Click below to gain access to Microsoft's Data Center, where you can gain insight on SQL Server Data Tools' benifits, install and download the tool pack, and get information to help you get started with developing today. 

It's easy to get started with virtualization, but it takes a lot of work to create a true virtual infrastructure. The Advanced Server Virtualization Interactive Classroom covers these steps -- and some pitfalls you may encounter along the way. 

This e-book features strategies for hot issues ranging from virtualization to Windows 7 migrations. 

In this E-Guide learn how Microsoft Hyper-V fits into the server virtualization landscape, with insight on exactly what Hyper-V has to offer, and analysis of how the Microsoft technology stacks up against the competition. 

This white paper serves as a guide to ten must-have features regarding a virtualized server/desktop environment. Read on to make sure you're getting the most out of your virtualized data center today. 

In this comprehensive user manual, explore how to best configure and install the components of VMware vSphere 5 to ensure that your virtual environment runs smoothly and at peak performance levels. Get step-by-step instructions complete with screenshots and helpful tips. 

Like many growing businesses, yours has probably taken its first steps and reaped its first rewards from virtualization. But to tap all the benefits virtualization offers, you've got to go further. Join this 60-minute webcast to find out how the benefits of extending virtualization beyond server consolidation. 

This ESG Lab report documents hands-on testing of Veeam Backup & Replication. Topics explored include getting started with Veeam, Instant VM Recovery, Recovery Verification, and Universal Application-Item Recovery. 

Once IT pros have surmounted the toughest task - getting a “yes” from all the people involved to start slowly migrating physical server environments to virtual environments - they can still fall prey to migration mistakes. This white paper reveals the 14 most common issues made during virtual migration and provides tips on how you can avoid them. 

This guide from VeriSign Authentication Services will help take the guesswork out of implementing SSL for Exchange 2010, making it easier than ever to get the SSL certificate you need for a successful and secure Exchange implementation, and to take advantage of powerful capabilities such as Subject Alternative Names (SANs). 

This Microsoft white paper will discuss in detail ten things you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client; what's been improved, what to expect and how it differs, if much at all, to Vista. 

In order to get funding for a significant server consolidation effort, IT professionals will have the greatest chance of success by building an ROI blueprint, delineating the costs, benefits and savings involved in the project. This white paper will discuss key considerations in assessing the ROI of server consolidation. 

This white paper introduces the Server Manager console and will help you find your way around it, so that you can get up to speed with Server 2008 quickly.