Microsoft TechNet Evaluation Center

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I've been out of the office for the last couple of weeks - and haven't had the time to either keep up to date or blog.  Now I have time to do both.

I just stumbled across this great resource and had to share it (purely because I didn't know it existed and it will save you loads of searching for stuff - it's all here).

The Microsoft TechNet Evaluation Center is a one stop shop for everything to do with product evaluations.

Please excuse the blatant cut & paste - but it's worth it.


Trial Software

The Trial Software program offers free, time-limited trial versions of Microsoft software that you can order or download, as well as overviews of each trial.


Beta Central

The Beta Central Experience is the new testing and information platform for IT Professionals like you. Register now to receive TechNet Beta Central resources and helpful tools as soon they become available.


Virtual Labs

Virtual Labs help you to quickly evaluate and test, in a hands-on environment, some of the newest server products and technologies from Microsoft. Virtual Labs can be completed in 90 minutes or less and are accessible online immediately, for free.


Virtual Hard Disk

The TechNet Virtual Software experience gives you full access to a number of server products on a pre-configured virtual machine. Virtual Software is hosted by Microsoft in a fully functional Windows Server environment. Download the application of your choice and start evaluating the software for your environment immediately, for free.

Enjoy,

Dave.