Some of you may be aware that this week another big Microsoft conference is happening in Toronto. The Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) for 2012 is in full swing. And like all of these kinds of conferences, there are usually big announcements and reveals and important information shared during the keynotes. This year’s is no exception. … Continue reading WPC Announcements–Servers and Tools and Azure! (Oh my!)
Just last week, Corey Hynes and Rick Claus delivered a 2-day deep-dive into the details of the next version of Windows Server coming out later this year: Windows Server 2012. I was privileged to be able to help with Q&A during the first day, also. “Yeah, I missed that. I sure would have liked to … Continue reading Windows Server 2012 Jump Start Recordings released!
“Seriously, Kevin? Are you going to VMware User Groups now?” Yes, I am. As an IT Professional, and as one who does his best to represent the IT Professional Community as a whole, I think it’s useful to keep in touch with as many technologies and as many other IT Pros as possible. And sure, … Continue reading As I’m off to yet another VMUG…
Monday at TechEd North America 2012, pretty much as I described it in my previous diary entry; but now in video form!Enjoy PS – You’ll see me in this video, near the end. You have been warned.
I’m finally getting a chance to compile some of my video footage from TechEd North America 2012 in Orlando, Florida. This one here was taken using my still camera (not too bad, actually), and just shows a quick glimpse of my day on Sunday, June 10.Enjoy…Sunday, June 10, 2012–TechEd North America
Have you ever attended the TechEd Jam Session? If not – you’re really missing out. Last night we were at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Pointe Orlando. Thanks to CommVault for sponsoring it this year! Rather than try to describe it, here’s a quick video diary for you… “Did you get to sing, Kevin?” Nope. … Continue reading Dear TechEd Diary – June 13, 2012
Okay.. this is purely for fun, but I thought it was time to share my collection of some of my Microsoft TechEd doo-dads with all of you. (We are celebrating 20 years of TechEd, this year, are we not?) TechEd is and has always been one of my favorite weeks of the year. I have … Continue reading TechEd Memories – My Bottle Collection
Great day #1 of TechEd 2012! Last night’s Krewe of TechEd party at Howl at the Moon was a lot of fun. Thanks to all of the sponsors that made it possible. This morning I started the day very early. The “Twitter Army” held a 7:30am “briefing”, which I attended. Got to have a little … Continue reading Dear TechEd Diary – June 11, 2012
I’ve arrived! The early morning flight went great, and I got lucky with my ride to the hotel. Not long before I landed, my friend Dan Stolts had e-mailed the team and asked if anyone needed a ride in his car. My text to him reached him as he was just 10 minutes away from … Continue reading Dear TechEd Diary – June 10, 2012
Sunday is the day! My flight leaves MSP in the morning, and by mid-afternoon I hope to be lounging by my hotel pool. That evening I’ll be attending the Krewe of TechEd opening part / Meet-n-Greet. It’s been fun watching Twitter (#msteched) and the traffic of people who are also excited. In fact, this year … Continue reading Dear TechEd Diary – June 8, 2012
Absolutely Full of I.T. 