“Don’t you mean, ‘Buy TechNet Subscriptions’, Kevin?” Nope. The TechNet Subscription is no more. Today Microsoft announced that, as of August 31, 2013 we will no longer be selling the TechNet Subscription, in favor of better free trials and evaluations (such as those found at https://aka.ms/evals) Full details of this news are being e-mailed to … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Buh-Bye TechNet Subscriptions
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAt the keynote on Monday of TechEd NA (June 3), we made some pretty big announcements around how Windows Azure Trials and various subscription benefits would be changing. So for today’s edition of our “TechEd 2013 Favorites” series, I thought I’d briefly introduce you to some surprising changes to the options you have for “kicking … Continue reading New Windows Azure Trial and Subscription Rights – TechEd 2013 Favorites
The 21st annual TechEd North America conference happened this month (June) in New Orleans, and my three IT Technology Evangelist coworkers (Brian Lewis, Keith Mayer, and Matt Hester) and I had the privilege of attending and taking part. So in the interest of sharing our experiences and impressions with you, we’ve decided to dedicate the … Continue reading TechEd 2013 Favorites – The Complete Series
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmThe introduction… I begin this post as I’m sitting at the gate in Minneapolis, waiting to board. I’ll finish it while I’m flying south. My name is Kevin, and I’m huge TechEd fan. “Hi, Kevin!” Hi. I’m being joined at TechEd once again by several thousand of my closest friends, and also a few coworkers … Continue reading NEW SERIES: TechEd 2013 Favorites
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWhat is the plural of Series? (And how is it pronounced?) Well.. that’s not so important. What’s important is that we – the Technology Evangelists of Microsoft DPE in the U.S. have been busy busy bloggers these past several months. You’ve seen many articles, and many links to articles and resources, and we sincerely hope … Continue reading Our Serieses
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
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
This is going to be good! The folks at the Microsoft Virtual Academy are once again hosting a full-day online training event on May 16, 2013 from 9am to 5pm Pacific Time. The title: Windows Azure for IT Professionals. Make Windows Azure Your Datacenter! This Jump Start will help you understand how you can use … Continue reading More Free Online Training on May 16 – Windows Azure for IT Professionals Jump Start
http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAnyone who has followed my blog for any length of time already knows what a HUGE fan of the Microsoft TechEd conference I am. And this year I am hoping to be there again. (If you’re a Microsoft group who is looking for booth or lab proctor help, send me an e-mail!!!) But whether I am … Continue reading Tell your boss I said you should register for TechEd North America 2013. Now.
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)
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