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• Free E-Books on Windows 7 Deployment and Microsoft Virtualization Solutions

  This is a nice compilation of pertinent information of deploying Windows 7. For those who are focusing on Windows 7 deployment in an enterprise environment, the following are in my view essential readings as well. · Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor · Building... Posted Nov 16 2009, 09:04 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtualization, SCVMM, Windows Server 2008, MDOP, Windows 7, Desktop Virtualization, App-V, med-v, Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services), TCO & Infrastructure Optimization, Windows XP Mode

• With Windows 7, there's never been a better time to be a PC.

  This is it! Windows 7 is generally available today. We have waited and waited, and it is finally here. For all you IT Professional out there, let me highlight the 3 focuses and key innovations introduced in Windows 7 and make these links readily available... Posted Oct 22 2009, 01:47 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Deployment, Virtualization, Application Compatibility, MDOP, Windows 7, VDI, med-v, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• Concept of Desktop Virtualization

  The traditional desktop computing model, as shown in Fig. 1, has been one where the operating system, applications, and user data and settings are bonded to a single computer. We will buy a computer either with OS and some applications pre-installed,... Posted Oct 14 2009, 03:21 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Deployment, Virtualization, MDOP, Windows 7, App-V, VDI, med-v, Windows Server 2008 R2, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• Cloud Computing with Software + Services (1 of 3)

  Recently there have been active discussions on cloud computing and Microsoft also has brought in a new IT service delivery model called Software + Services. This session based on the content delivered in Microsoft TechNet Events in early 2009 takes a... Posted Jun 04 2009, 01:36 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Web, S+S, Screencast, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• With Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008, How A Mid-Size Business Gets The Strength of Enterprise IT Without Paying Like Enterprise IT

  is an enterprise-class server solution with a focus on the IT needs and priced to yield substantial cost savings over stand-alone products. For instance, the solution simplifies the licensing with a single server license and Client Access for all included... Posted Jan 19 2009, 08:07 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, System Center, Windows Server 2008, EBS, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• An Introduction of Upcoming TechNet Live Event Content

  The TechNet live events of this quarter are just about to start. For IT Pro track, a team of IT Evangelists will be making a contact and delivering content to various IT Pro communities in cities throughout the U.S. starting late January: Session 1: Where... Posted Jan 16 2009, 07:38 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Events, System Center, Virtualization, SCVMM, S+S, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• 20-Part Webcast Series on Microsoft Virtualization Solutions

  Our team of IT Pro Evangelists including: Kevin Remde , Matt Hester , Chris Avis , Chris Henley , and Yung Chou is getting ready to start delivering a 20-part webcast series on Microsoft Virtualization Solutions on January 14, 2009. The objectives of... Posted Jan 12 2009, 06:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Events, Virtualization, Windows Server 2008, MDOP, App-V, Windows Server 2008 R2, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• Free eBook: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions

  This book, by Mitch Tulloch with the Microsoft Virtualization team, is for IT professionals who want to learn more about Microsoft virtualization and virtualization-enabling technologies. It convers many areas of virtualization solutions including: Virtual... Posted Dec 19 2008, 02:44 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, Virtualization, SCVMM, Windows Server 2008, MDOP, App-V, Windows Server 2008 R2, TCO & Infrastructure Optimization

• Identify Opportunities to Reduce TCO with Cost Savings Analysis and Optimization Self-Assessment Tools

  Current economic downturn confronts us with a tremendous impact and unfavorable trend on worldwide IT budget and spending as discussed in Simple Savvy Savings - 9 ideas to make anyone a Cost Cutting Hero by Tom Pisello, CEO, Alinean, Inc. More than ever... Posted Dec 09 2008, 07:13 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TCO & Infrastructure Optimization