Tag: Windows 8

WPC Announcements–Servers and Tools and Azure! (Oh my!)

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Some of you may be aware that this week another big Microsoft conference is happening in Toronto.  The Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) for 2012 is in full swing.  And like all of these kinds of conferences, there are usually big announcements and reveals and important information shared during the keynotes.  This year’s is no exception. … Continue reading WPC Announcements–Servers and Tools and Azure! (Oh my!)

Why Metro on a Server Product? (So many questions. So little time. Part 40)

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Adam asked this question at a recent TechNet Event… Well, Adam, you’re asking me to share my opinion.  At this stage of the release cycle, I’m not sure that I’m allowed to share my own opinion.    And of course I want to point you to the blogs that hold the official company stance on … Continue reading Why Metro on a Server Product? (So many questions. So little time. Part 40)

Something cool I just learned: Windows 8, Hyper-V, and Wireless Networking

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This is neat… I was searching the Intertubes (“Googling it on BING”), looking for knowledge on some topics and some answers for future blog posts, and I happened upon one of John Savill’s excellent series of Q&A posts on the Windows IT Pro Magazine site.   One of the articles answers the question “What features are … Continue reading Something cool I just learned: Windows 8, Hyper-V, and Wireless Networking

My Favorite “Feature” (So many questions. So little time. Part 30)

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For my 30th posting in this series, I thought I’d tackle a couple of really tough questions posed by John at our Columbus, Ohio TechNet Event: Well, John… this of course would require me to enter an opinion here on my blog.  And I don’t think I’m allowed to give my opinion of Windows 8 … Continue reading My Favorite “Feature” (So many questions. So little time. Part 30)

Should I just wait for Windows 8? (So many questions. So little time. Part 28)

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Josh is asking what I’m sure a lot of people are also wondering, given the recent excitement around our next version of Windows.. Wow!  A two-parter!      Short answer to your first part: No.  Don’t wait to start the migration.  Longer explanations and reasons: The many and varied ways that Windows 7 surpasses Windows XP … Continue reading Should I just wait for Windows 8? (So many questions. So little time. Part 28)

Are you abandoning 32-bit in Windows 8? (So many questions. So little time. Part 24)

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Yes, I’m back (finally) with another in my series of expanded-answers to questions I have received during TechNet Events and IT Camps I’ve facilitated.  But for these next blog posts I’m going to have a little fun by actually showing you the written question. Our question today comes from Timi, who asked me: Great question.  … Continue reading Are you abandoning 32-bit in Windows 8? (So many questions. So little time. Part 24)