I've been tagged! Eileen Brown got me! ...so I'm obliged to A) tell 5 things about myself that you probably don't know, and then B) tag 5 additional blogasphere friends.Okay.. here are 5 things that you may not know about me: I have 4 lovely children: Joe (15), Andy (14), Amy (12), and Laura (10). … Continue reading Tag! You’re it!
Upcoming TechNet Webcasts: December 2006TechNet webcasts are designed specifically for the IT Professional, offering in-depth information on how to plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft products and technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services, and Microsoft Content Management Server. TechNet Webcast Series: Upcoming & On-Demand Upcoming TechNet Webcasts· By … Continue reading December 2006 TechNet Webcasts and Virtual Labs
Gartner is saying nice things about Windows Vista and 2007 Office these days. I'm sure this is (or it should be) very encouraging to the product teams.(Might be good for the stock price, too. <hint hint>)
TechNet is PodcastingI just got word from the “Dean of TechNet Webcasts” (Dean Andrews) that we’ve put together a site where you can download (or subscribe and download via RSS) podcasts from Microsoft. What he’s doing initially is taking webcasts and putting the audio from them up for your listening pleasure (and learning benefit).And if you liked the … Continue reading TechNet is Podcasting
I had to link to this…I ran into Michael Kleef (IT Pro Evangelist in Australia) last Wednesday at the TechEd 2006 IT Influencer Party. He told me about this great picture he took of some American police officers eating donuts.. and was tickled by how it so very well fit the stereotype that is portrayed … Continue reading The Donut Theory
Need something to listen to?I am becoming a big fan of podcasts. No.. I don’t own an iPod or have iTunes installed. I have an iRiver for when I workout. I use IE 7’s ability to manage my feeds (with enclosure downloads). And I also have a really cool phone (Windows Mobile 5 rocks!) that also holds lots of … Continue reading Tune in. Geek out.
Day 7 – The TechEd Post MortemI’m typing this sitting in seat 3D (First class! Yeah!) on the flight home. It’s Saturday. I’m tired. I really want to be home. Yesterday was my daughter Laura’s 9th birthday, and I’m thinking about the long talk I had with her on the phone. She had a great day, and … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 7
Day 6 – The LAST TechEd DayAll done. No more. My brain is full. (Of what, though.. that’s debatable.)I got in early enough to catch two sessions before working in the TLC again this afternoon. Pretty quiet. (Many have already left for the airport.)Coolest demo I saw:This was a great, very “jaw-dropping” demo. During the session on “New … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 6
Day 5 – AGAIN Yet Another TechEd DayThursday? Already? Wow. I can’t believe the week is almost over. And yet I feel like I could use a week of sleep to catch up.Today I worked the TLC booth again. Had some fun conversations and video taped a few good questions and answers. (I expect to have time to … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 5
Day 4 – Yet ANOTHER TechEd DayAre we done yet? No! But we’ve passed the half-way point. And my feet are very glad to know that. My Wednesday of TechEd 2006 was again spent smiling. Smiling while enjoying talking to people at the Messaging TLC booth and later at the TechNet booth. And smiling for pictures … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 4
Absolutely Full of I.T. 