Month: October 2013

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013 is the newest version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and offers support for the deployment of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, as well as Windows 7 and Windows 8. Download the toolkit, explore what else is new in MDT 2013, and find quick start guides to help you get started at www.microsoft.com/mdt.

Download the latest deployment tools, which include support for Windows 8.1: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013, Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 8.1, and System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.

For help with Windows 8.1 you can go to the Spingboard Series for Windows 8.1 on TechNet

 

 

It’s difficult to believe that Windows 8 was introduced only a year ago, and yet today its successor, Windows 8.1, is ready for widespread adoption. 

Based on Windows 8.1 Enterprise, this free ebook uncovers what’s new and provides a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals to begin deployment planning. With technical insights and guidance from award-winning author and Windows expert Ed Bott, you’ll get a head start on evaluating Windows 8.1 Enterprise and its new features and enhanced capabilities for deployment, mobile device management, security, virtualization, app management, and more. Download this free ebook today.

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I encourage you to become a regular visitor at the Springboard Series on TechNet: http://www.microsoft.com/springboard. 

 

Prepare for the release of System Center 2012 R2 with this on-demand Jump Start. Microsoft Senior Technical Evangelist Symon Perriman along with several other presenters show how the next version of System Center delivers an end-to-end cloud management stack through advanced integration with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Azure. Watch it here and download the free product trial.

 

Get ready for launch: Free on-demand Jump Start training explores what’s new in Windows Server 2012 R2

With the release of Windows Server 2012 R2 nearly here, now is a great time to view this demo-rich Jump Start training designed to show IT pros the new capabilities and features available in Windows Server 2012 R2. Microsoft Senior Technical Evangelist Rick Claus and Corey Hynes, Lead Architect and President of holSystems, demonstrate these new capabilities through numerous scenarios and demos. Watch it here and download the free product trial.

 

 

Get ready for Windows XP end of support: Free migration to Windows 7 course on MVA

Windows XP support ends on April 8, 2014. Now is the time to plan your Windows XP migration to Windows 7. This new MVA course describes the steps to take and the tools that will help make the migration and setup process seamless while providing business continuity. Register now.

 

Whether you’re new to the Windows Azure platform or are already using it in your business, this book has something that should interest you. Most Windows Azure services are described in some detail, with screenshots used to demonstrate some of the multitude of capabilities of the platform. This book has lots of under-the-hood insights and expert tips written by Microsoft insiders who develop, test, and use the Windows Azure platform

Download the book here

What is Microsoft Insights?

Microsoft Insights is a live online event on Tuesday, October 29^th designed to help inspire and guide attendees’ technology skills advancement, whether they are just starting out or striving for new opportunities. The event features an interactive expert panel discussion on emerging opportunities in technology, the earning potential they represent, and the skills required to excel.

Our panel of experts will share their views on technology training and careers, covering:

• Opportunities in the fast-changing technology world
• How specific job roles are evolving
• Earning trends associated with different paths

Esteemed panelists include:

• Shravan Goli – President of Dice

• Barnaby Dorfman – Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products, PayScale.com
• Maureen Majury – Director for the Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology (CoE for ICT) at Bellevue College
• Bill Symonds – Internationally recognized education reformer, speaker, and author of the Harvard Graduate School of Education “Pathways to Prosperity” report

Who should attend?

IT Pros, Developers, Students, Educators, Partners, Job Changers, and anyone interested in a technology career

Why should they attend?

Two great reasons to attend Microsoft Insights:

1. Attendees will learn about emerging opportunities in technology fields, get insights on the wealth of training and resources available to help get ahead, and get help deciding if certification is right for them.

2. By signing up and attending, attendees will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win a Microsoft Certification exam pack for one’s choice of MCSA: Windows Server 2012; MCSA: SQL Server 2012; MCSA: Windows 8; or any MCSD Certification. Check out the rules for more details. 

How can people register to attend?

Register at www.microsoftinsights.com!

 

Whether you’re new to the Windows Azure platform or are already using it in your business, this book has something that should interest you. Most Windows Azure services are described in some detail, with screenshots used to demonstrate some of the multitude of capabilities of the platform. And for the experienced we have lots of under-the-hood insights and expert tips written by Microsoft insiders who develop, test, and use the Windows Azure platform.

Get the free ebook HERE

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The Cre8tive workshop series introduces attendees to four different forms of art using Windows 8.1 products are your medium; Photography, Art, Music, and Movies.

Receive hands-on training delivered by our expert staff, course reference material, and all the necessary tools to create your piece.

Take the workshop that interests you or the entire series to deliver a masterpiece using a component of each.The Cre8tive workshop series introduces attendees to four different forms of art using Windows 8.1 products are your medium; Photography, Art, Music, and Movies.

Receive hands-on training delivered by our expert staff, course reference material, and all the necessary tools to create your piece. Take the workshop that interests you or the entire series to deliver a masterpiece using a component of each.

Cre8tive Photography

Learn the techniques pro shutterbugs use, like the Rule of Thirds, angles, perspective, and other tips in the photography workshop. You’ll also be introduced to Adobe Photoshop Express, Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery tools to fix red eye, adjust focus, set mood, and crop images to make your shots more compelling.

Cre8tive Art

Let your imagination run wild in our art workshop with tools and applications for creating art or modifying images. Use Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery, Adobe Photoshop Express, WordBrush, and PowerPoint to change the mood, add effects, and more to create an original piece of art that expresses your creativity.

Cre8tive Music

From composers to rock stars, this workshop shows you how to create original music using Music Maker Jam. Choose your genre, create your composition, add harmony and adjust tempo to articulate your sound. We’ll even show you how to share the finished product with your friends using Xbox Music and SkyDrive.

Cre8tive Movies

This cinematic workshop teaches you how to add movement to your photographs and paintings using Windows Essentials Movie Maker and BLINK Clipets. Plan your story, shoot footage using the Surface Pro, and compile it all in post-production. Edit, add effects and sound, and share your award-winning masterpiece.

Find out more HERE