This session will focus on new features that complement both Operating Systems while providing administrative improvements for IT Professionals.  Included will be improvements to Active Directory, Deployment, Remote Administration and more.  Along the way, we’ll give you some fun demos to get a better understanding of how the two work together.

About the Presenter:

Michael Bender is an Information Technology instructor at Madison Area Technical College in Microsoft technologies. He teaches Windows Client and Server networking.  Most recently published a college textbook on Windows Server 2008 titled MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (exam #70-642), 1st Edition.  Mike’s “IT Pro” career covers over 11+ years of experience in System Administration and Technical training covering all Microsoft platforms from Windows 95 to Server 2008. Mike is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, MCSE/MCSA on the NT 4.0/2000/2003 platforms, an MCTS in Windows Server 2008, and has participated in numerous Microsoft Beta releases including Office 2007/2010, Server 2008 & R2, and Windows 7.  Visit his blog at http://www.itsallgeek2mike.com for more information and to see what "keeps him up at night!