Free E-Books:

  • First Look: Microsoft Office 2010 (PDF file)
    Get the big picture of Office 2010 and discover new capabilities that streamline your tasks, add professional impact, and add creativity. Find training resources as well.
  • Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 (PDF file, 11MB) (XPS file 28MB)
    Learn the new/updated features in Windows Server 2008 R2. This e-book covers virtualization, management, web platform, scalability and reliability, and interoperability with Windows 7. Get the e-book in PDF or XPS formats.
  • Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions (Second Edition) (PDF file) (XPS file)
    This book is updated with the Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, Terminal Services, and VDI changes. Also, Windows 7 XP Mode is covered. Learn how to plan, implement, and manage Microsoft Virtualization Solutions that range from the data center to the desktop.
  • Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions (Registration Required)
    This guide will teach you about the benefits of the latest virtualization technologies and how to plan, implement, and manage virtual infrastructure solutions. The technologies covered include: Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2009, Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, and Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
  • Deploying Windows® 7 Essential Guidance (from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine)
    Check out what the industry’s leading experts have to say in this free Microsoft Press eBook with selected chapters from the Windows 7 Resource Kit on Deployment Platforms, Planning, Testing Application Compatibility, and from TechNet Magazine. Over 300 pages of deployment guidance.

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