It’s that time of year again, and today I am kicking off my annual FREE MICROSOFT EBOOK GIVEAWAY extravaganza! And this time, I’m posting MORE FREE EBOOKS in this post than I ever have in any of my previous giveaways! Based on this, you will notice something different about this year’s post… In previous years, I included images of the eBook covers next to each item; however, I would also get feedback from people on the amount of time to load all of the images. So, this year I decided to streamline the list to make it easier to get to the eBooks you want. You will now find a simple list, organized by category, with the download links in the Format column so you can choose which format you want to download.
If you have been a follower of mine in the past, you know that several years ago I tried a simple concept: Let’s try giving away a bunch of free eBooks, reference guides, Step-By-Step Guides, and other informational resources to our customers and partners around the world. Needless to say, the concept was extremely the first year (over 1,000,000 FREE eBooks downloaded), and it has grown and grown over the past few years (over 3.5 Million downloaded three years ago and we surpassed that by a lot last year!) So, how many FREE eBooks can we give away this year? That is completely up to you.
Before we get to this year’s list of FREE eBooks, a few answers to common questions I receive during my FREE EBOOK GIVEAWAY:
- How many can you download?
- ANSWER: As many as you want! This is a FREE eBook giveaway, so please download as many as interest you.
- Wow, there are a LOT listed here. Is there a way to download all of them at once?
- ANSWER: Yes, please see the note below on how to do this.
- Can I share a link to your post to let others know about this giveaway?
- ANSWER: Yes, please do share the good news with anyone you feel could benefit from this.
- I know you said they are “Free,” but what’s the catch?
- ANSWER: There is no catch. They really are FREE. This consider it a, “Thank you,” for being a reader of my blog and a customer or partner of Microsoft.
- Ok, so if they are free and you’re encouraging us to share this with others, can I post a link to your post here on sites like Reddit, FatWallet, and other deal share sites to let them know, or is that asking too much?
- ANSWER: Please do. In fact, I would encourage you to share a link to this post on any deal site you feel their users could benefit from the FREE eBooks and resources included below. Again, I WANT to give away MILLIONS of FREE eBooks!
- Are these “time-bombed” versions of the eBooks that stop working after a certain amount of time or reads?
- ANSWER: No, these are the full resources for you to use.
Ok, ready for some FREE eBooks? Below is the collection I am posting this year (which includes a ton of new eBooks & resources, as well as some of the favorites from previous years):
Category | Title | Format |
Azure | Introducing Windows Azure™ for IT Professionals | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Azure Automation | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Azure Machine Learning | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Fundamentals of Azure | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Fundamentals of Azure, Second Edition | |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Fundamentals of Azure, Second Edition Mobile | |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Migrating SQL Server Databases to Azure – Mobile | |
Azure | Microsoft Azure Essentials Migrating SQL Server Databases to Azure 8.5X11 | |
Azure | Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Guide | |
Azure | Rapid Deployment Guide For Azure Rights Management | |
Azure | Rethinking Enterprise Storage: A Hybrid Cloud Model | PDF MOBI EPUB |
BizTalk | BizTalk Server 2016 Licensing Datasheet | |
BizTalk | BizTalk Server 2016 Management Pack Guide | DOC |
Cloud | Enterprise Cloud Strategy | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Cloud | Enterprise Cloud Strategy – Mobile | |
Developer | .NET Microservices: Architecture for Containerized .NET Applications | |
Developer | .NET Technology Guidance for Business Applications | |
Developer | Building Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure™: Best practices for DevOps, data storage, high availability, and more | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Containerized Docker Application Lifecycle with Microsoft Platform and Tools | |
Developer | Creating Mobile Apps with Xamarin.Forms, Preview Edition 2 | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Creating Mobile Apps with Xamarin.Forms: Cross-platform C# programming for iOS, Android, and Windows | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Managing Agile Open-Source Software Projects with Microsoft Visual Studio Online | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Microsoft Azure Essentials Azure Web Apps for Developers | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Microsoft Platform and Tools for Mobile App Development | |
Developer | Microsoft Platform and Tools for Mobile App Development – Mobile | |
Developer | Moving to Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 | XPS MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Programming Windows 8 Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Programming Windows Store Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Second Edition | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Developer | Programming Windows® Phone 7 (Special Excerpt 2) | XPS |
Developer | Team Foundation Server to Visual Studio Team Services Migration Guide | |
Dynamics | 5 cool things you can do with CRM for tablets | |
Dynamics | Create Custom Analytics in Dynamics 365 with Power BI | |
Dynamics | Create of Customize System Dashboards | |
Dynamics | Create Your First CRM Marketing Campaign | |
Dynamics | CRM Basics for Outlook basics | |
Dynamics | CRM Basics for Sales Pros and Service Reps | |
Dynamics | Give Great Customer Service with CRM | |
Dynamics | Go Mobile with CRM for Phones – Express | |
Dynamics | Go Mobile with CRM for Tablets | |
Dynamics | Import Contacts into CRM | |
Dynamics | Introducing Microsoft Social Engagement | |
Dynamics | Introduction to Business Processes | |
Dynamics | Meet Your Service Goals with SLAs and Entitlements | |
Dynamics | Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Interactive Service Hub User Guide | |
Dynamics | Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 On-Premises Volume Licensing and Pricing Guide | |
Dynamics | Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook Installing Guide for use with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online | |
Dynamics | Microsoft Dynamics CRM Resource Guide 2015 | |
Dynamics | Microsoft Social Engagement for CRM | |
Dynamics | Product Overview and Capability Guide Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 | |
Dynamics | RAP as a Service for Dynamics CRM | |
Dynamics | Set Up A Social Engagement Search For Your Product | |
Dynamics | Social is for Closers | |
Dynamics | Start Working in CRM | |
Dynamics | Your Brand Sux | |
General | 10 essential tips and tools for mobile working | |
General | An employee’s guide to healthy computing | |
General | Guide for People who have Language or Communication Disabilities | DOC |
General | Guide for People who have Learning Disabilities | DOC |
Licensing | Introduction to Per Core Licensing and Basic Definitions | |
Licensing | Licensing Windows and Microsoft Office for use on the Macintosh | |
Licensing | VLSC Software Assurance Guide | |
Licensing | Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 Pricing and Licensing FAQs | |
Office | Access 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Azure AD/Office 365 seamless sign-in | |
Office | Content Encryption in Microsoft Office 365 | |
Office | Controlling Access to Office 365 and Protecting Content on Devices | |
Office | Customize Word 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Data Resiliency in Microsoft Office 365 | |
Office | Excel 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Excel 2016 keyboard shortcuts and function keys | DOC |
Office | Excel Online Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | File Protection Solutions in Office 365 | |
Office | First Look: Microsoft® Office 2010 | XPS |
Office | Get Started With Microsoft OneDrive | |
Office | Get Started With Microsoft Project Online | |
Office | Getting started with MyAnalytics | DOC |
Office | How To Recover That Un-Saved Office Document | |
Office | InfoPath 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Outlook 2013 and 2016 | DOC |
Office | Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Word 2016 for Windows | DOC |
Office | Licensing Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus Subscription Service in Volume Licensing | |
Office | Licensing Microsoft Office software in Volume Licensing | |
Office | Microsoft Access 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Classroom Deployment | |
Office | Microsoft Excel 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Excel 2016 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Excel Mobile Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Excel VLOOKUP Troubleshooting Tips | |
Office | Microsoft OneNote 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft OneNote 2016 for Mac Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft OneNote 2016 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft OneNote 2016 Tips and Tricks | |
Office | Microsoft OneNote Mobile Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Outlook 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Mac Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Outlook 2016 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Outlook 2016 Tips and Tricks | |
Office | Microsoft Powerpoint 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Mac Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Mac Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Project 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Publisher 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Visio 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Word 2013 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Word 2016 Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft Word Mobile Quick Start Guide | |
Office | Microsoft® Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime | |
Office | Monitoring and protecting sensitive data in Office 365 | DOC |
Office | Office 365 Dedicated Platform vNext Service Release | |
Office | Office 365 Licensing Brief | |
Office | OneNote 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | OneNote Online Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Outlook 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Outlook Web App Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Own Your Future: Update Your Skills with Resources and Career Ideas from Microsoft® | XPS MOBI EPUB |
Office | PowerPoint Online Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Project 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Publisher 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Security and Privacy For Microsoft Office 2010 Users | PDF MOBI EPUB |
Office | Security Incident Management in Microsoft Office 365 | PDF |
Office | SharePoint Online Dedicated & OneDrive for Business Dedicated vNext Service Release | |
Office | Skype for Business User Tips & Tricks for Anyone | |
Office | Switching from Google Apps to Office 365 for business | |
Office | Tenant Isolation in Microsoft Office 365 | |
Office | Visio 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Windows 10 Tips and Tricks | |
Office | Word 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Word Online Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Office | Working with SmartArt Graphics Keyboard Shortcuts | |
Power BI | Ask, find, and act—harnessing the power of Cortana and Power BI | DOC |
Power BI | Bidirectional cross-filtering in SQL Server Analysis Services 2016 and Power BI Desktop | DOC |
Power BI | Configuring Power BI mobile apps with Microsoft Intune | DOC |
Power BI | Getting started with the Power BI for Android app | DOC |
Power BI | Getting Started with the Power BI for iOS app | DOC |
Power BI | How to plan capacity for embedded analytics with Power BI Premium | |
Power BI | Introducing Microsoft Power BI | |
Power BI | Introducing Microsoft Power BI – Mobile | |
Power BI | Microsoft Power BI Premium Whitepaper |
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