together, and look at competitive differentiators for the current virtualization offerings.
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Virtual Labs
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Try Windows Server 2008 and experience how it will affect your daily routine. These virtual labs give you a chance to test drive the new features of Windows Server 2008, which include improvements to management, network protection, and Terminal Services. Sign up for a free 90-minute block of time, download a manual, and step through a lab today.
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This lab walks you through some key data mining scenarios that will enable predictive analysis across the enterprise.
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