Overview: Microsoft products include operating systems for personal computers, server applications for client/server environments, business and consumer productivity applications, and interactive media programs, and Internet platform and development tools.

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7 Tips that IT can use During the Economic Downturn by Microsoft . November 2008 - View this webcast to discover solutions from reducing server and desktop power consumption to consolidating applications on servers. Expert Mark Minasi will deliver information that SMBs can use right now to achieve enhanced IT value.

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Analyze Inventory for Success in Distribution by Microsoft . November 2008 - This white paper offers solutions for improving inventory performance. It extensively covers how distributors can help maximize their profitability by improving the way they analyze and manage inventory.

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Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) in Visual Studio 2008 Web Seminar Series by Microsoft . November 2008 - Application lifecycle management is a comprehensive approach to envisioning, architecting, developing, deploying and maintaining a software solution.

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Application Virtualization Security Best Practices by Microsoft . October 2008 - One of the biggest challenges today for infrastructure administrators is how to provide a secure environment. This white paper provides administrators with the starting place for designing security into the App-V infrastructure.

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Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics in Industrial Distribution by Microsoft . October 2008 - Read this brochure for details on how Microsoft Dynamics solutions can help distribution companies more effectively face demands for lower prices, improved packaging, specific labeling and tight delivery timelines.

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Business Intelligence Fundamentals: Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services 2008 (SSIS) by Microsoft . October 2008 - This course will cover how to use SQL Server Integration Services 2008 (SSIS) to manage an Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) process.

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Business Intelligence Fundamentals: Introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 (SSRS) by Microsoft . October 2008 - This course will act as an introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 (SSRS). We will start by covering the SSRS architecture and then move onto designing and deploying reports using Business Intelligence Development Studio.

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Comparing Research in Motion and Microsoft Mobile Solutions by Microsoft . December 2008 - This paper compares the Research In Motion BlackBerry solution with the Microsoft® mobile solution by analyzing features of the user experience and the administrator experience.

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Cytec Industries - Mobile Solution Helps Specialty Chemicals and Materials Company Improve Customer Focus by Microsoft . November 2007 - Read how global specialty chemicals and materials company Cytec Industries chose Windows Mobile phones and smartphones to give their employees remote access to email and calendars; this solution will also enhance time management and customer service.

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eGuide: Expert Tips for Deploying Secure Messaging Technologies by Microsoft . October 2008 - This eGuide discusses the critical importance of securing these messaging systems and looks at various methods for protecting the information that is transmitted via these technologies.

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Five Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista by Microsoft . November 2008 - Adopting Windows Vista across a desktop infrastructure can come with challenges. This article looks at five features of Vista that can be misunderstood, provides their backgrounds and rationale, and presents solutions.

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Five Ways Deploying Windows Vista Just Got Easier by Microsoft . November 2008 - This article explores some of the new capabilities of Windows Vista, our new set of deployment tools, and ways that you can benefit from these tools to make the process of deploying Windows Vista much easier.

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Five Windows Vista Adoption Gotchas and How to Get past Them by Microsoft . November 2008 - Windows Vista comes with big changes over XP, and deployment is likely to have some rough spots. This paper explains challenges and effective resolutions in a real-world setting.

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FREE TRIAL: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online: Small Business Customer Relationship Management by Microsoft . May 2008 - Download this free trial of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online with enhanced customer relationship management capabilities. Test-drive this Microsoft hosted solution & find out what small business decision makers are buzzing about.

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How Argo Turboserve Corporation Produced Cost-Savings by Implementing Microsoft Dynamics by Microsoft . November 2008 - Read this case study to learn how Argo Turboserve Corporation implemented Microsoft Dynamics software to produce significant cost savings.

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How to Start a Windows Vista Pilot Deployment by Microsoft . November 2008 - Thinking about deploying Windows Vista? This guide gives an overview of how to successfully manage a pilot program that provides the best experience for pilot users and helps to provide positive project justification to business decision makers.

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Hyper-V Deployment and Best Practices by Microsoft . November 2008 - In this webcast a Senior Product Manager from the Windows Virtualization team discusses the Hyper-V virtualization capabilities built into Windows Server 2008. It offers an overview of system requirements, and best practices for successful depl...

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Improving Service in Volatile Markets by Microsoft . September 2008 - To get leaner and more cost-efficient, many automotive and industrial manufacturers are working to improve their systems and processes.

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LaVanture Products Company U.S. Distributor Upgrades Business Management Solution to Help Achieve Business Goals by Microsoft . November 2008 - In this case study, discover how LaVanture Products Company uses Microsoft Dynamics AX to keep inventory under control while optimizing its warehouses and delivering on its promises to manufacturing clients.

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Managed Code Development for Windows Mobile 6.0 by Microsoft . October 2008 - In this Web seminar you will learn about managed code development for Windows Mobile, including the managed APIs that are specialized for Windows Mobile.

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Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) 4.5 ADM Template by Microsoft . October 2008 - This white paper provides administrators with the steps necessary to deploy configuration for the App-V client with Group Policies.

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Microsoft Dynamics Business Management Solutions for Chemical Manufacturing by Microsoft . November 2008 - Read this white paper to learn how chemical manufacturers can gain a competitive advantage by using Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions.

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online ® Webcast by Microsoft . June 2008 - Available on-demand, this webcast takes you through a brief intro from CEO Steve Ballmer and then follows a panel of executives who answer questions like: What is CRM? What type of business does it really help?

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Microsoft MS Dynamics Partner Industry Supplement: Efficient Methods for IEM by Microsoft . September 2008 - To compete head on, industrial equipment manufacturers are adopting new software and business processes that can help them reduce costs and raise margins while satisfying customer demands.

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Microsoft Virtualization Fundamentals: Introduction to Server Virtualization (Usage Scenarios) by Microsoft . October 2008 - This session covers the different products for server virtualization (Microsoft Hyper-V Server, Virtual Server 2005, Virtual PC), how they work and the usage scenarios for each.

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Microsoft Virtualization Fundamentals: Overview of the Microsoft Virtualization Vision by Microsoft . October 2008 - This overview will explain the various type of virtualization, the benefits of management using System Center and how virtualization results in more efficient resource utilization and supports greater flexibility.

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MS Dynamics CRM Case Study: CRM Solution Helps Increase Sales by 30 Percent by Microsoft . September 2008 - Find out how a Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution provided real-time tracking of inventory, leads, and account information and helped OXBO International increase sales by 30 percent.

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MS Dynamics NAV Case Study: Business Management System Fuels Growth by Microsoft . September 2008 - Hoss Equipment Company tailored a Microsoft Dynamics solution to help increase tremendous worker productivity across sales, operations, and management.

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Presentation Transcript : Using Exchange Server 2007 for Voicemail by Microsoft . November 2008 - Read this paper to learn the basics of unified communications deployment, unified messaging and office communications server deployment, and the features offered by these technologies.

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Presentation Transcript: Mobile Device Security and Management by Microsoft . November 2008 - This paper explains how to safely manage mobile devices as an extension of your corporate Exchange Server system and will teach how to accommodate flexibility and rich user capabilities without introducing security vulnerabilities.

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Presentation Transcript: Security Considerations for Unified Communications by Microsoft . December 2008 - This paper explains steps to avoid some of the pitfalls often encountered when securing a unified communications environment.

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Quick Migration with Hyper-V by Microsoft . October 2008 - Learn the basics of quick migration and the Hyper-V technology and how to apply quick migration to enhance the availability of services.

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SL Case Study: InScope Solutions by Microsoft . September 2008 - Read how a growing IT service firm decreased its auditing time and gained $10 million in revenue growth after deploying a solution using Microsoft Dynamics SL.

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SL Case Study: Phoenix International by Microsoft . September 2008 - This engineering services company engages in global underwater recovery operations. Learn how it uses modern systems to maintain accurate financial data and estimate costs for clients in the commercial and government sectors.

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SQL Server 2008 : Relational Engine Tips & Tricks by Microsoft . October 2008 - This web seminar will focus on the relational engine, this course will covers tips and tricks about query tuning and optimization, indexing, etc that will help you better manage and tune you in to SQL applications.

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SQL Server 2008 Administration Fundamentals by Microsoft . October 2008 - This web seminar will cover the basics for how to best administrate SQL Server 2008, this is a good introduction for people coming from other database environments.

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Staying Competitive in the Changing Chemical Manufacturing Marketplace by Microsoft . November 2008 - This paper discusses the ever-changing competitive landscape in the chemical industry and examines the five big issues that no chemical firm can ignore.

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TechNet Webcast: Advanced Manageability for SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services by Microsoft . November 2008 - This webcast details how to build effective queries, reports, and even cubes that you can use to understand and monitor the behavior of your Analysis Services servers.

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TechNet Webcast: Examining Virtualization with Windows Server 2008 (Level 300) by Microsoft . October 2008 - This session examines the Microsoft virtualization ecosystem and how to implement it with Windows Server 2008.

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TechNet Webcast: Mastering Time Series Prediction with SQL Server 2008 Data Mining by Microsoft . October 2008 - In the new release of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Data Mining, Microsoft has introduced some important enhancements to our support in this area, making powerful analysis both more effective and easier to use.

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TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Virtualization Roadmap (Level 300) by Microsoft . October 2008 - Virtualization technology can play a key role in uncoupling workloads from server resources and enabling an automated datacenter. This session presents Microsoft's virtualization roadmap and strategy, starting with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005.

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TechNet Webcast: Preparing Data for Use with SQL Server Data Mining by Microsoft . October 2008 - This webcast is a very practical introduction to some of the important topics that you should understand when preparing your data for a data mining project with Microsoft SQL Server.

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TechNet Webcast: Protect SQL Server 2008 with Data Protection Manager 2007 by Microsoft . October 2008 - Data Protection Manager 2007 uses wizards and workflows to help ensure that you can protect your organization's data, and it doesn't require an advanced degree, training, or certification in storage and backup technologies.

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TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Architecture Drill-Down by Microsoft . November 2008 - In this session, learn about the Report Server Architecture changes in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for both the server and report engine components.

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TechNet Webcast: Virtualization of Production Workloads including Active Directory, SQL Server, and Others (Level 200) by Microsoft . October 2008 - This session presents the Contoso path to SQL Server consolidation and describes the possible solutions that can be deployed.

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Turn Your IT Infrastructure into a Strategic Business Asset - Customer and Partner Perspective by Microsoft . November 2008 - Participate in this business-focused session to learn how Windows Essential Server Solutions helps turn small and midsize IT infrastructures into a strategic asset, boosting productivity and growth while helping to control costs.

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Virtualization for Windows: A Technical Overview by Microsoft . December 2008 - This overview introduces Microsoft's virtualization technologies, focusing on hardware virtualization, presentation virtualization, and application virtualization. It examines Microsoft's tools for a virtual world - what they do...

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Virtualization from the Datacenter to the Desktop by Microsoft . October 2008 - This paper looks at the role virtualization should take in an optimized IT infrastructure, and presents a set of principles and best practices to build a comprehensive virtualization strategy for the organization.

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Virtualization: Fueling the Next Stage of IT Innovation & Virtualization Changes Virtually Everything by Microsoft . December 2008 - Bob Muglia, Senior VP, Server and Tools Business and Tom Bittman, VP and Chief of Research, Infrastructure and Operations, Gartner discuss Virtualization and how it will be changes the overall landscape of Information technologies a...

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White Paper: Think Integration - Eliminate Frustration by Microsoft . September 2008 - Learn more about how integrated business solutions offer productivity, performance, and profits to services organizations.

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Windows Essential Business Server - A Real-World Customer Perspective by Microsoft . November 2008 - Join us for this technical session to get real-world insight into how Windows Essential Server Solutions are working for customers today.

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Windows Essential Business Server 2008: Deploying Windows Mobile 6 with Windows Essential Business Server 2008 by Microsoft . December 2008 - This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Windows EBS 2008) server solution.

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Windows Essential Server Solutions for Channel Partners by Microsoft . November 2008 - Windows Essential Server Solutions provides Microsoft trained IT consultants and partners who serve SMBs with an ideal platform to meet their customer's needs and grow their own business.

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Windows Mobile 6.0 Development Fundamentals by Microsoft . October 2008 - This seminar takes a look at where we are today and considerations for developing on Windows Mobile. You will become familiar with the device development landscape: tools, emulators, APIs, and data access.

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Windows Server 2008 Fundamentals: Built for the Web by Microsoft . October 2008 - In this seminar you will hear about the Web Enhancements specifically; and how to deliver rich web-based experiences efficiently and effectively.

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Windows Server 2008 Fundamentals: What's New in Windows Server 2008 by Microsoft . October 2008 - This session will cover the top new improvements in Windows Server 2008 and the benefits they bring for businesses. Areas covered include improvements in security, web, architecture, management and virtualization, among others.

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Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Product Overview by Microsoft . December 2008 - This paper introduces Microsoft's Hyper-V, a powerful virtualization technology that enables businesses to take full advantage of the benefits of virtualization with without the need to purchase third-party software.

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Windows Small Business Server 2008: Deploying Windows Mobile 6 with Windows Small Business Server 2008 by Microsoft . December 2008 - This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Windows SBS 2008) server solution.

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