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Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 is a deep-dive work, that’ll get you up to speed on how R2’s new features and capabilities work, including Hyper-V and RDS virtualization, management, IIS and the new Web application platform and, of course, all the synergistic goodness between Windows Server and Windows 7

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DirectAccess is a new feature in the Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems that enables remote users to securely access intranet shared folders, Web sites, and applications without connecting to a virtual private network (VPN). This paper contains an introduction to DirectAccess and instructions for setting up a test lab to demonstrate DirectAccess with a simulated Internet, intranet, and home network using the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) and Release Candidate (RC) versions of Windows 7 and Window Server 2008 R2.

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Core parking is a new feature that dynamically selects a set of processors that should stay idle and not run any threads based on the current power policy and their recent utilization. The scheduler will attempt to honor this selection when it decides on which processors to run threads, allowing the parked cores to enter deep idle states where they consume very little power.

How to enable:
Go to
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\54533251-82be-4824-96c1-47b60b740d00

Change Attributes to its subkeys ( 1-> 0 )

Open Power management panel. Go to Processor Management.
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PROFIT!

The software giant has posted the Windows 7 Product Guide on the Microsoft Download Center

It has three major sections. The introduction describes how Microsoft designed Windows 7, what editions of Windows 7 are available, and what is new. The second section, Windows 7 for You, goes over features in Windows 7 that simplify everyday tasks, work the way you want, and make new things possible. The last section, Windows 7 for IT Professionals, explains how Windows 7 can make people productive anywhere, manage risk though enhanced security and control, and reduce costs by streamlining PC management. It also has an overview of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack that details how the set of applications can help companies get to a more managed and optimized desktop.

Users looking to fix issues associated with Windows 7 are now invited to visit the Windows 7 Solution Center, which is split into the following categories: installation, upgrading, activation, performance, safety and security, Internet Explorer, entertainment, productivity, ask the community, self-support, assisted support, and customer service.

This IPD guide provides actionable guidance for designing a DirectAccess infrastructure. The guide’s easy-to-follow, four-step process gives a straightforward explanation of the infrastructure required for clients to be connected from the Internet to resources on the corporate network, whether or not the organization has begun deploying IPv6.

The guide covers four key steps in the design process for DirectAccess:

• Aligning the project scope with the business requirements.
• Determining whether IPv6, Teredo, 6to4, and IP-HTTPS connectivity will be supported for Internet-based clients.
• Assessing the need for IPv6/IPv4 network address translation service and ISATAP for internal communication.
• Determining the number and placement of servers, the certificate services requirements, and location of CRL distribution points.

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The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool allows you to create a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file on a USB flash drive or a DVD. To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows 7 directly from the USB flash drive or DVD.

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There is a Linux Symposium in Japan and according to Chris a attendee:

“Microsoft tried to torpedo the success of the Japan Linux Symposium by launching their Windows 7 product that same day. They even had setup a big promotion booth across the street from the conference center.
During a break, we decided to make some fun of Microsoft and dragged Linus over there. When we arrived there, Linus was sold immediately on the product as you can see in the picture. At least that’s what the sales guy thought. He obviously had no idea who he was dealing with. But in the end Linus surprisingly did not buy a copy. Wise man!”

But he looks happy

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Congratulations:)
The official start of customer availability has taken place today.
I’ve already found a bunch of themes for those, who want to make their new OS more colorful.
Free download from here http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/personalize

Microsoft on Monday is announcing that it will release in November a public test version of Office 2010.

The software maker released a limited technology preview of the software in July and plans to release the final version next year. It also started testing of the browser-based “Office Web Apps” in September.

Microsoft, which is making the announcement at its SharePoint conference, is also detailing some of the features of the next version of its portal software, which will also enter beta next month.

The new version, SharePoint 2010, includes Office’s Ribbon user interface as well as enhanced support for video, audio and Silverlight. Programmers will also be able develop Sharepointl sites using the next version of the company’s Visual Studio, which is going into a second beta this week.

SharePoint is an important product for Microsoft as it is one of the company’s fastest growing large businesses. Last year it brought in more than $1.3 billion in revenue, up 20 percent from the prior year.

“SharePoint 2010 is the biggest and most important release of SharePoint to date,” CEO Steve Ballmer said in a statement. “When paired with Microsoft Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 will transform efficiency by connecting workers across a single collaboration platform for business.”

Just to remember how did (and does) it look like. Nostalgic
Windows packaging and boot screens

Thanks Techradar!