Microsoft has released a new e-book that includes excerpts from two Microsoft Press books.

1. Introducing Windows Server 2008 by Mitch Tulloch
Take a first look at the next generation of Windows Server—with insights direct from the popular author and Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch and the Microsoft Windows Server team. With this insider’s introduction, you will get to preview and evaluate Windows Server 2008. You will learn how to use new features that help you improve security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, as well as how to automate deployment and administration.

2. Microsoft Windows PowerShell Step By Step by Ed Wilson
Learn Microsoft Windows PowerShell —one step at a time—with practical, hands-on instruction from Microsoft’s leading scripting trainer, Ed Wilson. Work at your own pace and build practical system administration skills as you learn how to use Windows PowerShell to administer Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Exchange, and other Microsoft technologies.

Free Windows Server 2008 e-book offer and Microsoft Press newsletter to get access.