TechNet Flash, Volume 15, Issue 14 - June 12, 2013
TechNet Flash editor’s note from Mitch Irsfeld

Embracing change

The world of IT is constantly changing. This is good, not just for organizations that benefit from ever-improving technology, but also for IT professionals. This changing landscape – new platforms, new technologies, and new strategies – creates opportunities for IT pros. How do you keep at the top of your field? How can you keep one step ahead and be a tech leader in your organization and not just a follower? By knowing the latest technologies and strategies and understanding how they can help improve your organization.

To help you embrace change and learn about the latest technologies, this edition of TechNet Flash is packed with learning opportunities. You can learn about the new features in Windows 8.1 designed for enterprises and IT professionals (mobile device management, broadband tethering, workplace join, and pervasive device encryption, just to name a few of the enhancements).

You can register for live, online events to get hands-on experience and training. At a free Jump Start session from Microsoft Virtual Academy you can learn how to build a private cloud with Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012. Or you might want to register for a live Jump Start session that will show you how to configure enterprise voice and online services in Microsoft Lync Server 2013.

Meanwhile, new white papers can help you understand the latest strategies and best practices from a higher level. The Trustworthy Computing group has published a few new white papers, including one that describes resilience modeling and analysis (RMA) and how RMA applies to cloud services. Another new white paper explains problem management and how a strategic approach can improve the reliability of your online services.

And as always, we have a host of videos and webcasts that discuss new features and walk you through various deployment and configuration scenarios – from upgrading to Windows Server 2012 to deploying services in a cloud.

If you’re looking for another way to keep up on the latest technologies, events, and news, you can subscribe to TechNet’s Technology News feed for updates as they happen.

Thanks,

Mitch Irsfeld