Video Diary: Office 2010 / SharePoint 2010 Launch Event

As I’ve done in the past, here is a compilation of random scenes (aka “Video Diary”) of our team’s Readiness Launch event for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 that happened in Bloomington, Minnesota on May 27, 2010. I was the presenter for the IT Pro track covering those products.  We discussed planning for, deploying, and … Continue reading Video Diary: Office 2010 / SharePoint 2010 Launch Event

Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!

Today, April 21, 2010, at 9:30am CDT, Microsoft announces the release-to-manufacturing of SQL Server 2008 R2. Watch the SQL Server Virtual Press Room for the official announcement.“What are the big benefits, Kevin?”Your end users and consumers of “the right information, right now” will love the big improvements in “self-service” BI; taking advantage of tools they … Continue reading Breaking News: RTM! SQL Server 2008 R2 is Released!

INTRODUCING: Microsoft Desktop Player – Find Technical Content and Useful Microsoft Resources Easily

The Microsoft Desktop Player is now live and in Beta.  “What does it do?”Using either your browser (It’s a Silverlight application) or an installed desktop application, you can easily and contextually find webcast recordings, podcast recordings, whitepapers, etc.  So, let’s say you’re interested in SharePoint 2010..“But I’m not.”Let’s just say you are, okay?  You do … Continue reading INTRODUCING: Microsoft Desktop Player – Find Technical Content and Useful Microsoft Resources Easily

Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

TechNet Event Slides - http://www.technetevents.com/resources   28%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Direct Subscription Promotion – Yes, save nearly $100  off of a TechNet Plus Direct Subscription! Use Promotion Code TNITE04 (that’s ZERO-4) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/subscriptionIMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion.  E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedbackContinue reading Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

Resources from the TechNet Webcast: Automating Windows 7 Deployments using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 SP2

Greetings!  Here are the resources relating to the TechNet Webcast: “Automating Windows 7 Deployments using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 SP2”, delivered November 11, 2009.  I hope you find them useful!-Kevin___Demo Screencasts Demo 1: Using Asset Intelligence Demo 2: Inventory Reporting Demo 3: Adding Windows 7 Packages Demo 4: Deploying Windows 7 to Bare … Continue reading Resources from the TechNet Webcast: Automating Windows 7 Deployments using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 SP2

Kevin’s “the NEW efficiency” Windows 7 Launch Event Resources

E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.com Feedback e-mail to my boss: Brian Moore – BriMoore@microsoft.com   Future Live, In-Person Event Information:TechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.com NEW - IT Managers Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagement NEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanager   THRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organization … Continue reading Kevin’s “the NEW efficiency” Windows 7 Launch Event Resources

New Online Chats: Virtualization – with Shanen Boettcher

Everyone – Meet Shanen Boettcher.  Shanen is a General Manager at Microsoft, responsible for the strategy around Windows Server products in the U.S.  He has a deep passion and background in product planning, technology and management including his role in Active Directory and Windows client product groups.“Cool.  Why do I want to meet him?”Because today … Continue reading New Online Chats: Virtualization – with Shanen Boettcher

Were you wondering about volume-activating Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2?

Many of the questions I get asked have to do with licensing and activation.  I just found out about a video that does a good job of summarizing what KMS Activation is and how it works in Windows 7.   It also mentions some of the changes and new functionality that goes beyond how KMS Activation … Continue reading Were you wondering about volume-activating Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2?