Tag: Performance

Breaking News: Finally! Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SHIPPED! RTM, Baby!

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RTM = Released to Manufacturing At 1:40pm Pacific (Redmond) time, the party started around the world, as both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 finally ship; that is to say, they are “RTM’d”.  The bits are ready.  They’ll be sent to OEMs, then made available to partners, businesses, TechNet and MSDN subscribers, and finally … Continue reading Breaking News: Finally! Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SHIPPED! RTM, Baby!

Breaking News: The Answer to “When can I get Windows 7 RTM?”

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The Windows Blog has a new post today, answering the question: “When will you get Windows 7 RTM?”“So.. when can I get it, Kevin?  Has it RTM’d yet?”Well.. it hasn’t been RTM’d (Released to Manufacturing) as of the time of writing this blog post.  But the fact that these dates have been announced means that … Continue reading Breaking News: The Answer to “When can I get Windows 7 RTM?”

Best of Questions and Answers from TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Overview (Part 2 of 2)

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As promised, here are the “Best of Q&A” from the webcast I delivered on June 11, 2009, entitled "TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Overview (Part 2 of 2)”A BIG THANK YOU to Dan Stolts for assisting in answering questions during the webcast!  This blog post is primarily a result of his efforts.Thanks for … Continue reading Best of Questions and Answers from TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Overview (Part 2 of 2)

Resources for TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Feature Overview (Level 200)

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Here are some resources relating to webcast I delivered on June 3, 2009, entitled "TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Feature Overview (Level 200)”This is part 1 of a many-part series on Windows 7.I have also recorded the demos as screencast videos.  Watch my blog for when those go live on TechNet Edge.  UPDATE: They're live!  Check … Continue reading Resources for TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Feature Overview (Level 200)

Kevin’s Event Resources for IVNUA 2009 – May 7-8, 2009

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E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.com Feedback e-mail to my boss: Harry Caldwell – HarryCal@microsoft.com Future Live, In-Person Event InformationTechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.com NEW - IT Managers Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagement NEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanager THRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organization http://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/ User … Continue reading Kevin’s Event Resources for IVNUA 2009 – May 7-8, 2009

Breaking News: It’s here! RCs are RTW! (for some)

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RCs = Release CandidatesRTW = Released to Web“for some” means “for TechNet and MSDN subscribers”You remember several days ago we announced that the RC for Windows 7 would be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers on April 30th.“Hey, that’s today!”Yep.  And of course the first thing I did this morning was to connect up to … Continue reading Breaking News: It’s here! RCs are RTW! (for some)

April-June 2009 – TechNet UNLEASHED Event Resources

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Feedback e-mail to my boss: Harry Caldwell – HarryCal@microsoft.com Future Live, In-Person Event InformationTechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.com NEW - IT Managers Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagementNEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanager THRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organizationhttp://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/ User Group Resources:User Group Support Services - http://ugss.codezone.comCulminis - http://new.culminisconnections.com   28%-OFF Special TechNet Plus … Continue reading April-June 2009 – TechNet UNLEASHED Event Resources

BIG Breaking News: The Windows 7 RC wait is almost over..

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“Huh?!”Yep. Release Candidate 1 (and only, I’ve heard) will be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers on April 30, 2009.“Says who?  All I’ve heard is leaks and rumors of leaks.”Says the Windows 7 team on the Windows 7 Team Blog.  “Can I get it now?”Do you have a TechNet Plus or MSDN subscription?“No”Then you should … Continue reading BIG Breaking News: The Windows 7 RC wait is almost over..

Resources and Q-A for TechNet Webcast: Road Map for the Future of Virtualization (Level 300)

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Here are some resources relating to webcast I delivered on March 20, 2009, entitled "TechNet Webcast: Road Map for the Future of Virtualization (Level 300)”  This is part 19 of a 20 part series on the many aspects of virtualization.  (Yung Chou blogged the entire schedule HERE).I also included links to resources that will help … Continue reading Resources and Q-A for TechNet Webcast: Road Map for the Future of Virtualization (Level 300)