Upcoming interesting webcasts
Vista Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Using Built-in Diagnostics in Windows Vista (Level 200) Monday, July 17, 2006 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific TimeKevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
Windows Vista can self-diagnose a number of common problems, including failing hard disks, memory problems, and networking issues. Built-in Diagnostics is a feature that provides information that can help IT professionals solve many issues that cannot be resolved automatically. Whenever Windows Vista detects a potential problem, it raises an event. Join this webcast to learn how you can use these events to monitor the behavior of desktops in your organization, or to troubleshoot problems that cannot be resolved automatically.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032301591&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Moving to 64-bit Computing with Windows Vista (Level 200) Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific TimeRick Gayle, Divisional Manager, AMD
Windows Vista provides a wealth of visual sophistication and advanced information management capabilities. Clients running AMD64-based processors have the 64-bit and dual-core capabilities to deliver the full functionality of Windows Vista, including features such as Windows Aero, Windows SuperFetch, and desktop search, in addition to enhancements to security and power management. In this webcast, we take a closer look at the AMD64 architecture with Windows Vista, and we highlight some enterprise use scenarios that can benefit from Windows Vista running on AMD64 technology.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032299835&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Windows Vista Deployment Overview (Level 200) Monday, July 17, 2006 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific TimeKeith Combs, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast explores the advantages of using a managed process for deploying Windows Vista in your organization, and describes some of the tools available to assist with Windows Vista deployment. Learn about the new Windows Imaging (WIM) file format and image management tools developed for Windows Vista to simplify deployment. We discuss the Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) for installing Windows Vista, and show how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to ensure that your existing applications continue to function correctly with Windows Vista. We conclude with a look at some deployment management systems that can help you automate the deployment of Windows Vista.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032301597&Culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Security Features in Windows Vista (Level 200) Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific TimeMichael Murphy, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
For most companies, securing the computing environment is the IT department’s highest priority. Ensuring that the new operating system or computer deployments are at least as secure as the current environment is critical. Using baselines and images that are constantly updated can help you keep the environment secure while enabling you to rapidly deploy new workstations. This webcast shows you how to choose and enable the security configuration of your desktops, manage ongoing security updates, and maintain desktop security. We cover Group Policy Objects, Windows BitLocker drive encryption, Windows Firewall, and Windows User Account Control (UAC). We also illustrate how changes in these items affect overall security.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032301585&Culture=en-US
Exchange Webcast
TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Managing Exchange Server 2007 and SharePoint Environments (Level 200)
Friday, July 21, 2006 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific TimeDavid Sengupta, Exchange MVP, Product Manager, Quest SoftwareKathleen Lundgren, Product Manager, Quest Software
Collaboration has become a key factor for success in the business world. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and SharePoint offer technologies to maximize collaborative efforts within your organization. While these collaboration platforms are designed to be easy to use, some care is still needed to manage and deploy them properly. Important areas to focus on include reporting, recovery, availability, and storage. Quest Software currently provides Exchange Server management solutions for more than 12 million mailboxes. In this webcast, experts from Quest Software and Microsoft explain what you need to keep in mind to ensure that you are effectively managing your Exchange Server and SharePoint environments.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032302737&Culture=en-US
Longhorn
TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Identity and Access Management in Windows Server Code-Named "Longhorn" (Level 200)
Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific TimeDave Martinez, Senior Technical Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation
This webcast from the Introducing 'Longhorn' series looks at the identity and access management improvements planned for Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server code-named "Longhorn." Starting with a review of the Active Directory infrastructure components available today, we discuss the enhancements in Windows Server "Longhorn" for scenarios such as branch domain administration, federated partner collaboration, and international deployments. This session also covers overall improvements in reliability, availability, and auditing capabilities.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032300791&Culture=en-US
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