Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge–Exam 70-410–Deploy and configure DNS service

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmAs some of you may be aware, our team is in the process of documenting and referencing preparation materials for the certification exam 70-410: “Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012”.   In this article, my goal is to point you to learning resources around deploying and configuring DNS which falls under the “Deploy and Configure Core … Continue reading Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge–Exam 70-410–Deploy and configure DNS service

Available Now: RTM Version of the FREE Windows 2012 eBook

http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI just learned (from the Microsoft Press Blog) that the The Free e-Book on Windows Server 2012 is now updated to include any changes found in the final, released version of Windows Server.  Here are the formats, and the links: PDF - Introducing Windows Server 2012 RTM Edition - PDF ebook EPUB – Introducing Windows … Continue reading Available Now: RTM Version of the FREE Windows 2012 eBook

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

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

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?

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!

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!