Tech Net Virtual Labs Windows Server 2012 R2

Virtual hands-on labs that you can complete in 90 minutes or less. MSDN and TechNet virtual labs are hosted using a hybrid cloud consisting of Windows Server Hyper-V and Windows Azure.   

 

TechNet Virtual Labs

• Desired State Configuration with Windows Server 2012 R2
• Enhancements with Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-v Replica
• Windows Server 2012 R2 - Enabling Windows Server Work Folders
• Windows Server 2012 R2: Implementing Claims-Aware Applications
• Exploring Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
• Network Automation using IP Address Management (IPAM)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 – Storage Infrastructure
• Introduction to Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
• Windows Server 2012 R2 – Configuring and Managing Servers
• Windows Server 2012 R2 – Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration
• Windows Server 2012 R2 - Windows PowerShell Fundamentals
• Windows Server 2012 R2– RemoteApp and Remote Desktops
• Windows Server 2012 R2 - Windows Server Update Services
• Configuring Networking with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2
• Storage Management with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2
• Managing Linux Servers with System Center 2012 R2
• Managing your Datacenter devices with Windows Server and System Center 2012 R2

Server Posterpedia

An updated version of the  Posterpedia app available

Server Posterpedia is an interactive app that uses technical posters as a reference for understanding Microsoft technologies.

You can see Ser

You can see Server Posterpedia in action here:

Additional Information:

An update to the Posterpedia app with new and updated solutions posters is now available

Posterpedia

Server Posterpedia is an interactive app that uses technical posters as a reference for understanding Microsoft technologies.

You can obtain Server Posterpedia from the 

Windows Store: 

http://aka.ms/sposterpedia

Windows Server 2012 R2 and Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 GA

Microsoft announced today the GA of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Hyper-V Server 2012 R2.
Windows Server 2012 R2 and Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 can be downloaded through the
MSDN  or TechNet subscriptions.
 
There is an update available upon installing the Windows Server 2012 R2.
Microsoft says

This update rollup package provides a set of reliability, performance, and finishing touch improvements to Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines.

MSDN subscriptions 

• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
• Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
• Windows server 2012 R2 Storage Server and Foundation

TechNet subscriptions
Microsoft is retiring the TechNet Subscriptions service and discontinued sales on August 31, 2013. Subscribers with active accounts may continue to access program benefits until their current subscription period concludes.

• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
• Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Server and Foundation

Additional Information

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 update rollup

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 GA update rollup

What's new in Windows Server 2012 R2

Update Your KMS Service Key To Activate Windows Server 2012 R2 And Windows 8.1 
Working Hard In IT

How to change from Evaluation to the real stuff in Windows Server 2012 R2 The Deployment Bunny

Migrate DHCP from WS 2012 to WS 2012 R2 The Deployment Bunny

Windows 8.1 now available

If you have a Windows 8 device, you can download the free update to Windows 8.1  through the Windows Store. If you have a device running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP or the Windows 8.1 Preview, visit Windows.com, which will detect your OS and provide you with the information you need to get Windows 8.1 on your device.
Starting Friday October 18th, Windows 8.1 will also be available on new devices and as a  DVD product

Windows 8.1 now available! TechNet

Getting started tutorials for Windows TechNet

Exploring Windows 8.1 Start Screen and Start Button Options and Configurations TechNet

Windows 8.1: One Vision, One Platform for everything you do at work

Windows 8.1 support forums

Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 8.1  ZDNet

What's new in Windows 8.1  ZDNet

Windows 8.1 includes seamless, automatic disk encryption—if your PC supports it   arstechnica

What's new in Windows 8.1 (pictures)  CNET

Windows 8.1 Tutorials nirmaltv

Windows 8.1 brought a buddy to the Windows Store: An official Facebook app PCWorld

The 'start' button is back: 16 features of Windows 8.1 cbcnews

Windows 8.1 review The Verge

Review: In Windows 8.1, Mail is finally usable on tablets and desktops  arstechnica

How to prep your business for Windows 8.1  PCWorld

Windows 8.1 review: The great compromise  PCWorld

Windows 8.1 is here: What you need to know  PCWorld

Upgrading to Windows 8.1: Your new OS survival guide  PCWorld

Windows 8.1 released: How to download for free, and a guide to the new features ExtremeTech

Restore Libraries in Windows 8.1  betanews

The five best new features in Windows 8.1  gizmodo  

Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster and Hyper-V Mini Posters

A visual reference for understanding key Hyper-V technologies in Windows Server 2012 R2 and focuses on Generation 2 virtual machines, Hyper-V with virtual hard disk sharing, online virtual hard disk resizing, storage quality-of-service, enhanced session mode, live migration, Hyper-V failover clustering, and upgrading your private cloud.

Version:	Date Published:
September 2013	10/14/2013
File name:	File size:
Generation 2 Virtual Machines GA.pdf	216 KB
Hyper-V and Failover Clustering GA.pdf	219 KB
Hyper-V Storage GA.pdf	222 KB
Hyper-V Virtual Hard Disk Sharing GA.pdf	206 KB
Live Migration GA.pdf	238 KB
Session Modes GA.pdf	181 KB
Upgrading Your Private Cloud GA.pdf	224 KB
Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture GA.pdf Download Link: Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster and Hyper-V Mini-Posters  Mini-posters: Generation 2 Virtual Machines Hyper-V with Virtual Hard Disk Sharing Online Virtual Hard Disk Resizing Storage Quality of Service (QoS)                        Enhanced Session Mode              Live Migration              Failover Clustering    Upgrading Your Private Cloud Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster includes all of the mini posters wrapped into single bundle.    Related Resources Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster and Hyper-V Mini Posters Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 Hyper-V Component Architecture Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster and Companion References Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture Windows Server 2008 R2 Feature Component Poster