VMware or Microsoft?–The Naked Server

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Heh heh… You said naked.”Yep.  But when I say “naked servers”, I mean bare-metal servers.  “So.. was that just a trick to get more people to read this article?”Yes. “Okay.  Proceed...”And by bare-metal servers, I mean.. a server that has no operating system installed.  It’s racked-and-stacked and plugged into power and network, but isn’t otherwise … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft?–The Naked Server

VMware or Microsoft?–Did you know that there’s no extra charge?

This week at VMWorld the VMware faithful are learning all about the latest news and updates from their virtualization vendor.  And hopefully at the same time Microsoft is able to reach them with some free custard and some good information to help them understand: What Hyper-V can do, and that You can gear up for … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft?–Did you know that there’s no extra charge?

VMware or Microsoft?–How much downtime is too much?

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm “Any downtime is too much.  I want none.  ZERO downtime.” Of course you do.  We all do.  But that sometimes comes at a cost.  And by cost, I mean actual money.  Dollars and cents.  Do-rey-mi.  $$$ But Microsoft gives you the ability to patch your virtualization foundation for FREE.  (That’s another big zero, folks.)  … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft?–How much downtime is too much?

TechNet Radio: (Part 2) What’s New in 2012 R2 – Transforming the Datacenter

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmMicrosoft Corporate VP Brad Anderson and I are back for part 2 of our "What's New in 2012 R2" series.  We discuss the new and exciting "cloud OS vision" in the next wave of Microsoft's Server and System Center products. Tune in as we take a deep dive into how your business can transform its … Continue reading TechNet Radio: (Part 2) What’s New in 2012 R2 – Transforming the Datacenter

VMware or Microsoft? – The Complete Series

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmYou asked for it, so here it is!  Here is the list of articles in our “VMware or Microsoft? series, as submitted by our team of IT Pro Technology Evangelists. UPDATE: The six weeks are over.  The series is complete.  Below is the entire list of articles! We hope you find these useful! Date Article … Continue reading VMware or Microsoft? – The Complete Series

TechNet Radio: (Part 1) – What’s New in 2012 R2 – Empowering People-Centric IT

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI had the privilege of welcoming Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President for Windows Server and System Center to the show.  We discuss the latest features and enhancements made in Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2, SQL Server 2014, Visual Studio 2013, Windows Intune as well as several new Windows Azure services.  Tune in … Continue reading TechNet Radio: (Part 1) – What’s New in 2012 R2 – Empowering People-Centric IT

BREAKING NEWS: WMF 4.0 Preview is Now Available

Just when you thought there would be no more 8.1/R2 Previews, Microsoft comes out with yet another one.  This time it’s the Windows Management Framework 4.0 Preview. “What’s that?” Well.. it’s basically the updated tools for installing on older operating systems, for the sake of managing them with the newer tools.  For example, if you're … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: WMF 4.0 Preview is Now Available

(Episode 19) Windows 8 Tips: Explorer Tricks

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 7 of our Windows 8 Tips and Tricks series, Principal Technical Account Manager Lex Thomas  give us a quick introduction to some of the new File Explorer (formerly “Windows Explorer”) features and capabilities. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-19-Windows-8-Tips-Explorer-Tricks/player?w=512&h=288 There’s never been a better time to build for Windows!  Join the App Builder Program and learn about the … Continue reading (Episode 19) Windows 8 Tips: Explorer Tricks

TechEd 2013 Favorites – The Complete Series

The 21st annual TechEd North America conference happened this month (June) in New Orleans, and my three IT Technology Evangelist coworkers (Brian Lewis, Keith Mayer, and Matt Hester) and I had the privilege of attending and taking part.  So in the interest of sharing our experiences and impressions with you, we’ve decided to dedicate the … Continue reading TechEd 2013 Favorites – The Complete Series

Key Keynote Notes – TechEd 2013 Favorites

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmSo here it is, Day 3 of TechEd, and I’m already two days late on the first of our “TechEd 2013 Favorites” series.  (sigh)  But if you’ve ever been to a TechEd, or any other big conference like this, you know that it’s hard to find a spare moment to do things other than A) … Continue reading Key Keynote Notes – TechEd 2013 Favorites