How would you like some free file storage space up on the Internet? That's what the new Windows Live service called "Windows Live SkyDrive" is all about. SkyDrive has been in beta for several months, and just the other day it was announced that it is RTW, or Released-To-Web. And better than the 1 GB … Continue reading Windows Live SkyDrive is RTW.
Happy Valentine's Day!The product team decided to give you TechNet and MSDN subscribers a little Valentine's Day gift by making SP1 available for download.Go to the http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/default.aspx page. Notice the "Top Subscriber Downloads" section. You can also go here to get it - For TechNet Subscribers For MSDN Subscribers And if you're a subscriber, it … Continue reading Breaking News: Happy Valentine’s Day – Here’s your Windows Vista SP1 download!
"Can I slipstream Windows Vista SP1 into an existing install image?"Nope. Well, not directly, anyway."Um.. but when I get SP1, I want to upgrade my deployable .WIM images with the new bits. I can't do that in an offline way like I can with other updates?"Sorry. No."Are you going to tell me why?"Absolutely! You don't … Continue reading I can’t do WHAT?! Why can’t I create my own slipstreamed installation of Windows Vista SP1?
Wow.. it's shaping up to be quite a day! I just got word that SP1 for Windows Vista is also ready to be made available to the entire world. Soon... Right on the heals of the announcement (though not related) that Windows Server 2008 is RTM, now SP1 for Windows Vista quietly went RTM (well, … Continue reading MORE BREAKING NEWS: RTM of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista!
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In case you weren't aware, there are several certification exams that are going to expire."Oh shoot! I lose my certification?"No.. you never lose that. But a MCSE on Server 2003 is more valuable today that your old MCSE on 2000 Server. And if you were thinking of, say, upgrading your MCSE 2000 to 2003 level, … Continue reading Expiring Certification Exams
If you've been keeping up with the goings-on around the looming launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008, you've more than likely heard the theme: Heros happen {here}. And naturally there has been a lot of creative effort around getting the word out.Here is another such example: Heros Happen {here} … Continue reading Heros Happen {here} – The Comic Series
I know this isn't strictly IT Pro related, but I do know that many of you reading this are working in companies who may be considering rolling out or replacing your existing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, or may be just curious about what Microsoft Dynamics CRM is all about. Well, there's a series of … Continue reading Dynamics CRM Launch Events
Our TechNet folks have put together a promotion, and a fun game to go along with it. Those of us who spent too many hours playing cheesy pixilated adventure games** about 15-20 years ago will appreciate the awesome reproduction in the form of this cute online game, "Server Quest". The sappy soundblaster-esque (you have my … Continue reading A Geek On A Quest (But does he get the girl?)
IMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion.Whenever I present a live TechNet Event, I ask my audience to raise their hands if they are a TechNet subscriber. Usually about 1/3 of the audience raises their hand. Considering that this is typically a Microsoft-friendly audience, I'm a … Continue reading Here… Go buy a Zune with the $100 you just saved…
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