Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 is the newest version of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, a Solution Accelerator for operating system and application deployment. MDT 2010 supports deployment of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in addition to deployment of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP.
Office 2010 Icons
The next Office suite will feature a new set of program icons. They are still easily recognisable so users, shouldn’t have any problems working out what’s what.
The most obvious change is the large Letter on each icon, which is the first letter from each program, e.g Outlook will become O.
Check out the full set of icons.
See the download page, to download the icon package – Downloads
WinRE in Windows 2008 R2
Windows RE is an extensible recovery platform based on Windows Preinstallation Environment
(Windows PE). Windows RE is a partial version of the OS and includes a set of tools that you
can use to perform system recoveries along with a backup that you created earlier using
Windows Server backup. Windows RE also includes a basic image recovery mechanism
leveraging Windows Setup, helping OEMs and corporations provide system recovery with
minimal effort.
The following document will provide some basic information about using WinRE on 2008 R2 + Windows 7.
Download – http://www.plexuk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/winre-WS08R2.pdf
At 40 years old, what’s next for the Internet?
Computerworld – As the Internet hits 40 this week, it’s not difficult to to look back and see the changes it’s brought to the world.
E-mail. Instant messaging. Buying and selling stocks online. Watching surgeries performed in real-time. All are now widespread activities thanks to the Internet.
The changes have been nothing less than astounding.
Businesses stay in touch with customers using Twitter and Facebook. CEOs are blogging about their companies and their daily activities. And move over presidential candidates and sports stars, now astronauts are Twittering from outer space.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9137515/At_40_years_old_what_s_next_for_the_Internet_
Be Part of Windows History, Host a Windows 7 Launch Party!
I’m sure that you’ll all excited about the official launch of Windows 7, well now you can celebrate it in style.
Windows 7 Launch party sign-ups are now open across the world! Chosen hosts will receive a free, signature edition of Windows 7 Ultimate!
Host slots are limited – so sign up early!
Go here to sign up: http://www.houseparty.com/windows7
Microsoft Expression Web SuperPreview for Windows Internet Explorer
Expression Web SuperPreview for Internet Explorer speeds the essential task of debugging your web sites for cross-browser compatibility. With Expression Web SuperPreview for Internet Explorer, you don’t need a web service to debug your pages on the same machine that you use for development.
Expression Web SuperPreview for Internet Explorer is a stand-alone visual debugging tool that makes it faster and easier to migrate your sites from Internet Explorer 6 to Internet Explorer 7 or 8. With Expression Web SuperPreview for Internet Explorer, you can ensure that your Web sites work correctly in Internet Explorer 8 while also maintaining compatibility with earlier versions of Internet Explorer.
Expression Web SuperPreview for Internet Explorer shows your web pages rendered in Internet Explorer 6 and either Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8, depending on which version you have installed on your machine. You can view the pages side by side or as an onion-skin overlay and use rulers, guides and zoom/pan tools to precisely identify differences in layout. You can even compare your page comp to how the targeted browsers render the page.
Link – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8e6ac106-525d-45d0-84db-dccff3fae677
Windows 7 Trial
Welcome to the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial. It is 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.
Link – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx?ITPID=wtcfeed
Remote Desktop Connection 7 for Windows 7, Windows XP & Windows Vista
Now that we have released Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2 to manufacturing, we wanted to share our plans to make the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client available to Windows XP and Windows Vista. RDC 7 will ensure that when connecting to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 from an XP or Vista machines you are able to take advantage of the rich, advanced RDP7 features such as Media Player Redirection, True Multi-monitor support, etc
Remote Desktop Connection 7 for Windows 7, Windows XP & Windows Vista
Now that we have released Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2 to manufacturing, we wanted to share our plans to make the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client available to Windows XP and Windows Vista. RDC 7 will ensure that when connecting to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 from an XP or Vista machines you are able to take advantage of the rich, advanced RDP7 features such as Media Player Redirection, True Multi-monitor support, etc
Exchange 2010 Web Access Screenshots
I’m sure many of you have been looking forward to the next version of Exchange, well you wont be disappointed. The Exchange team have greatly improved the latest version, mainly the Web Access. This has a a complete redesign, which adds delivers a much fresher interface, and a host of new features. Below are some screen shots of the Web Access (Outlook Web App).
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 is a stand-alone product that provides a reliable and optimized virtualization solution enabling organizations to improve server utilization and reduce costs. With the addition of new features such as live migration and expanded processor and memory support for host systems, it allows organizations to consolidate workloads onto a single physical server and is a good solution for organizations who are consolidating servers as well as for development and test environments.
Apple May Be Working on XL Tablets Running Full Mac OS X
This one caught us by surprise, but it comes from a source that has always been 100% reliable: Not only Apple may be working on a 10-inch tablet, but also in 13" and 15" models, one running Mac OS X.
Link – http://gizmodo.com/5347191/rumor-apple-may-be-working-on-xl-tablets-running-full-mac-os-x
18 cool things Windows 7 does that Vista doesn’t
From Windows 3.1 to Windows Vista, the Windows operating system has taken many giant leaps. And while Vista received a lukewarm reception from some users, Windows 7 is likely to be remembered for addressing those criticisms.
In fact, there aren’t many changes to the overall look of Windows 7 when compared to Windows Vista. Instead, Microsoft seems to have paid attention to the feedback it received and created an OS that is not only stable, but also very capabl
Link – http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/18-cool-things-windows-7-does-that-vista-doesn-t-628892
Microsoft posts PowerPoint 2010 slideshow teaser
Microsoft’s upcoming Office 2010 suite packs some excellent new improvements; each of the various applications has had significant improvements, and now we’ve been shown a teaser of the presentations capable in the new PowerPoint, from Microsoft itself. Specifically, the video shows off the DirectX integration within the application, which helps with creating much more impressive presentations.
Link – http://www.neowin.net/news/software/09/08/26/microsoft-posts-powerpoint-2010-slideshow-teaser
Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 is out!
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been designed specifically to help meet the challenges of any business and the needs of all the different groups with a stake in the messaging system. Exchange Server 2007 SP2 is a mission-critical communications tool that enables employees to be more productive and access their information anywhere and anytime while providing a messaging system that enables rich, efficient access to e-mail, calendar items, voice mail, and contacts.
