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Windows Azure Add-Ons from the Windows Azure Store – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 28 of 31)

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One of the great things about “the cloud” is that not only can you build solutions that are globally available, but you can also purchase and use components and services from other providers and easily include their functionality as a part of your own solutions  http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday in part 29 of “31 Days of Servers in … Continue reading Windows Azure Add-Ons from the Windows Azure Store – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 28 of 31)

Use Windows Azure to learn Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 27 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWhat an amazing platform and opportunity for learning.   Creating virtual machines in Windows Azure is a great platform for trying out functionality that would otherwise be hard or expensive to do in your own test lab or on your own hardware. So in this Part 27 of our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” … Continue reading Use Windows Azure to learn Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 27 of 31)

Download Windows Server 2012

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Download the Evaluation ISO Download the Evaluation VHD Windows Server 2012 is available.  It offers businesses and service providers a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud-optimized infrastructure.  Windows Server 2012 helps organizations connect securely across premises and helps IT Professionals to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently. Need more information? See the product details … Continue reading Download Windows Server 2012

Templates and Automation in Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 17 of 31)

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Today in part 17 of our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series, we’re going to show you (or more specifically, my friend Keith Mayer is going to show you) how to create and use your own virtual machine templates that can be used and re-used “in the cloud" in Windows Azure. http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm(HINT: If … Continue reading Templates and Automation in Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 17 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Can you build a SharePoint lab in the cloud? (Part 7 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAnd the answer to the question I pose in the title is: YES!  Yes you can! In today’s part 7 of our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series, Keith Mayer walks you through a detailed step-by-step of how to build virtual machines in Windows Azure that serve as a solid test and learning … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Can you build a SharePoint lab in the cloud? (Part 7 of 31)

TechNet IT “Mini-Camp” Event–August 30, 2012 in Minneapolis (Edina), Minnesota

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Yes indeed!  It’s short notice, but I’d love to see about 30+ IT Pros from the area on Thursday, August 30th.  We’ll be holding an IT “Mini-Camp”, where we’ll discuss and give you some hands-on time with Windows Server 2012 and the new version of Hyper-V virtualization. Here is the text from the registration … Continue reading TechNet IT “Mini-Camp” Event–August 30, 2012 in Minneapolis (Edina), Minnesota

Windows Server 2012 Essentials Release Candidate is available for download

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Overview http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWindows Server 2012 Release Candidate Essentials (formerly Windows Small Business Server Essentials) is a flexible, affordable, and easy-to-use server solution designed and priced for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices that helps them reduce costs and be more productive.  Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Essentials is an ideal first server, … Continue reading Windows Server 2012 Essentials Release Candidate is available for download

Full of I.T. Shark Week!: Who has the biggest disk?

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm In this final day of Shark Week! on Full of I.T., we will do a quick comparison of storage capabilities between Hyper-V and VMware’s vSphere 5.0.  Hyper-V 3.0 in Windows Server 2012 and in the free Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 have some new capabilities and new capacities in the storage arena. “’Arena’?  Shouldn’t that … Continue reading Full of I.T. Shark Week!: Who has the biggest disk?

BREAKING NEWS: While I was away, the Windows 8 bits hit TechNet and MSDN!

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmGee.. you go out to the gym for a couple of hours and come back and lo-and-behold the Windows 8 released (RTM) bits become available for download for TechNet and MSDN subscribers!  So if you subscribe, go to the site and get ‘em while they’re hot!“What about other folks?  When can I buy it?”If you’re … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: While I was away, the Windows 8 bits hit TechNet and MSDN!