Build a lab for free on Windows Azure–Migration and Deployment (Part 15 of 19)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI’m pretty sure that if you have been following my (or any of my teammates) blogs recently, you know a little something about Windows Azure.  You probably also know that you can get a free 90-day trial of Windows Azure very easily, with no obligation.  The benefit of that is that it becomes very easy … Continue reading Build a lab for free on Windows Azure–Migration and Deployment (Part 15 of 19)

Windows Azure Hybrid Cloud Authentication and Access Architectures – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 31 of 31)

At last we have reached the end!  it’s been 31 straight days of what I hope you have found to be useful information; all about using Windows Azure as an Infrastructure-as-a-Service option for testing, training, and extending your datacenter. If you’ve missed any, I highly recommend you look at and bookmark the “31 Days of … Continue reading Windows Azure Hybrid Cloud Authentication and Access Architectures – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 31 of 31)

Using Windows Azure VMs to learn: RDS – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 30 of 31)

As we’ve shown in previous articles of our series, Windows Azure is a very useful tool for setting up a testing and training environment.  http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday in part 30 of “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud”, Dan Noonan (via Tommy Patterson’s blog) shows us how to set that up, and build “a classroom in the … Continue reading Using Windows Azure VMs to learn: RDS – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 30 of 31)

Using Windows Azure VMs to learn: Networking Basics – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 29 of 31)

As we’ve shown in previous articles of our series, Windows Azure is a very useful tool for setting up a testing and training environment.  http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday in part 29 of “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud”, Don Noonan (guest writer) shows us how to set that up and take advantage of it. FIND HIS ARTICLE … Continue reading Using Windows Azure VMs to learn: Networking Basics – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 29 of 31)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

Now Available: New Microsoft Virtual Academy courses on System Center 2012 SP1 (Free training!)

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI just got word that there is new content up on Microsoft Virtual Academy.  Here is the text from the e-mail I received: New Microsoft Virtual Academy Courses: System Center 2012 SP1 With System Center 2012 SP1, you get the most cost effective and flexible platform for managing your traditional datacenters, private and public clouds, … Continue reading Now Available: New Microsoft Virtual Academy courses on System Center 2012 SP1 (Free training!)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–The Complete Series

If you’re interested in the full list of articles in our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” Windows Azure Virtual Machines and IaaS series… “I’m interested in the links to the full series, Kevin.” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI was just getting to that.  Anyway… here it is.  ENJOY! And in case you haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–The Complete Series