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Windows Server 2008 R2 Videos now available

As you know, Microsoft has released Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. So how are you going to get training on these new operating systems? Good News! Train Signal has just released their Windows 2008 R2 Training Video! 

There are over 6 hours of training jam packed with new features to assist you with upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2. What’s cool is that the videos can be downloaded via different media such as iPod, Mp3, among others.

Check out this link for the latest info- Windows 2008 R2 Training Video

VIDEO: SQL 101 Part 5: The UPDATE Statement

The folks at Train Signal Training have released 5 FREE Videos covering Microsoft SQL Server. In the latest video, part 5, they cover, step by step, how to use the SQL UPDATE statement. Check it out:

5 Great Things about Windows Server 2008 - is an upgrade worth it?

In a new article from Windows Server HQ, Microsoft Windows guru Brian Nelson delves into 5 things that make Windows Server 2008 so great. He covers each of the following major changes to Windows Server, in detail:

1. Virtualization
2. Core Server Installation Option
3. Read Only Domain Controllers
4. PowerShell
5. TS Remote App

From there, Brian answers the question “is it worth it to upgrade?”

Read the full article at:

5 Great Things about Windows Server 2008 - is an upgrade worth it?

VIDEO - Activating a new Windows Server Core system

Windows Server Core takes some know-how to activate your Microsoft license, once installed. Learn how to do it, step by step, in this video from WindowsServerHQ. Click the video screencapture below to get started:

New Windows Server HQ Blog - register for an XBox

A new blog has been launched and it is dedicated to Windows Server. If you are a Windows Admin or interested in getting your Microsoft MCTS or MCITP, this blog is for you!

The new site is WindowsServer HQ and it is filled with articles and free training videos covering anything to do with Windows Server 2003 or 2008. Most of the videos are full-length 45 minute videos that you can watch or download in WMV or iPod/iPhone format. Articles and videos are created and posted by Microsoft Trainers “Coach” and “Ed” who really know Windows Server inside and out.

And, it gets better, if you sign up for our newsletter between now and the end of March, you will be registered to win an XBox (see contest rules here).

So, I hope you will checkout the new WindowsServer HQ !