Windows 7 Technical Community Launch Events

Join us at the Windows 7 Technical Community Launch and be part of Windows history! Windows 7 is launching all over the world in the coming weeks and Microsoft Ireland are offering IT Professionals and Developers in your area, a chance to see the operating system uncovered.

Click the links below to go the event page, where you can *register your interest.

Windows 7 Launch for the Technical Community – General Session
Galway 28th September – fully booked
Cork 30th September – fully booked
Ennis 8th October - Windows 7 Deployment Special
Belfast 13th October – fully booked
Dublin 15th October – fully booked

Microsoft @ Home with Windows 7
Galway 28th September – fully booked
Cork 30th September – fully booked
Belfast 13th October – fully booked
Dublin 15th October – fully booked

*Places allocated on lottery basis one week before each event.

Videos

Windows 7 Walkthroughs
Explore the new and updated features in Windows 7, from AppLocker to the Problem Steps Recorder, with short video screencasts.

What's New in Windows 7 RC
Learn about features and improvements in the Windows 7 Release Candidate in areas like performance, networking, security, and PC management.

Latest Content and Expert Advice

Mark Russinovich is a Technical Fellow in the Platform and Services Division at Microsoft. He is a widely recognized expert in Windows operating system internals, as well as operating system architecture and design.

• Windows 7 Virtual Roundtable
  

  Learn what's in store for IT pros with the evolution of features like Group Policy, BitLocker To Go, DirectAccess, BranchCache, and AppLocker plus get tips on troubleshooting, deployment, and application compatibility.

This Month's Spotlight

• Windows 7 Security Enhancements
  

  Explore improvements in security configuration flexibility, auditing, and User Account Control then delve into new features like AppLocker and BitLocker To Go.

  
  

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