Resources for Webcast – Message Security, Compliance, and Message Protection with Exchange Server 2007 (Level 200), (October 9, 2006)

October 3, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ Leave a comment

Webcast Resources: Message Security, Compliance, and Message Protection with Exchange Server 2007 (Level 200)Here are some resources relating to the webcast I presented on October 9, 2006, entitled “Message Security, Compliance, and Message Protection wiht Exchange Server 2007 (Level 200)" I hope you find them useful.Kevin — Getting to Know Microsoft Exchange Server 2007http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/preview/default.mspx Download Exchange Server 2007 Beta 2http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2007/downloads/beta.mspx … Continue reading Resources for Webcast – Message Security, Compliance, and Message Protection with Exchange Server 2007 (Level 200), (October 9, 2006)

TechNet Events: A New Quarter of Great Content

September 29, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ 3 Comments

Yes, it's a new quarter, and the TechNet Events site is now finally showing off our new events. Check 'em out! Hopefully we'll see you there!

Will XYZ run on SBS?

September 29, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ Leave a comment

I'm often asked about this. People running or supporting customers running Microsoft Small Business Server attend a TechNet Event or a Microsoft webcast, and comment or write to me:"Hey.. that product you showed is great. ..but will it work on Small Business Server?"Well.. sometimes I knew the answer, but often I didn't. Fortunately, now, the … Continue reading Will XYZ run on SBS?

BETA: Windows Vista Security Guide now available

September 6, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ Leave a comment

Get a leg up on Windows Vista SecurityA beta version of the Windows Vista Security Guide is now available for download. You can get the guide here.It’s a great way to get a head start on learning how you’ll configure and deploy security configuration through Group Policy to your Windows Vista clients.Also, there is a webcast … Continue reading BETA: Windows Vista Security Guide now available

TechNet is Podcasting

August 9, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ 1 Comment

TechNet is PodcastingI just got word from the “Dean of TechNet Webcasts” (Dean Andrews) that we’ve put together a site where you can download (or subscribe and download via RSS) podcasts from Microsoft. What he’s doing initially is taking webcasts and putting the audio from them up for your listening pleasure (and learning benefit).And if you liked the … Continue reading TechNet is Podcasting

NEWS FLASH: BIG TechNet Subscriptions Program Changes

July 23, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ 2 Comments

Quick news: The TechNet Subscription Program Director, Scott Stout, just gave us the okay to blog about this. Beginning August 1st, there are big, GREAT changes to the TechNet subscription program.First of all – TechNet Standard is going away. Not an option.“Huh? Taking things away?”Don’t feel bad. Believe me.. it’s being replaced with TechNet Plus benefits … Continue reading NEWS FLASH: BIG TechNet Subscriptions Program Changes

NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Winternals Software

July 18, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ 4 Comments

Ever use the free SysInternals tools?If you’re an IT Pro for any length of time, you will definitely have heard of these. They are awesome, free tools for doing deep-level stuff with Windows, both locally and remotely.A great example is the PSTools suite for powerful command-line utilities. Or the Process Explorer, which graphically lists all … Continue reading NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Winternals Software

Breaking News: Virtual PC is now FREE!

July 12, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ 12 Comments

Breaking Virtualization NewsNow, like Virtual Server 2005 R2, you can download and use Virtual PC 2004 (SP1 version) for free.“No way.”Way. But I understand your disbelief. That’s what I said when I heard the news late yesterday. And by the time you read this it will be true. [I see the VirtualPC home page is … Continue reading Breaking News: Virtual PC is now FREE!

IE 7: Third time’s the charm?

June 30, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ 1 Comment

Beta 3 is now availableYou may be thinking to yourself.. “So what? A few bug fixes…” or “Beta 2 is good enough for me. I’ll just wait until the final release.”Well.. that was my initial reaction, too. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: IE 7 ROCKS. But after hearing about this new … Continue reading IE 7: Third time’s the charm?

WinFS: Living? Dead? Living-Dead?

June 28, 2006 ~ Kevin Remde ~ Leave a comment

WinFS: What’s up?Readers who follow Microsoft news and blogs already have probably seen the buzz in the blogosphere concerning the fate of WinFS; the “file system as (or in a) relational database”. Apparently rumors of it’s death are based on the fact that members of the product team said it was dead. But not really. … Continue reading WinFS: Living? Dead? Living-Dead?