Microsoft UK IT Evangelist Mat Stephen has posted a most excellent article – Business Intelligence (BI): The way it is, without the blah blah Written in plain English**, this really helped me further get my head around “OLAP” and “Cube”, and “English”. “Having been to a Gartner BI conference, I’m quite convinced they would find it … Continue reading Just what IS Business Intelligence really?
Skip the gym?
I had to laugh when I saw this banner ad today. It hits a little too close to home…I mean… I’ll skip the gym. That’s not a stretch for me. But to give up the fries?!Oh, maybe for the sake of downloading preview copies of SQL 2005 or Visual Studio 2005 I would.
Planning for Security just got a whole lot easier
Got this via an email to my district here at Microsoft, so I hope the source of the email doesn’t mind me sharing the public bits with all of you, because this is great stuff!---The Microsoft Solutions for Security (MSS) team is proud to announce the release to Web of five new security planning guides: … Continue reading Planning for Security just got a whole lot easier
Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit Beta Is Now Available
Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP (Beta)Earlier this year we employees heard about this very cool toolkit that was in the works. It’s designed to help you lock-down and support computers that are running as shared resources. Here are the details from the tool’s web page: Overview Shared computers are commonly found in schools, … Continue reading Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit Beta Is Now Available
Notes from the TechNet Briefing in Peoria, IL
Hi Peoria!Nice to meet you!Here are the questions (with answers) I jotted down at our TechNet Briefing in Peoria, IL.Also, for your convenience, here is the link to my blog post containing the link to that resource document I handed out.—Q: If I have an application exception defined in the Windows Firewall, what happens if … Continue reading Notes from the TechNet Briefing in Peoria, IL
What’s the deal with cancelled flights?
Bozos…I have never been one to go for conspiracy theories. I don’t think that there’s some central organization that is setting gasoline prices at artificially high levels, or running the world’s economy because they are under the direction of aliens who want to maintain the appearance of all of us being able to determine our … Continue reading What’s the deal with cancelled flights?
Can my son the college student buy Microsoft Software Cheap?
I have been asked this question several times, so I thought the answer was worthy of a blog post:<ahem>Yes!Check out this “How to Buy” site for great information on offers and programs for students and teachers.
Notes from the TechNet Briefing in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage! I’m way over-due posting this… Check it out!Sorry for the delay. I enjoyed a couple of days in your lovely state, taking a tour out of Seward, seeing lots of glaciers and amazing wildlife. I know it’s all just the usual terrain there to you.. but to a Minnesota boy, it’s simply awesome!So after … Continue reading Notes from the TechNet Briefing in Anchorage, AK
Are you growing out of SBS 2003?
…then the “Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1 Transition Pack” is for you!Here are some note about the tool: Using Windows Small Business Server 2003 Transition Pack you can upgrade your computer running Windows Small Business Server 2003 to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, and the standard versions of the server applications. After … Continue reading Are you growing out of SBS 2003?
Travelin’ Man – This Week’s FREE TechNet Briefings
This week is another travelin’ TechNet Briefings week for me. I’ll have the pleasure of presenting live events in Illinois and Wisconsin:June 21 – Peoria, ILPeoria Civic Center201 SW Jefferson Street Peoria, ILLINOIS 61602 Phone: 303-673-8900 June 23 – Madison, WISheraton Madison Hotel706 John Nolan Drive Madison, WISCONSIN 53713 Phone: 608-251-2300 Click on the date above if you are interested in … Continue reading Travelin’ Man – This Week’s FREE TechNet Briefings
Absolutely Full of I.T. 