WAG = Windows Administrator GroupsLast week I decided to try something new, and it’s catching on in a big way. I wanted to create a new set of user groups for IT Administrators who primarily work with MIcrosoft Windows-based infrastructures. So I came up with the acronym WAG. I’m also a recent big fan of … Continue reading WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional
http://gettag.mobi/ I’m having so much fun playing with Microsoft Tag. Try it out on your smartphone. (go to http://gettag.mobi) The software drives your phone’s camera to take a quick scan of the tag, and then does something with it, like open a web page, or download a vCard. For example, the colorful tag above, when … Continue reading Want my business card?
“FIM 2010? Is that a new product?”In name, yes. But “FIM has evolved from Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) 2007, which was previously Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003, which originated from Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS).” “Wait.. Who are you quoting there?”I’m quoting Alan Le Marquand and his very informative blog post about the release. … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 (FIM) is released
We had a great time in Omaha! Thanks to all of you that came to our TechNet Event last Thursday. As usual, I had a few questions that I wanted to find the answer to so that I could put them here in my blog. Here they are:----“In Windows Azure you say that the fabric … Continue reading Questions (and answers) from our Omaha TechNet Event
A couple of new tools are available for those of you either in the planning stages of an Exchange 2010 deployment, or looking to verify the configuration of your Exchange organization’s configuration:Exchange Pre-Deployment Analyzer - Brief DescriptionThe Exchange Pre-Deployment Analyzer performs an overall topology readiness scan of your environment and provides you with a list … Continue reading RTW: Exchange Pre-Deployment Analyzer and the Exchange Baseline Configuration Analyzer 2.0
Have you heard of “Botnets”?“You mean those legions of computers that are being controlled by criminals because they’re running malware that their owners don’t even know about; perhaps to use them to send spam e-mail?”Exactly. And if you’re reading this post right now, you can breathe a little easier knowing that you aren’t currently operating … Continue reading If you can read this, it wasn’t you!
As a parent of four (count ‘em! 4) kids, three of whom are in High School or College, I think it’s great when someone provides easy-to-use resources for young adults to help them figure out what they want to do with their working lives in the near future. So I’m thrilled to see this really … Continue reading Do your kids know what YOU did today?
When I deliver a presentation, or during the breaks, I’m invariably asked a question that I can’t answer.“A single question? Really?”Okay.. SEVERAL questions. (Who’s counting?!) The point is that I consider it a valuable learning opportunity. I write the question down and then later find the answer. Hopefully the person asking will check my blog … Continue reading Questions (and Answers) from our Kansas City TechNet Event
“Hey Kevin.. I want to deploy Windows 7, and hear good things about IE8, but I don’t know how to start evaluating what I need to make the move off of Internet Explorer 6. I am sure I have at least one critical application that might not work in IE8, and need to know what … Continue reading Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?
Are you still on the fence about Windows 7? Are you wondering whether it is worth your time? Are you wishing you had some proof that would help you convince your boss that now is the time to start rolling it out?“How did you know?”I’m a lot like you. And I got an e-mail about … Continue reading Webcast Coming Up: Forrester on Windows 7 ROI
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