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Microsoft is making substantial efforts to provide customers with tools and services aimed at increasing the successful deployment and healthy operation of Microsoft products within customer environments. To that end, here is a list of free resources from Microsoft TechNet designed with IT Professionals in mind.
· Best bets
· Career and Learning
· Additional IT Pro specific resources
Best Bits 1. TechNet Flash newsletter
The biweekly TechNet Flash IT newsletter delivers the latest IT news, security bulletins, product updates, event announcements, and more, making it easy for you to stay in the know. Sign up now for either HTML or text format.
2. How Do I Videos
These short 10- to 15-minute videos focus on specific tasks and show you how to accomplish them step-by-step using Microsoft products and technologies.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/cc138021.aspx
3. TechNet Magazine
Magazine for IT Pros
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/default.aspx
4. Microsoft Server Quest
Fun game that tests your IT skills
www.microsoft.com/click/serverquest
Career and Learning 1. Microsoft Thrive
Resources for managing your IT Career
www.microsoft.com/click/thrive
2. Are you Certifiable
Fun game that tests your IT Knowledge
www.microsoft.com/click/areyoucertifiable
3. Webcasts
TechNet Webcasts are 60-to-90–minute live broadcasts featuring interactive technical presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions presented by an expert on Microsoft technology, the industry, or both
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/events/default.aspx#current
4. TechNet Podcasts
Listen to Microsoft webcast and media content whenever and wherever you want. You can stream or download these audio podcasts on your favorite podcast software or mobile device
http://www.microsoft.com/events/podcasts/default.aspx
Additional IT Pro Specific Resources
5. Virtual Labs
Quickly evaluate and test Microsoft's newest server products through a series of guided, hands-on labs you can complete in 90 minutes or less
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/default.aspx
6. eLearning Snacks
Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics created by Microsoft Learning experts.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/snacks/default.mspx
7. TechNet Forums
Answers from the community on a variety of topics
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/categories
8. TechNet Radio
TechNet Radio is an Internet radio show with content for IT professionals. It features the latest information from Microsoft insiders and industry luminaries, as well as profiles of leading companies
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb510143.aspx
9. Security Intelligence Report
The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, malicious software (malware), and potentially unwanted software
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/sir.aspx
10. TechNet Product Downloads
TechNet offers you a robust evaluation experience through downloadable beta and trial software.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/default.aspx
11. TechNet Edge
TechNet Edge is a place where IT professionals go to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest technologies
http://edge.technet.com
Read the complete post at http://wmug.co.uk/blogs/cliffs_blog/archive/2009/04/09/misc-free-technet-resources.aspx