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More Breaking News: Windows Server 2012 is ALSO Released to Manufacturing!

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI actually thought we were going to wait a day and not steal any of the thunder around the Windows 8 RTM, but today Microsoft also announces the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Server 2012. Here is the announcement on the Windows Server Blog. “Are we going to have to wait ‘til October 24 … Continue reading More Breaking News: Windows Server 2012 is ALSO Released to Manufacturing!

Breaking News: Today is the day! Windows 8 is Released to Manufacturing!

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Wow.. I don’t think I need to tell you that this is a very exciting day for PC users and, really, for a world of people who depend upon computers to improve their lives; both work and personal.  And selfishly, it’s especially exciting for me, as I happen to be here in Redmond, and … Continue reading Breaking News: Today is the day! Windows 8 is Released to Manufacturing!

WPC Announcements–Servers and Tools and Azure! (Oh my!)

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Some of you may be aware that this week another big Microsoft conference is happening in Toronto.  The Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) for 2012 is in full swing.  And like all of these kinds of conferences, there are usually big announcements and reveals and important information shared during the keynotes.  This year’s is no exception. … Continue reading WPC Announcements–Servers and Tools and Azure! (Oh my!)

Lest we forget: Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 RC also released!

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I feel bad that I didn’t include this yesterday – because it’s hugely important: Alongside of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 release candidates, Microsoft’s Hyper-V Server 2012 release candidate was also made publically available for download. “What’s so cool about that, Kevin?” For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Hyper-V Server is … Continue reading Lest we forget: Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 RC also released!

Breaking News: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 7.0 Beta

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I don’t usually like to do this…“..but you’re going to do it anyway.”Shut up.  And get out of my head.  I usually don’t like to do a lot of copying and pasting of other people’s content (OPC™), but the text from this e-mail I received concerning the beta release of the next version of the … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 7.0 Beta

I love these Windows Azure success stories

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“MediaValet Thrives on Microsoft’s Cloud Platform” is the title of this press release.  It’s great to hear about the cases where Windows Azure is being used so effectively, and really taking full advantage of its… well.. advantages.  Things such as global scale and pay-as-you-go.  Great, reliable, redundant storage.  And the opportunity to create some massively … Continue reading I love these Windows Azure success stories

Breaking News: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 is RTW

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RTW = Released to the Webitubes Wow.. what a big week. The System Center 2012 release, the official naming of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, and now the newest version of the MDT - Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 – is released and available for download. For those not familiar with it, the MDT is … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 is RTW

Breaking News: Microsoft Announces the Windows 8 Editions (SKUs)

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This is great… Today Microsoft announced that there will be three (count ‘em.. 3) editions of Windows 8 when it goes on sale – presumably later this year.  “Wait a sec…only three?  Didn’t Windows 7 come in 6.. or more?” Yep.  Three.  Brandon LeBlanc writes on the Windows Team Blog that Windows 8 will be … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Announces the Windows 8 Editions (SKUs)