TechNet and MSDN Unleashed: Windows Vista to Windows 7

Microsoft is holding the event TechNet and MSDN Unleashed: Windows Vista to Windows 7 on February 28 7:45 AM Pacific Time. Everyone can register to participate in the event online although it is aimed at IT professionals and developers in first place:

This event is taking place live in the Irvine, CA office. For those who cannot attend in person, we are also simulcasting via Live Meeting. We will be utilizing 2-Way Audio directly from Live Meeting so you shouldn’t need to dial into a conference bridge. The Live Meeting link will be sent with your registration confirmation.

Interesting from a Windows 7 standpoint of view are the two sessions that provide an in depth coverage of the new operating system:

Welcome to Windows 7

This session will be an overview of the GUI and Feature improvements in Windows 7. This will include

  • Task Bar/System Tray Improvements
  • Aero Features
  • System Improvements
  • Control Panels and Features
  • Desktop Improvements
  • IE 8
  • Under The Hood

Windows 7 Deep Dive

Deep Dive One and Two will dig into Windows 7 and the new or redesigned under the hood features in the product. The topics covered will be:

  • Microsoft’s understanding of the needs of IT Pros when designing Windows 7
  • Hardware Readiness
  • Improved Applications
  • Application Compatibility
  • AIK
  • VHD Images and Imaging
  • DISM
  • Dynamic Driver Provisioning
  • Multicast Multiple Stream Transfer
  • Streamlined Installation and File Migration
  • USMT
  • DHCP Hint
  • Enterprise Application Compatibility
  • Windows Troubleshooting Platform

Just click here to register for the event. A Windows Live Id is required.