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The Hyper-V Primer – 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 1 of 20)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmTo kick off our series of “20+ Days of Server Virtualization” articles, I’m going to introduce you to Hyper-V.  “Introduce?  It’s not new!” True.  But even though many of you may have heard of Microsoft’s virtualization solution, you may not know much about it.  And so to start our series, a brief introduction and some … Continue reading The Hyper-V Primer – 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 1 of 20)

My Introduction to the 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 0 of 20)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWelcome to March 2013!  Can you believe it?   March is already here!  And as you’re coming to learn, a new month means a new topic for our team’s series of blog articles. This month the topic is Server Virtualiaztion.  Specifically, we’ll be discussing and helping you learn more about Microsoft’s virtualization platform: Hyper-V.  We’ll go … Continue reading My Introduction to the 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 0 of 20)

20+ Days of Server Virtualization – The Complete Series

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Here it is!  The complete list of our “20+ Days of Server Virtualization” blog articles.  Through the month of March, I’ll be adding links, making any updates or changes.  So keep checking back for more, or keep watching my blog.  As before, I plan on adding my own blog post every day, either introducing the … Continue reading 20+ Days of Server Virtualization – The Complete Series

Some Resources of Which to Take Advantage.. Of.

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmSometimes useful  resources show up in the most interesting way, and it would be foolish not to take advantage of them. Today, for example (and in about 12 minutes, actually) I’m helping to support the live Q&A for a live Springboard Series Roundtable Discussion on Windows 8.  And in the meeting invite for the “backchannel” … Continue reading Some Resources of Which to Take Advantage.. Of.

We Need to Lock These Down! – Migration and Deployment (Part 19 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIt’s the end of February, and the end of what I hope you will agree was a very satisfying series of 19 “Migration and Deployment” articles by my teammates and me – the U.S. based IT Pro Technology Evangelists.“So what’s the last topic?”I’m glad you asked.  Now that you know (or have the resources to … Continue reading We Need to Lock These Down! – Migration and Deployment (Part 19 of 19)

(Episode 8) Windows 8: System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager – Mobility Support Overview

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn this episode I welcome back Sr. Technical Product Manager Martin Booth for Part 2 of our System Center 2012 SP1 for Windows 8 series.  We discuss device support improvements made in Configuration Manager as well as improvements to support user mobility.Enjoy!https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-8-Windows-8-System-Center-2012-SP1-Configuration-Manager--Mobility-Support-Overview/player?w=512&h=288Download the Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation today and test your applications, hardware and deployment … Continue reading (Episode 8) Windows 8: System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager – Mobility Support Overview

Can I Manage Windows 8 App Upgrades? – Migration and Deployment (Part 18 of 19)

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“Hey Kevin, I’m responsible for applying company policies around applications.  If we deploy an internal Windows 8 app, or use a purchased App from the Store, how do I apply updates or roll out upgrades for the new style applications?” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThat’s an excellent question.  And it’s one that my friend Chris Avis answers for us … Continue reading Can I Manage Windows 8 App Upgrades? – Migration and Deployment (Part 18 of 19)

Side load Windows 8 Apps without Configuration Manager – Migration and Deployment (Part 17 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmDid you know, with the right policy and certificate in place, that you can deploy Windows 8 applications very easily?  In fact, once the pieces are in place, it’s as easy as running a script or launching an install from a file share.“Basically as easy as most all older Windows applications, without the store?”Exactly.  This … Continue reading Side load Windows 8 Apps without Configuration Manager – Migration and Deployment (Part 17 of 19)

Build a lab for free on Windows Azure–Migration and Deployment (Part 15 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI’m pretty sure that if you have been following my (or any of my teammates) blogs recently, you know a little something about Windows Azure.  You probably also know that you can get a free 90-day trial of Windows Azure very easily, with no obligation.  The benefit of that is that it becomes very easy … Continue reading Build a lab for free on Windows Azure–Migration and Deployment (Part 15 of 19)

Deploying VMs and Cloud Services – Migration and Deployment (Part 14 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAre you building a highly virtualized datacenter? “Yep.” Are you calling it a private cloud? “Of course.  Isn’t it?” No.  Well, at least not if virtualization is ALL you’re doing.  Part of the definition that Microsoft uses for a “cloud’ (which is based on the NIST definition found here) is that it support self-service.  Application … Continue reading Deploying VMs and Cloud Services – Migration and Deployment (Part 14 of 19)