On August 4 we released the fourth platform preview of IE9 for people to try out. As with other technology previews, the point was to give developers a first-look at what the compatibility and performance capabilities are going to be like. “Yeah, I tried it. It is fast.”Exactly. And on August 12, James Pratt wrote … Continue reading Are you ready for a more beautiful web?
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The Microsoft Desktop Player is now live and in Beta. “What does it do?”Using either your browser (It’s a Silverlight application) or an installed desktop application, you can easily and contextually find webcast recordings, podcast recordings, whitepapers, etc. So, let’s say you’re interested in SharePoint 2010..“But I’m not.”Let’s just say you are, okay? You do … Continue reading INTRODUCING: Microsoft Desktop Player – Find Technical Content and Useful Microsoft Resources Easily
Jason Buffington announced on his blog that DPM 2010 RC is available for download. Get it HERE. “What is Data Protection Manager?” It’s one of the Microsoft System Center set of tools for Enterprise-class IT Management. Basically DPM is Microsoft’s solution for data protection (backup, recovery, and archiving). It works natively with our biggest products (Exchange, … Continue reading Breaking News: System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 (DPM) Release Candidate – Now Available!
For those of you looking for something to do today, and are just itching to try out some new software, here is a quick compilation of links to useful downloads of the latest and greatest. Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial - http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/215437506/direct/01/ Download the Windows Server 2008 R2 Trial Software - http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/215437507/direct/01/ Evaluate Forefront Server … Continue reading Trials and Betas… Trials and Betas…
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Evaluate Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate today“The new Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate is here. Download this 120-day free release candidate version and try the new features in your own environment. When you register for the Exchange Server 2010 RC software you will automatically receive valuable product evaluation resources assembled in one convenient location.”..and … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate Available TODAY
Come spend a day with us to explore Windows Azure™ – Microsoft’s platform for building and deploying cloud based applications – from a real world point of view!During this event, we’ll review critical lessons Microsoft IT has learned migrating internal line-of-business applications to Windows Azure™.What is Windows Azure™? When should I use it? How does … Continue reading TechNet Events Present: Real World Windows Azure
For the first 75,000 people who want it, the first beta of the new free antivirus solution from Microsoft is available to download now. “Now?”Well.. it is now.. but by the time you read this it may not be any longer. There is a limit, and high demand to try it out. “What exactly is … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Security Essentials BETA is LIVE (but limited!)
Stephen Rose posted details about the expiration of the Windows 7 Beta in order to correct some confusing information out there. Building Community One Brick At A Time : Windows 7 Beta Expiration Correction“So..what are the dates?”Here are the details from the Windows 7 FAQ: “To avoid interruption, you’ll need to rebuild your test machine … Continue reading Windows 7 Beta and RC Expiration Details
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