I just received an email from one of my event attendees asking me for a pointer to where they can download those cool Windows Mobile device emulators.They are included with the SDKs for the version of Windows Mobile you’re interested in. The most recent version is Windows Mobile 5. The SDK (including the emulators) is … Continue reading Mobile Device Emulator for Windows Mobile 5
Author: Kevin Remde
The Twin Cities are finally has an SBS User Group!
Don, a long-time faithful attendee of our Minneapolis TechNet Events, e-mailed me to let me know that his dream of starting a local Small Business Server Users Group has finally come true.The group, “Minnesota’s Small Business Server Users Group”, is having it’s first meeting on Tuesday, February 21st, at 5:00pm. It will be held at the … Continue reading The Twin Cities are finally has an SBS User Group!
Webcast Resources: Storage Management Features in Windows Server 2003 R2
Resources forWebcast: Storage Management Features in Windows Server 2003 R2Below are resources related to the webcast I delivered on February 17, 2006. To register for and view the webcast, CLICK HERE.Use them in good health!-Kevin—TechNet Session ITPROADD-51 – even more resources for this session:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/ADD-51Other related TechNet Content PagesWindows Server 2003 R2 Technical Overview : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/ADD-50UNIX … Continue reading Webcast Resources: Storage Management Features in Windows Server 2003 R2
Webcast Resources: MOM 2005 Performance and Sizing
Resources forWebcast: Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Performance and SizingBelow are resources related to the webcast I delivered on February 13, 2006. To register for and view the webcast, CLICK HERE.Use them in good health!-Kevin—Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 home pagehttp://www.microsoft.com/momMicrosoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 Sizer Tool Downloadhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=93930640-FA0F-48B3-8EB0-86836A1808DF&displaylang=enSystems Center Capacity Planner 2006 Overviewhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/systemcenter/evaluation/capacity/default.mspx#EBAATechNet Session ITPROMGT-21, covering planning … Continue reading Webcast Resources: MOM 2005 Performance and Sizing
Fun Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Video
I am in love with IE7. Even in its beta form. It truly rocks. Sean Alexander found and posted a fun commercial / teaser on IE 7 on his blog.
Branch Office Support – R2 is cool, but can we do more?
If you’ve attended or will be attending any of our TechNet Events this quarter, you know that we’re discussing the benefits of Windows Server 2003 R2 – some of which include some great new branch office management features and tools. I just got wind of a live online chat happening on Monday, February 13th, entitled “Branch … Continue reading Branch Office Support – R2 is cool, but can we do more?
TechEd 2006 is coming!
Registration is open! I hope I’ll be there. I haven’t missed one since 1998, and I sure don’t want to miss this one!And you don’t want to, either. Believe me, you don’t want to miss out. And you don’t want to wait too long to register. Last year it sold out in record time, and … Continue reading TechEd 2006 is coming!
NEWSFLASH:Security Product Announcements from Microsoft (ISA Server 2006 Beta, and more!)
Microsoft put out a press release today about security products and offerings, in advance of the “biggest week in security” next week, the RSA Conference.Here’s the press release.To summarize the three big points: We’re making a beta available of ISA Server 2006. Here’s the ISA Server 2006 site. And if you’re like me, the first … Continue reading NEWSFLASH:Security Product Announcements from Microsoft (ISA Server 2006 Beta, and more!)
Windows OneCare Live – Pricing is announced
Back in May of 2005, Microsoft announced OneCare as “system performance, PC maintenance, data protection and security in easy-to-manage service.”Today the pricing is announced. $49.95 / year. Starting June 2006 in the U.S.“Not bad.”It gets better. Do you have more than one PC in your home? “Yes. My kid got a laptop for Christmas.”Many of you do … Continue reading Windows OneCare Live – Pricing is announced
“Don’t leave money on the table!”
I thought this was a pretty good idea. Microsoft has created a site just for finding out what the current discounts and special offers are. So rather than paying more than you should, you can check out the latest ways to save money.Here’s an example on saving some $$$ on a SQL Server 2005 purchase.










