Tag: PowerShell

Powerful PowerShell Resources (So many questions. So little time. Part 27)

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Thanks for the request, Howard.  Here are some good ones:  Site: Scripting with PowerShell – videos, guides, wiki articles.. a great starting point. Site: PowerShell.com – “The Community for PowerShell People” Book: Automating Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows PowerShell 2.0 – co-authored by my good friend and former teammate Matt Hester. Blog: Windows … Continue reading Powerful PowerShell Resources (So many questions. So little time. Part 27)

BREAKING NEWS: Windows Server 8 Beta is now AVAILABLE!

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Finally!  After the long wait, and expectation growing as the day approached, we are finally able to announce to the world that the Beta of the next version of Windows Server, currently codename: Windows Server “8”, is now available for download. From the download page: Windows Server "8" is the broadest, most scalable and elastic … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Windows Server 8 Beta is now AVAILABLE!

How to Cheaply Backup Virtual Machines (So many questions. So little time. Part 14.)

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At our Kansas City TechNet Event several weeks ago, Chris H. asked: “How do I backup VMs without using Data Protection Manager or Virtual Machine Manager?” You don’t,  It can’t be done.  You must buy our products.  Resistance is futile. “Oh c’mon.. get serious, Kevin.” Sorry.  Okay, I’m sure there are several ways that this … Continue reading How to Cheaply Backup Virtual Machines (So many questions. So little time. Part 14.)

Where is that evaluation download?

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWe IT Pro-focused Technical Evangelists are often asked, “Hey.. Where can I find the download to try out such-and-such software?” And after I find out what they actually meant by “such-and-such”, I usually just tell them essentially to “google it on Bing”. But that’s not sufficient. So what I am doing instead, on this page, … Continue reading Where is that evaluation download?

Upcoming Webcast on PowerShell – What script would you like to see created?

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This is a really great idea, and a very unique opportunity to participate.  On September 22, 2010 there is a webcast happening entitled “TechNet Webcast: Windows PowerShell Basics for IT Professionals”.  But that alone isn’t very exciting.“It is to me, Kevin.  I’d like a little help getting started with PowerShell!”Certainly.  But wouldn’t it be even … Continue reading Upcoming Webcast on PowerShell – What script would you like to see created?

Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!

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Today, April 21, 2010, at 9:30am CDT, Microsoft announces the release-to-manufacturing of SQL Server 2008 R2. Watch the SQL Server Virtual Press Room for the official announcement.“What are the big benefits, Kevin?”Your end users and consumers of “the right information, right now” will love the big improvements in “self-service” BI; taking advantage of tools they … Continue reading Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!

More RTMs: System Center Essentials 2010 and System Center Data Protection Manager 2010!

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(RTM = Released to Manufacturing) Holy cow.. what an incredible few days it’s been.  Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 hit RTM just three days ago, and today we have two more products “shipped”: System Center Essentials 2010 and System Center Data Protection Manager 2010.  For SCE 2010 and SCDPM 2010 details, check out the Nexus … Continue reading More RTMs: System Center Essentials 2010 and System Center Data Protection Manager 2010!

Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?

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Here’s another TLA for you all to learn: CEC.  Microsoft’s Common Engineering Criteria.  The Microsoft Common Engineering Criteria is a set of engineering requirements and guidelines that govern all of Microsoft’s server products.  The idea here is that we build products that work well together, and work to help you reduce your TCO (another TLA … Continue reading Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?

WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional

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WAG = Windows Administrator GroupsLast week I decided to try something new, and it’s catching on in a big way.  I wanted to create a new set of user groups for IT Administrators who primarily work with MIcrosoft Windows-based infrastructures.  So I came up with the acronym WAG.  I’m also a recent big fan of … Continue reading WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional