MSDN Flash Newsletter

 

Volume 11, Number 25 | November 18, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010

Download the Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta

 

Get the new Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta release. Also check out the new Microsoft Visio 2010 beta.





Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Evaluate the SharePoint Server Enterprise 2010 Beta

 

Download the new SharePoint Server Enterprise 2010 Beta release. You can also download the new Microsoft FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint beta.

 

 

 

 

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Evaluate Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
Test out the new release of Exchange Server, and don't forget to check out the new Exchange Server TechCenter, which features new resources for Exchange Server 2010.




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Evaluate Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server
Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server is now available for testing, and you'll find new resources on the Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server home page. Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server provides fast and effective protection against malware and spam by including multiple scanning engines from industry-leading security partners.




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Download the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial
Begin testing your organization's software and hardware by downloading the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Evaluation. Designed just for IT pros, this limited-time trial offer lets you begin developing your organization's best practices for configuration and deployment.

 

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Download the SQL Server 2008 R2 November Community Technology Preview
SQL Server 2008 R2 delivers several capabilities that will enable your organization to scale database operations, improve IT and developer efficiency, and enable highly scalable and well-managed business intelligence on a self-service basis for your users.




ForefrontTMG

Download Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 RC
Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 (TMG) provides multiple layers of continuously updated protections - including URL filtering, antimalware inspection, intrusion prevention, application- and network-layer firewall, and HTTP/HTTPS inspection - that are integrated into a unified, easy-to-manage gateway.




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Windows Server 2008 R2: a Primer
Take a guided tour through the new and enhanced features of Windows Server 2008 R2. Important stops along the way include Windows PowerShell cmdlets, tools for remote management, core parking options for processors, Active Directory changes, and branch caching.

 

 

 

 

 

Mitch IrsfeldEditor's Note


TechNet Flash Editor
Mitch Irsfeld

New Look for TechNet Flash

For the next three editions of TechNet Flash, we will be testing a new newsletter template. That means half of you will receive a new-look newsletter and the other half will receive the more familiar layout. The division is random but in both cases, your experience will depend heavily on your personal customization settings.

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MattHesterCentral Region Extras

IT Pro Evangelist
Matt Hester

An E-mail Away

Welcome to Ohio! That's a phrase I've been hearing for the last few weeks. Why is that important to you? It's important to you if you live in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, or Tennessee because I am your IT pro evangelist. What does that mean? It means I want to be a part of your IT pro community - whether it is...
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New in TechNet Magazine

Integrating Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2

8 Common Issues in Windows 7 Migrations

TechNet Magazine wants to hear from the IT pros who know how to get the most out of Windows 7. Share your best Windows 7 deployment and migration tips, workarounds, patches, bridges, tweaks, added functionality, easy fixes, or simple installs. Submit your tip to TechNet Magazine.

 

 

 

Training and Books

Get 25 Percent off Select E-Learning Collections
Position yourself for career success by staying current with your training. E-learning features like virtual labs and interactive exercises will help you gain a thorough understanding of the material and prepare for certification.

Last Chance for the SQL Server 2008 Free Software Offer
Attend one of the qualifying Microsoft SQL Server 2008 courses and you will receive a fully licensed copy of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition. Available through December 31, 2009 or while supplies last.

 

 

 

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National and Global Events

New Content Live at Virtual Launch Event
Find more than 20 new technical sessions and demonstrations, new partners and two new keynotes by Chris Capossela focusing on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft System Center.

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