This week at VMWorld the VMware faithful are learning all about the latest news and updates from their virtualization vendor. And hopefully at the same time Microsoft is able to reach them with some free custard and some good information to help them understand: What Hyper-V can do, and that You can gear up for … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft?–Did you know that there’s no extra charge?
Welcome to another of our series of “VMware or Microsoft?” articles. Yesterday I watched general session keynote coming out of VMworld, and thought I’d jot down and share some notes about what was announced, and perhaps how what was announced compares to products or capabilities in Microsoft’s similar solutions (Hyper-V, Windows Server 2012, and System … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft?–VMWorld Key Keynote Notes
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmOne of the things VMware like to claim as a benefit to their protection of virtualization resources and application data is that they don’t require agents to be installed, where supposedly Microsoft requires agents everywhere. But, is that entirely true? And even if the approaches are a little different, who really has the advantage? To … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft?–Agents or no Agents?
“Don’t you mean, ‘Buy TechNet Subscriptions’, Kevin?” Nope. The TechNet Subscription is no more. Today Microsoft announced that, as of August 31, 2013 we will no longer be selling the TechNet Subscription, in favor of better free trials and evaluations (such as those found at https://aka.ms/evals) Full details of this news are being e-mailed to … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Buh-Bye TechNet Subscriptions
Gentlemen, start your downloads! (Ladies, too!) http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThe previews for the “blue” wave of server products beat the estimated arrival dates (I thought we’d have to wait ‘til June 26th!) and became available late yesterday for TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Those products include: Windows Server 2012 R2, and System Center 2012 R2. But, not only for … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Windows Server 2012 R2 and System Center 2012 R2 Preview Evaluations Are Now Available
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmOnce again on the floor of TechEd 2013 in New Orleans, I chat with Jeffrey Bellamy, Director of Business Development at F5 Networks. Jeffrey gives us a quick overview of some of their hybrid network offerings for Windows Azure and Hyper-V. Learn more about F5 Networks https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators-Hybrid-Network-Offerings-for-Windows-Azure-and-Hyper-V-from-F5/player?w=512&h=288 __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Hybrid Network Offerings for Windows Azure and Hyper-V from F5
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn this brief episode, I speak with Sr. Business Development Manager Joe Hielscher of Arista Networks from the floor at TechEd 2013 in New Orleans. We chat about the latest features available from their cloud networking solutions and how they support a dynamic datacenter. Learn more about Arista Networks! https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators-Delivering-Software-Defined-Cloud-Networking-Solutions-with-Arista-Ne/player?w=512&h=288 __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – Delivering Software Defined Cloud Networking Solutions with Arista Networks
The 21st annual TechEd North America conference happened this month (June) in New Orleans, and my three IT Technology Evangelist coworkers (Brian Lewis, Keith Mayer, and Matt Hester) and I had the privilege of attending and taking part. So in the interest of sharing our experiences and impressions with you, we’ve decided to dedicate the … Continue reading TechEd 2013 Favorites – The Complete Series
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmYou read that title correctly.. We know that many of you are still using VMware. And just about as many of you are already migrating or considering the migration of some (or all) of your virtualization to Microsoft’s Hyper-V. And if you’re already going that route, perhaps you should also investigate moving some (or all) … Continue reading Oh YES! Migrate VMware VMs to Windows Azure – 20 Key Scenarios with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWhat is the plural of Series? (And how is it pronounced?) Well.. that’s not so important. What’s important is that we – the Technology Evangelists of Microsoft DPE in the U.S. have been busy busy bloggers these past several months. You’ve seen many articles, and many links to articles and resources, and we sincerely hope … Continue reading Our Serieses
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