Get the latest resources available for IT Pros updated daily. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/ technet news © 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. en-US Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:02:59 -0700 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:43:35 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539224444ahttp://sxp.microsoft.com/feeds/3.0/msdntn/technetnewsNewsFeedMigrationSubscribe to the new TechNet News feed to stay current on the latest TechNet resources.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:00 Z a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539223542bhttp://www.microsoft.com/click/services/Redirect2.ashx?CR_CC=200087956IT CampsWindows Server 8 Hyper-VFind an IT Camp in a location near you to learn about Hyper-V enhancements in Windows Server “8.” IT Camps are semi-structured, no-fluff events exclusively designed to serve IT professionals. They are a free, in-person learning event for anyone seeking professional development as it applies to IT Professionals.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZNisha Baxi, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539221771ahttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/communicator-help/microsoft-lync-2010-for-mobile-clients-HA102790086.aspxLync 2010If your organization uses Lync, you can download a Microsoft Lync 2010 app for your mobile device to stay connected on the go.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZManjinder Kaur, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539229807ahttp://bit.ly/Hypc6zSQL 2012Microsoft SQL Server MVP Kevin Kline is back and brings with him Director of Development at Quest Software, Patrick O’Keefe. Tune in as they chat about the latest enhancements of SQL Server 2012, SQL Azure, as well as Project Lucy – a unique data analytics service in the cloud which offers insight on system and data performance through analytical presentations. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539226120chttp://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The+Knowledge+ChamberTechEd North AmericaWe are only 10 weeks away from TechEd North America in Orlando Florida June 11-14 and it's time once again for the TechEd Countdown Show. This year it's Joey and Rick guiding you through the ins and outs of Microsoft's biggest technical learning event.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJoey Snow, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539225001bhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/2012 Scripting GamesWindows PowerShellThe first week of the 2012 Scripting Games has just ended and participation is DOUBLE what it was in the 2011 Scripting Games! Read more about the highlights of the first week of competition on the Hey Scripting Guy! blog. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZDr. Scripto a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539228893ahttp://bit.ly/24hipc?prod=zSCz_zWSz&tech=zCLz&type=zEVzPrivate CloudMay 10, 2012 During the 24 hours of this online event, you will hear from top industry and technical professionals from around the world to help you better understand the Microsoft private cloud technology solutions that are available today. See how other industry organizations view the public cloud and how the role of the IT Professional will evolve as more and more organizations begin a private cloud transformation.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZMitch Irsfeld, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539222323ahttp://borntolearn.mslearn.net/spotlight/default.aspx/Windows Azure TrainingSQL Azure Beta TrainingThe Training Spotlight campaign features Learning Partner offers’ for several SQL Server BETA and Windows Azure courses. These special offers are exclusive to visitors of the popular Born to Learn site – where technology professionals frequent for the latest training solutions.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZP.K. Danner, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539226675dhttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcse.aspxMicrosoft CertificationsMicrosoft is introducing new certifications that reflect the skills required to build and manage technology solutions – on-premise or in the cloud, including: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA); Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE); and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM).Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZLouise Ping, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539223216chttps://www.mms-2012.com/signinPrivate CloudCertificationIf you're registered for the Microsoft Management Summit (MMS 2012) in Las Vegas this April 16-20, then sign up now to take the Beta version of the exams for the Private Cloud certification while you’re there. You’ll help us develop the most relevant exams to build a private cloud on Microsoft technologies, and a passing score counts toward your Private Cloud certification. Beta exams will be limited, but free to registered MMS attendees. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZPhil Webb, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539228532bhttp://j.mp/I2yJEeSQL Server 2012After completing this lab, you will be better able to configure a Windows Failover Cluster, configure a new Availability Group using the Availability Group Wizard, enable a secondary replica in a Availability Group for read-only operations, connect to the primary replica using the Availability Group listener, virtual name, perform backups of databases in an Availability Group, monitor an Availability Group using the Dashboard and DMVs, and perform a failover of an Availability Group. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZNatalia Vinokhodova a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539221367ahttp://bit.ly/In8uu8Microsoft SQL ServerBig Data and HadoopMicrosoft SQL Server MVP Kevin Kline and Vice President of Database Development at Quest Software Guy Harrison, join us for this episode to discuss Big Data and Hadoop ---from what it is, why it’s important and what role it plays in cloud computing. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539222231ahttp://blogs.technet.com/b/yungchou/archive/2012/04/03/a-private-cloud-is-about-shortening-go-to-market-by-delivering-itaas.aspxEnterprise ITEnterprise IT is no longer just about managing servers, networks, and storage; instead enterprise IT is about shortening go-to-market by delivering IT as a service.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZYung Chou, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d05392227676dhttp://bit.ly/HlO2dPMicrosoft Virtual Academy SQL Server 2012Alan Le Marquand, the Microsoft Virtual Academy “Dean “of students is back for today’s show as he lays out the recently released SQL Server 2012 MVA courses. Tune in as he discusses what learning tracks are available from Business Insights with Data warehousing and Beyond Relational databases as well High Availability and AlwaysOn feature sets for on premise and cloud based services. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZBlain Barton, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539222622ahttp://bit.ly/FRJcPE SQL Server 2012April 13, 2012, 9:00 AM Pacific Time —SQL Server 2012 Integration Services adds new features to the user interface to improve the learning curve for new developers and new functions that will be a hit with experienced ETL developers. In this webcast, John Weston goes through many of the new features in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services, such as shared connection managers, new parameter capabilities, improved ways for the data flow pipeline to handle changes to metadata, and the new deployment features that make it easier for administrators to manage Integration Services packages on the database server. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539227371dhttp://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=16776 Security Compliance Manager 2.5 Security Compliance Manager 2.5 (SCM 2.5) is a free tool from the Microsoft Solution Accelerators team that enables you to quickly configure and manage both desktops and servers using Group Policy and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. In addition to key features from the previous version, SCM 2.5 offers new Exchange Server 2007 and 2010 baselines. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZVenkat Ganti, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539220987bhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh921947.aspx Microsoft Diagnostic and Recovery ToolsetMDOPMicrosoft Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset, commonly known as DaRT, is a core component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance (MDOP). See how Microsoft IT used DaRT to help administrators easily recover PCs that have become unusable, rapidly diagnose probable causes of issues, and quickly repair unbootable or locked-out systems, all faster than the average time it takes to reimage the machine. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZAnne Legato, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539222300chttp://bit.ly/GUKMTG Windows XPAre you still running on Windows XP? Are you looking for guidance about how to embrace the cloud, getting the most out of virtualization, and better understanding the consumerization of IT? Are you spending more time on managing your management environment than you would like to? We discuss the capabilities that address the most scenarios for creating or tweaking your desktop strategy to truly create a flexible work style for your organization. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539224922ahttp://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2012/03/30/standards-based-management-in-windows-server-8.aspxWindows Server “8”Windows PowerShellOur goal for IT Pros is to let them manage everything using Windows PowerShell, so we needed to give them simple-to-use cmdlets to remotely manage resources with standard interfaces on remote machines or heterogeneous devices.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJeffrey Snover, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539228071bhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2012/04/02/sql-server-2012-is-generally-available.aspxSQL Server 2012 Microsoft is excited to announce the general availability (GA) of SQL Server 2012 for purchase and download.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZMitch Irsfeld, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539223320chttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh921946.aspx Personally Identifiable Information (PII)File Classification Infrastructure (FCI)Learn how Microsoft Information Technology (IT) used File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) to create a solution to automatically classify, manage, and protect sensitive data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and financial information. Using the new FCI-based solution, Microsoft IT can obtain file-level details about content sensitivity while reducing misclassification of personally identifiable information from 30 percent to 3 percent. The new solution enables risk mitigation for sensitive data by using automatically applied controls. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZAnne Legato, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539225560bhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2012/03/28/get-started-with-remote-desktop-services-in-windows-server-8-beta.aspxWindows Server "8" Beta Find Test Lab Guides that you can use to evaluate and deploy Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server "8" Beta within your environment.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZThomas Willingham, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d05392244501dhttp://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/378299666/direct/01/TechEd 2012Whether you're an IT Professional or developer, TechEd 2012 has learning opportunities that fit your personal and professional interests. Choose from sessions covering technologies like PowerShell, System Center, Visual Studio 11 and SQL Azure- just to name a few. See the full list of sessions and start building your perfect TechEd experience with the TechEd Schedule Builder when it goes live in early April.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZKatie Laas, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539220917chttp://bit.ly/GZJdmjLync Mobile for DevicesApril 19, 2012 10:00 AM, Pacific Time -- Watch this webcast to hear about enabling the mobility service on the server, deployment considerations, management, and security. We demonstrate the key types of communication that Lync 2010 supports, such as instant messaging, presence, audio conferencing, and phone calls. Additionally, we discuss security, management, and deployment considerations. The Lync 2010 mobile clients combine instant messaging, conferencing, and calling features in a single application that's both familiar to Lync users and optimized for mobile productivity. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZHarold Wong, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539226793ahttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/classlocator.aspx Microsoft LearningIf you’re looking for the latest courses on Microsoft technologies, enhanced training, and best offers, look no further than the authorized source – Microsoft Learning partners. With Microsoft Learning partners, you get training you can trust. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZIoanna Gavrielatou, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539221098bhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2012/03/28/microsoft-online-backup-service.aspx Windows Server “8”Microsoft Online Backup ServiceThe Microsoft Online Backup Service is a cloud based backup solution for Windows Server “8” which allows files and folders to be backed up and recovered from the cloud in order to provide off-site protection against data loss due to disasters. The service provides IT administrators with the option to back up and protect critical data in an easily recoverable way from any location with no upfront hardware cost or resources other than an Internet connection. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJeffrey Snover, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539228951chttp://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2012/02/04/the-2012-windows-powershell-scripting-games-all-links-on-one-page.aspxPowerShell 2012 Scripting GamesThe 2012 Scripting Games will test your PowerShell scripting know-how and teach you a few things as well. It is not too late to join the fun, so register today and get started scripting. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZThe Scripting Guy a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539226678dhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/from-end-to-edge-and-beyond-episode-17Windows Server “8” BetaIn Episode 17 of “From End to Edge and Beyond,” Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes host Josh Adams, a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft. Josh demonstrates some of the new features in Windows Server “8” Beta for building a cloud infrastructure, and how to automate that using PowerShell.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZTom Shinder, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539220003ahttp://bit.ly/wX0GHTPrivate CloudWindows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V April 25, 2012, 10:00 AM Pacific Time -- Have you built a private cloud lab with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and need to have some questions answered? Join our IT pro evangelists for this interactive Q&A online discussion about the private cloud. We give you tips and tricks about these products and answer your questions about Microsoft's private cloud solutionsMon, 02 Apr 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Baker, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539224435ahttp://www.microsoft.com/mapInternet Explorer 9 MigrationMAPThe Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Internet Explorer migration assessment—now updated for Internet Explorer 9 migration—inventories the environment and reports on deployed web browsers, Microsoft ActiveX controls, and add-ons, and then generates a migration assessment report and proposal for easier migration to Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZVenkat Ganti, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539228790bhttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246608Project ManagementThis white paper by Chris Vandersluis discusses project management, portfolio management, and task management, and it compares the top-down and bottom-up management practices related to them. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZChris Vandersluis a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539221120chttp://bit.ly/yCc1jqSQL Server 2012The new FileTable feature is a mechanism that lets you map a folder or file system structure to a special database table, where SQL Server maintains a relationship dynamically. In this webcast, Kevin Goff builds a simple but meaningful example from beginning to end. The end result will be standard DML statements against the FileTable, which will automatically affect the contents of the basic document management exampleFri, 30 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZChris Caldwell a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539224501dhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/trustworthycomputing/archive/2012/03/27/cloud-fundamentals-video-series-bring-your-own-device-and-the-cloud.aspxCloud SecurityThe list of smart personal devices capable of connecting to private and public networks is rapidly and constantly expanding. What does this mean for cloud security? Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZTim Rains, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539220328ahttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsazure/archive/2012/03/26/microsoft-endpoint-protection-for-windows-azure-customer-technology-preview-now-available-for-free-download.aspxWindows AzureThe customer technology preview of Microsoft Endpoint Protection (MEP) for Windows Azure is a plugin that allows Windows Azure developers and administrators to include antimalware protection in their Windows Azure virtual machines. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZMitch Irsfeld, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539224599dhttp://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9802890Windows 8 Consumer PreviewDid you download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview? TechNet has community forums to support IT Pros who are trying out the preview. There are also new community support forums on MSDN and Microsoft Answers, so if you’re going to be developing for or user testing Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 you can get help there too.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZSuzy Gillett a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539220120chttp://mctreadiness.com/MicrosoftCareerConferenceRegistration.aspx?pid=270&CcpSubsiteID=191&vdid=720&vdg=1883458&WT.mc_id=Virt_MSL_TNFlash_AprPrivate CloudPrivate clouds are how enterprises are moving to cloud computing. System Center and Windows Server are how they’re getting there. Master the private cloud with Microsoft virtualization to put these technologies to work for you. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZPhil Webb, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539226199ahttp://bit.ly/GJa0Ht System Center 2012Cloud SecurityMicrosoft MVP Sai Kev is with us for this episode of Community Corner discussing the business and technical benefits you should consider when thinking about Hyper-V and System Center 2012. Tune in to learn how they complement each other and how security plays a key role in anyone’s cloud computing strategy.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053920903dhttp://borntolearn.mslearn.net/btl/b/weblog/archive/2012/03/07/2020tweetchats.aspx?WT.mc_id=20_MSL_TechNetFlash_APRMicrosoft CareersIT community20 Years | 20 Ways has a new way you can connect with the IT community. Between March 26 and April 6 you’ll have a chance to join an online TweetChats and ask industry experts, HR pros and technology veterans your questions about getting hired and getting ahead. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZMark Protus, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d0539222234bhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/Video/hh867522Microsoft Training and CertificationSystem CenterThe demand for cloud-based services expertise is moving from “nice to have” to “have to have.” Microsoft training and certification helps you optimize your skills to use Microsoft System Center to monitor, provision, and manage hosted data centers, providing standardized environments and applications. Start right now with a free online Jump Start course. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZPhil Webb, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053926519ahttp://bit.ly/H5brcWWindows PowerShellIn this video series, see why you should learn Windows PowerShell; how to compound Windows PowerShell commands for fun and profit; learn about Windows PowerShell providers; see how Windows PowerShell does event logs; and how to use Windows PowerShell to manage the remote desktopWed, 28 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZThe Scripting Guy a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053922781chttp://blogs.technet.com/b/jweston/archive/2012/03/21/windows-8-customer-preview-product-guides.aspxWindows 8John Weston blogs about what Windows 8 Previews are available for consumer, business and developers. The blog provide download links to each of the product previews.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZAngela Harris a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053925578bhttp://j.mp/GEiolSSQL Server 2012After completing this virtual lab, you will be better able to create a Tabular project, load data in the model designer, enhance the model design with calculated columns and hierarchies, define measures to aggregate and transform the tabular data, explore and test the model using Excel, define perspectives, define and refresh table partitions, define a security role, and deploy the project to a Tabular instance of Analysis Services.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZNatalia Vinokhodova a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053924621ahttp://bit.ly/GGYkToSystem Center 2012Configuration ManagerMicrosoft System Center MVP, James Bannan joins us to discuss all things System Center 2012 Configuration Manager. Tune in as we cover some of its latest features as well as some best practices for establishing your private cloud infrastructure.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053928109dhttp://bit.ly/H6OKGISystem Center 2012This three-part screencast series is designed to help you prepare for and use the Unified Installer to build your lab for testing and trying out the System Center 2012 components.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZKevin Remde, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053926104chttps://connect.microsoft.com/InvitationUse.aspx?ProgramID=1587&InvitationID=IPDM-QX6H-7TTV&SiteID=14System Center 2012Download the Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) Guide for System Center 2012 - Service Manager to help your organization more quickly benefit from this platform for automating and adapting IT Service Management best practices such as those found in Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) and the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZMitch Irsfeld, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053923373bhttp://bit.ly/GCY1KySystem Center 2012In this episode of Community Corner, Microsoft System Center MVP Islam Gomaa joins us to discuss System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager. Tune in as he covers some of the highlights and best features as well as why IT Pros should consider this an important part of their data center management.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053925853ahttp://blogs.technet.com/b/trustworthycomputing/archive/2012/03/20/cloud-fundamentals-video-series-the-importance-of-secure-development-practices-for-cloud-services.aspxsecuritySteve Lipner, Microsoft Partner Director of Program Management, Secure Development Lifecycle, provides insight into the importance of securely developing platforms and applications in the cloud.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZTim Rains, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053924027dhttp://blogs.technet.com/b/trustworthycomputing/archive/2012/02/01/security-development-conference-2012-evolving-from-principles-to-practices.aspxsecurityMay 15-16, 2012, Washington, DC -- The inaugural Security Development Conference 2012 (SDC 2012) will bring together industry professionals to network and learn from security experts about secure development practices.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZMatt Thomlinson, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053922983chttp://bit.ly/GCiiiLWindows Azure AppFabricMicrosoft MVP Vishnu Kumar Tiwari shares with us some insight into Windows Azure AppFabric and some of its best features for IT Pros. Tune in as he covers what benefits there are to private cloud and virtualized IT environments as well as what you can do to prepare your career and organization for cloud computing.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZJohn Weston, MSFT a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053926457bhttp://bit.ly/xGgH1DSQL Server 2012Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2012 offers several new features to help application developers and database administrators, with capabilities such as sequence objects (a database-level identity), new window functions for analytic queries (such as LAG, LEAD, Percent Rank, Cumulative Distance, and a new way to calculate MEDIANS), new ways of paging through result sets (with new OFFSET and FETCH keywords), and more. In this webcast, Kevin Goff goes through a series of code samples to illustrate scenarios where these new language features can be used.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZChris Caldwell a4385728-879ab-483a-b32a-f0395f40d053927801ahttp://blogs.technet.com/b/trustworthycomputing/archive/2012/03/15/cloud-fundamentals-video-series-cloud-computing-privacy-at-microsoft-part-2.aspxPrivacyBrendon Lynch, Microsoft’s Chief Privacy Officer explains how the three tenets of privacy (responsibility, transparency and choice) work using Office 365 as an example. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:44:00 ZTim Rains, MSFT