Edge Show: Linux integration with System Center 2012 R2
Symon Perriman, Microsoft Technical Evangelist, and Principal PM Manager Michael Kelley discuss the new capabilities available for Linux integration with System Center 2012 R2. See how you can manage different Linux distributions with Virtual Machine Manager, Operations Manager, Orchestrator, and more. Download the System Center 2012 R2 Evaluation to try this out yourself.

Bringing together Microsoft’s Cloud OS and Cisco’s Application-Centric Infrastructure
Microsoft executive VP Satya Nadella details the expanded partnership with Cisco to deliver new integrated solutions that drive infrastructure automation in support of core business processes and applications.

What cloud experience has taught Microsoft about software-defined networking
Microsoft corporate VP Brad Anderson explains the key set of beliefs that form the company’s cloud strategy, and examines innovations in software-defined networking that go beyond network virtualization to leverage existing infrastructure investments and enable hybrid cloud scenarios.

Witness VMware migration… like you’ve never seen!
This video (which, against all odds, is really funny), demonstrates how the Migration Automation Toolkit (MAT) can help you reduce the time it takes to migrate from VMware to Hyper-V from days to just about 5 minutes. Check out the video for a fun look at this collection of PowerShell cmdlets that are found in NetApp’s Data ONTAP PowerShell Toolkit version 3.0, and then learn more about MAT.

Learn more about upgrading to SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse
If you use – and love – SQL Server, but are starting to hit some of the scale and performance limits, it’s time you learned more about the SQL Server solution built specifically for big data and data intensive workloads. New resources include:

How to automate your organization’s IT service management with System Center
System Center Service Manager provides built-in processes for incident and problem resolution, change control, and asset lifecycle management. This free course from MVA will teach you more about Service Manager, SLA insights and analysis, standardized service delivery, and more.

Garage Series: Manage iOS, Android, and Windows devices with identity-based access and Office 365
The Garage Series takes on Office 365-based user access and device management. Jeremy Chapman catches up with long-time Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) engineer Greg Baribault to discuss the evolution of EAS, allow/block/quarantine, and OWA for Devices. You’ll also see EAS controls in action with device wipe versus selective wipe, and get an early peek at the upcoming Office 365 Admin app.

Enter the Cloud OS Challenge – your chance to win a Surface Pro
Enter the IT Pro Cloud OS Challenge Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes, including a Surface Pro. Just complete three easy tasks to download and build your private cloud foundation with Hyper-V Server 2012 R2. Read the blog for more information and download the Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 evaluation.

New enhancements for Windows Azure
Microsoft has released another set of enhancements for Windows Azure. The latest round of updates includes the preview of Windows Azure Import/Export Service for storage, general availability of Microsoft’s Hadoop service in the cloud, HDInsights, and a number of web and mobile solutions that provide a richer set of capabilities for developers to create and manage applications. For more details, visit the Windows Azure blog.

Windows Azure IT Camp is now available on demand
Who said you can’t have the best of both worlds? Learn how to use Windows Azure to extend an on-premises network while also embracing the power and scale of the cloud. We’ll help you solve some of your most pressing IT issues at this free, online IT Camp available on demand.