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Which enterprise search product is right for you?
Whether you're just getting started with enterprise search or need the scale to support the most...
Author: Irser Date: 06/25/2009
The rundown on Windows 7 pricing
Heading toward general availability on October 22, Microsoft today revealed some great news in the...
Author: Irser Date: 06/25/2009
Join Hohm and save energy
It’s not an enterprise app but, hey, it’s summer and that AC at home could be spiking your energy...
Author: Irser Date: 06/24/2009
Check out the Microsoft Security Essentials Beta
The Microsoft Security Essentials Beta is now available for download. You’ll get protection against...
Author: Irser Date: 06/23/2009
Still on Windows 7 Beta? Time to move to the RC
Just a reminder that the Windows 7 Beta trial is winding down fast. The trail period ends July 1,...
Author: Irser Date: 06/23/2009
Get the Windows Server Hyper-V Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007
Now available via the Downloads Center, the Windows Server Hyper-V Management Pack for System Center...
Author: Irser Date: 06/22/2009
Version 1.1 of Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios now available
This Solution Accelerator includes the following components: Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios...
Author: Irser Date: 06/22/2009
Free Microsoft Office Communications Server E-Book Offer
Take advantage of this offer while it lasts. Microsoft Press is offering Programming for Unified...
Author: Irser Date: 06/18/2009
Compare the features of Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3
Download this comparison chart that shows the features that IT pros care about across the three...
Author: Irser Date: 06/16/2009
Bing helps companies filter explicit images
The Bing Community Search Blog announced that potentially explicit images and video content will now...
Author: Irser Date: 06/16/2009
New Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack available for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
You can now download the new Exchange Server 2007 Management Pack and get an extensive set of...
Author: Irser Date: 06/15/2009
Download Forefront Threat Management Gateway Beta 3
The Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway is a e secure Web gateway solution that helps...
Author: Irser Date: 06/15/2009
Microsoft receives Advanced+ rating in AV–Comparatives’ anti-virus test
The results of AV-Comparatives’ Anti-Virus Comparative test show that Microsoft’s anti-virus...
Author: Irser Date: 06/15/2009
Take advantage of the new Microsoft Exchange Server Training Portal
Check out the newly launched Microsoft Exchange Server Training Portal for training resources around...
Author: Irser Date: 06/12/2009
Incredible Deal on TechNet Plus Direct subscriptions
TechNet Flash US readers are being offered an incredible end-of-fiscal-year deal on a TechNet Plus...
Author: Irser Date: 06/11/2009
Register for the Upcoming CTP of SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft in the second half of 2009 will offer a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of SQL Server...
Author: Irser Date: 06/09/2009
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2009
This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for June 2009. More to come, Mitch Subscribe...
Author: Irser Date: 06/09/2009
New Guide: SharePoint Online—Evaluating Software-plus-Services
The Infrastructure Planning and Design team has released a new guide: SharePoint Online—Evaluating...
Author: Irser Date: 06/09/2009
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 RC now available
System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008 R2 Release Candidate is now available for public...
Author: Irser Date: 06/09/2009
Try the new Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services
Here’s a very handy new online service that could get you out of some jams, or just save you time...
Author: Irser Date: 06/05/2009
Download the New IIS SEO Toolkit Beta
If you are a Web developer or administrator, improving your website’s relevance in search results is...
Author: Irser Date: 06/04/2009
Bing is now available, see for yourself
Microsoft’s new search service is now available. I know because I live in the Seattle area and the...
Author: Irser Date: 06/03/2009
Windows 7 release date announced
Yes, Windows 7 will be available in time for the holiday season. The Windows team announced today on...
Author: Irser Date: 06/02/2009
Get the Free Forefront Security for Exchange Server SP1 capacity planning tool
Quickly understand what hardware, architecture, and configuration settings will produce recommended...
Author: Irser Date: 05/29/2009
Take the Business Intelligence Survey, enter to win a Zune
Take the Thinking Bigger About Business Intelligence Survey and enter to win a Zune. Take a few...
Author: Irser Date: 05/28/2009
Going beyond search: Introducing Bing
Microsoft today took the wraps off Bing, the new search (scratch that!) decision engine, which takes...
Author: Irser Date: 05/28/2009
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 available for download
Service Pack 2, the latest service pack for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista is now...
Author: Irser Date: 05/26/2009
Enter the 2009 Summer Scripting Games: June 15-26
Join the Microsoft Scripting Guys and more than 1,000 beginning and advanced scripters at this...
Author: Irser Date: 05/26/2009
Evaluate System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
You can now download the evaluation version Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2,...
Author: Irser Date: 05/22/2009
Important Information on SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2
The SharePoint team has discovered a bug with Service Pack 2 (SP2) that affects all customers that...
Author: Irser Date: 05/22/2009
Download the Service Level Dashboard 2.0 for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
The Service Level Dashboard Management Pack 2.0 for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 assists...
Author: Irser Date: 05/22/2009
Demonstrate DirectAccess in a Test Lab
Download the step-by-step guide for setting up a test lab to demonstrate DirectAccess with a...
Author: Irser Date: 05/22/2009
Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 CTP released
Based on Windows Server 2008 R2, the Community Technical Preview (CTP) of Windows HPC Server 2008 R2...
Author: Irser Date: 05/21/2009
New SharePoint site launches today
The brand new SharePoint Server 2007 website is now live. First off, the site is powered by MOSS and...
Author: Irser Date: 05/21/2009
Download the new TechNet Widget
Download the new TechNet Widget and you’ll be “in the know” real-time about the latest from...
Author: Irser Date: 05/20/2009
Server Quest Contest - Geek Games open for public voting
Voting for the contest ends Sunday, May 24, 2009. Go explore orbit via rocketship, escape zombies or...
Author: Irser Date: 05/19/2009
Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 and .NET FX 4.0 Beta 1 released
Microsoft has released Beta 1 of Visual Studio 2010 and .NET FX 4 and it’s now time for customer...
Author: Irser Date: 05/19/2009
What’s new from Windows Sysinternals
Check out these updated utilities from the Sysinternals team: · Autoruns v9.5 This update to...
Author: Irser Date: 05/14/2009
“Geneva” Beta 2 now available
Microsoft has release the beta 2 of the claims-based user access platform code named “Geneva.”...
Author: Irser Date: 05/13/2009
Download the Windows the 7 Upgrade Advisor beta
Want a quick way to check if you PC can run Windows 7? In general, if your PC can run Windows Vista,...
Author: Irser Date: 05/12/2009
Test Drive System Center Service Manager
Check out the hosted virtual machine environment built for you to test drive System Center Service...
Author: Irser Date: 05/12/2009
See the digital edition of TechNet Magazine
Check out the digital edition of TechNet Magazine, an exact digital copy of the print edition, but...
Author: Irser Date: 05/12/2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 RC now available for immediate download
Windows Server 2008 R2 RC includes several new capabilities, such as File Classification...
Author: Irser Date: 05/11/2009
Be an expert: Windows 7 Learning Portal
Check out the new Windows 7 Learning Portal to get the specific skills and knowledge you need to...
Author: Irser Date: 05/11/2009
Now available: Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate (RC)
Our popular and free standalone hypervisor, Hyper-V Server 2008, has reached another important...
Author: Irser Date: 05/08/2009
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 Release Candidate
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 RC enables IT administrators to manage roles and...
Author: Irser Date: 05/07/2009
New: A mobile-friendly TechNet Flash experience
Do you frequently open the TechNet Flash newsletter, along with other e-mail, via your mobile phone?...
Author: Irser Date: 05/07/2009
Windows Storage Server 2008 RTMs
Windows Storage Server 2008 (WSS08), built upon Windows Server 2008, has been released to our OEM...
Author: Irser Date: 05/06/2009