Can I use an ACL to protect my Azure SQL Server VM? (So many question. So little time. Part 49.)

At our IT Camp in Saint Louis a few weeks ago, Todd had a great question on protecting his cloud-based SQL Server: Kevin, Not sure this question was asked at the Azure IT boot camp but is there any future plans to segregate or ACL off the subnets in Azure?  Most of our web front … Continue reading Can I use an ACL to protect my Azure SQL Server VM? (So many question. So little time. Part 49.)

Why doesn’t remote desktop to my Windows Azure VM work? (So many questions. So little time. Part 48.)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAn attendee at our IT Camp in Saint Louis a few weeks ago had an problem that is understandable: “Thanks for training session, I have a question.  Tried to RDP one of my VM’s at work and I can’t connect.  Possible firewall port issue?  I am going to try and connect from home tonight.” You're … Continue reading Why doesn’t remote desktop to my Windows Azure VM work? (So many questions. So little time. Part 48.)

NEW: Virtualization IT Camps!

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmYes!  We’re coming back to a classroom near you (I hope) for an intense, full-day of training and hands-on with Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V, and System Center.  If you’re using virtualization…“What do you mean, ‘if’?”Yeah, good point.  The modern datacenter is already virtualizing, and likely virtualizing using VMware vSphere, vCenter, and so on.  That’s why we … Continue reading NEW: Virtualization IT Camps!

Windows Azure and SmartCards? (So many questions. So little time. Part 47)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIt’s been over a year now since I posted my last in the series “So many questions. So little time.” “August 20, 2012 to be exact.” Yes indeed.  And now that I’m again giving my IT Camp attendees the ability to submit their questions to me in writing, their questions become a really good source … Continue reading Windows Azure and SmartCards? (So many questions. So little time. Part 47)

Road Trip! FREE Microsoft Windows Azure Events in the US

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmComing to a town near you, our four IT Pro Evangelists in the US Central Region (Brian Lewis, Keith Mayer, Matt Hester, and Moi) are delivering free, in-person, hands-on learning (otherwise known as “IT Camps”) from now through mid-October. Here is the complete event description: Discover Key Hybrid Cloud Solutions for IT Pros You CAN … Continue reading Road Trip! FREE Microsoft Windows Azure Events in the US

Road Trip! FREE Microsoft Windows Azure Events in the Central US (September Edition)

UPDATE: The FULL list of our events for September and October is now live.  Go to THIS BLOG POST instead. -Kevin http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmComing to a town near you, our four IT Pro Evangelists in the US Central Region (Brian Lewis, Keith Mayer, Matt Hester, and Moi) are delivering free, in-person, hands-on learning; otherwise known as “IT … Continue reading Road Trip! FREE Microsoft Windows Azure Events in the Central US (September Edition)

Configuring PowerShell for Windows Azure

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmSo, you’ve got your Windows Azure subscription all set up (and if you don’t you can set up a FREE TRIAL HERE), and now you want to use PowerShell to work with your Windows Azure-based resources.  In case you weren’t aware, Microsoft provides a Windows Azure PowerShell module for scripted management of Windows Azure services. … Continue reading Configuring PowerShell for Windows Azure

NEW! Hands-On Datacenter Scenarios and Windows Azure Events

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThis just in… The demand has been so great for more information about using Windows Azure Infrastructure Services as an extension of your datacenter and IT Operations, that we’ve decided to schedule a few more FREE events to close out the end of our fiscal year here in Central Region Microsoft US DPE.  The four … Continue reading NEW! Hands-On Datacenter Scenarios and Windows Azure Events

Hey Saint Louis – I’m talking to YOU! (Microsoft IaaS Virtual Machine Bootcamp)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmOur FREE “Microsoft IaaS Virtual Machine Bootcamp” events are happening around the central part of the U.S.  We’re delivering these for IT Professionals and Developers who are interested specifically in learning more about Windows Azure, as a globally scalable application platform, as an infrastructure for virtual machines, and as an extension of your datacenter into … Continue reading Hey Saint Louis – I’m talking to YOU! (Microsoft IaaS Virtual Machine Bootcamp)