Author: Kevin Remde

Kevin Remde President - CMIT Solutions of the Twin Cities West Kevin has held positions such as Sr. Technical Evangelist, Software Engineer, Information Systems professional, and Information Systems manager. He loves sharing helpful new solutions and technologies with his IT professional peers, and is passionate about helping people and businesses succeed through the intelligent application of information technology.

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 5) Private Cloud and Identity Management

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmConcluding our Private Cloud basics series, Tom Shinder, Yuri Diogenes and I focus on the important topic of identity.  Tune in as we discuss the implications of Identity Management as it relates to a Private Cloud environment. https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators--Part-5-Private-Cloud-and-Identity-Management/player?w=512&h=288 After watching this video, follow these next steps: Step #1 – Download Windows Server 2012 Step #2 … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 5) Private Cloud and Identity Management

Templates and Automation in Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 17 of 31)

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Today in part 17 of our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series, we’re going to show you (or more specifically, my friend Keith Mayer is going to show you) how to create and use your own virtual machine templates that can be used and re-used “in the cloud" in Windows Azure. http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm(HINT: If … Continue reading Templates and Automation in Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 17 of 31)

Windows 8 Office Hours at the Mall of America Microsoft Store

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThis is going to be fun!  My two other local (Minneapolis/Saint Paul area) Technology Evangelists and I are holding office hours at the Microsoft Store at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.  Jeff Brand, Adam Grocholski, and I will be making ourselves available to chat with you about Windows 8 from 1-3PM on Mondays, … Continue reading Windows 8 Office Hours at the Mall of America Microsoft Store

Windows 8 and Enhanced End-to-End Security – Reimagining Windows (Episode 5)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn today’s episode of our “Reimagining Windows” series, I talk to Sr. Product Manager on the Windows Commercial Team, Stephen Rose.  We discuss a number of new security enhancements and features such as Bitlocker and BiitLocker-to-Go, MBAM, Secure Boot and File History found in Windows 8. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-5-Windows-8-Enhanced-End-to-End-Security/player?w=512&h=288   Download the Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation today and … Continue reading Windows 8 and Enhanced End-to-End Security – Reimagining Windows (Episode 5)

Even More Reasons for IaaS in the Cloud – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 16 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday, my vacationing friend Matt Hester is the author of part 16 in our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series. “Vacationing?” Yep.  How’s that for dedication?  “Oh.. he probably wrote it before he left, and scheduled it to go live today.” Something like that.    Anyway, today he gives us even more very … Continue reading Even More Reasons for IaaS in the Cloud – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 16 of 31)

Now Available: New Microsoft Virtual Academy courses on System Center 2012 SP1 (Free training!)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI just got word that there is new content up on Microsoft Virtual Academy.  Here is the text from the e-mail I received: New Microsoft Virtual Academy Courses: System Center 2012 SP1 With System Center 2012 SP1, you get the most cost effective and flexible platform for managing your traditional datacenters, private and public clouds, … Continue reading Now Available: New Microsoft Virtual Academy courses on System Center 2012 SP1 (Free training!)

How much is this gonna cost? – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 15 of 31)

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Sure, we know that Windows Azure is Microsoft’s cloud solution for Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) and now Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), becoming not only a platform for globally scalable applications, but also a foundation and an extension of your IT infrastructure.  But… http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“What is this going to cost me, Kevin?” That’s a good question.  And fortunately for you and … Continue reading How much is this gonna cost? – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 15 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Use PowerShell to create a VM in Windows Azure (Part 14 of 31)

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As I’m sure most of you reading this already know, PowerShell is THE tool for automation and management, and the foundation for the configuration of effectively all products from Microsoft these days, as well as many other companies.  So it shouldn’t surprise you (especially if you’ve been following our “31 Days of Servers in the … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Use PowerShell to create a VM in Windows Azure (Part 14 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Creating Azure Virtual Machines with App Controller (Part 13 of 31)

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As you know, if you’ve been following our series, “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud”, Windows Azure can become an extension of your datacenter, and allow you to run your servers in the cloud. “We get it, Kevin.” And you’ve seen excellent articles in this series already, describing how to use the Windows Azure … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Creating Azure Virtual Machines with App Controller (Part 13 of 31)

Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31)

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The article I’m writing for part 13 our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series involves using App Controller to create a virtual machine.  But to do this, you first need to connect and associate App Controller (a component of System Center 2012) with your Windows Azure subscription. So in today’s Part 12, as … Continue reading Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31)