Tag: Windows 8

Deploy Windows 8 Apps with System Center – Migration and Deployment (Part 16 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWe’re in the home stretch!  It’s the last week in February, and we only have a few more days of our “Migration and Deployment” series of articles left.  And wrapping out our final four, we’re going to tackle the topic of Windows 8 applications.  What options do we have, and what infrastructure choices (or changes) … Continue reading Deploy Windows 8 Apps with System Center – Migration and Deployment (Part 16 of 19)

Migration and Deployment – The Full Series

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn February of 2013, the US-based IT Pro Technology Evangelists wrote up 20 articles in our 19-part series, “Migration and Deployment”.  “Huh?  20 of 19?” Well.. I provided a series introduction in part 0.  (Don’t computer people always start counting at zero?)  But as it was just an intro, I didn’t think it needed to … Continue reading Migration and Deployment – The Full Series

(Episode 7) Windows 8: System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager – Deployment & Management

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn today’s episode, I  welcome Sr. Technical Product Manager Martin Booth to the show.  We discuss enterprise management and how System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager can help deploy, work with, manage and secure Windows 8.  In Part 1 of this discussion, Martin and I chat about the latest improvements made to System Center 2012 … Continue reading (Episode 7) Windows 8: System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager – Deployment & Management

Active Directory Upgrade Implications – Migration and Deployment (Part 7 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“Can I upgrade to Windows Server 2012?” Yes.  But it depends. “On what?” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmOn what you’re upgrading from, and what your hardware supports.  But even if you don’t do an upgrade in place, a migration is completely do-able with the right tools. “Expensive tools?” FREE tools.  (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134039.aspx) “And what if I’m upgrading an Active Directory … Continue reading Active Directory Upgrade Implications – Migration and Deployment (Part 7 of 19)

Transfer Your Files and Settings – Migration and Deployment (Part 4 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn part 2 and part 3 of our blog series, “Migration and Deployment”, we discussed and showed you how to use various tools to install a new instance of Windows 8 on new hardware.  But that doesn’t take into account what most people will want to do: Migrate their files and their configuration preferences over … Continue reading Transfer Your Files and Settings – Migration and Deployment (Part 4 of 19)

Now let’s use ConfigMan to Deploy Windows 8 – Migration and Deployment (Part 3 of 19)

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System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager is a powerful business-class tool for deploying applications, updates, and operating systems.  And with SP1, it’s all set to do deployments of Windows 8.  So in this Part 3 of our “Migration and Deployment” series, my friend Keith Mayer delivers an excellent step-by-step for using Configuration Manager to deploy … Continue reading Now let’s use ConfigMan to Deploy Windows 8 – Migration and Deployment (Part 3 of 19)

Free Tools for Windows Deployment (and a light touch deployment demo) – Migration and Deployment (Part 2 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmToday in part 2 of our “Migration and Deployment” series, we discuss the free tools that can make it very easy for you to deploy Windows 8 (and Windows Server 2012, although we’re focusing today on Windows 8) in a small to mid-sized business environment. There are two toolsets in particular that I want to … Continue reading Free Tools for Windows Deployment (and a light touch deployment demo) – Migration and Deployment (Part 2 of 19)

What does Windows 8 Require? – Migration and Deployment (Part 1 of 19)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWelcome to part 1 of our “Migration and Deployment” series, today delivered by my friend from Arizona, Harold Wong.  In his article today, Harold describes what hardware is required for installing Windows 8, and what additional capabilities may be required to support certain functionality.  He also breaks down what you actually get – comparing Windows … Continue reading What does Windows 8 Require? – Migration and Deployment (Part 1 of 19)

The New Blog Series: Migration and Deployment

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmJust when you thought the fantastic pace of content on our blogs would slow down a bit after completing our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series, we’re starting our new series for February: “Migration and Deployment”. “So.. is this a February series, with 28 parts and new stuff every day?” Well.. okay, maybe … Continue reading The New Blog Series: Migration and Deployment

Reimagining Windows (Episode 6) – Windows 8: Client Hyper-V and Why It Matters

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn today’s episode, I welcome Microsoft MVP, Mitch Garvis to the show.  We discuss how Windows 8 Enterprise and Windows 8 Professional now include Microsoft Hyper-V as an optional feature.  Tune in as we discuss WHY you would want to use the power of Hyper-V virtualization on your desktop, laptop or tablet running Windows 8. https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Reimagining-Windows-An-In-Depth-Look-at-Windows-8-for-the-Enterprise/Episode-6-Windows-8-Client-Hyper-V-and-Why-It-Matters/player?w=512&h=288 Download … Continue reading Reimagining Windows (Episode 6) – Windows 8: Client Hyper-V and Why It Matters