Yeah baby! That says it all. Today in San Francisco Steve Balmer will keynote the offical launch event for SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and BizTalk 2006. And all over Microsoft, all over the world, we are “READY to ROCK the Launch”. Today (if it’s not live yet, it will be soon) we also … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 – READY TO ROCK THE LAUNCH!
Yeah… that’s me, working hard. For the past several weeks (several months, really) the team has been focused on learning and presenting SQL Server 2005 in all it’s glory… and doing a pretty good job of it (if I can brag a bit on my team here.)This coming week we start our new “Best of … Continue reading So much to blog. So little time. So much SQL Server 2005
Microsoft took a big step into the Software Services world today, with some major announcements.Here’s the Press Release on the subject…To summarize – we announced a number of new, free online services. Some are still in the planning stages, and others are ready for you to try out. Click the picture above, or this link, … Continue reading Announcing: Windows Live (TM)
New Microsoft Certifications!That’s right! Microsoft is changing the certification program.“Huh? I’m an MCSE! Why are they changing things?”I’m an MCSE, too. But what are your specialties? You’re obviously an IT Professional. You’re not a developer (or perhaps you are), but other than that, what do you do, really? If you’re certified on a particular technology, … Continue reading Are you certifiable? There’s a new generation of Microsoft Certifications!
“Kevin, why are you bringing up Virtuality?”I think you mean “Virtualization”. I’m bringing it up because there has been a cool announcement about Virtual Machine Technology from Microsoft – specifically around licensing.“What is this Virtual Machine Technology of which you speak?”From the Microsoft Virtual PC – FAQ page: A. Virtual machine technology applies to both … Continue reading Everything is virtual someday (Welcome to “The Matrix”)
Yep. I blame myself.If Windows Vista heads to OEMs on July 25th, 2006, then I’m responsible. I, like many Microsoft employees, am running new Windows Vista builds whenever I get the chance. And I’m submitting bugs as I find them. Heck… most of the time I’m submitting bugs I don’t even KNOW I’m submitting bugs. … Continue reading Windows Vista to RTM in July?
I just learned from Chris Avis’ blog that there is a new Windows XP Security Guide out. This is Chris: And this the overview text from the Security Guide:OverviewThe Windows XP Security Guide has been updated to provide specific recommendations about how to harden computers that run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) in … Continue reading New Windows XP Security Guide
Yes indeed, SP2 for Exchange Server 2003 went live yesterday (Oct 19, 2005). Here’s where you can get it, as well as find additional information.
The schedule of Microsoft Webcasts for November is ready to go. I’ve posted the entire schedule, complete with breakdowns by topic or product/technology, as well as full descriptions, as an article HERE. See you there!
Steve made some big announcements the other day about future product lines and services all around security – how Microsoft is going to take some of the security technologies recently purchased and developed (okay.. purchased) and roll them out in the coming months. Good stuff!Here’s the Press Pass article all about it.
Absolutely Full of I.T. 