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System Center 2012 SP1 Beta Now Available

Microsoft today announced the release of a beta test version of System Center 2012 Service Pack 1.

PowerShell 3.0 Released for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008

Microsoft on Tuesday released PowerShell 3.0 for use with its current flagship Windows client and server operating systems.

Pop Quiz: Windows Server Update Services

Applies to the "Monitoring and Maintaining Servers" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Pop Quiz: Using GPMC To Move User Accounts

Applies to the "Planning for Server Deployment" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Buy a Windows 7 PC, Get Window 8 at Discount

Those planning to buy Windows 7 PCs in the next few months can register to get a discounted version of Windows 8 when it becomes available, but there's a time limit on the offer.

Microsoft Releases Windows 8 RTM to MSDN and TechNet Subscribers

The "release to manufacturing" (RTM) version of Windows 8 was released today to its TechNet and MSDN subscribers.

Pop Quiz: Deploying a Windows Server 2008 Image

Applies to the "Planning for Server Deployment" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Bulk of Patch Tuesday Fixes for RCE Flaws

Remote code execution flaws are targeted in the majority of items in Microsoft's monthly Security Update.

Pop Quiz: Accessing a Network Web Portal with Windows 7

Applies to the "Identifying Cause of and Resolving Network Issues" objective of Exam 70-685 Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

Microsoft's August Security Update Has 9 Fixes

Preview bulletin shows five items to be rated "critical."

Windows 8 Released To Manufacturing

Microsoft announced that Windows 8 is available at the release-to-manufacturing (RTM) stage.

Windows 8 Hitting RTM in August, Generally Available in October

Microsoft announced that Windows 8 will be generally available in October and will release to manufacturing (RTM) in the first week of August.

Windows 2012 Certification Tracks Announced at TechEd

Microsoft Learning adds two new MCSE tracks for desktop and server admins.

New Windows Metro Developer Certifications Announced

At TechEd, Microsoft Learning outlined developer-based certfication tracks touting Windows Metro interface.

Pop Quiz: Making, Sharing Recordings in Windows 7

Applies to the "“Identifying Cause of and Resolving Desktop Application Issues" objective of Exam 70-685 Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

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