Take advantage of this coaching session hosted by Bob Reinsch, Microsoft Certified Trainer, to help prepare for your Microsoft Certification exam. This session is intended for IT Professionals preparing for the 70-236 TS: Exchange 2007 Configuration exam.  You will review key exam topics including installation and configuration of Microsoft Exchange Servers, configuring recipients and public folders, as well as monitoring, reporting and troubleshooting. The session will help you understand the key exam topic areas and how to better focus your study efforts.

Join us for the second labcast in the four-part Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 labcast series. Receive practical technical information and proven techniques by watching demonstrations and trying exercises yourself on hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. This labcast covers the following topics: compliance and retention using Exchange Server 2007 RTM and using Management Console and Shell.Presenter: Harold Wong, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft CorporationHarold Wong has worked at Microsoft for more than nine years. Currently, he is an IT Pro evangelist focused on engagements in the West Region of the U.S. Harold is very passionate about Microsoft Unified Communications and has been working with Microsoft Exchange since the Microsoft Mail days. Outside of work, Harold enjoys biking with his family, playing "Halo3" and "Rock Band" on the Xbox 360, and eating sushi as often as possible (a lot less nowadays). View other sessions from: Exchange Server in Depth: Master Concepts and Optimize Your Server Environment. What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

Join us for the third labcast in the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 labcast series. Receive practical technical information and proven techniques by watching demonstrations and trying exercises yourself on hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. This lab covers the following topics: managing and administering Exchange Server 2007 and configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging.Presenter: Harold Wong, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft CorporationHarold Wong has worked at Microsoft for more than nine years. Currently, he is an IT Pro evangelist focused on engagements in the West Region of the U.S. Harold is very passionate about Microsoft Unified Communications and has been working with Microsoft Exchange since the Microsoft Mail days. Outside of work, Harold enjoys biking with his family, playing "Halo3" and "Rock Band" on the Xbox 360, and eating sushi as often as possible (a lot less nowadays). View other sessions from: Exchange Server in Depth: Master Concepts and Optimize Your Server Environment. What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

Join us for the final labcast in the four-part Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 labcast series. Receive practical technical information and proven techniques by watching demonstrations and trying exercises yourself on hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. This lab covers the following topics: using Exchange Server 2007 Local Continuous Replication and using Exchange Server 2007 Cluster Continuous Replication.Presenter: Harold Wong, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft CorporationHarold Wong has worked at Microsoft for more than nine years. Currently, he is an IT Pro evangelist focused on engagements in the West Region of the U.S. Harold is very passionate about Microsoft Unified Communications and has been working with Microsoft Exchange since the Microsoft Mail days. Outside of work, Harold enjoys biking with his family, playing "Halo3" and "Rock Band" on the Xbox 360, and eating sushi as often as possible (a lot less nowadays). View other sessions from: Exchange Server in Depth: Master Concepts and Optimize Your Server Environment. What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

Join us for the first labcast in the four-part Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 labcast series. Receive practical technical information and proven techniques by watching demonstrations and trying exercises yourself on hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. This lab covers the following topics: installing Exchange Server 2007 SP1 on Window Server 2008 and transitioning from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007. Presenters: Harold Wong, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft CorporationHarold Wong has worked at Microsoft for more than nine years. Currently, he is an IT Pro evangelist focused on engagements in the West Region of the U.S. Harold is very passionate about Microsoft Unified Communications and has been working with Microsoft Exchange since the Microsoft Mail days. Outside of work, Harold enjoys biking with his family, playing "Halo3" and "Rock Band" on the Xbox 360, and eating sushi as often as possible (a lot less nowadays). View other sessions from: Exchange Server in Depth: Master Concepts and Optimize Your Server Environment. What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

Office 2007 is Microsoft’s latest technology for desktop applications and it can create some real life challenges on the road to deployment in many areas. With many IT staffs downsized and overburdened placing Office 2007 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 rollouts on hold though companies desire to adopt this latest technology.   PC Helps has designed a full deployment package offering for Microsoft Office 2007 and Office SharePoint 2007 which will help you break through the challenges of an Office 2007 implementation and recognize all of the benefits and business value Office 2007 and SharePoint 2007 has to offer.   Attend this webinar to learn how to identify and utilize the ideal deployment vehicles for Office 2007 and SharePoint 2007 to accomplish your goals.

The Microsoft Connect+Share Virtual Summit is an executive-level event featuring demonstrations of how integrated Microsoft solutions can help you solve real-life business challenges. This limited engagement event is hosted by the Microsoft executive managing the U.S. Office business and includes a panel discussion among Microsoft customers and partners. The panel will discuss how implementing a software solution has changed their business and provide evidence of the business value to your organization of  working with a Microsoft partner. The Connect+Share Virtual Summit also includes a real-time Q&A session in which Microsoft experts will answer your questions. For optimal viewing of this virtual event, please view in Microsoft Silverlight format.  To download Silverlight, click here.  This download may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.  This virtual event can also be viewed in Windows Media Video (.wmv format).  To download Windows Media Video, click here . This download may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.  Presenters: Fred Studer, General Manager, Microsoft Corporation, Jerry Rios, Chief Technical Officer, GSD&M Idea City, Coan Dillahunty, Vice President and Director of IT Solutions, GSD&M Idea City, Matt Scherocman, Solution Specialist, IT Advisor Group, Tara Seppa, Information Worker Solution Specialist, Microsoft Corporation.Fred Studer brings over 18 years of experience to his position as Microsoft’s General Manager of Information Worker Products in the United States.  His organization is responsible for identifying market opportunities, creating marketing strategy, and generating awareness and demand for Microsoft’s Products. Before joining Microsoft, Fred spent nearly 12 years at Oracle and for the last several years was the Oracle’s Group Vice President of Marketing.  Fred received his BS in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is a Board member of the Thunderbird International Management School of Business.Jerry Rios is the senior vice president and chief technology officer at GSD&M Idea City. He has been with GSD&M Idea City for 24 years and helped found their technology group 22 years ago. Jerry currently leads a team of 16 technologists at Idea City, which is charged with implementing innovative technology solutions that help support the creation and delivery of work for their clients. Coan Dillahunty leads the content management team at GSD&M Idea City and is a senior member of the IT team at Idea City. He has been with GSD&M Idea City for six years and was head of the IT department's enterprise team before specializing in enterprise content management. Prior to working at Idea City, Coan worked in IT at several other advertising agencies where he delivered IT solutions tailored for the advertising industry.Matt Scherocman, Vice President Sales and Operations, PCMS IT Advisor Group As the VP of Sales and Operations at PCMS IT Advisor Group, Matt has been responsible for more than tripling the group's size during his four year tenure through solution selling to mid-sized customers. Under his guidance, PCMS’ IT Advisor Group has become internationally known as experts in Microsoft Infrastructure, Information Worker, and Licensing Solutions to their clients.  Awards from Microsoft include a 2006 Worldwide Partner of the Year – Licensing Sales and Marketing, 2005 VAR Partner of the Year – Central Region, Partnering to Succeed and Customer Experience Awards. Matt is frequently used for expert input by industry magazines including CRN, VAR Business, and Redmond Channel Partner Magazine.Tara Seppa works closely with mid-market CIOs and IT professionals by assisting them in evaluating and selecting business and technical solutions in key areas like search, portals and collaboration, workflow, unified communications, and content/document management. She is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a concentration in Information Systems and her background includes 7 years of technical sales experience at Microsoft. Prior to that she spent several years as a developer. View other sessions from: Microsoft Connect + Share: Make the Most of Your IT Investments.If you have questions or feedback, contact us.Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net

The Microsoft Connect+Share Virtual Summit is an executive-level event featuring demonstrations of how integrated Microsoft solutions can help you solve real-life business challenges. This limited engagement event is hosted by the Microsoft executive managing the U.S. Office business and includes a panel discussion among Microsoft customers and partners. The panel will discuss how implementing a software solution has changed their business and provide evidence of the business value to your organization of  working with a Microsoft partner. The Connect+Share Virtual Summit also includes a real-time Q&A session in which Microsoft experts will answer your questions. For optimal viewing of this virtual event, please view in Microsoft Silverlight format.  To download Silverlight, click here.  This download may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.  This virtual event can also be viewed in Windows Media Video (.wmv format).  To download Windows Media Video, click here . This download may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.  Presenters: Fred Studer, General Manager, Microsoft Corporation, Jerry Rios, Chief Technical Officer, GSD&M Idea City, Coan Dillahunty, Vice President and Director of IT Solutions, GSD&M Idea City, Matt Scherocman, Solution Specialist, IT Advisor Group, Tara Seppa, Information Worker Solution Specialist, Microsoft Corporation.Fred Studer brings over 18 years of experience to his position as Microsoft’s General Manager of Information Worker Products in the United States.  His organization is responsible for identifying market opportunities, creating marketing strategy, and generating awareness and demand for Microsoft’s Products. Before joining Microsoft, Fred spent nearly 12 years at Oracle and for the last several years was the Oracle’s Group Vice President of Marketing.  Fred received his BS in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is a Board member of the Thunderbird International Management School of Business.Jerry Rios is the senior vice president and chief technology officer at GSD&M Idea City. He has been with GSD&M Idea City for 24 years and helped found their technology group 22 years ago. Jerry currently leads a team of 16 technologists at Idea City, which is charged with implementing innovative technology solutions that help support the creation and delivery of work for their clients. Coan Dillahunty leads the content management team at GSD&M Idea City and is a senior member of the IT team at Idea City. He has been with GSD&M Idea City for six years and was head of the IT department's enterprise team before specializing in enterprise content management. Prior to working at Idea City, Coan worked in IT at several other advertising agencies where he delivered IT solutions tailored for the advertising industry.Matt Scherocman, Vice President Sales and Operations, PCMS IT Advisor Group As the VP of Sales and Operations at PCMS IT Advisor Group, Matt has been responsible for more than tripling the group's size during his four year tenure through solution selling to mid-sized customers. Under his guidance, PCMS’ IT Advisor Group has become internationally known as experts in Microsoft Infrastructure, Information Worker, and Licensing Solutions to their clients.  Awards from Microsoft include a 2006 Worldwide Partner of the Year – Licensing Sales and Marketing, 2005 VAR Partner of the Year – Central Region, Partnering to Succeed and Customer Experience Awards. Matt is frequently used for expert input by industry magazines including CRN, VAR Business, and Redmond Channel Partner Magazine.Tara Seppa works closely with mid-market CIOs and IT professionals by assisting them in evaluating and selecting business and technical solutions in key areas like search, portals and collaboration, workflow, unified communications, and content/document management. She is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a concentration in Information Systems and her background includes 7 years of technical sales experience at Microsoft. Prior to that she spent several years as a developer. View other sessions from: Microsoft Connect + Share: Make the Most of Your IT Investments.If you have questions or feedback, contact us.Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this webcast or virtual lab, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the webcast or virtual lab or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the webcast or virtual lab.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net

What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 enables new levels of operational efficiency through capabilities that optimize hardware and networking investments and features that help make administrators more productive. Join us for part five of the five-part Exchange Server 2007 series. In the labcast series, you receive practical technical information and learn proven techniques by watching demonstrations and using hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. In this labcast, we cover using Exchange Server 2007 local continuous replication and cluster continuous replication.   Presenter: Jeff Sparks, Senior Consultant, United Training   Jeff Sparks is a senior consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Jeff has extensive training, consulting, and mentoring experience, and he has MCT, MCSA, and MCSE certifications. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. With Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, employees get anywhere access to their e-mail, voice mail, calendars, and contacts from a variety of clients and devices. Join us for part four of the five-part Exchange Server 2007 series. In the labcast series, you receive practical technical information and learn proven techniques by watching demonstrations and using hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. In this labcast, we cover configuring Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging and remote client access with Exchange Server 2007.   Presenter: Jeff Sparks, Senior Consultant, United Training   Jeff Sparks is a senior consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Jeff has extensive training, consulting, and mentoring experience, and he has MCT, MCSA, and MCSE certifications. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations.   Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 enables new levels of operational efficiency through capabilities that optimize hardware and networking investments and features that help make administrators more productive. Join us for part three of the five-part Exchange Server 2007 series. In the labcast series, you receive practical technical information and learn proven techniques by watching demonstrations and using hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. In this labcast, we cover managing and administering Exchange Server 2007 using the Exchange Server 2007 Management Console and Management Shell.   Presenter: Jeff Sparks, Senior Consultant, United Training   Jeff Sparks is a senior consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Jeff has extensive training, consulting, and mentoring experience, and he has MCT, MCSA, and MCSE certifications. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.

What is a labcast? An online presentation with guided video demonstrations where you also get the chance to perform these same exercises on your own hands-on virtual lab that we provide during the session.  As you face challenges in your lab, our instructors virtually take control of your lab to guide you through the tasks, giving you experience-based knowledge on the Microsoft product or topic. (There are no live instructors if you are watching an on-demand version.)Registration and seating for the upcoming live event is limited.  If you are watching the on-demand version, there are no live instructors or registration limitations. For most businesses today, e-mail is the mission-critical communications tool that enables people to produce the best results. For IT professionals, delivering a messaging system that addresses these needs must be balanced against other requirements such as security and cost. Join us for part one of the five-part Exchange Server 2007 series. In the labcast series, you receive practical technical information and learn proven techniques by watching demonstrations and using hands-on virtual labs that require no complex installations. In this labcast, we cover installing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on Windows Server 2008 and transitioning from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007.   Presenter: Jeff Sparks, Senior Consultant, United Training  Jeff Sparks is a senior consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Jeff has extensive training, consulting, and mentoring experience, and he has MCT, MCSA, and MCSE certifications. Prerequisites for running the lab: • Install the ActiveX control. The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" ActiveX control is required to start the virtual lab. Please have it installed prior to attending the labcast. • Review system requirements. These system settings are required to run the labs successfully. Regardless of any contact preferences you might have previously made on this Microsoft site or on other Microsoft sites or services, by registering for this labcast, you consent and agree to allow Microsoft or one of its third-party agents to contact you no more than three (3) instances for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the labcast or to supply you with special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the labcast.  Any other use of the personal information in your Microsoft Passport profile is subject to the Microsoft Privacy Statement. You can learn more about the privacy and security of Microsoft Passport Network at www.Passport.net. If you have questions or feedback, contact us.