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.


