IT Camp - Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows Azure

IT Camp- Brought to You by Microsoft Event ID: 1032541833

Microsoft Cambridge Office 1 Cambridge Center
2nd floor Cambridge Massachusetts 02142
United States Meal: Yes

Language(s): English. Product(s): Microsoft System Center 2012 Service Pack 1, Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Service and Windows Server 2012. Audience(s): IT Decision Maker, IT Implem_IT Generalist and IT Manager.

Please join us at a Microsoft IT Camp as we dive into how to get your datacenter ready for the cloud and beyond

Join us at a FREE Microsoft IT Camp for hands-on labs, demos, and interactive discussions with Microsoft technical experts. Here's your chance to learn more about getting your datacenter ready for the cloud, whether you want to upgrade your on-premise datacenter or get connected to the cloud. This IT Camp will showcase the next generation of datacenter technologies featuring Windows Server 2012, System Center 2012 SP1, and Windows Azure IaaS..

According to a recent IDC report commissioned by Microsoft, an estimated 1.7 million cloud-related IT jobs are open worldwide right now and there will be as many as 7 million cloud computing jobs available by 2015. Attending an IT Camp in your local area is the perfect way to elevate your IT skills, build your cloud knowledge and propel your career to new heights

To participate in the afternoon hands-on lab session, you will need to bring your own computer (laptop preferred) with the following minimum configuration:

• 4 GB RAM (8 GB preferred)

• At least 70 GB of free disk space (90 GB preferred)

• x64 compatible processor with hardware assisted virtualization (Intel VT or AMD-V technology)

• Installed OS of Windows Server 2012 (Preferred), or Windows 8.

• NO Drive encryption technology (Bitlocker or 3rd party)

• Required: Come with a Windows Azure subscription. A free 90-day trial is available here (http://aka.ms/IaaS).

• Download Windows Server 2012 Trial (http://aka.ms/GetWin2012) (both ISO (http://aka.ms/GetWin2012ISO) and VHD (http://aka.ms/GetWin2012VHD)).

• Download Windows 8 Enterprise Trial (http://www.microsoft.com/click/services/Redirect2.ashx?CR_CC=200173608).

• Download the free 180 day Private Cloud or System Center 2012 SP1 trial here (http://www.microsoft.com/click/services/Redirect2.ashx?CR_CC=200131071&CR_EAC=300068694).

• Recommended: Although wireless internet access will be available, you may find that bringing your own mobile connectivity (MiFi™, phone data tethering, etc.) will be desirable.

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