http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm There’s a theory that a Shark needs to keep moving, or else it will die. “Is that really true?” Do I look like Jacques Cousteau? I don’t know. You look it up. But I think the same can be said for virtual machines. “They’ll die?” Stop interrupting me. In your datacenter, no machine in … Continue reading Full of I.T. Shark Week!: Gotta keep moving!
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThis question came from a land-lubber coward** (meaning: didn’t give his/her name) at a TechNet Event IT Camp in Minneapolis… (**Just joking, friend. I thanks for coming to the event!) I absolutely love this question. There is so much genuine passion in this topic, and believe me, I have a strong opinion - just like … Continue reading Full of I.T. Shark Week: When will Microsoft admit defeat? (So many questions. So little time. Part 45)
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Yes indeed! It’s SHARK WEEK on FULL OF I.T.! This is the week of the year that we get aggressive here on the blog! We stir up the waters and bait the hooks with tasty I.T. goodness! We rip our competitors to shreds! We… “Hey Kevin… Aren’t you just stealing this idea from the … Continue reading It’s “Shark Week” on Full of I.T.!
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Kevin, I just want to start using it with some already-built examples. That’s how I learn best.” You’re in luck! The PowerShell Script Explorer Release Candidate was just, um.. released. Here’s the description from the download page: Microsoft® Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell® (Release Candidate) helps scripters find Windows PowerShell scripts, snippets, modules, and how-to … Continue reading I want to learn PowerShell. Where are the sample scripts?
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI actually thought we were going to wait a day and not steal any of the thunder around the Windows 8 RTM, but today Microsoft also announces the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Server 2012. Here is the announcement on the Windows Server Blog. “Are we going to have to wait ‘til October 24 … Continue reading More Breaking News: Windows Server 2012 is ALSO Released to Manufacturing!
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Wow.. I don’t think I need to tell you that this is a very exciting day for PC users and, really, for a world of people who depend upon computers to improve their lives; both work and personal. And selfishly, it’s especially exciting for me, as I happen to be here in Redmond, and … Continue reading Breaking News: Today is the day! Windows 8 is Released to Manufacturing!
Some of you may be aware that this week another big Microsoft conference is happening in Toronto. The Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) for 2012 is in full swing. And like all of these kinds of conferences, there are usually big announcements and reveals and important information shared during the keynotes. This year’s is no exception. … Continue reading WPC Announcements–Servers and Tools and Azure! (Oh my!)
“Seriously, Kevin? Are you going to VMware User Groups now?” Yes, I am. As an IT Professional, and as one who does his best to represent the IT Professional Community as a whole, I think it’s useful to keep in touch with as many technologies and as many other IT Pros as possible. And sure, … Continue reading As I’m off to yet another VMUG…
Jeff asked me for this at a recent TechNet Event… That’s a fair question, Jeff. For several years, I have been promoting TechNet Subscriptions in pretty much every way available to me. It is a great resource that, even if I weren’t a Microsoft Employee, I would yearly purchase for myself. The answer to your … Continue reading TechNet Subscription Discount Code? (So many questions. So little time. Part 44)
The following question was asked by Joobly-Goop (not his real name) at a recent TechNet Event, in the context of our doing a Boot-From-VHD configuration and then dual-booting into the Operating System that was in the Virtual Hard Disk (.VHD) file… I certainly understand your confusion, J.G. (May I call you J.G.?) If I’m running … Continue reading How are you booting into the VHD? (So many questions. So little time. Part 43)
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