"...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…
At least I've been told as much. But then I respond, "No.. I'm certified!" as I whip out my Microsoft Certification card with my low 5-digit MCP number. (MCP since '94 on Windows 3.1, and currently an MCSE:Security (2000) and MCSE (2003).)What about you?No?Yes?"I'm wondering what the future of the certification programs at Microsoft are, … Continue reading I’m certifiable, and so are you!
TechNet Online Media Update: May 2007 Access TechNet webcasts, virtual labs, and podcasts for information on the latest products and technologies from Microsoft. During webcasts, see technical demonstrations and hear subject matter experts answer your questions. Take part in a virtual lab to evaluate and test Microsoft's newest server products. Stream or download podcasts on … Continue reading TechNet Online Media – May 2007
An e-mail thread I've been a following at Microsoft has had me excited to talk about this, and now that it's been blogged by others I feel I can let the "cat out of the bag" and post about it as well. Stanislas Quastana's blog confirms the rumor of a new area for Microsoft... even, … Continue reading Breaking News: Announcement Rumor
(RTW = Released to Web)Yesterday while I was traveling, Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2003. Here's the page: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx(Rats... here I am on the road, and I can't upgrade my servers 'til Friday!)"But... what's new in SP2?"Check out this "What's New in SP2" page, that lists the main updates. There are some minor security … Continue reading SP2 for Windows Server 2003 is RTW
"How about to me?!"No.. but to a very good cause! This may sound like one of those "Send this e-mail to 10 friends and Microsoft will send you money" e-mails, but believe me, it is entirely true. As part promotion, part gesture-of-good-will, the Windows Live team has decided to give a portion of their advertising … Continue reading Use the new ‘secret emoticon’ and tell Microsoft where to send some money!
Yes.. I know. This is typically an IT Pro blog.. but as a former Software Engineer and all-around geeky guy, it makes me happy to see this really cool resource come into existence. Microsoft is unveiling a new resource for ANYONE who is interested in learning the beginnings/basics/starting-points for developing software. The Beginner Developer Learning … Continue reading Breaking News: Beginner Developer Learning Center is now live!
This was just released a day or two ago. It's called the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment. Here is the description from the tool's web page:Secure and Agentless InventoryThe Windows Vista Hardware Assessment solution accelerator provides secure, agentless inventory for up to 5,000 computers. It collects and organizes system resource and device information, network wide and … Continue reading A New Tool For Your Windows Vista Plans
I got an e-mail this morning from a Technical Account Manager here at Microsoft concerning some additional learning resources for IT Pros around this whole "Y2K7" DST change problem. We're holding several webcasts just so you can learn more about the resources available and steps you can take to make this transition go smoothly.Here is … Continue reading Webcasts to help you address the Daylight Savings Time transition
It's a virtual reality - It's the new version of Virtual PC - Virtual PC 2007. I've been using the beta for awhile now, with very happy results. Some examples I've seen: Virtual guest installations of Windows Vista work much better Virtual PC itself performs better on a Vista Host And (this is the big one), … Continue reading Breaking News: Virtual PC 2007 is Released-to-Web
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