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• Windows Azure Platform Readiness Assessment using MAP 5.5

  We launched MAP 5.5 couple of weeks ago. In the last blog, we explored on the Internet Explorer discovery scenario within the context of Windows7 deployment. In MAP 5.5, we extended the scope of MAP toolkit beyond the traditional server and desktop hardware... Posted Feb 18 2011, 02:02 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows, SQL, Virtualization, Linux, Hardware Assessment, infrastructure, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, demo, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, Windows 7, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Online Services, ipd, PC Security, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, IPD Guides, Azure, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, Office 2010, SQL Azure, Windows Azure Platform, windows desktop

• Migration planning made easier with MAP Toolkit 5.5

  We are pleased to announce the next version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit-version 5.5- is now available for download. Download MAP 5.5 Simplify planning for migration to the latest Microsoft products and technologies with the... Posted Jan 17 2011, 06:00 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Exchange, Windows, SQL, Virtualization, Linux, IBM, Hardware Assessment, infrastructure, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, demo, Deployment Tools, Windows 7, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Online Services, ipd, MAP Toolkit, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, Office 2010, windows desktop

• Introduction to MAP Toolkit 5.0 and an overview screencast

  In the last couple of posts, I discussed SQL server discovery feature as well as Software Usage tracking feature of MAP toolkit. In this blog, I would like to introduce you to some of the technical specifics of the MAP toolkit. What the MAP Toolkit Does... Posted Sep 09 2010, 02:08 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows, SQL, Virtualization, Linux, Hardware Assessment, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, Windows 7, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, Office 2010, windows desktop

• Use the MAP 5.0 Beta Toolkit to track software usage & licensing for Exchange Servers

  One of the newest features in development for the MAP Toolkit is the ability to track usage data for Microsoft products. With the MAP Toolkit 5.0 Beta, you can intelligently track usage to determine your licensing needs for Exchange Server 2003 and 2007... Posted Jun 23 2010, 09:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Windows, SQL, Linux, Hardware Assessment, infrastructure, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, Office 2010

• License Compliance using Software Usage Tracking feature of MAP 5.0

  MAP 5.0 beta 2 software is coming soon!! Have you ever assessed the software usage levels by users and devices in your IT environment? How do you manage license compliance and Software Asset Management process? Software Usage Tracking is a unique feature... Posted May 17 2010, 12:42 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Hardware Assessment, infrastructure, demo, Solution Accelerators, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, MAP Toolkit

• Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0 Beta 1 now open!

  We’re happy to announce that the beta for the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 5.0 is now open. We encourage you to join the beta review program and help influence the development of the toolkit. To participate, register for the MAP Toolkit... Posted Mar 16 2010, 12:28 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows, SQL, Virtualization, Linux, Hardware Assessment, infrastructure, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, Windows 7, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Online Services, PC Security, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Windows 7 Deployment Tools

• IBM Hardware Pack for Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, v1.1.

  Our friends at IBM have been working hard to provide customers direct insight into IBM Hardware, and guidance for consolidated workloads for IBM System X and Blade servers using MAP 4.0. Take a look at the announcement. I am very proud to announce that... Posted Nov 21 2009, 02:04 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IBM, Hardware Assessment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, MAP Toolkit

• [Video Demo] Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit Demo #1 – Windows 7 Hardware Assessments

  The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit makes it easier for you to determine if your existing Windows PCs are compatible for Windows 7 upgrade. Use this free toolkit to conduct a quick network-wide assessment now. 1) Download the MAP Toolkit... Posted Sep 30 2009, 01:44 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Video, Windows, Windows Vista, Microsoft, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, demo, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Windows 7, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, IT Management, video demo, MAP Toolkit, IT Managers, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, Baldwin Ng

• [RTM News] Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit for IBM

  Today, the Solution Accelerators Team is pleased to announce the release of the initial version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit for IBM . This release, based on the MAP Toolkit platform, was developed by IBM at the IBM Center for... Posted Sep 21 2009, 05:48 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Microsoft, IBM, Hardware Assessment, OEM, Solution Accelerators, rtm, Hyper-V, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, ipd, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, RTM Announcements, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Baldwin Ng

• TechNet Webcast: Migration Planning Tools for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V (Level 200)

  Language(s): English. Product(s): Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2008 R2. Audience(s): IT Generalist. Duration: 60 Minutes Start Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Event Overview Windows Server 2008 R2 will... Posted Sep 02 2009, 02:58 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Webcast, Events, Webcasts, Hardware Assessment, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Hyper-V, MAP, ipd, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V

• [Microsoft Partners] Free Web Seminar on How to Plan for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V Projects

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V Are you interested in helping your customers reduce cost in your datacenter? Considering upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V technologies.Starting this week, Microsoft will host 4 web seminars for Microsoft... Posted Aug 19 2009, 12:48 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Webcast, news, Windows, virtualisation, Webcasts, Virtualization, Hardware Assessment, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, MDT, Hyper-V, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, ipd, MAP Toolkit, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V

• New Microsoft Tools Released to Simplify Planning and Deployment of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

  Good news! Last week, Microsoft announced the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 products have been released to manufacturing (RTM). What it means is that you will be able to get these products on the shelves very soon. Windows 7 Sneak-Peek from MGX... Posted Jul 29 2009, 12:49 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows, virtualisation, Events, Microsoft, Virtualization, Steve Ballmer, Desktop Deployment, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Windows Server 2008, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, rtm, Windows 7, MDT, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management, IT Management, ipd, App-V, steven sinofsky, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, RTM Announcements, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers, Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios, Desktop Deployment Tools, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, WODS, OD

• Tips about Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit - Tip #1 for Windows 7 Readiness Assessment

  One of the most frequently-requested features for the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (or MAP Toolkit) has been the “User-Defined Assessment Threshold” that allows IT departments to customize varying degree of hardware requirements for different... Posted Jul 29 2009, 12:25 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows, Windows Vista, Microsoft, Desktop Deployment, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Windows 7, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, IT Management, MAP Toolkit, IT Managers, Desktop Deployment Tools, Windows 7 Deployment Tools

• RTM NEWS - Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Now Available!

  Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 releases are just around the corner. Are you thinking about deploying these new operating systems? Get a head start with Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 to help you determine readiness of your machines... Posted Jul 13 2009, 09:25 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, news, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, Microsoft, SQL, Virtualization, SQL Server 2005, case study, Desktop Deployment, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, SQL Server 2008, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, SQL 2008, anti-spyware, anti-virus, rtm, Green IT, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Case studies, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, IT Management, App-V, SQL 2000, PC Security, MAP Toolkit, RTM Announcements, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers, Desktop Deployment Tools, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, WPC 2009

• Jumpstart Your IT Projects with Proven Guidance and Tools from Microsoft

  I often ran into customers and partners who wish they could have spent LESS time on deployment planning and deploy faster and start benefitting from the value of the software earlier. Picking the right technologies like server, desktop, and application... Posted Jun 25 2009, 10:52 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, Microsoft, System Center, System Center Operations Manager, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Partners, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, SQL 2008, MDOP, Application Virtualization, Windows 7, Microsoft application Virtualization, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Online Services, IT Management, ipd, App-V, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, IPD Guides, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, med-v, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers, Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios, WODS, OD

• [Tech·Ed 2009 Video] Catch the Wave Part 2: Accelerating Planning for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit

  Are you ready for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2? Were you not able to attend TechEd 2009? Check out this TechEd 2009 video interview as Bryan Von Axelson and Baldwin Ng discuss how you can use the free solution accelerator, Microsoft Assessment... Posted May 13 2009, 01:06 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Video, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, Events, Microsoft, Virtualization, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Windows 7, MDT, Hyper-V, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, ipd, Tech·Ed, MAP Toolkit, Beta Announcements, Beta Program, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers, Windows 7 Deployment Tools

• [VIDEOS] Compare before you buy: A Case for Hyper-V versus VMware Licensing Cost and Architecture

  Are you interested in virtualizing your datacenter so you can drastically reduce your server footprint and power/cooling costs? Are you considering virtualization but a bit worried that you may pay too much with virtualization solution from companies... Posted May 05 2009, 12:47 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Video, virtualisation, Microsoft, System Center, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Hardware Assessment, Windows Server 2008, IT Professionals, VMWare, Hyper-V, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management, IT Management, ipd, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, IPD Guides, IT Managers, Hyper-V Security Guide

• Microsoft Management Summit 2009 Highlights

  This week, Microsoft hosted the annual Microsoft Management Summit 2009 (MMS) where industry experts and Microsoft customers congregate the share knowledge and best practices on the latest management technologies and OS platform enhancements from Microsoft... Posted May 01 2009, 12:18 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Events, Microsoft, System Center, System Center Operations Manager, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Desktop Deployment, Hardware Assessment, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Server 2008, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Windows 7, MDT, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, MMS, Cloud computing, IT Management, MAP Toolkit, Cloud Services, Microsoft PressPass, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers, Desktop Deployment Tools, Windows 7 Deployment Tools, Hyper-V Security Guide

• Introduction to Security in Windows 7

  Windows Vista introduced a variety of new security technologies that had a significant impact on the Windows ecosystem. User Account Control made it clear that Microsoft wanted to make easy for users to run Windows without being in the Administrators... Posted Apr 23 2009, 10:13 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows, Microsoft, Desktop Deployment, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, TechNet Magazine, Deployment Tools, IT Professionals, Windows 7, MDT, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, IT Management, TechNet Magazine articles, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, IPD Guides, Desktop Deployment Tools, Windows 7 Deployment Tools

• [NEWS!] Celebrating Earth Day - TechNet Special Edition on "Going Green"

  To celebrate Earth Day 2009, the TechNet Magazine team has just published a special online-only Green IT issue for IT professionals. This issue features a great collection of articles including: Framework for Building a “Hyper-Green” Virtual Server System... Posted Apr 22 2009, 10:27 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, Microsoft, Virtualization, Hardware Assessment, TechNet Magazine, Windows Server 2008, Green IT, Windows 7, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Earth Day, ipd, TechNet Magazine articles, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, IPD Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Environmental Sustainability, Going Green

• [NEWS!] Web Launch: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit Online Resources Now Available

  Today, we are officially launching the revamped online web resource pages for the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) including web demo videos, case studies and documentation. The MAP Toolkit is a network-wide inventory and planning toolkit... Posted Mar 24 2009, 03:52 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Webcast, Video, news, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, SQL, SQL Server, SQL 2005, Virtualization, Licensing, Podcast, SQL Server 2005, case study, Desktop Deployment, Forefront Client Security, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, SQL Server 2000, TechNet Magazine, Microsoft Partners, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, demo, virus, Deployment Tools, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, SQL 2008, Green IT, online services, Application Virtualization, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Case studies, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Online Services, IT Management, video demo, SQL 2000, PC Security, customer evidence, TechNet Magazine articles, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, Microsoft Hyper-V Server, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers, Desktop Deployment Tools, Windows 7 Deployment Tools

• [NEWS!] New Version of Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit - now compatible with Windows 7 Beta

  Hello IT Users! Due to popular demand of the Windows 7 Beta Program , our team has just released a new version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 3.2 (Build 2315) that now gives you the newly-added capability of running this MAP Toolkit... Posted Feb 06 2009, 12:50 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Video, news, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, SQL Server, SQL 2005, Virtualization, SQL Server 2005, Desktop Deployment, Network Access Protection, Forefront Client Security, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, SQL Server 2000, NAP, Microsoft Partners, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, demo, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, SQL 2008, rtm, Green IT, online services, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Microsoft Online Services, IT Management, Sustainability, video demo, SQL 2000, PC Security, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, Beta Announcements, Beta Program, RTM Announcements, Microsoft Hyper-V Server, Windows Server 2008 R2, IT Managers

• Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit - Technical FAQ

  Hello! The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit team has just released a new set of Technical FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) . We hope that you will find this useful as to learn how to use the MAP Toolkit for various technology migration... Posted Feb 06 2009, 03:49 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Video, news, Windows, Windows Vista, Microsoft, SQL, Virtualization, Desktop Deployment, Network Access Protection, Forefront Client Security, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, NAP, Microsoft Partners, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, demo, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, SQL 2008, anti-spyware, anti-virus, Green IT, Application Virtualization, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Software plus Services, Exchange Online, Microsoft Online Services, IT Management, video demo, PC Security, MAP Toolkit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, IT Managers

• First Experience with Windows 7 Beta

  I spent the weekend using Windows 7 Beta (build 7000) and the experience has been great. A few points worth noting: OS Installation - Superb! It went very smoothly as expected. No issues there! Device Drivers - I was able to get my Samsung LCD and printers... Posted Feb 03 2009, 12:38 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows, Windows Vista, Microsoft, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Windows 7, MAP, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, MAP Toolkit, Beta Announcements, Beta Program

• [Partners Webcast Series] Increase Sales Opportunities with Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit

  Hello - The MAP Toolkit team will be presenting a webcast on January 22, 2009 about the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit. Microsoft Partners are welcome to attend. Please register early! Baldwin Ng -------------------- Event Name: Increase Sales... Posted Jan 21 2009, 12:33 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Webcast, Windows Vista, Events, Microsoft, SQL, SQL Server, Virtualization, Desktop Deployment, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, SQL 2008, Windows 7, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, MAP Toolkit, Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V