Then get a TechNet Subscription!I just got word from the Sr. Product Manager herself. The bits for Windows Server 2008 are now available to be downloaded by TechNet subscribers.Here's what I see on my personal list of new product available to download and evaluate today: If you're not familiar with what a TechNet Subscription is, … Continue reading Wanna download the released Windows Server 2008 NOW?
Wow.. it's shaping up to be quite a day! I just got word that SP1 for Windows Vista is also ready to be made available to the entire world. Soon... Right on the heals of the announcement (though not related) that Windows Server 2008 is RTM, now SP1 for Windows Vista quietly went RTM (well, … Continue reading MORE BREAKING NEWS: RTM of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista!
It's the day we've all been waiting for!Today - Windows Server 2008 has RTM'd. For those of you who don't know - RTM stands for "Released to Manufacturing". In other words, put a fork in it! It's DONE. SHIPPED! Signed off! Ready to mass produce!You can read all about it here.And make sure you … Continue reading Breaking News: RTM of Windows Server 2008!
In case you weren't aware, there are several certification exams that are going to expire."Oh shoot! I lose my certification?"No.. you never lose that. But a MCSE on Server 2003 is more valuable today that your old MCSE on 2000 Server. And if you were thinking of, say, upgrading your MCSE 2000 to 2003 level, … Continue reading Expiring Certification Exams
If you've been keeping up with the goings-on around the looming launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008, you've more than likely heard the theme: Heros happen {here}. And naturally there has been a lot of creative effort around getting the word out.Here is another such example: Heros Happen {here} … Continue reading Heros Happen {here} – The Comic Series
Our TechNet folks have put together a promotion, and a fun game to go along with it. Those of us who spent too many hours playing cheesy pixilated adventure games** about 15-20 years ago will appreciate the awesome reproduction in the form of this cute online game, "Server Quest". The sappy soundblaster-esque (you have my … Continue reading A Geek On A Quest (But does he get the girl?)
Hi!Below are the best of the questions and answers that occurred during our TechNet Webcast entitled, "SharePoint Server 2007 (Part 5 of 6): SharePoint Server 2007 Security, from Service Accounts to Item-Level Access"John Weston was kind enough to help out with the questions and answers during the webcast. Much of what you see below is … Continue reading Best of Questions and Answers from TechNet Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 (Part 5 of 6): SharePoint Server 2007 Security, from Service Accounts to Item-Level Access
Here are some resources relating to part 5 of the SharePoint Server 2007 webcast series I'm presenting, entitled "SharePoint Server 2007 (Part 6 of 6): Keeping Control of Your SharePoint Sites with IT Governance".I hope you find them useful.Kevin— SharePoint Series Landing Page http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/sharepointserver.aspx?tab=webcasts The SharePoint Guide - Document Download http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/0/6/e06e6d91-7d14-44d0-83fb-2800fcd3a4fb/SharePointGuide.docCommunity Kit for SharePoint: Windows Live … Continue reading Resources for TechNet Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 (Part 6 of 6): Keeping Control of Your SharePoint Sites with IT Governance
Here are some resources relating to part 5 of the SharePoint Server 2007 webcast series I'm presenting, entitled "SharePoint Server 2007 (Part 5 of 6): SharePoint Server 2007 Security, from Service Accounts to Item-Level Access".I hope you find them useful.Kevin— SharePoint Series Landing Page http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/sharepointserver.aspx?tab=webcasts Plan and Design for Security (Windows SharePoint Services and Office SharePoint … Continue reading Resources for TechNet Webcast: SharePoint Server 2007 (Part 5 of 6): SharePoint Server 2007 Security, from Service Accounts to Item-Level Access
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