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Collection 5934: Introducing Microsoft Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" (Beta 3)

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In this online collection composed of four clinics, you are introduced to the new features and functionality in Windows Server "Longhorn". This includes server virtualization, security and policy management, branch office management, centralized application access, and server management. This online collection is composed of a rich multimedia experience.It is intended for IT Professionals who are interested in the new features and functionality in Windows Server "Longhorn".To get the most out of this collection it is recommended that you have experience implementing Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003.

Collection 5125: Introducing Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007

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This collection of 2-hour clinics explains the enterprise capabilities provided by Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. These clinics are for infrastructure specialists working within organizations that are looking to deploy Office Communications Server within their solutions.Topics covered within the collection include:

• Enterprise Instant Messaging
• On-Premise Conferencing and Telephony
• Incorporating Office Communications Server Functionality within custom applications

Student prerequisitesActive Directory concepts

• Exchange messaging concepts
• SharePoint concepts
• Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 fundamentals
• Fundamental concepts of Windows Server 2003
• Fundamental networking knowledge and experience

Clinic 7045: What's New in Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008

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Title: Clinic 7045: What's New in Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008

Available Offline: Yes

Language: English

Description: In this clinic, you will learn about the new and enhanced features included in SQL Server 2008. You will explore the new data types and the data management features. Additionally, you will learn about the enhanced Integration Services, Analysis Services, and Reporting Services included in SQL Server 2008. This online clinic is composed of a rich multimedia experience.To get the most out of this clinic, it is recommended that you have:

• Knowledge of general SQL database concepts that are largely independent of a specific version of SQL Server.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 features.
• Knowledge of deploying and upgrading database solutions.
• Knowledge of how to solve performance issues related to SQL Server hardware.
• Performed the job role of a SQL Server 2005 database administrator or database developer.
• Product or technology experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005.

Collection 5134: Developing Rich Experiences with Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0 and Visual Studio® 2005

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This collection of 3 2-hour premium clinics teaches about the new capabilities provided by the .NET Framework 3.0. These clinics are for experienced Developers and Software Architects who are looking to adopt Microsoft's next generation technology within their solutions. Topics covered within the collection include:

• Windows Presentation Foundation
• Windows Workflow Foundation
• Windows Communication Foundation

Requirements:

• Experience (2 years) as a full time developer using Visual Studio 2005 / Visual Studo 2003
• Experience developing one or more of the following:
  • Web Applications
  • Windows Forms Applications
  • Server Components
  • XML Web Services