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Everything You Wanted to Know and Ask about Windows Deployment
Are you interested in Windows Deployment ? Have a look in this 2 webcasts from MS :
TechNet Webcast: Everything You Wanted to Know and Ask about Windows Deployment (Part 1)
Registration URL: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9807963 or http://bit.ly/JLTQLM
Date/ Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – 9-10am (Pacific)
Abstract: In this demonstration-rich, question and answer webcast, Windows Product Manager Stephen Rose moderates an open conversation with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Product Manager Michael Niehaus and deployment guru Johan Arwidmark. They discuss the new Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 release as well as tips and tricks from the experts about using the Windows Deployment Toolkit.
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TechNet Webcast: Everything You Wanted to Know and Ask about Windows Deployment (Part 2)
Registration URL: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9807964 or http://bit.ly/Kgny8y
Date/ Time: Thursday, May 17, 2012 – 9-10am (Pacific)
Abstract:In this demonstration-rich, question and answer webcast, Windows Product Manager Stephen Rose moderates an open conversation with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Product Manager Michael Niehaus and deployment guru Johan Arwidmark. They discuss the new Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 release as well as tips and tricks from the experts about using the Windows Deployment Toolkit.
Windows Server 8 Beta builds are now available for download
The Windows Server 8 Beta builds are now available for download. Upgrades from previous builds are not supported or recommended.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh708764.aspx
| To use Windows Server “8” Beta, you need to be aware of the following system requirements*: Component | System Requirement |
| Processor | • Minimum: 1.4 GHz 64bit processor |
| Memory | • Minimum: 512 MB RAM |
| Available Disk Space | • Minimum: 32 GB |
Note: 32 GB should be considered an absolute minimum value for successful installation. Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files. Drive DVD-ROM drive Display and Peripherals • Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor • Keyboard • Microsoft Mouse or other compatible pointing device
*Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Processor performance is dependent upon not only the clock frequency of the processor, but the number of cores and the size of the processor cache. Disk space requirements for the system partition are approximate. Additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview are now live
The Windows 8 Consumer Preview bits are now live. Everything you need to know, including links and information about the download is on the Springboard Series for Windows 8 on TechNet. Also, the Windows 8 TechNet forums are now live.
http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/windows-8
- Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide
Download a detailed guide to the new and improved features in Windows 8 including AppLocker, BitLocker, Windows To Go, measured boot, and Client Hyper-V. - Windows To Go Technical Overview
Learn how Windows To Go can help you provide users with bootable USB storage devices containing a copy of Windows 8, along with their business apps, data, and settings. - Frequently Asked Questions: Managing the Windows Store
Get answers to frequently asked questions about managing end user access to, and usage of, the Windows Store within your organization. - The Windows 8 User Experience
Learn more about application, Web, and cloud features for end users. - Windows 8 Consumer Preview Technical Forums
Get help with questions on installation and setup, networking, compatibility, security, performance, and more
free Virtualisation Workshop in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide
Attend this free Virtualization event and get up to date with Microsoft’s Virtualization technologies! This event will travel to six capital cities starting on February 1st 2011 and continuing throughout the month.
See details of the event below, along with registration links. Register now as seats are limited!
To attend this event you will need to bring your own laptop with you. To connect to the labs you will need the Remote Desktop Connection Client 7.0 Update installed. This client is built into Windows 7 and is a complimentary download for Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1 and SP2. We have already run these events in other countries and it works extremely well. There will be food provided and in each city, we will be giving away a copy of the latest Hyper-V Resource Kit. So over to the agenda:
Event Overview
This workshop aims at providing an in-depth understanding of Microsoft’s server virtualization technologies. They are the basis of a dynamic infrastructure and provide the building blocks of a private cloud solution. The workshop covers the following:
Agenda Topics
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- Day 1
- Virtualization 360 Overview
- Hyper-V Architecture and Implementation
- High Availability
- Lab – Setup a 2-node Hyper-V Cluster
- System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- Day 2
- System Center Operations Manager
- Lab – Setup SCVMM, SCOM and Pro-Pack integration
- System Center Data Protection Manager
- Lab: Setup DPM and backup virtual machines
- Architecture Considerations and Best Practices
- Virtual Machine Manager Self Service Portal 2.0
- Lab: Deploy, Configure & Use VMMSSP 2.0
- Day 1
Dates and Registration Details:
| Brisbane Date: 1–2 February 2011 Location: Microsoft Brisbane Time: 9:00 – 5:00PM each day Registration: Click Here to Register |
Canberra Date: 15–16 February 2011 Location: Microsoft Canberra Time: 9:00 – 5:00PM each day Registration: Click Here to Register |
| Melbourne Date: 7–8 February 2011 Location: Microsoft Melbourne Time: 9:00 – 5:00PM each day Registration: Click Here to Register |
Perth Date: 21–22 February 2011 Location: L7 Solutions Perth Time: 9:00 – 5:00PM each day Registration: Click Here to Register |
| Sydney Date: 10–11 February 2011 Location: Microsoft Sydney Time: 9:00 – 5:00PM each day Registration: Click Here to Register |
Adelaide Date: 24–25 February 2011 Location: Microsoft Adelaide Time: 9:00 – 5:00Pm each day Registration: Click Here to Register |
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Recommended Books
System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 Cookbook
