This is a really exciting scenario: You want to get your user(s) upgraded to Windows 7, but they’ve got XP systems with applications that they just can’t do without. For some reason, the applications won’t work under Windows 7. “Hey Kevin – Isn’t that what XP-Mode in Windows 7 is for?”Exactly. For those of you … Continue reading How to quickly virtualize your users XP desktop for their use from within Windows 7
That’s right. We’re coming to a town near you. “Or at least near me if I live near one of the cities listed below?”Well, yeah.. But anyway, we know that there are a lot of you who are just starting or still wondering about deploying Windows 7 and Office 2010 to your businesses, so we’re … Continue reading TechNet Central Region Events are back! Windows 7 Deployment “Firestarter” Events are LIVE!
Dear blog,Yes, I know… it’s been a while since I’ve written anything. True, I shared some of my personal videos from TechEd, plus some resources for attendees to series of presentations I did a little while ago.. but nothing really from the heart; from my personal thoughts or opinions. And isn’t that what a blog … Continue reading Are you “what’s next”?
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RTW = Released to Web Yesterday (July 7, 2010) an update to that ever-powerful and ever-useful Solution Accelerator called the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 was released. Those of you already familiar with the MDT already know that this is a very powerful (and FREE) tool from Microsoft that both instructs and then facilitates the creation … Continue reading RTW: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 Update 1
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The Springboard Series from Microsoft has been hosting these online round table discussions featuring Microsoft Technical Fellow Mark Russinovich and a panel of subject-matter experts, primarily focused on different aspects of Windows 7 (performance, compatibility, etc.) “Mark who?”Mark Russinovich. The guy who gave us Sysinternals. C’mon.. This guy even has a Wikipedia page. Anyway, these … Continue reading Virtual Round Table: The Last Mile: Pilot and Deploy Windows 7 (with Mark Russinovich)
This was such a big hit last year that they’re doing it again. Starting in Montreal on May 21, 2010, the bus rolls on down south and a little bit west, eventually ending up in New Orleans on June 5, just in time for TechEd North America. Stops along the way will give you an … Continue reading Get on the bus, Gus!
Here’s another TLA for you all to learn: CEC. Microsoft’s Common Engineering Criteria. The Microsoft Common Engineering Criteria is a set of engineering requirements and guidelines that govern all of Microsoft’s server products. The idea here is that we build products that work well together, and work to help you reduce your TCO (another TLA … Continue reading Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?
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