Microsoft Launches New Virtual Labs

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Jan 28, 20072 mins

Microsoft's TechNet Virtual Labs has added a few new virtual labs for your training pleasure. These labs allow you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft's newest server products through a series of guided, hands-on labs which can be completed in 90 minutes or less. Writing Scripts with Windows Powershell (Virtual Labcast) - Typing commands at the Windows PowerShell command prompt is fine, but sooner or later yo

Microsoft’s TechNet Virtual Labs has added a few new virtual labs for your training pleasure. These labs allow you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft’s newest server products through a series of guided, hands-on labs which can be completed in 90 minutes or less.

Writing Scripts with Windows Powershell (Virtual Labcast) – Typing commands at the Windows PowerShell command prompt is fine, but sooner or later you’ll want to (or need to) take the next step: writing scripts in Windows PowerShell. In this TechNet Labcast the Scripting Guys walk you through the process of creating a Windows PowerShell script, along the way filling you in on the mysteries of the For Each loop and the allure of using the .NET Framework. They’ll even show you how to do things like create and populate an array or clear the command window.

The Labcast is a blend of Virtual Lab and video demonstration packaged into a single guided-walkthrough and hands-on learning environment. You’ll watch and listen to the video walkthrough of the presenter demonstrating different tasks, then switch to the Virtual Lab where you can try it out hands-on. The best part is, you can pause and re-play and switch between the tabbed lab and video environments at any time.

Windows Vista Virtual Labs – New Windows Vista Virtual Labs are here! In these labs you’ll learn to deploy operating system images using Windows Deployment Services, configure User Account Control for standard and administrative users via group policy, and more.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Virtual Labs – New Exchange Server 2007 Virtual Labs are here! These labs will walk you through the basics of administration in Exchange Server 2007, new features in Outlook Web Access 2007, enforcing compliance and retention policies in Exchange Server 2007, and more.

2007 Microsoft Office System Virtual Labs – In these labs, you’ll experiment with the new user interface improvements in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 including enhanced views and menus that simplify navigation within and among SharePoint sites. Integration with familiar productivity tools, including programs in the 2007 Microsoft Office system, makes it easy for you to get up to speed quickly.