<p>At the first Live! 360 conference, top experts will dive into an array of hot IT topics. Get a sneak preview here, as key presenters share their expertise with Redmond Channel Partner.</p><p>IT pros wear many hats these days, so they must be well-versed in the provisioning and management of today's core line-of-business (LOB) systems. While there are many components of the Microsoft enterprise portfolio, the key pieces are Windows Server to provide fundamental infrastructure, SQL Server for structured data and SharePoint Server as the platform for collaboration and content management.</p><p>In addition to supplying the core infrastructure and network services for the bulk of departmental and enterprise servers, Windows Server has evolved to power virtual environments and private clouds.</p><p>Meanwhile, as the flagship Microsoft database and collaboration platforms become more entrenched, provisioning and managing them have become more complex. The new capabilities and use cases of Windows Server -- combined with the new requirements of SQL Server and SharePoint -- require organizations to offer extensive new skill sets.</p><p><a href="http://rcpmag.com/articles/2012/10/01/expert-takes-on.aspx">Keep reading...</a></p>