TechNet Radio: (Part 1) – What’s New in 2012 R2 – Empowering People-Centric IT

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI had the privilege of welcoming Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President for Windows Server and System Center to the show.  We discuss the latest features and enhancements made in Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2, SQL Server 2014, Visual Studio 2013, Windows Intune as well as several new Windows Azure services.  Tune in … Continue reading TechNet Radio: (Part 1) – What’s New in 2012 R2 – Empowering People-Centric IT

BREAKING NEWS: WMF 4.0 Preview is Now Available

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Just when you thought there would be no more 8.1/R2 Previews, Microsoft comes out with yet another one.  This time it’s the Windows Management Framework 4.0 Preview. “What’s that?” Well.. it’s basically the updated tools for installing on older operating systems, for the sake of managing them with the newer tools.  For example, if you're … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: WMF 4.0 Preview is Now Available

BREAKING NEWS: Buh-Bye TechNet Subscriptions

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“Don’t you mean, ‘Buy TechNet Subscriptions’, Kevin?” Nope.  The TechNet Subscription is no more.  Today Microsoft announced that, as of August 31, 2013 we will no longer be selling the TechNet Subscription, in favor of better free trials and evaluations (such as those found at https://aka.ms/evals) Full details of this news are being e-mailed to … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Buh-Bye TechNet Subscriptions

BREAKING NEWS: Windows Server 2012 R2 and System Center 2012 R2 Preview Evaluations Are Now Available

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Gentlemen, start your downloads!  (Ladies, too!) http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThe previews for the “blue” wave of server products beat the estimated arrival dates (I thought we’d have to wait ‘til June 26th!) and became available late yesterday for TechNet and MSDN subscribers.  Those products include: Windows Server 2012 R2, and System Center 2012 R2. But, not only for … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Windows Server 2012 R2 and System Center 2012 R2 Preview Evaluations Are Now Available

New Storage Tiering coming in Server 2012 R2 – TechEd 2013 Favorites

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAs you may already be aware, at TechEd this year in New Orleans, several announcements about the new “R2” versions of various products were made.  Windows Server 2012 R2 and System Center 2012 R2 were just two of the products being updated later this year, and for which preview releases will be available later this … Continue reading New Storage Tiering coming in Server 2012 R2 – TechEd 2013 Favorites

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Transaction and Application Monitoring Solutions with BlueStripe Software

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn this episode I chat with Product Marketing Manager Adam Long from BlueStripe Software.  We discuss BlueStripe’s product FactFinder, which is a transaction and application monitoring tool that helps Operations Support teams manage IT systems availability and performance regardless of where it may reside…physical, virtual or cloud. Learn more about BlueStripe Software https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators-Transaction-and-Application-Monitoring-Solutions-with-BlueStripe-Soft/player?w=512&h=288 __________________________ Experience … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Transaction and Application Monitoring Solutions with BlueStripe Software

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Hybrid Network Offerings for Windows Azure and Hyper-V from F5

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmOnce again on the floor of TechEd 2013 in New Orleans, I chat with Jeffrey Bellamy, Director of Business Development at F5 Networks. Jeffrey gives us a quick overview of some of their hybrid network offerings for Windows Azure and Hyper-V. Learn more about F5 Networks https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators-Hybrid-Network-Offerings-for-Windows-Azure-and-Hyper-V-from-F5/player?w=512&h=288 __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Hybrid Network Offerings for Windows Azure and Hyper-V from F5

(Episode 19) Windows 8 Tips: Explorer Tricks

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 7 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  give us a quick introduction to some of the new File Explorer (formerly “Windows Explorer”) features and capabilities. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-19-Windows-8-Tips-Explorer-Tricks/player?w=512&h=288 There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the … Continue reading (Episode 19) Windows 8 Tips: Explorer Tricks

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Delivering Software Defined Cloud Networking Solutions with Arista Networks

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn this brief episode, I speak with Sr. Business Development Manager Joe Hielscher of Arista Networks from the floor at TechEd 2013 in New Orleans.  We chat about the latest features available from their cloud networking solutions and how they support a dynamic datacenter. Learn more about Arista Networks! https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators-Delivering-Software-Defined-Cloud-Networking-Solutions-with-Arista-Ne/player?w=512&h=288 __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Delivering Software Defined Cloud Networking Solutions with Arista Networks

New Windows Azure Trial and Subscription Rights – TechEd 2013 Favorites

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAt the keynote on Monday of TechEd NA (June 3), we made some pretty big announcements around how Windows Azure Trials and various subscription benefits would be changing. So for today’s edition of our “TechEd 2013 Favorites” series, I thought I’d briefly introduce you to some surprising changes to the options you have for “kicking … Continue reading New Windows Azure Trial and Subscription Rights – TechEd 2013 Favorites