Screengrabs: Step-by-Step Installation of Windows 8

In a recent blog post, we reported that Microsoft has launched a new program to distribute Windows 8 build 7971.0.110324-1900 to Original Design Manufacturer (ODMs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) via Microsoft Connect.

Microsoft BitLocker Administration & Monitoring (MBAM) Beta now Available

Microsoft has announced that the beta version of Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) tool is now available and this tool can be downloaded at Microsoft Connect.

Download: Microsoft Office 2010 free Quick Reference Guides/Training Manuals

The Mouse Training Company a London city based training company is providing all of their Microsoft Office training manuals available to download for free in PDF format

Windows 8 now available to OEMs & ODMs via Microsoft Connect

Recently, Microsoft launched a new program named as “Windows 8 and Server vNext Pre-Release Program” to distribute Windows 8 build 7971.0.110324-1900.

What you need to know about Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (Windows Home Server 2011) release version

Yesterday, Microsoft announced that Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials is now ready for release and the process to make it available for evaluation & purchase will now start.

Download: Microsoft releases the first beta (Community Technology Preview) of Windows Thin PC

Microsoft has released a community technology preview (CTP) of its Windows Thin PC product and it’s available for download at Microsoft Connect website.

Download: Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows Phone 7 now available!

Microsoft has launched Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows Phone 7 and the toolkit is available for download at CodePlex.com.

Microsoft Software Assurance Interactive Benefits Chart for Volume Licensing

Microsoft has designed and made available an interactive chart to compare program benefits available across various Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs.

Windows Server 2008 R2 & Windows 7: BranchCache Learning Roadmap now available

Microsoft has released the BranchCache Learning Roadmap for Windows Server 2008 R2 & Windows 7 and the document is available for download at the Microsoft Download Centre.

Get the most out of your 30-day trial with the Windows Intune Trial Guide from Microsoft

Microsoft recently released the final version of Windows Intune and customers can now try the product free for 30 days. For customers to get the most out of the 30-day trial, Microsoft has made available the Windows Intune Trial Guide.