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New version of Windows Easy Transfer for Windows 7
Windows Easy Transfer--the utility for moving files, user accounts, and application settings from...
Author: Irser Date: 05/06/2009
Mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7
Download the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5 to help you identify which...
Author: Irser Date: 05/05/2009
Get Started with Windows Server 2008 R2 RC
Coinciding with the Windows 7 RC, you can now Download the Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate....
Author: Irser Date: 05/05/2009
Download the Windows 7 Release Candidate
Yes, the RC is now available and features several changes and improvements since the Beta release,...
Author: Irser Date: 05/05/2009
Vote on finalists for the Silverlight Game Development Contest
On April 30, the panel concluded its judging of the Silverlight Game Development Contest and the...
Author: Irser Date: 05/04/2009
A month of daily virtualization tips on TechNet Magazine
Throughout the month of May, TechNet Magazine is running a month of daily virtualization tips. Here...
Author: Irser Date: 05/01/2009
How to get the Windows 7 Release Candidate
The Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is now available for immediate download if you are one of our...
Author: Irser Date: 04/30/2009
Two security must-haves, including "Stirling" Beta 2
Evaluate Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” Beta 2 Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” is...
Author: Irser Date: 04/30/2009
2007 Microsoft Office system SP2 now available
Microsoft today announced the availability of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for the 2007 Microsoft Office...
Author: Irser Date: 04/28/2009
Microsoft Releases BizTalk Server 2009
BizTalk Server 2009 delivers new capabilities to help customers more effectively integrate disparate...
Author: Irser Date: 04/27/2009
Run Windows XP Apps on Windows 7
Check out the Windows Blog to learn about the new Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC. Windows XP...
Author: Irser Date: 04/27/2009
Download IIS Media Services 2.0 - 64-bit for IIS 7.0
IIS Media Services is a set of media-related extensions for Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0...
Author: Irser Date: 04/27/2009
Happy Earth Day, go green with TechNet Magazine
TechNet Magazine has published a special online-only Green IT issue for IT professionals. It’s...
Author: Irser Date: 04/22/2009
Protecting mobile workers with Windows 7 security
The Windows Security Blog features a great high-level look by Paul Cooke at the security features in...
Author: Irser Date: 04/21/2009
New Windows 7 Learning Snacks (short videos) now available
Just a heads up about the recent posting of more new Learning Snacks for Windows 7. Learning Snacks...
Author: Irser Date: 04/21/2009
A new way to protect inbound and outbound e-mail
Microsoft today is rolling out Microsoft Forefront Online Security for Exchange, part of the...
Author: Irser Date: 04/20/2009
Exchange Server 2010 Beta is ready
The public beta of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, part of Microsoft's unified communications...
Author: Irser Date: 04/15/2009
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009
For details on the security updates check this page. To download the updates directly and manage the...
Author: Irser Date: 04/14/2009
Updated Azure Services Training Kit now available
Considering some applications in the cloud but need to get your arms around the concept? Download...
Author: Irser Date: 04/14/2009
Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7
Some things need repeating. With the continued reporting about Windows XP users being left out in...
Author: Irser Date: 04/13/2009
Got a Windows Server question? Ask Ian
Windows Server GM Ian McDonald has been fielding lots of questions from his Windows Server blog, so...
Author: Irser Date: 04/10/2009
Operations Manager 2007 R2 Release Candidate (RC) now available
Evaluate the Operations Manager 2007 R2 Release Candidate and see the new and enhanced capabilities,...
Author: Irser Date: 04/10/2009
Opportunity for IT during the downturn?
TechNet Magazine has just posted an insightful piece my Romi Mahajan on five approaches that IT...
Author: Irser Date: 04/09/2009
SharePoint Designer 2007 is now free
Office SharePoint Designer 2007 provides the tools you need to deliver compelling and attractive...
Author: Irser Date: 04/08/2009
Upgrade SQL Server 2008 with Service Pack 1
The SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 is now available. Primarily a roll-up of Cumulative Update 1 to...
Author: Irser Date: 04/08/2009
ServerQuest II now ready to play
Check out ServerQuest II and prepare to be ushered into a world where the IT pro rules. As an IT Pro...
Author: Irser Date: 04/07/2009
The Win7 Taskbar .NET Sample Library—a must for app developers
If you’ll be developing or migrating applications for Windows 7, the Windows 7 taskbar includes new...
Author: Irser Date: 04/06/2009
Hyper-V Security Guide released
A brand new Solution Accelerator, the Hyper-V Security Guide, provides guidance, instructions, and...
Author: Irser Date: 04/03/2009
Get ready for Windows 7 with the new Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5
Just released today, ACT 5.5 allows you to assess and prepare your applications for Windows 7 and...
Author: Irser Date: 04/03/2009
Updated Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack now available
MDOP customers can now get updates with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009. MDOP 2009...
Author: Irser Date: 04/01/2009
New entry-level server platform for small businesses
Microsoft expanded its Windows Server family today with the Windows Server 2008 Foundation ,...
Author: Irser Date: 04/01/2009
Try the Exchange Remote Connectivity Analyzer service beta
Verify that your Internet facing services are setup and configured properly with the new Exchange...
Author: Irser Date: 04/01/2009
Updated preview of .NET Services SDK available
Microsoft .NET Services, part of the Azure Services Platform, are a set of Microsoft-hosted, highly...
Author: Irser Date: 04/01/2009
Build a killer resume with Microsoft Office Online and Monster.com
Microsoft has teamed with Monster.com to provide job seekers with access to Microsoft Office Online...
Author: Irser Date: 04/01/2009
Guidance: Help Protect Windows from Conficker
This page was recently updated with more guidance about Conficker that you can use to protect your...
Author: Irser Date: 03/30/2009
Getting in touch with Windows 7: a Windows Touch deep dive
By now, you’re probably aware of key improvements to the user interface in Windows 7 which optimize...
Author: Irser Date: 03/26/2009
Get the Virtualization Self-Assessment Kit
Want to understand Virtualization’s Impact on Your Business? Download the Virtualization...
Author: Irser Date: 03/26/2009
Enterprise coolness: DirectAccess and other Windows 7 benefits
With so many talked about new features in Windows 7, I have to point out a feature for enterprises...
Author: Irser Date: 03/26/2009
Get the new Windows Sysinternals updates
The good folks at Windows Sysinternals recently updated several of their invaluable utilities for...
Author: Irser Date: 03/25/2009
Windows Home Server users get Power Pack 2 today
I know from past interest in Home Server content in TechNet Flash that many IT Pros have Windows...
Author: Irser Date: 03/24/2009
The month of daily Exchange Server 2007 tips continues with some gems
TechNet Magazine has really elevated the notion of tech tips. When you think of such of a feature,...
Author: Irser Date: 03/23/2009
Internet Explorer 8 tops NSS Labs’ Socially Engineered Malware test
In its first comprehensive test of web browser protection against socially engineered malware, NSS...
Author: Irser Date: 03/23/2009
Download the Microsoft Web Platform Installer 2.0 beta
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer 2.0 (Web PI) is a free tool that makes it simple to download,...
Author: Irser Date: 03/19/2009
Try out the Silverlight 3 beta (developer release)
Just announced during MIX09 in Las Vegas this week, the Silverlight 3 beta is a preview release...
Author: Irser Date: 03/19/2009
IE 8 is now ready, but are you ready for IE8?
It’s official. Internet Explorer is available for download; in itself great news and great advances...
Author: Irser Date: 03/19/2009
Evaluate Microsoft Forefront Security for Office Communications Server
Protect your Office Communications Server 2007 instant messaging environment against malware and...
Author: Irser Date: 03/18/2009
Commerce Server 2009 now available
Microsoft has released Commerce Server 2009, the out-of-the-box e-commerce platform that enables...
Author: Irser Date: 03/18/2009
Download the System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 beta
The beta of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 is now available via Microsoft Connect....
Author: Irser Date: 03/16/2009