BREAKING NEWS: Windows Vista Released to Manufacturing!

Yes indeed!  Today's the day!Windows Vista has finally, officially been "signed off", and RTM'd.  A small step for Microsoft.  A giant leap for desktop computing.Check out the PressPass Q&A article."So Kevin.. what are the next steps for Windows Vista?  When can I get it?"First it goes to device makers and software companies so that they … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Windows Vista Released to Manufacturing!

October-December 2006 – TechNet Event Resources

Kevin’s TechNet “Racing Fuel” Event Resources – October-December, 2006 E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.com Feedback e-mail to my boss: Melanie Brunner – mbrunne@microsoft.com Future Live, In-Person Event Information: TechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.comMicrosoft Across America: http://www.microsoft.com/acrossamerica Next Scheduled Area “Microsoft Across America” Events:Watch http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremde for dates as they go … Continue reading October-December 2006 – TechNet Event Resources

Who among you is really in control?

Webcast Series – “Agility Now”Dean Andrews, the “Dean of TechNet Webcasts”, posted information on his blog about a new webcast series that is starting up tomorrow (September 6th, 2006).  The series will feature some of my team mates (always good news), but more importantly will feature good information about many ways that you IT Administrators … Continue reading Who among you is really in control?

Resources for Webcast – An In-Depth Look at SharePoint Server 2007 Search Technology (August 28, 2006)

Webcast Resources:An In-Depth Look at SharePoint Server 2007 Search TechnologyHere are some resources relating to the webcast I presented on August 28, 2006, entitled “An In-Depth Look at SharePoint Server 2007 Search Technology”.I hope you find them useful.Kevin  — Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Product Guide http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/servers/sharepointserver/guide.mspx   Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Demo http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/servers/sharepointserver/demo.mspx   … Continue reading Resources for Webcast – An In-Depth Look at SharePoint Server 2007 Search Technology (August 28, 2006)

Resources for Webcast – Branch Office Virtualization (August 18, 2006)

Webcast Resources:Branch Office VirtualizationHere are some resources relating to the webcast I presented on August 18, 2006, entitled “Branch Office Virtualization”.I hope you find them useful.Kevin  — Branch Offices: where the Business Happens http://www.microsoft.com/branchoffice   Branch Office Infrastructure Solution for Windows Server 2003 R2http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itsolutions/branch/default.mspx Windows Server 2003 R2 - Product Overviewhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/R2/overview/default.mspx System Center Data Protection Manager … Continue reading Resources for Webcast – Branch Office Virtualization (August 18, 2006)

NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Winternals Software

Ever use the free SysInternals tools?If you’re an IT Pro for any length of time, you will definitely have heard of these.  They are awesome, free tools for doing deep-level stuff with Windows, both locally and remotely.A great example is the  PSTools suite for powerful command-line utilities.  Or the Process Explorer, which graphically lists all … Continue reading NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Winternals Software

Best of Questions and Answers from Webcast: Windows Vista Built-In Diagnostics (July 17, 2006)

Best of Webcast Q&A:Windows Vista Built-In DiagnosticsBelow I’ve pasted an edited and cleaned up copy of most of the Q&A from today’s webcast on “Windows Vista Built-In Diagnostics” (July 17, 2006).  I need to send out a BIG thank you to David Zipkin, Shawn Travers, and Michael J. Murphy for handling the Q&A on the backend, and … Continue reading Best of Questions and Answers from Webcast: Windows Vista Built-In Diagnostics (July 17, 2006)