In order to combat the ever-evolving challenges of today’s networks, it’s time to head back to school in our exclusive Network Evolution University – Featuring three distinct classes and nine progressive learning lessons that explore all there is to know about next generation networks and how to overcome the challenges they present. 

This  guide from the Open Group, offers advice on assessing how cloud fits into your IT organisation 

KnowledgeStorm and The Artemis Group conducted an in-depth analysis of 15,452 Web leads generated by KnowledgeStorm. The objective of this study was to identify characteristics of Web leads that maximize sales opportunities and to debunk myths around what makes a good sales lead. 

The Application Transformation to Cloud Assessment is a consultative service, directed at evaluating an application’s fit to a cloud environment. Read this white paper to learn more about how this solution can provide assessment for up to 50 of your applications and discover the many benefits you can enjoy. 

Over time, the information security/risk management profession has developed a variety of methods for assessing risk within an organization. 

For every area of your datacenter, Sun Professional Services has created a tailored assessment service. 

<p>How mature are your security processes? Try out this brief assessment tool that explores six categories including threat and vulnerability management, data and information protection, security training and assure awareness and more. Then, view and compare your scores with other organizations and uncover best practices for improvement.</p> 

The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of any agent software. This paper explains how to utilize it to "map" your infrastructure for Windows 7 and Server 2008. 

Discover how easy it is to simplify your server environment and save money with a market-leading virtualization solution from VMware. Access this assessment tool and complete a few short questions to download your VMware vSphere solution recommendation - affordable and easy to deploy. 

Using groups effectively in Microsoft Operations Manager can customize the Operations Manager console for your users, provide more actionable alerting and can automatically react to changes in your environment. Read this white paper now to learn more. 

Download the Open Group Service Integration Maturity Model (OSIMM). 

The Open Group IT Specialist Certification Program (the Program) is designed to validate the existence of those qualities and skills in a professional that enable the effective development, implementation, and operation of IT solutions. 

In this presentation transcript, IT author Jonathan Hassell walks you through some of the key changes made to R2 in three key areas: Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services.