BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!

(RTM = Released to Manufacturing) It’s a big day for Microsoft, and for the world of people who work with information and documents on their computers.  Or on a SharePoint page using a browser.  Or on their phone.  Today marks the “ship” day for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010.  It’s done.  It’s ready.  Kick it … Continue reading BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!

Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?

Here’s another TLA for you all to learn: CEC.  Microsoft’s Common Engineering Criteria.  The Microsoft Common Engineering Criteria is a set of engineering requirements and guidelines that govern all of Microsoft’s server products.  The idea here is that we build products that work well together, and work to help you reduce your TCO (another TLA … Continue reading Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?

Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?

“Hey Kevin.. I want to deploy Windows 7, and hear good things about IE8, but I don’t know how to start evaluating what I need to make the move off of Internet Explorer 6.  I am sure I have at least one critical application that might not work in IE8, and need to know what … Continue reading Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?

Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

TechNet Event Slides - http://www.technetevents.com/resources   28%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Direct Subscription Promotion – Yes, save nearly $100  off of a TechNet Plus Direct Subscription! Use Promotion Code TNITE04 (that’s ZERO-4) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/subscriptionIMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion.  E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedbackContinue reading Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

Breaking News: Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 is RTW

(RTW = Released to Web) There’s a new version of the Application Compatibility Toolkit out.  ACT 5.5.Download hereFor those of you not familiar with this toolset, check out the main TechNet Library pages about it. Oddly, that page was updated two days from now.“Huh?  ‘Was updated.. Wednesday’ ? ”This blog post is happening April 6, … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 is RTW

Breaking News: IE8 Released!

Breaking news: The browser that you are using right now is quite possibly out of date.Today Microsoft released the new version of the Internet Explorer browser.  Internet Explorer 8, or “IE8”.  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspxIt’s fast.  It’s cool.  It’s easier to develop for (standards, baby!).  And it’s available HERE.For details from the team who brought it to you, … Continue reading Breaking News: IE8 Released!

Breaking News: Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Release Candidate Available

Today Microsoft reached another milestone in the release cycle for the next version of Internet Explorer - “IE8”.  I’ve been running Beta 2 very happily for quite awhile, and recently gained access to an internal release of Release Candidate 1.  Today we’ve made that release available for anyone who wants to try it out.  “Where … Continue reading Breaking News: Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Release Candidate Available

Resources for TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista in Your Organization with CONFIDENCE!

Here are some resources relating to webcast I delivered on November 5, 2008, entitled "TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista in Your Organization with CONFIDENCE! (Level 300)”I hope you find them useful.Kevin— Microsoft Deployment Deployment Feature Team Guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb960434.aspxMicrosoft Deployment Home http://www.microsoft.com/deploymentMicrosoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 Update 1 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3bd8561f-77ac-4400-a0c1-fe871c461a89&displaylang=en&tmTechNet Desktop Deployment TechCenter http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/desktopdeployment/default.aspxTechNet Server Deployment TechCenter http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/serverdeployment/default.aspxAssessmentContinue reading Resources for TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista in Your Organization with CONFIDENCE!