TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators– My interview with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes (Part 3)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmContinuing our Private Cloud basics series, Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes are back.  And in today’s episode they focus on how you can get started in planning a private cloud environment. Tune in as they lay out some best practices you may want to consider. https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators--Part-3-Private-Cloud-Planning/player?w=512&h=288 After watching this video, follow these next steps: Step … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators– My interview with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes (Part 3)

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators– My interview with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes (Part 2)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmRecently I had the pleasure of once again speaking with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes for part two of our five part series on the Private Cloud.  In part two we consider the topic of security, and what the aspects of security are that need to be considered in the context of a Private Cloud.  … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators– My interview with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes (Part 2)

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators– My interview with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes (Part 1)

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of speaking with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes as a first in our five part series on the Private Cloud.  In part one we discuss basic private cloud principles and what it means for business, as well as how organizations can begin to understand and accept … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators– My interview with Tom Shinder and Yuri Diogenes (Part 1)

Launch Day! Windows Server 2012 is available today!

Yessir!  According to the Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform page, And that’s today!  Go to THIS PAGE to set up a reminder that at 8:00AM Pacific (10:00AM Central) time, the launch is happening. “Where will the Windows Server Launch be taking place?” Online.  Go to http://www.windows-server-launch.com at 10:00AM Central Time to “learn, connect, and have … Continue reading Launch Day! Windows Server 2012 is available today!

TechNet IT “Mini-Camp” Event–August 30, 2012 in Minneapolis (Edina), Minnesota

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Yes indeed!  It’s short notice, but I’d love to see about 30+ IT Pros from the area on Thursday, August 30th.  We’ll be holding an IT “Mini-Camp”, where we’ll discuss and give you some hands-on time with Windows Server 2012 and the new version of Hyper-V virtualization. Here is the text from the registration … Continue reading TechNet IT “Mini-Camp” Event–August 30, 2012 in Minneapolis (Edina), Minnesota

Breaking News: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 7.0 Beta

I don’t usually like to do this…“..but you’re going to do it anyway.”Shut up.  And get out of my head.  I usually don’t like to do a lot of copying and pasting of other people’s content (OPC™), but the text from this e-mail I received concerning the beta release of the next version of the … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 7.0 Beta

Breaking News: New Microsoft Certs Align to Cloud–The MCSE is back!

Hot off the newswire: Today Microsoft announced some changes to the certification program for IT Professionals, in order to address the growing need for people being able to prove their expertise in all things cloud-related. “Wait.. you said that “the MCSE is back’.  Huh?!” That’s right.  What was the well-known “Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer” acronym … Continue reading Breaking News: New Microsoft Certs Align to Cloud–The MCSE is back!