Microsoft has released a set of Guides for deploying & operating System Center Essentials 2010.

Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 provides a unified management solution that enables IT professionals in midsize organizations to proactively manage their IT environment.

It enables you to better secure, update, monitor, and troubleshoot from a single console, so you can efficiently and proactively manage your IT environment.

Deployment Guide for System Center Essentials 2010 discusses best practices for everyday use and maintenance of System Center Essentials 2010. Topics include installing & configuring System Security Essentials, monitoring computers, deploying software and updates, and virtualization management.

Operations Guide for System Center Essentials 2010 takes you through the deployment process for System Center Essentials 2010. The guide includes system requirements, supported deployment topologies, step-by-step instructions for installing Essentials, and step-by-step instructions for configuring Essentials.