Don’t talk to me about backup strategy, please. Backups alone are not worth the media they’re written to. The question you should MUST be able to answer is: “What are you doing to make sure you can RECOVER from catastrophy?”“I keep my stuff on tape.”“…Lots of tapes.”Good. You’re better off than the people who were … Continue reading Backup-Shmackup. Tell me about your RECOVERY strategy.
I happened upon postings for this upcoming Game Developer conference, and just thought it looked like fun. Sorry I can’t go. And that I’m not a game developer. Or a even just a developer. (I used to be, but that was years and several brain cells ago. I’m much better now. )
If you’ve already subscribed to the Microsoft Security Notification Service, you already know about these. But in case you missed them, there are some big/important/critical security updates that were released today: New: Microsoft Security Bulletins for July 2005 This month's security updates affect Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.Review the latest Security Bulletins. Don’t delay! Take … Continue reading “Update Tuesday” rolls around again…
Blogging in the "better late than never" category... Robert Scoble interviewed Steve Balmer and posted the video up on Channel9 last week. It's a great look at where Steve's head is at with regard to Developers, Microsoft Evangelism, and Blogging, so I thought you might be interested.
If you’re like me, sometimes vacations are hard to take. You know you should. You schedule them in advance. You should visit your parents, or build memories with the kids, or whatever your reason is. It’s something you simply must do. But still, sometimes when the appointed time rolls around, it’s just hard to get … Continue reading I’m refreshed!
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) MBSA is an easy-to-use tool designed for the IT professional that helps small and medium businesses determine their security state in accordance with Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. Improve your security management process by using MBSA to detect common security misconfigurations and missing security updates on your … Continue reading Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0 is HERE!
And perhaps you’re one of the many people supporting a midsized business who have told us that you find it difficult to navigate Microsoft.com to find the resources that fit YOUR needs.Here’s our solution to your problem!Last Thursday Microsoft launched a new web resource for midsize business, specifically addressing and linking to resources that will … Continue reading Are you a part of a “Midsized Business”?
Here is my TechEd 2005 Video Blog entry #7! We’re all headed towards the exits after the Attendee Party at Universal Studios – Orlando.You can also view it at The Blogcast Repository.
Here we are with TechEd 2005 Video Blog entry #6! This is a short couple of samples of the music that was heard on Wednesday, both at the Influencer Appreciation Party, and at the bar next door.(Found out the name of the band that was playing there, too. “Pointe Blank”. Quite a good cover band!)You … Continue reading TechEd Video Blog #6 – A Musical Wednesday
TechEd 2005 Video Blog entry #5! Chris Henley and Bryan Von Axelson came to me with a great idea: Let’s shoot some footage of the SQL Server Chopper to promote the contest going on now.Remember: http://www.SQLServerChopper.com!You can also view it at The Blogcast Repository.
Absolutely Full of I.T. 