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SQL Database Mirroring to the Cloud – 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Hey Kevin… I would like to use Windows Azure as a location where I set up a SQL Server database mirror.  Is this something I can do?” Absolutely, yes!  In fact, it doesn’t even require anything fancy as far as setting up special connectors or site-to-site VPN in order to try this out (though in … Continue reading SQL Database Mirroring to the Cloud – 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services

Extend Your Private Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Networks and Windows Server 2012 – 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services

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So now that we’ve been talking about building virtual machines in Windows Azure, and extending your datacenter into “the cloud”, we need to actually make the connection.  But how does one actually build the Windows Azure Network, and then that subnet our local subnets? Keith Mayer gives us the answer today in our latest “20 … Continue reading Extend Your Private Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Networks and Windows Server 2012 – 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services

20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services – The Complete Series

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAs many of you may already know, this month my Microsoft US DPE Central Region teammates (Matt Hester, Brian Lewis, and Keith Mayer) and I are blogging about “20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services”.  Throughout this month I’ll be adding links, making any updates or changes.  So keep checking back for more, or … Continue reading 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services – The Complete Series

More Free Online Training on May 16 – Windows Azure for IT Professionals Jump Start

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This is going to be good!  The folks at the Microsoft Virtual Academy are once again hosting a full-day online training event on May 16, 2013 from 9am to 5pm Pacific Time.  The title: Windows Azure for IT Professionals. Make Windows Azure Your Datacenter! This Jump Start will help you understand how you can use … Continue reading More Free Online Training on May 16 – Windows Azure for IT Professionals Jump Start

20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (IaaS): SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn in the Cloud

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“Hey Kevin.. How do I get high availability out of my SQL Server?” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmCluster.  Shared Storage.  Windows Failover Clustering supports that. “But… I want my SQL Servers running in Windows Azure.  And I don’t have shared storage in “the cloud”.  But I still need the benefits of clustered high availability.” Wow.. you sure want a … Continue reading 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (IaaS): SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn in the Cloud

(Episode 16) Windows 8 Tips: New Options and Features

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 4 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas and I (Kevin Remde) show off some of the newer and useful features found in Windows 8. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-16-Windows-8-Tips-New-Options-and-Features/player?w=960&h=540 There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the Windows … Continue reading (Episode 16) Windows 8 Tips: New Options and Features

Just For Fun: I’m Loving the New Lumia Windows Phone Ad

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Last night while watching TV I was thrilled to finally see another good ad for the best phone I’ve ever owned – my Lumia 920.  As my wife will attest, I literally did ROFLMAO. Sure… I’m a Microsoft Employee.  But seriously, it’s a great phone.(Mine’s the red one.)Also – if you do find yourself moving to … Continue reading Just For Fun: I’m Loving the New Lumia Windows Phone Ad

Service Templates in System Center 2012 SP1 VMM: Build Your Private Cloud (Series)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday’s installment of our “Build Your Private Cloud in a Month” series is the last of our 5-part mini-series we’re calling “Deploying Private Cloud Workloads”.  This week we (Tommy Patterson, Blain Barton and I) gave you the details and demonstrated some of the key areas in System Center 2012 SP1 Virtual Machine Manager that support … Continue reading Service Templates in System Center 2012 SP1 VMM: Build Your Private Cloud (Series)

VM Templates in System Center 2012 SP1 VMM: Build Your Private Cloud (Series)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday’s installment of our “Build Your Private Cloud in a Month” series is the fourth of a 5-part mini-series we’re calling “Deploying Private Cloud Workloads”.  This week we (Tommy Patterson, Blain Barton and I) are going to detail and demonstrate some of the key areas in System Center 2012 SP1 Virtual Machine Manager that support … Continue reading VM Templates in System Center 2012 SP1 VMM: Build Your Private Cloud (Series)

Application Profiles in System Center 2012 SP1 VMM: Build Your Private Cloud (Series)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday’s installment of our “Build Your Private Cloud in a Month” series is the third of a 5-part mini-series we’re calling “Deploying Private Cloud Workloads”.  This week we (Tommy Patterson, Blain Barton and I) are going to detail and demonstrate some of the key areas in System Center 2012 SP1 Virtual Machine Manager that support … Continue reading Application Profiles in System Center 2012 SP1 VMM: Build Your Private Cloud (Series)