Tag: Tech News

Stop putting whip holders in your horseless carriages. (And what does that have to do with the cloud?)

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“Computing is undergoing a seismic shift from client/server to the cloud, a shift similar in importance and impact to the transition from mainframe to client/server. Speculation abounds on how this new era will evolve in the coming years, and IT leaders have a critical need for a clear vision of where the industry is heading.”  … Continue reading Stop putting whip holders in your horseless carriages. (And what does that have to do with the cloud?)

Breaking News: P2V Migration for Software Assurance is RTW!

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RTW = Released to the Web-i-tubesRemember back in late September when I blogged about this cool toolset that, starting with a physically installed Windows XP machine, you would end up with a fresh install of Windows 7 AND that original Windows XP machine running as a virtual machine in XP-Mode?“Yeah.. that sounds really cool!  Is it … Continue reading Breaking News: P2V Migration for Software Assurance is RTW!

Breaking News: Windows Small Business Server 7 Preview Is Available For Download

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Seems like just the other day the preview of the newest member of the family, Windows Small Business Server codename “Aurora” was available for download.  I say “newest member of the family”, because “Aurora” is a server for small businesses of 25-or-fewer PCs.  SBS 2008, the most recent released version of Small Business Server, allows … Continue reading Breaking News: Windows Small Business Server 7 Preview Is Available For Download

TechNet Central Region Events are back! Windows 7 Deployment “Firestarter” Events are LIVE!

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That’s right.  We’re coming to a town near you.  “Or at least near me if I live near one of the cities listed below?”Well, yeah..  But anyway, we know that there are a lot of you who are just starting or still wondering about deploying Windows 7 and Office 2010 to your businesses,  so we’re … Continue reading TechNet Central Region Events are back! Windows 7 Deployment “Firestarter” Events are LIVE!

Trying to break free of Internet Explorer 6? Attend the Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable

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You’re not alone!  Sure, many people are making the switch to Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8, but some are actually being held back because of applications or company web-based tools that were built for and require IE 6.  And that’s just not right!“But what do we do about it, Kevin?”Well, one thing I suggest … Continue reading Trying to break free of Internet Explorer 6? Attend the Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable

RTW: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Update 1

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RTW = Released to Web Yesterday (July 7, 2010) an update to that ever-powerful and ever-useful Solution Accelerator called the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 was released.  Those of you already familiar with the MDT already know that this is a very powerful (and FREE) tool from Microsoft that both instructs and then facilitates the creation … Continue reading RTW: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Update 1

Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!

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Today, April 21, 2010, at 9:30am CDT, Microsoft announces the release-to-manufacturing of SQL Server 2008 R2. Watch the SQL Server Virtual Press Room for the official announcement.“What are the big benefits, Kevin?”Your end users and consumers of “the right information, right now” will love the big improvements in “self-service” BI; taking advantage of tools they … Continue reading Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!

More RTMs: System Center Essentials 2010 and System Center Data Protection Manager 2010!

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(RTM = Released to Manufacturing) Holy cow.. what an incredible few days it’s been.  Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 hit RTM just three days ago, and today we have two more products “shipped”: System Center Essentials 2010 and System Center Data Protection Manager 2010.  For SCE 2010 and SCDPM 2010 details, check out the Nexus … Continue reading More RTMs: System Center Essentials 2010 and System Center Data Protection Manager 2010!

BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!

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(RTM = Released to Manufacturing) It’s a big day for Microsoft, and for the world of people who work with information and documents on their computers.  Or on a SharePoint page using a browser.  Or on their phone.  Today marks the “ship” day for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010.  It’s done.  It’s ready.  Kick it … Continue reading BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!