Windows 7 introduces support for search federation to remote data stores using OpenSearch technologies. Federated search enables users to search remote data sources from within Windows Explorer and to interact with that remote data from within Windows Explorer. This document describes how to build a web-based data source that can be searched using Windows federated search. Following the best practices described here, you can enable rich integration of your remote data sources with Windows Explorer without having to write or deploy Windows client-side code. Windows 7 federated search supports the …

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta is now available for download.Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC’s system, programs and devices to check if it’s able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and devices, and will also provide guidance on your upgrade options to Windows 7.

You can download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor beta from here

I was just going through the Microsoft Connect site and found that Windows Logo Kit 1. has been RTMed and is now available for download on MS Connect.
Here is what the MS Connect page reads
This release of the Windows Logo Kit adds support for obtaining logos for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, in addition to the supported older OS’s. We encourage all Microsoft partners to use WLK 1.4 to start running these tests against your devices and systems in order to obtain these logos.
Some of the highlights of …

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 RC enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote computer that is running Windows 7 RC. It includes support for remote management of computers that are running either the Server Core or full installation options of Windows Server 2008 R2, and for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008. Some roles and features on …

The Windows AIK is now available for download on Microsoft Downloads site
The Windows® Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is a set of tools and documentation that support the configuration and deployment of Windows® operating systems. By using Windows AIK, you can automate Windows installations, capture Windows images with ImageX, configure and modify images using Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management (DISM), create Windows PE images, and migrate user profiles and data with the User State Migration Tool (USMT). Windows AIK also includes the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), which enables IT …

According to the MAP team Blog the latest version of Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit has been developed and is available for Private testing on MS Connect.The Public Beta would be available in early June
Here is what the team blog reads
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is an integrated platform with tools and guidance that make it easier for you to assess your current IT infrastructure and determine the right Microsoft technologies for your IT needs. It offers quick inventory, powerful assessment and actionable recommendations for many major Microsoft …

We have posted earlier that Windows Virtual PC beta and Windows XP mode were available for download on TechNet and MSDN,now Windows Virtual PC beta and Windows XP mode beta are available for public download
Windows Virtual PC provides the capability to run multiple Windows environments such as Windows XP Mode from your Windows 7 desktop. To download Windows Virtual PC and the Windows XP Mode environment, please follow the steps below. For information on how to set up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode, check out Running Windows Virtual …

Windows 7 RC is now available for download on the Microsoft site.Currently Windows 7 RC is available in the following languages- English,Germen,Japanese,Spanish and French. Without further posting you could download Windows 7 RC from here.
Check the Windows 7 RC FAQ’s here
The file name for the x64 bit is 7100.0.090421-1700_x64fre_client_en-us_retail_ultimate-grc1culxfrer_en_dvd.iso and the size is 3.04 GB and the file name for 32 bit version is 7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_retail_ultimate-grc1culfrer_en_dvd.iso and the size is 2.35 GB
System Requirements for Windows 7 Release Candidate
1. 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
2. 1 GB RAM …

You have read the heading right..The heading on the MS Canada site is
Upgrade now and get approximately 20% off Windows Vista and receive upgrade rights to Windows 7 when it’s released!
Here is what the page reads-
If you purchase Windows Vista Business through an Open Value license, you’ll not only save money now, but you’ll also get Windows 7 as an included upgrade when it’s released. For a limited time, your company can save 20% off the regular price of the Upgrade license and Software Assurance of an Open Value Agreement. …

Windows XP mode is now available on Technet and MSDN.Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 makes it easy to install and run many of your Windows XP productivity applications directly from a Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC to provide a Virtual Windows XP environment for Windows 7. Windows XP Mode provides a 32-bit Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (SP3) environment pre-loaded on a virtual hard disk.

Here are the instructions posted on technet
Note:
- You can use Windows Virtual PC to run Windows …