I just learned from Chris Avis’ blog that there is a new Windows XP Security Guide out. This is Chris: And this the overview text from the Security Guide:OverviewThe Windows XP Security Guide has been updated to provide specific recommendations about how to harden computers that run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) in … Continue reading New Windows XP Security Guide
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Ouch! Business Travel Stops HERE!
Yes indeed… as a frequent user of Microsoft LiveMeeting for doing our TechNet Webcasts I’m thrilled to see this new video. Very funny!(Saw first on Eileen Brown's and Michael J. Murphy's blogs.)
Migrating from Novell Netware to Active Directory?
Canadian IT Pro Advisor and Blogger Rick Claus has written a write-up (?!) on some resources available for helping with the Novell-Netware-to-Microsoft-Active-Directory migration process. You’ll find his article here.
“Our Trial and Error May Reduce Yours”
Yep. You could say that when it comes to Information Technology, Microsoft is full of IT. A question I get asked a lot – and in fact one that I always wondered when I was managing IT at a software company, was, “How does Microsoft do their own e-mail/security/backup-restore/software distribution/blah/blah/blah?”Here’s a webcast series that will … Continue reading “Our Trial and Error May Reduce Yours”
We-SYP Video is online!
Many of you who have been to my live events recently have seen this great video done by our Microsoft TechNet counterparts in the UK. I haven’t been able to share it with you until now – now that I’ve just learned that they’ve made it available for online viewing, anyway.Enjoy!And remember: We Share Your … Continue reading We-SYP Video is online!
Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is LIVE
Yes indeed, SP2 for Exchange Server 2003 went live yesterday (Oct 19, 2005). Here’s where you can get it, as well as find additional information.
November 2005 Microsoft Webcast Schedule is LIVE
The schedule of Microsoft Webcasts for November is ready to go. I’ve posted the entire schedule, complete with breakdowns by topic or product/technology, as well as full descriptions, as an article HERE. See you there!
TechNet Webcast Schedule – 2005 11
Upcoming Microsoft Webcasts: November 2005Attend a live webcast from the convenience of your office and experience how-to technical and thought-provoking business perspectives from a host of Microsoft and industry experts. Microsoft webcasts are 30-90 minutes in length and feature interactive presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions. Multiple new live webcasts are offered every day, and all … Continue reading TechNet Webcast Schedule – 2005 11
The Week In Dallas
Yep. I’m coming to you right now via text at several thousand feet up in the sky, on my way to Dallas, TX. There, in the Las Colinas office of Microsoft, building 1, we’re holding a week of team meetings and training. Should be fun. I get to meet my new boss for the … Continue reading The Week In Dallas
WSUS Configuration Questions
Doesn’t this guy look happy? He’s found WSUS!I had a couple of really good WSUS questions in email recently, and I wanted to share them with you here.Dan P. writes:“I am interested in chaining WSUS servers and have tried in a lab environment, but wasn't sure if correctly. Can you answer me this? Will the … Continue reading WSUS Configuration Questions








