Snacks http://beta.snackbox.microsoft.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=3&web=/&page=10aff393-28d0-4270-9fef-58e8eb93825a&wp=a0ffda4c-a1ff-4907-9c94-c66120e9c35960Working with Office PowerPoint 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=98&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Office PowerPoint 2007 helps you to create dynamic and high-impact presentations faster than ever. With just a few clicks, you can transform your dull presentations into great-looking presentations!
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Title: Working with Office PowerPoint 2007
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00Office PowerPoint 2007 helps you to create dynamic and high-impact presentations faster than ever. With just a few clicks, you can transform your dull presentations into great-looking presentations!2007 Microsoft Office system, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNWorking with Office Word 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=97&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: From the moment you first start Microsoft Office Word 2007, you experience the ease of creating high-quality, professional-looking documents. Now, let’s take a look at how you can put some of these exciting new features to work!
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Title: Working with Office Word 2007
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00From the moment you first start Microsoft Office Word 2007, you experience the ease of creating high-quality, professional-looking documents. Now, let’s take a look at how you can put some of these exciting new features to work! 2007 Microsoft Office system, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNWorking with Office Excel 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=96&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 makes it easier than ever to turn ordinary data into compelling charts and spreadsheets with little or no effort. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can use Excel 2007 to help you work out complex data patterns and charts.
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Title: Working with Office Excel 2007
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00Microsoft Office Excel 2007 makes it easier than ever to turn ordinary data into compelling charts and spreadsheets with little or no effort. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can use Excel 2007 to help you work out complex data patterns and charts. 2007 Microsoft Office system, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNIntroduction to the 2007 Microsoft Office System/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=95&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: For the 2007 Office system, Microsoft has completely redesigned how you interact with your documents by introducing the new Ribbon interface. Instead of forcing unrelated commands into menus and hiding common commands in dialog boxes, the 2007 Office system now has commands in groups that are based on how you work and interact with your documents. This new approach makes achieving results as fast as a few clicks of your mouse.
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Title: Introduction to the 2007 Microsoft Office System
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00For the 2007 Office system, Microsoft has completely redesigned how you interact with your documents by introducing the new Ribbon interface. Instead of forcing unrelated commands into menus and hiding common commands in dialog boxes, the 2007 Office system now has commands in groups that are based on how you work and interact with your documents. This new approach makes achieving results as fast as a few clicks of your mouse. 2007 Microsoft Office system, Best Practices2007 Microsoft Office system, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNOverview of Office Groove Server 2007 Components/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=94&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Office Groove Manager is a server application that allows you to administer Office Groove clients from a central location by using a browser-enabled interface. You can define usage and security policies, provide dedicated relay support, and monitor user activity. You can also populate Office Groove management domains with user information, set usage policies, schedule user account backups, and administer user activity. In addition, you can add or remove users from the domain, and set policies for members.
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Title: Overview of Office Groove Server 2007 Components
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00Office Groove Manager is a server application that allows you to administer Office Groove clients from a central location by using a browser-enabled interface. You can define usage and security policies, provide dedicated relay support, and monitor user activity. You can also populate Office Groove management domains with user information, set usage policies, schedule user account backups, and administer user activity. In addition, you can add or remove users from the domain, and set policies for members.2007 Microsoft Office system, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNAnalyzing Data and Working with Macros in Excel 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=93&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Excel 2007 is a versatile tool that you can use to analyze, communicate, and organize information. Using the analysis features in Excel 2007, you can predict or forecast trends, perform statistical analysis, and backtrack to input variables from results.
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Title: Analyzing Data and Working with Macros in Excel 2007
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00Excel 2007 is a versatile tool that you can use to analyze, communicate, and organize information. Using the analysis features in Excel 2007, you can predict or forecast trends, perform statistical analysis, and backtrack to input variables from results. 2007 Microsoft Office system, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNConfiguring Windows Server Update Services/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=92&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Windows Server Update Services 3.0 (WSUS 3.0) enables you to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers that use Windows operating systems. WSUS provides you with full control over the update management process that eliminates the need for client computers to retrieve updates directly from Microsoft Update. WSUS administrators can specify the types of updates to download, create target groups of computers to receive updates, and determine which computers require updates before deployment.
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Title: Configuring Windows Server Update Services
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00Windows Server Update Services 3.0 (WSUS 3.0) enables you to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers that use Windows operating systems. WSUS provides you with full control over the update management process that eliminates the need for client computers to retrieve updates directly from Microsoft Update. WSUS administrators can specify the types of updates to download, create target groups of computers to receive updates, and determine which computers require updates before deployment. Microsoft Windows Server, Best PracticesMicrosoft Windows Server, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNOverview of Windows Product Activation/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=91&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: WPA is an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that software products are legitimately licensed. By using product activation, you can manage application license compliance in your organization. The types of Windows Product Activation are Volume Activation 2.0, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and retail. Volume Activation 2.0 provides two flexible activation options—Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs), and Key Management Service (KMS). You can use any combination of the activation methods to activate computers in your environment, depending on the needs of your organization and network infrastructure.
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Title: Overview of Windows Product Activation
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00WPA is an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that software products are legitimately licensed. By using product activation, you can manage application license compliance in your organization. The types of Windows Product Activation are Volume Activation 2.0, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and retail. Volume Activation 2.0 provides two flexible activation options—Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs), and Key Management Service (KMS). You can use any combination of the activation methods to activate computers in your environment, depending on the needs of your organization and network infrastructure. Microsoft Windows Server, Business SkillsMicrosoft Windows Server, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNHow to Create a Snack with LCDS/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=90&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: To create Learning Snacks, we will use the Learning Content Development System (LCDS), which is a free tool that enables the Microsoft Learning community to create high-quality, interactive, online courses. The LCDS allows anyone in the Microsoft Learning community to publish e-learning courses by completing the easy-to-use LCDS forms that seamlessly generate highly customized content, interactive activities, quizzes, games, assessments, animations, demos, and other multimedia. This Learning Snack shows you how to create a snack.
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Title: How to Create a Snack with LCDS
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00To create Learning Snacks, we will use the Learning Content Development System (LCDS), which is a free tool that enables the Microsoft Learning community to create high-quality, interactive, online courses. The LCDS allows anyone in the Microsoft Learning community to publish e-learning courses by completing the easy-to-use LCDS forms that seamlessly generate highly customized content, interactive activities, quizzes, games, assessments, animations, demos, and other multimedia. This Learning Snack shows you how to create a snack. Best Practices, Home and Entertainment, Business SkillsBest Practices, Home and Entertainment, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNCreating and Customizing Workspaces with Groove 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=89&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Microsoft Office Groove 2007 simplifies the process of sharing information with team members. With Groove 2007, you work inside collaborative workspaces where communication always occurs in the context of a project. This Learning Snack shows how Groove 2007 enables anyone to create a secure workspace, customize it, and invite teammates to join—all within a few minutes.
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Title: Creating and Customizing Workspaces with Groove 2007
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00Microsoft Office Groove 2007 simplifies the process of sharing information with team members. With Groove 2007, you work inside collaborative workspaces where communication always occurs in the context of a project. This Learning Snack shows how Groove 2007 enables anyone to create a secure workspace, customize it, and invite teammates to join—all within a few minutes. 2007 Microsoft Office system, Major Subjects, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Major Subjects, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNThe ASP.NET Framework Page Life Cycle/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=88&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: ASP.NET provides a basic infrastructure to develop dynamic .NET Web applications with minimum coding. To develop custom controls and write code at the appropriate life cycle stage of a Web page, you should be familiar with the page life cycle. This Learning Snack reviews the page life cycle, how requests are processed, how to handle postback, and types of intrinsic objects.
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Title: The ASP.NET Framework Page Life Cycle
]]>2009-11-13 00:00:00ASP.NET provides a basic infrastructure to develop dynamic .NET Web applications with minimum coding. To develop custom controls and write code at the appropriate life cycle stage of a Web page, you should be familiar with the page life cycle. This Learning Snack reviews the page life cycle, how requests are processed, how to handle postback, and types of intrinsic objects.Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Major SubjectsMicrosoft Visual Studio .NET, Major SubjectsNoNaN:NaN:NaNFeatures of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=87&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services has made advances in the authoring capabilities that will enable the creation of  powerful and visual reports in a productive manner.  This Learning Snack shows you how to create tablix reports, how to use scale breeks, and more.
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Title: Features of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
]]>2009-11-04 00:00:00Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services has made advances in the authoring capabilities that will enable the creation of  powerful and visual reports in a productive manner.  This Learning Snack shows you how to create tablix reports, how to use scale breeks, and more.Microsoft SQL Server, Business SkillsMicrosoft SQL Server, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNCreating a Business Intelligence Solution in SQL Server 2008/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=86&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
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Business intelligence tools are installed as part of the SQL Server installation process. This Learning Snack will demonstrate how to create a business intelligence solution in SQL Server 2008.
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Title: Creating a Business Intelligence Solution in SQL Server 2008
]]>2009-11-04 00:00:00<div>Business intelligence tools are installed as part of the SQL Server installation process. This Learning Snack will demonstrate how to create a business intelligence solution in SQL Server 2008.</div>Microsoft SQL Server, Business SkillsMicrosoft SQL Server, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNWorking with Uncommon Tasks in Project 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=85&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
Description: Project 2007 helps you schedule uncommon tasks that do not follow the standard Project 2007 calendar or the tasks that are not performed over a linear duration. You can also highlight critical dates or milestones by setting deadlines for tasks. In addition, you can schedule tasks that are repetitive over the life cycle of a project.  This Learning Snack demonstrates how to work with uncommon tasks in Project 2007.
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Title: Working with Uncommon Tasks in Project 2007
]]>2009-11-03 00:00:00Project 2007 helps you schedule uncommon tasks that do not follow the standard Project 2007 calendar or the tasks that are not performed over a linear duration. You can also highlight critical dates or milestones by setting deadlines for tasks. In addition, you can schedule tasks that are repetitive over the life cycle of a project.  This Learning Snack demonstrates how to work with uncommon tasks in Project 2007.2007 Microsoft Office system, Business Skills2007 Microsoft Office system, Business SkillsNoNaN:NaN:NaNSpecifying Task Constraints and Task Types in Project 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=84&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
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To take advantage of the scheduling engine in Project 2007, specify the correct task types and task constraints in your plan. Project 2007 automatically determines the start and end dates for a task based on these task details.  This Learning Snack demonstrates the best practices of specifying task constraints and task types in Project 2007.
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Title: Specifying Task Constraints and Task Types in Project 2007
]]>2009-11-03 00:00:00<div>To take advantage of the scheduling engine in Project 2007, specify the correct task types and task constraints in your plan. Project 2007 automatically determines the start and end dates for a task based on these task details.  This Learning Snack demonstrates the best practices of specifying task constraints and task types in Project 2007.</div>2007 Microsoft Office system, Best Practices2007 Microsoft Office system, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNIntroducing Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=83&userId=682&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: MSL
Description: Introducing Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2
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Title: Introducing Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2
]]>2009-11-03 00:00:00Introducing Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 <div></div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNInstalling and Maintaining Windows Server 2008/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=82&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
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This Learning Snack demonstrates how to install and maintain in Windows Server 2008.  Windows Server 2008 includes several new features and security enhancements that you can use to build a secure, reliable, and extensible server infrastructure.
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Title: Installing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008
]]>2009-10-29 00:00:00<div>This Learning Snack demonstrates how to install and maintain in Windows Server 2008.  Windows Server 2008 includes several new features and security enhancements that you can use to build a secure, reliable, and extensible server infrastructure. </div>Microsoft Windows ServerMicrosoft Windows ServerNoNaN:NaN:NaNImplementing Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=53&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
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This snack provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2008.

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Title: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008
]]>2009-09-30 00:00:00<p>This snack provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2008. </p>Microsoft Windows Server, DeploymentMicrosoft Windows Server, DeploymentNoNaN:NaN:NaNIntroduction to SharePoint Designer 2007/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=52&userId=311&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: stephanie
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Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007 provides you with tools such as application templates, master pages, and Web Parts for creating and managing SharePoint sites and subsites. In this snack, you will examine how you can use Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007 to create, customize, and manage your SharePoint sites and subsites. You will also see how you can efficiently manage the flow of information within your organization using workflows.

Downloads: 42
Average Rating: 4
Tags: 2007 Microsoft Office system
Title: Introduction to SharePoint Designer 2007
]]>2009-09-29 00:00:00<div> <p>Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007 provides you with tools such as application templates, master pages, and Web Parts for creating and managing SharePoint sites and subsites. In this snack, you will examine how you can use Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007 to create, customize, and manage your SharePoint sites and subsites. You will also see how you can efficiently manage the flow of information within your organization using workflows.</p></div>2007 Microsoft Office system2007 Microsoft Office systemNoNaN:NaN:NaNAlerts in Microsoft Office SharePoint/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=51&userId=330&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Jan Van Belle
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As an information worker, you need to deal with a lot of information sources. E-mail program, file share, team sites,... they all contain interesting information for you.

Upon completion of this course, you will know how to configure one of the notification mechanisms of SharePoint: Alerts.

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Title: Alerts in Microsoft Office SharePoint
]]>2009-09-14 00:00:00<div> <p>As an information worker, you need to deal with a lot of information sources. E-mail program, file share, team sites,... they all contain interesting information for you.</p> <p>Upon completion of this course, you will know how to configure one of the notification mechanisms of SharePoint: <strong>Alerts</strong>. </p></div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNIntro to Windows Server 2008 Virtualization /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=43&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack explains the new virtualization features in Windows Server 2008 and lists the system requirements. It also demonstrates the steps necessary to install Windows Server virtualization.
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Title: Intro to Windows Server 2008 Virtualization
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack explains the new virtualization features in Windows Server 2008 and lists the system requirements. It also demonstrates the steps necessary to install Windows Server virtualization. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNWindows Vista Essentials/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=42&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack describes some of the innovative new features in Windows Vista, including a sidebar that provides information at a glance. It showcases the Windows Aero technology and demonstrates the improved file organization techniques. In addition, this Snack walks you through the various ways you can search for information on your computer or on the Internet.
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Average Rating: 5
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Title: Windows Vista Essentials
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack describes some of the innovative new features in Windows Vista, including a sidebar that provides information at a glance. It showcases the Windows Aero technology and demonstrates the improved file organization techniques. In addition, this Snack walks you through the various ways you can search for information on your computer or on the Internet. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNImplementing Windows Server 2008 Security /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=41&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack examines and lists the features of Group Policy settings in Windows Server 2008. It demonstrates the steps for implementing Group Policy settings and the process of upgrading them. It also explains the purpose of security templates that can be imported into Group Policy settings.
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Title: Implementing Windows Server 2008 Security
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack examines and lists the features of Group Policy settings in Windows Server 2008. It demonstrates the steps for implementing Group Policy settings and the process of upgrading them. It also explains the purpose of security templates that can be imported into Group Policy settings. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNImplementing Network Access Protection in Windows Server 2008 /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=40&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack describes the benefits of implementing Network Access Protection (NAP) in Windows Server 2008. It describes how to configure network and health policies for various types of clients. It identifies the options for configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enforcement for NAP and demonstrates the steps for testing a NAP implementation with DHCP enforcement.
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Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Performance and Diagnostics, Support
Title: Implementing Network Access Protection in Windows Server 2008
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack describes the benefits of implementing Network Access Protection (NAP) in Windows Server 2008. It describes how to configure network and health policies for various types of clients. It identifies the options for configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enforcement for NAP and demonstrates the steps for testing a NAP implementation with DHCP enforcement. </div>Microsoft Windows Server, Performance and Diagnostics, SupportMicrosoft Windows Server, Performance and Diagnostics, SupportNoNaN:NaN:NaNImplementing Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=39&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack describes the new options available in Windows Server 2008 for installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and auditing changes to it. It lists the features of read-only domain controllers (RODCs) and describes how to perform a non-authoritative or an authoritative restore of AD DS data.
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Title: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack describes the new options available in Windows Server 2008 for installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and auditing changes to it. It lists the features of read-only domain controllers (RODCs) and describes how to perform a non-authoritative or an authoritative restore of AD DS data. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNCentralized Application Access in Windows Server 2008 /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=38&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack explains the operational benefits of centralizing applications by using Windows Server 2008. It examines the benefits of Terminal Services and lists ways to provide remote users with access to centralized applications by using Terminal Services Web Access. It also describes the requirements for providing a single sign-on for remote users.
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Title: Centralized Application Access in Windows Server 2008
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack explains the operational benefits of centralizing applications by using Windows Server 2008. It examines the benefits of Terminal Services and lists ways to provide remote users with access to centralized applications by using Terminal Services Web Access. It also describes the requirements for providing a single sign-on for remote users. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNIntroducing Branch Office Server in Windows Server 2008/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=37&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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This Snack describes the benefits that Windows Server 2008 provides for installing and maintaining a branch office network. It demonstrates the installation of a branch office network by using the new server core option. It also lists the benefits of Active Directory read-only domain controllers (RODCs) and BitLocker Drive Encryption.
Downloads: 61
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Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Configuration, Performance and Diagnostics, Security
Title: Introducing Branch Office Server in Windows Server 2008
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>This Snack describes the benefits that Windows Server 2008 provides for installing and maintaining a branch office network. It demonstrates the installation of a branch office network by using the new server core option. It also lists the benefits of Active Directory read-only domain controllers (RODCs) and BitLocker Drive Encryption.</div>Microsoft Windows Server, Configuration, Performance and Diagnostics, SecurityMicrosoft Windows Server, Configuration, Performance and Diagnostics, SecurityNoNaN:NaN:NaNDeploying Windows Vista /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=36&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Microsoft provides a range of tools and utilities that can help organizations successfully deploy Windows Vista. This Learning Snack describes how to deploy Windows Vista across a network and demonstrates how to create Windows Vista installation images and deploy them on desktops on a network. It also provides guidelines and best practices for deploying Windows Vista in an organization.
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Title: Deploying Windows Vista
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>Microsoft provides a range of tools and utilities that can help organizations successfully deploy Windows Vista. This Learning Snack describes how to deploy Windows Vista across a network and demonstrates how to create Windows Vista installation images and deploy them on desktops on a network. It also provides guidelines and best practices for deploying Windows Vista in an organization.</div>Microsoft Windows Vista, DeploymentMicrosoft Windows Vista, DeploymentNoNaN:NaN:NaNPlanning for Windows Vista /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=35&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Successfully upgrading a desktop operating system across an organization takes careful planning. To simplify the process of migrating desktops to Windows Vista, Microsoft provides a three-step desktop migration process. This Snack takes you through a step-by-step guide for assessing an organization's existing hardware and software and creating a detailed plan for deploying Windows Vista. It also describes download tools offered free by Microsoft; these tools can help you automate the hardware and software assessment of the IT infrastructure and the deployment of Windows Vista.
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Title: Planning for Windows Vista
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>Successfully upgrading a desktop operating system across an organization takes careful planning. To simplify the process of migrating desktops to Windows Vista, Microsoft provides a three-step desktop migration process. This Snack takes you through a step-by-step guide for assessing an organization's existing hardware and software and creating a detailed plan for deploying Windows Vista. It also describes download tools offered free by Microsoft; these tools can help you automate the hardware and software assessment of the IT infrastructure and the deployment of Windows Vista.</div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNThe Business Value of Windows Vista /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=34&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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The Windows Vista operating system offers several benefits over previous Windows operating systems. It provides improved performance, administration, and security. This Snack highlights the enhanced features of Windows Vista, including improved support for mobile users, which can help organizations improve their IT infrastructure and reduce the cost of ownership. This Snack also describes various performance-enhancement features that can help businesses improve productivity and reduce administration and support costs.
Downloads: 38
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Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Support, Best Practices
Title: The Business Value of Windows Vista
]]>2009-07-08 00:00:00<div>The Windows Vista operating system offers several benefits over previous Windows operating systems. It provides improved performance, administration, and security. This Snack highlights the enhanced features of Windows Vista, including improved support for mobile users, which can help organizations improve their IT infrastructure and reduce the cost of ownership. This Snack also describes various performance-enhancement features that can help businesses improve productivity and reduce administration and support costs.</div>Microsoft Windows Vista, Support, Best PracticesMicrosoft Windows Vista, Support, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNIntroducing the Troubleshooting Platform in Windows 7/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=32&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Typically, when users have computer issues, they call the help desk to resolve them. However, if users have Windows 7, they can take advantage of its new tools to solve their computer problems without calling help desk. This Learning Snack explores new ways to manage and troubleshoot common computer problems in Windows 7 by using the troubleshooting platform, which includes Action Center and Problem Steps Recorder.
Downloads: 71
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Tags: Windows 7, Support, Troubleshooting
Title: Introducing the Troubleshooting Platform in Windows 7
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>Typically, when users have computer issues, they call the help desk to resolve them. However, if users have Windows 7, they can take advantage of its new tools to solve their computer problems without calling help desk. This Learning Snack explores new ways to manage and troubleshoot common computer problems in Windows 7 by using the troubleshooting platform, which includes Action Center and Problem Steps Recorder. </div>Windows 7, Support, TroubleshootingWindows 7, Support, TroubleshootingNoNaN:NaN:NaNUsing the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool for Servicing Windows 7 Images /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=31&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Windows 7 includes several tools that simplify desktop deployment, including Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM). DISM combines the functionality of several image-management tools that were available in Windows Vista. With the help of DISM, IT professionals and desktop configuration administrators can deploy Windows images to computer systems efficiently and quickly. This Learning Snack describes the DISM tool and demonstrates some of the commands that administrators can use while preparing and servicing Windows images offline.
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Title: Using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool for Servicing Windows 7 Images
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>Windows 7 includes several tools that simplify desktop deployment, including Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM). DISM combines the functionality of several image-management tools that were available in Windows Vista. With the help of DISM, IT professionals and desktop configuration administrators can deploy Windows images to computer systems efficiently and quickly. This Learning Snack describes the DISM tool and demonstrates some of the commands that administrators can use while preparing and servicing Windows images offline. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNSetting Up a Home Network in Windows 7 /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=30&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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If you have more than one computer in your home, you can create a home network so that you can easily share and access files and printers across the network. This Learning Snack describes the HomeGroup feature in Windows 7, which will help you create a home network quickly and easily.
Downloads: 80
Average Rating: 5
Tags: Windows 7, Home and Entertainment
Title: Setting Up a Home Network in Windows 7
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>If you have more than one computer in your home, you can create a home network so that you can easily share and access files and printers across the network. This Learning Snack describes the HomeGroup feature in Windows 7, which will help you create a home network quickly and easily. </div>Windows 7, Home and EntertainmentWindows 7, Home and EntertainmentNoNaN:NaN:NaNMicrosoft Virtualization /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=29&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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The Microsoft Virtualization solution consists of four virtualization technologies: server, application, presentation, and desktop. Together, these technologies provide you with a complete desktop-to-datacenter virtualization solution that can help you create a dynamic IT infrastructure. This free Learning Snack highlights various features and benefits of the four virtualization technologies. It also takes a closer look at server virtualization and how it is implemented and managed in the Windows Server 2008 operating system.
Downloads: 43
Average Rating: 5
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Title: Microsoft Virtualization
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>The Microsoft Virtualization solution consists of four virtualization technologies: server, application, presentation, and desktop. Together, these technologies provide you with a complete desktop-to-datacenter virtualization solution that can help you create a dynamic IT infrastructure. This free Learning Snack highlights various features and benefits of the four virtualization technologies. It also takes a closer look at server virtualization and how it is implemented and managed in the Windows Server 2008 operating system.</div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNFlexible Development Environment/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=28&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Microsoft Silverlight incorporates important features of the Microsoft .NET Framework and uses XAML. This Learning Snack describes how the powerful and flexible Silverlight development environment facilitates the creation of cross-platform, networked applications. It explains how Silverlight uses the .NET Framework so that you can easily program for on-demand downloads, progressive downloads, and live feeds. It also describes how Silverlight supports a variety of file formats and easy file transfers.
Downloads: 48
Average Rating: 5
Tags: Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, XML, Best Practices
Title: Flexible Development Environment
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>Microsoft Silverlight incorporates important features of the Microsoft .NET Framework and uses XAML. This Learning Snack describes how the powerful and flexible Silverlight development environment facilitates the creation of cross-platform, networked applications. It explains how Silverlight uses the .NET Framework so that you can easily program for on-demand downloads, progressive downloads, and live feeds. It also describes how Silverlight supports a variety of file formats and easy file transfers. </div>Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, XML, Best PracticesMicrosoft Silverlight, Web Development, XML, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNEnhancing the Experience with High-Definition Video/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=27&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Used in conjunction, Microsoft Expression Media and Visual Studio provide designers and developers with tools they can use to add high-definition video, live feeds, and webcasts to their applications. This Learning Snack describes how designers can use Expression Encoder to encode video in a highly compressed but lossless format that conforms with the widely accepted VC-1 video format. It also demonstrates how developers can include RSS and other live feeds or webcasts in their applications.
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Title: Enhancing the Experience with High-Definition Video
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>Used in conjunction, Microsoft Expression Media and Visual Studio provide designers and developers with tools they can use to add high-definition video, live feeds, and webcasts to their applications. This Learning Snack describes how designers can use Expression Encoder to encode video in a highly compressed but lossless format that conforms with the widely accepted VC-1 video format. It also demonstrates how developers can include RSS and other live feeds or webcasts in their applications. </div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNCreating an Interactive Silverlight Experience /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=26&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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The tools for creating Silverlight-based applications provide a platform for smooth collaboration between designers and developers. This Learning Snack describes how the Microsoft Expression Studio tools and Visual Studio help designers and developers collaborate while they retain creative freedom over their individual domains. It also illustrates how XAML and the collaborative features of the tools make it easy for designers and developers to share their work.
Downloads: 49
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Tags: Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, XML
Title: Creating an Interactive Silverlight Experience
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>The tools for creating Silverlight-based applications provide a platform for smooth collaboration between designers and developers. This Learning Snack describes how the Microsoft Expression Studio tools and Visual Studio help designers and developers collaborate while they retain creative freedom over their individual domains. It also illustrates how XAML and the collaborative features of the tools make it easy for designers and developers to share their work.</div>Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, XMLMicrosoft Silverlight, Web Development, XMLNoNaN:NaN:NaNGetting Started with Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=25&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Microsoft Silverlight is the next-generation platform for accessing and delivering rich Internet applications. This Learning Snack highlights the features of the Silverlight plug-in, which delivers your media-rich Web applications to your end users. It introduces you to the Silverlight architecture and the tools with which you can easily design and develop your Web applications. It also introduces XAML, the language for collaboration between designers and developers.
Downloads: 72
Average Rating: 3
Tags: Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, APIs and Operating Environments, XML, Best Practices
Title: Getting Started with Microsoft Silverlight 1.0
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>Microsoft Silverlight is the next-generation platform for accessing and delivering rich Internet applications. This Learning Snack highlights the features of the Silverlight plug-in, which delivers your media-rich Web applications to your end users. It introduces you to the Silverlight architecture and the tools with which you can easily design and develop your Web applications. It also introduces XAML, the language for collaboration between designers and developers. </div>Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, APIs and Operating Environments, XML, Best PracticesMicrosoft Silverlight, Web Development, APIs and Operating Environments, XML, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNUnified Messaging in Exchange Server 2010/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=24&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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Today, one of the topmost priorities for most organizations is to enable users to communicate and connect with others anytime quickly and easily. To meet this need and at the same time reduce costs, many organizations are now adopting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 to take advantage of the enhanced unified messaging feature. Unified messaging provides users with flexible and powerful new ways of accessing information and increasing productivity. This Learning Snack explains how unified messaging works and also describes its architecture. In addition, it describes the voice mail integration feature of Exchange Server 2010.
Downloads: 57
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Tags: Microsoft Exchange, Configuration
Title: Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2010
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>Today, one of the topmost priorities for most organizations is to enable users to communicate and connect with others anytime quickly and easily. To meet this need and at the same time reduce costs, many organizations are now adopting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 to take advantage of the enhanced unified messaging feature. Unified messaging provides users with flexible and powerful new ways of accessing information and increasing productivity. This Learning Snack explains how unified messaging works and also describes its architecture. In addition, it describes the voice mail integration feature of Exchange Server 2010.</div>Microsoft Exchange, ConfigurationMicrosoft Exchange, ConfigurationNoNaN:NaN:NaNMicrosoft Desktop Optimization Pack/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=23&userId=23&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: olwick
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The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a suite of products that can help organizations implement the Core Infrastructure Optimization (Core IO) model. This Learning Snack explains how the MDOP facilitates Infrastructure Optimization (IO). It also demonstrates procedures for recovering lost files and managing Group Policy objects (GPOs) by using products in the MDOP suite.
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Title: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
]]>2009-07-07 00:00:00<div>The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) is a suite of products that can help organizations implement the Core Infrastructure Optimization (Core IO) model. This Learning Snack explains how the MDOP facilitates Infrastructure Optimization (IO). It also demonstrates procedures for recovering lost files and managing Group Policy objects (GPOs) by using products in the MDOP suite.</div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNDesktop Experience in Windows 7/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=19&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
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This Learning Snack describes the new desktop and taskbar features in Windows 7 that help you effortlessly manage your applications, folders, and windows. It also demonstrates how to use features such as Aero Peek and Aero Shake to manage open windows. This Snack also shows you how to create taskbar icons to easily access frequently used applications and Jump Lists to save files on your desktop without the clutter.
Downloads: 389
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Tags: Windows 7
Title: Desktop Experience in Windows 7
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00<div>This Learning Snack describes the new desktop and taskbar features in Windows 7 that help you effortlessly manage your applications, folders, and windows. It also demonstrates how to use features such as Aero Peek and Aero Shake to manage open windows. This Snack also shows you how to create taskbar icons to easily access frequently used applications and Jump Lists to save files on your desktop without the clutter.</div>Windows 7Windows 7NoNaN:NaN:NaNSilverlight Development System/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=18&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
Description: Microsoft Expression Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio provide tools that designers and developers can use to create cost-effective Silverlight-based applications. This Learning Snack walks you through the tools' features, and explains how the tools help designers create attractive user interfaces and add rich content. It also describes how developers can create compelling interactivity around such user interfaces and content to produce a rich Web experience.
Downloads: 87
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Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, Languages and Tools, Best Practices
Title: Silverlight Development System
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00Microsoft Expression Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio provide tools that designers and developers can use to create cost-effective Silverlight-based applications. This Learning Snack walks you through the tools' features, and explains how the tools help designers create attractive user interfaces and add rich content. It also describes how developers can create compelling interactivity around such user interfaces and content to produce a rich Web experience.<br> <div></div>Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, Languages and Tools, Best PracticesMicrosoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Silverlight, Web Development, Languages and Tools, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNWeb 2.0 Ramp-On: Planning, Architecting, and Implementing Web 2.0 Services Using the Microsoft Web Platform /Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=17&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
Description: Kobe is the code name of the project executed to produce this resource kit on planning, architecting, and implementing Web 2.0 applications and services on the Microsoft platform. The kit includes a collection of related resources such as white papers, presentations, and a complete sample project with source code. This Learning Snack provides an overview of the resource kit.
Downloads: 82
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Tags: Planning, Web Development
Title: Web 2.0 Ramp-On: Planning, Architecting, and Implementing Web 2.0 Services Using the Microsoft Web Platform
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00Kobe is the code name of the project executed to produce this resource kit on planning, architecting, and implementing Web 2.0 applications and services on the Microsoft platform. The kit includes a collection of related resources such as white papers, presentations, and a complete sample project with source code. This Learning Snack provides an overview of the resource kit. <div></div>Planning, Web DevelopmentPlanning, Web DevelopmentNoNaN:NaN:NaNWindows 7 BitLocker and AppLocker/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=16&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
Description:
Every organization needs to keep its business-critical data secure and impervious to theft. This Learning Snack describes the BitLocker and AppLocker features in Windows 7, which give you more control over sensitive data. It demonstrates how BitLocker protects hard drives and the data on laptops, and how BitLocker to Go secures removable storage devices. This Learning Snack also shows you how to implement application control policies with AppLocker to protect the computers on your network from unlicensed and malicious software.
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Title: Windows 7 BitLocker and AppLocker
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00<div>Every organization needs to keep its business-critical data secure and impervious to theft. This Learning Snack describes the BitLocker and AppLocker features in Windows 7, which give you more control over sensitive data. It demonstrates how BitLocker protects hard drives and the data on laptops, and how BitLocker to Go secures removable storage devices. This Learning Snack also shows you how to implement application control policies with AppLocker to protect the computers on your network from unlicensed and malicious software.</div>NoNaN:NaN:NaNWindows 7 UAC/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=15&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
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The User Account Control (UAC) feature was first implemented in the Windows Vista operating system to protect computers from malicious software and unauthorized system changes. Based on feedback from users and administrators, the Windows team significantly enhanced UAC in Windows 7 to give users greater control of their computers and provide administrators with more granular configuration settings. This Learning Snack explains how UAC works and shows you how to configure UAC security settings. It also describes the key UAC enhancements in Windows 7.
Downloads: 272
Average Rating: 2
Tags: Windows 7, Configuration, Support, General Administration, Security
Title: Windows 7 UAC
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00<div>The User Account Control (UAC) feature was first implemented in the Windows Vista operating system to protect computers from malicious software and unauthorized system changes. Based on feedback from users and administrators, the Windows team significantly enhanced UAC in Windows 7 to give users greater control of their computers and provide administrators with more granular configuration settings. This Learning Snack explains how UAC works and shows you how to configure UAC security settings. It also describes the key UAC enhancements in Windows 7.</div>Windows 7, Configuration, Support, General Administration, SecurityWindows 7, Configuration, Support, General Administration, SecurityNoNaN:NaN:NaNWindows Essential Servers Solutions Products/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=14&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
Description: The Windows Essential Server family of solutions provides small and medium-sized businesses with integrated business server solutions, which will help enhance productivity and promote cost savings. This Learning Snack describes how the Windows Essential Server Solutions products—Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008—give small and medium-sized businesses the flexibility to grow their business capacity. It also describes the administrative consoles in Windows SBS 2008 and Windows EBS 2008, which gives administrators a single point of access to their IT environment.
Downloads: 43
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Title: Windows Essential Servers Solutions Products
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00The Windows Essential Server family of solutions provides small and medium-sized businesses with integrated business server solutions, which will help enhance productivity and promote cost savings. This Learning Snack describes how the Windows Essential Server Solutions products—Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008—give small and medium-sized businesses the flexibility to grow their business capacity. It also describes the administrative consoles in Windows SBS 2008 and Windows EBS 2008, which gives administrators a single point of access to their IT environment. <div></div>Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Microsoft Essential Business Server, General AdministrationMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server, Microsoft Essential Business Server, General AdministrationNoNaN:NaN:NaNCore Infrastructure Optimization/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=13&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
Description: Organizations need to optimize their IT infrastructure so that it can keep up with their growing business needs. Microsoft provides three models that define a roadmap for organizations to reach infrastructure maturity. This Snack describes the Core Infrastructure Optimization (Core IO) model, which can help organizations improve the current state of their IT infrastructure in terms of cost, security, and agility.
Downloads: 37
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Tags: Configuration, Operations Management, Performance and Diagnostics, Support, General Administration, Planning
Title: Core Infrastructure Optimization
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00Organizations need to optimize their IT infrastructure so that it can keep up with their growing business needs. Microsoft provides three models that define a roadmap for organizations to reach infrastructure maturity. This Snack describes the Core Infrastructure Optimization (Core IO) model, which can help organizations improve the current state of their IT infrastructure in terms of cost, security, and agility. <div></div>Configuration, Operations Management, Performance and Diagnostics, Support, General Administration, PlanningConfiguration, Operations Management, Performance and Diagnostics, Support, General Administration, PlanningNoNaN:NaN:NaNHigh Availability in Exchange 2010/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=12&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
Description:

For most organizations, flexible and cost-effective communication tools are important factors for meeting goals such as high availability and enhanced database recovery. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 helps organizations achieve these goals with a simplified, unified framework that helps them lower their costs and enhance business productivity. This Learning Snack explains how mailbox availability is achieved in Exchange server 2010 and how the new and improved database recovery and storage features help organizations manage their Exchange environment better.

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Tags: Microsoft Exchange, Configuration, Deployment, Operations Management, Performance and Diagnostics, General Administration, Best Practices
Title: High Availability in Exchange 2010
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00<p>For most organizations, flexible and cost-effective communication tools are important factors for meeting goals such as high availability and enhanced database recovery. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 helps organizations achieve these goals with a simplified, unified framework that helps them lower their costs and enhance business productivity. This Learning Snack explains how mailbox availability is achieved in Exchange server 2010 and how the new and improved database recovery and storage features help organizations manage their Exchange environment better.</p> <div></div>Microsoft Exchange, Configuration, Deployment, Operations Management, Performance and Diagnostics, General Administration, Best PracticesMicrosoft Exchange, Configuration, Deployment, Operations Management, Performance and Diagnostics, General Administration, Best PracticesNoNaN:NaN:NaNObject and Events in Silver Light/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=11&userId=18&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Admin 1
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Silverlight objects are the building blocks of a Silverlight-based application. These objects are then manipulated by the use of input and non-input events. This Learning Snack identifies some of the important objects in Silverlight, such as the Canvas, Downloader, and InkPresenter objects. It explains how these objects can be manipulated by using appropriate input or non-input events. It also demonstrates how to script events.

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Title: Object and Events in Silver Light
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00<p>Silverlight objects are the building blocks of a Silverlight-based application. These objects are then manipulated by the use of input and non-input events. This Learning Snack identifies some of the important objects in Silverlight, such as the Canvas, Downloader, and InkPresenter objects. It explains how these objects can be manipulated by using appropriate input or non-input events. It also demonstrates how to script events.</p>NoNaN:NaN:NaNIntroducing Windows 7/Pages/snackdetail.aspx?itemId=10&userId=22&csId=%257BEF7B1E8B-4AB4-4CB2-A06B-25F8920202B7%257D%2540%257B364A7A1B-1D3B-402B-A430-FE7717CBF462%257DPodcastAuthor: Snack Owner
Description:

The Windows 7 client operating system offers innovative technologies that improve performance, reliability, security, and compatibility. It also offers new capabilities that help organizations improve user productivity, enhance security, and reduce operating costs. Because Windows 7 is built on the same platform as Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, the investments you make in Windows Vista readiness—application testing and hardware assessment—will help speed the adoption of Windows 7 in your environment.

Downloads: 1269
Average Rating: 3.6
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Title: Introducing Windows 7
]]>2009-07-02 00:00:00<p>The Windows 7 client operating system offers innovative technologies that improve performance, reliability, security, and compatibility. It also offers new capabilities that help organizations improve user productivity, enhance security, and reduce operating costs. Because Windows 7 is built on the same platform as Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, the investments you make in Windows Vista readiness—application testing and hardware assessment—will help speed the adoption of Windows 7 in your environment.</p>NoNaN:NaN:NaN