Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta 2 is LIVE

Beta 2 of IE 7.0 is ReleasedYeah, I’ve been using a pre-Beta 2 version for awhile now, and I’m loving it.  Click here (or the logo graphic) to learn more about the new features, and to download beta 2 for yourself.  Seriously – I’m hooked on the RSS feed support, and on tabs. 

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition – FREE

How much would you pay for all of that power?Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 is now a free product.  Get it here!“Isn’t this old news, Kevin?”Yeah… If you’ve heard this already, please forgive me.  I was not blogging the week it happened, so I missed putting out the big scoop here.  But I’m still just … Continue reading Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Enterprise Edition – FREE

SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 042 – SQL Server 2005 SP1 is LIVE!

SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 042 Service Pack 1 (SP1) for SQL Server 2005 is now available.  Get it here.  (Link is finally LIVE!) “What’s new, Kevin?” Well, the biggest news, in my opinion, is that it now fully supports Database Mirroring.  (Can I get a big “HOORAY!” for that one?!  Yeah!) Here’s the press release. … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 042 – SQL Server 2005 SP1 is LIVE!

TechNet Webcast Schedule – 2006 05

Upcoming TechNet Webcasts: May 2006TechNet webcasts are designed specifically for the IT Professional, offering in-depth information on how to plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft products and technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services, and Microsoft Content Management Server.  TechNet Webcast Series: Upcoming & On-Demand Upcoming TechNet Webcasts·          By … Continue reading TechNet Webcast Schedule – 2006 05

Webcast Series – Product Solutions Spotlights

Why do I need an upgrade strategy? How will these changes assist me with my day-to-day challenges, as well as future performance of my business solutions? When will the new products be available? Will these changes affect security? What's the potential trade-off between upgrading immediately and waiting for future new product releases? Want answers to … Continue reading Webcast Series – Product Solutions Spotlights

New Free e-Learning Promotion for TechNet Plus Subscribers

I just received some cool news via e-mail from the Microsoft TechNet Product Manager.  The e-Learning folks are offering a new promotion running from April-June, 2006.  All new or existing TechNet Plus subscribers will have some additional e-Learning courses available to them for free.  Three of them.  “Three? Free?!”Yep. Three.  Free.  Whoopie.“What courses?”Here are the links … Continue reading New Free e-Learning Promotion for TechNet Plus Subscribers

The April TechNet Webcast Calendar is LIVE!

April’s Shower of WebcastsThe schedule for April has been posted.  Sign up early and often!Here are a few I’ll be leading…TechNet Webcast: Exchange Best Practice Analyzer (ExBPA) (Level 300)Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific TimeKevin Remde, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft CorporationThe Microsoft Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool (ExBPA) is an … Continue reading The April TechNet Webcast Calendar is LIVE!