Tag: Performance

New Storage Tiering coming in Server 2012 R2 – TechEd 2013 Favorites

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAs you may already be aware, at TechEd this year in New Orleans, several announcements about the new “R2” versions of various products were made.  Windows Server 2012 R2 and System Center 2012 R2 were just two of the products being updated later this year, and for which preview releases will be available later this … Continue reading New Storage Tiering coming in Server 2012 R2 – TechEd 2013 Favorites

(Episode 17) Windows 8 Tips: Security and Privacy

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 5 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  and I briefly introduce you to some of the new security-centric improvements in Windows 8.https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-17-Windows-8-Tips-Security-and-Privacy/player?w=512&h=288There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the Windows ecosystem opportunity, design and … Continue reading (Episode 17) Windows 8 Tips: Security and Privacy

(Episode 16) Windows 8 Tips: New Options and Features

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 4 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas and I (Kevin Remde) show off some of the newer and useful features found in Windows 8. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-16-Windows-8-Tips-New-Options-and-Features/player?w=960&h=540 There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the Windows … Continue reading (Episode 16) Windows 8 Tips: New Options and Features

BREAKING NEWS: Windows Azure Infrastructure Services are in GA today!

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“Georgia?” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmNo!  GA means General Availability!  It’s like RTM, but better.  We’ve been talking about Windows Azure virtual machines, and using Azure as “Infrastructure-as-a-Service” (IaaS) for many months now.  We’ve been promoting the heck out of the 90-day free trial of Windows Azure to IT Pros all over the world; but with the caveat that … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Windows Azure Infrastructure Services are in GA today!

(Episode 14) Windows 8 Tips: Productivity

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 3 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas and I show some improvements in Windows 8 that will help you be more productive.   https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-14-Windows-8-Tips-Productivity/player?w=512&h=288 Download the Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation today and test your applications, hardware and deployment strategies with Windows 8. Resources: Windows 8 … Continue reading (Episode 14) Windows 8 Tips: Productivity

(Episode 13) Windows 8 Tips: Mastering the Interface

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 2 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas and I dive deeper into the new modern user interface for Windows 8. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-13-Windows-8-Tips-Mastering-the-Interface/player?w=512&h=288 Download the Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation today and test your applications, hardware and deployment strategies with Windows 8. Resources: Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 … Continue reading (Episode 13) Windows 8 Tips: Mastering the Interface

NIC Teamwork: 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 10)

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I’ve discussed Windows Server 2012’s inclusion of NIC teaming on my blog before.  Back in Part 7 of our “31 Days of  our Favorite Things” last October, for example, I blogged about it. http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 10 of our current “20+ Days of Server Virtualization” series, my phriend from Phoenix Harold Wong also describes NIC Teaming … Continue reading NIC Teamwork: 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 10)

It’s Like, Networking. Virtually Networking in Hyper-V : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 9)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmMy friend Tommy Patterson brings us part 9 of our “20+ Days of Server Virtualization”, in which he introduces and describes the functionality in Hyper-V to support the networking of your virtual machines.  He describes the basic operations and options, as well as some of the more advanced topics of performance, off-loading, and new security … Continue reading It’s Like, Networking. Virtually Networking in Hyper-V : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 9)

Virtualization Storage Defined : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 5 of 20)

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I’m sure some of you are more well-versed in the area of storage than others.  And no matter where you fall on that continuum, you may be wondering what kinds of storage are available for Hyper-V Virtualization. http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Hey Kevin – What kinds of storage are available for Hyper-V virtualization?” Umm.. yeah.  Glad you asked.  My friend … Continue reading Virtualization Storage Defined : 20+ Days of Server Virtualization (Part 5 of 20)