Tag: Cloud Computing

You Want to Hot-Add What?! : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 2 of 20)

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Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V Server 2012, and Windows 8 allows the addition, removal, or configuration changes of some key aspects of a virtual machine; even while it’s running.  Others, however, are still not able to be changed.  And often, the ability to make changes may also be determined by the capabilities of the … Continue reading You Want to Hot-Add What?! : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 2 of 20)

FREE IT Camps Coming to a Location Near YOU!

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmNear you, that is, if you live in any of the most major cities in the United States. Our team of 11 Technical Evangelists (IT Pro Evangelists) are once again on the road and delivering live, FREE IT Camps for you!  We’re bringing you three very compelling topics: What’s new in System Center 2012 SP1, … Continue reading FREE IT Camps Coming to a Location Near YOU!

The Hyper-V Primer – 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 1 of 20)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmTo kick off our series of “20+ Days of Server Virtualization” articles, I’m going to introduce you to Hyper-V.  “Introduce?  It’s not new!” True.  But even though many of you may have heard of Microsoft’s virtualization solution, you may not know much about it.  And so to start our series, a brief introduction and some … Continue reading The Hyper-V Primer – 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 1 of 20)

My Introduction to the 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 0 of 20)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWelcome to March 2013!  Can you believe it?   March is already here!  And as you’re coming to learn, a new month means a new topic for our team’s series of blog articles. This month the topic is Server Virtualiaztion.  Specifically, we’ll be discussing and helping you learn more about Microsoft’s virtualization platform: Hyper-V.  We’ll go … Continue reading My Introduction to the 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 0 of 20)

Build a lab for free on Windows Azure–Migration and Deployment (Part 15 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI’m pretty sure that if you have been following my (or any of my teammates) blogs recently, you know a little something about Windows Azure.  You probably also know that you can get a free 90-day trial of Windows Azure very easily, with no obligation.  The benefit of that is that it becomes very easy … Continue reading Build a lab for free on Windows Azure–Migration and Deployment (Part 15 of 19)

Deploying VMs and Cloud Services – Migration and Deployment (Part 14 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAre you building a highly virtualized datacenter? “Yep.” Are you calling it a private cloud? “Of course.  Isn’t it?” No.  Well, at least not if virtualization is ALL you’re doing.  Part of the definition that Microsoft uses for a “cloud’ (which is based on the NIST definition found here) is that it support self-service.  Application … Continue reading Deploying VMs and Cloud Services – Migration and Deployment (Part 14 of 19)

Migration and Deployment – The Full Series

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn February of 2013, the US-based IT Pro Technology Evangelists wrote up 20 articles in our 19-part series, “Migration and Deployment”.  “Huh?  20 of 19?” Well.. I provided a series introduction in part 0.  (Don’t computer people always start counting at zero?)  But as it was just an intro, I didn’t think it needed to … Continue reading Migration and Deployment – The Full Series

Cloud from a single pane of glass – Migration and Deployment (Part 13 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm System Center 2012 App Controller is a component and part of the self-service portal solution in System Center 2012 SP1.  By connecting to System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) servers, Windows Azure subscriptions, and 3rd-party host services, App Controller offers a vehicle that enables an authorized user to administer resources deployed to private cloud, … Continue reading Cloud from a single pane of glass – Migration and Deployment (Part 13 of 19)

Windows Azure as a PaaS – Migration and Deployment (Part 11 of 19)

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Waaay back in April of 2011 (remember my "Cloudy April" series?) I blogged about what Windows Azure could do for you as a Platform-as-a-Service (or PaaS – pronounced “PaaS”.  Not affiliated or to be confused with this popular Easter Egg Coloring company.) http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmA lot has happened to Windows Azure since then – and it’s all … Continue reading Windows Azure as a PaaS – Migration and Deployment (Part 11 of 19)

What is required to install Windows Server 2012? – Migration and Deployment (Part 6 of 19)

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As a part of our “Migration and Deployment” series this month, this week we’re discussing these topics in the context of Windows Server 2012.  And in Part 6, one of my friends from the East Region – Bob Hunt – is giving us the lowdown on what Windows Server 2012 requires in terms of hardware, … Continue reading What is required to install Windows Server 2012? – Migration and Deployment (Part 6 of 19)