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Download Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 90-Day Trial Designed specifically for IT Professionals, so that you can test your software and hardware on a final version of the product. In addition, it provides the opportunity for you to become more familiar with the key improvements over previous versions of the Windows operating system, and experience firsthand how Windows 7 can make your PC environment more productive, secure, and manageable.
Hands On Labs, Learning Snacks & Courses
Course 10247: Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops This two-hour course helps you plan and perform effective preparation tasks for deploying Windows 7 on client computers. It also covers the volume activation options available for Windows 7 activation. In addition, this course helps you prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.
Links to Essential Planning and Piloting Resources for IT Professionals Are you eager to get started using some of the latest Microsoft technologies? Here are links to some of the latest software you may want to use, as well as resources to get you started in planning or piloting the software: Windows 7 Windows 7 Download Windows 7 E-book: Deployment Guidance Getting Started with Windows 7 Application Compatibility Handout Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5…
Finding and Organizing Information in Windows 7 Most people need to view, organize, and find information that is stored not just on their own computer, but also beyond. This Learning Snack describes libraries in Windows 7, and how you can use them to organize data efficiently. It also describes the search improvements in Windows 7 and demonstrates how you can find information stored across multiple computers, Web sites, and servers as easily as searching for information on your own computer.
Podcasts
New Features in Windows 7 A high-level overview of what’s new in Microsoft Windows 7, including elements in the new User Interface along with other features.
Windows 7 IT Pro Overview by Mark Russinovich Tune in for this video of Mark Russinovich talking about why IT Professionals should care about Windows 7 and how it will help their organizations
Windows 7 Security Talk (Part 2 of 3): Networking Security and Application Control In this second webcast in the Windows 7 Security Talk series, we cover the networking components of the Windows 7 operating system, including DirectAccess, Network Access Protection, and how to deploy Windows 7 in a secure manner.
Webcasts, Videos
TechNet Video: Windows Firestarter Events (Part 4 of 5): Migrating Windows XP to Windows 7: Get it done! (Level 200) Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 introduce fantastic new technologies to streamline your business, enhance security and save you money. Part 4 of this Windows Firestarter event dives into how easy it is to deploy Windows 7 the way you want it deployed – your image, your way – even if you are migrating from Windows XP.
What’s New in Roaming User Profiles in Windows 7 I recently met up with Paul Volosen to talk about roaming user profiles. While the technology is not new, it has been improved in each release of Windows, giving admins more control over what parts of a profile can roam, as well as performance. In this video, Paul shows what roaming profiles look like in Windows 7, and the process of setting them up in the admin console, as well as integrating with Folder Redirection and the scenarios for each technology. There are a couple of whitepapers…
Business Insights Webcast: Windows 7 Enterprise Return on Investment: New Forrester Study and Model (Level 100) On the fence with Windows 7 operating system adoption? In this challenging economic climate, every IT investment needs to show a strong, tangible financial return. To help organizations assess the business value of migrating PC infrastructures to Windows 7, analysts Ben Gray and Jeffrey North of Forrester conducted an in-depth study of 12 enterprise early adopters. This informative webcast details the results from these industry thought leaders.
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