Tag: Windows 7

LAST DAY (March 31) for saving nearly $100 on new TechNet Plus Direct subscriptions!

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion.CLICK HERE for details about the subscription, and about the promotion (28%-off) that ends at the end of today (March 31, 2010).  Or CLICK HERE to dive right in and save 28% using promo code TNITQ404UPDATE: The 28%-off promotion, and … Continue reading LAST DAY (March 31) for saving nearly $100 on new TechNet Plus Direct subscriptions!

Breaking News: Out-of-Band Security Update released today (March 30, 2010) for IE6 and IE7

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Today a security update is being released out-of-band to address a known and recently exploited vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7.  (See the MSRC Blog for more information about the advanced notification.) “The vulnerability used in these attacks, along with workarounds, is described in Microsoft Security Advisory 981374. The out-of-band security bulletin … Continue reading Breaking News: Out-of-Band Security Update released today (March 30, 2010) for IE6 and IE7

Breaking News: Some Big Desktop Virtualization Announcements

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I don’t know what it is yet, but I hear it’s going to be important.At 9:00am PST today, the “Desktop Virtualization Hour” site will have a live broadcast/webcast, where I’m told there will be some exciting news around Desktop Virtualization. I’ll watch, and report back here with an update when I have the details.  Stay … Continue reading Breaking News: Some Big Desktop Virtualization Announcements

WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional

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WAG = Windows Administrator GroupsLast week I decided to try something new, and it’s catching on in a big way.  I wanted to create a new set of user groups for IT Administrators who primarily work with MIcrosoft Windows-based infrastructures.  So I came up with the acronym WAG.  I’m also a recent big fan of … Continue reading WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional

Questions (and Answers) from our Kansas City TechNet Event

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When I deliver a presentation, or during the breaks, I’m invariably asked a question that I can’t answer.“A single question?  Really?”Okay.. SEVERAL questions.  (Who’s counting?!)  The point is that I consider it a valuable learning opportunity.  I write the question down and then later find the answer.  Hopefully the person asking will check my blog … Continue reading Questions (and Answers) from our Kansas City TechNet Event

Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?

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“Hey Kevin.. I want to deploy Windows 7, and hear good things about IE8, but I don’t know how to start evaluating what I need to make the move off of Internet Explorer 6.  I am sure I have at least one critical application that might not work in IE8, and need to know what … Continue reading Are you moving to Windows 7? Are you looking for IE6-to-IE8 Migration Information?

Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010

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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.comFeedback … Continue reading Kevin’s TechNet Event Resources – Feb-Mar 2010