Download Windows Server 2012

Download the Evaluation ISO Download the Evaluation VHD Windows Server 2012 is available.  It offers businesses and service providers a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud-optimized infrastructure.  Windows Server 2012 helps organizations connect securely across premises and helps IT Professionals to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently. Need more information? See the product details … Continue reading Download Windows Server 2012

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–The Complete Series

If you’re interested in the full list of articles in our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” Windows Azure Virtual Machines and IaaS series… “I’m interested in the links to the full series, Kevin.” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI was just getting to that.  Anyway… here it is.  ENJOY! And in case you haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–The Complete Series

Breaking News: System Center 2012 w/SP1 is now available to download and evaluate!

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmSystem Center 2012 with SP1 is now available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers. “What’s new with Service Pack 1, Kevin?” I’m so glad you asked.  Check out the “What’s New in System Center 2012 SP1” page for all the details.  But in a nutshell, SP1 adds capabilities to fully manage the new functionality that is … Continue reading Breaking News: System Center 2012 w/SP1 is now available to download and evaluate!

TechNet IT “Mini-Camp” Event–August 30, 2012 in Minneapolis (Edina), Minnesota

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Yes indeed!  It’s short notice, but I’d love to see about 30+ IT Pros from the area on Thursday, August 30th.  We’ll be holding an IT “Mini-Camp”, where we’ll discuss and give you some hands-on time with Windows Server 2012 and the new version of Hyper-V virtualization. Here is the text from the registration … Continue reading TechNet IT “Mini-Camp” Event–August 30, 2012 in Minneapolis (Edina), Minnesota

Your choice in .VHD files, and what it implies (So many questions. So little time. Part 36)

Jeanne asked two questions at our TechNet Event a couple of weeks ago: So.. in question #1 you’re asking about the implications of using one particular .VHD (virtual hard disk) disk type; Fixed, Differencing, or Dynamic.  To answer that question, first let me take a minute to describe what these types are.  I’ll point to … Continue reading Your choice in .VHD files, and what it implies (So many questions. So little time. Part 36)

Where can I use Managed Service Accounts? (So many questions. So little time. Part 32)

Great question! For those of you who are not familiar with these things called Managed Service Accounts, let’s first talk about the problem that the solve.  But let’s first set the stage with a couple of assumptions: You have some domain accounts being used as the identity for some services. For the sake of good … Continue reading Where can I use Managed Service Accounts? (So many questions. So little time. Part 32)

Hyper-V Test Network with Wireless? (So many questions. So little time. Part 29)

At our Columbus, Ohio TechNet Event, Karl asked: Great question, Karl.  And I have seen two ways to do this well. Way #1 – Treat your test network as a subnet that requires routing. Although this method is more complex, I personally prefer it.  It treats the “Internal” network as a separate subnet, which is … Continue reading Hyper-V Test Network with Wireless? (So many questions. So little time. Part 29)