Two days ago I posted here about there not being an Admin Pack that will run on Windows Vista for administering Windows Server 2008 servers. I did this after learning this from another blog, and during e-mail discussion threads. The recommendation was to use RDP (Terminal Services) instead. Fortunately, there is a group that is … Continue reading Update: REPLACEMENT for the Admin Pack
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Only one test? I can handle that!
Question:What's the first question that any new MCP, MCSA, or MCSE asks after they've successfully completed their last test?"Where's the bathroom?!"Um... okay... what's the SECOND question they ask (to themselves)?"Oh! When is my certification going to expire?"Exactly. Well, the good news is that you will ALWAYS be certified and maintain the certification you have achieved. … Continue reading Only one test? I can handle that!
No AdminPak for Windows Vista
Just wanted to answer a question here that I and my team mates have received many times..."What's the status on a Server AdminPak version that will work on Windows Vista? Are they going to have one soon?"Initially, they were working on it. However, the final word on the subject is: No. Unfortunately not.The recommendation is that … Continue reading No AdminPak for Windows Vista
Danger Will Robinson!
Greetings all!First off - if you're wondering why the sudden silence after only two video diaries from TechEd, be assured that the rest are coming. I got really busy at TechEd (go figure) recording Podcasts and having fun. And then I had events plus a few days off the following week. So, I fully intend … Continue reading Danger Will Robinson!
TechNet Radio Podcasts from TechEd
My first podcasts were part of the set that were published to TechNet Radio this week.Check 'em out here.Also, watch http://www.virtualteched.com for podcasts and maybe some video interviews I and some of my team mates are doing this week...and thanks MUCH to the folks who gave up some valuable time to speak to us this … Continue reading TechNet Radio Podcasts from TechEd
Best of Questions and Answers for TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services
Here are the "Best Of" the questions and answers from today's TechNet Webcast: "Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services". Big thanks to John Weston and Harold Wong for assisting on the webcast by answering questions. It's their effort that this all represents. And especially - thank you to all who attended! -Kevin PS - Here is my resource … Continue reading Best of Questions and Answers for TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services
Resources for TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services
Here are some resources relating to the webcast I presented on June 1st, 2007, entitled “TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services”.I hope you find them useful. Kevin -- Getting to Know Microsoft Exchange Server 2007http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/preview/default.mspxExchange Server 2007 Overviewhttp://www.microsoft.com/exchange/preview/evaluation/overview.mspx Exchange Server TechCenterhttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/default.mspx Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Technical Resourceshttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2007/default.mspx Exchange Server 2007 Server Roles: Client … Continue reading Resources for TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Client Access and Web Services
Webcast Resources: Windows Vista Reliability Improvements
Here are some resources relating to the webcast I presented on May 16, 2007, entitled “TechNet Webcast: Windows Vista Reliability Improvements”.I hope you find them useful. Kevin —Windows Vista Home Pagehttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvistaWindows Vista Product Overview for IT Professionalshttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/overvw.mspx Startup Repair: Frequently Asked Questionshttp://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4f1a-af55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx Windows Vista Reliability and Performance Featureshttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/feat/relperf.mspx Selected Scenarios for Evaluating Reliability Diagnostics in Windows Vistahttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/library/c3175f8c-0025-4293-9f4d-8bb660f04016.mspx … Continue reading Webcast Resources: Windows Vista Reliability Improvements
Goodbye ‘Longhorn’… Hello ‘Windows Server 2008’
Yes! It's finally official! BillG announced it at WinHEC today. Now we all have to train ourselves to stop saying "Windows Server Codename: Longhorn" and just say "Windows Server 2008"."Kevin! I thought it was going to ship by the end of this year? Does this mean I'm going to have to wait until '08 to … Continue reading Goodbye ‘Longhorn’… Hello ‘Windows Server 2008’
Kevin… I have a question about licensing…
"...If I buy X and Y, do I have to get Z also.. blah blah blah?"Whoa! Hold on! I know just enough about Microsoft licensing to get me fired! Seriously... you can ask me, and I promise I will NOT make up an answer. I have no problem telling you those three special little words: … Continue reading Kevin… I have a question about licensing…
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