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  • Blog Post: End of support for Windows 2000, XP SP2 and Windows Vista RTM

    As we announced in 2008, support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) will end on July 13, 2010. Support for Windows 2000 will end on the same date. Support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM) will end on April 13, 2010. NOTE: There is no Service Pack 3 for the 64-bit version of Windows XP...
    on3 Mar 2010

  • Blog Post: Vista and Server 2008 SP2 – What You Need to Know

    Wow they are busy down in Redmond! Yesterday Service Pack 2 for Office 2007 was released and today Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 were completed! I’ve been doing some digging to find out what is new and noteworthy as well as what resources are available. So what’s new in SP2...
    on29 Apr 2009

  • Blog Post: A Few Sleepless Nights

    A while back Ruth did an interview with Cameron McKay about an upcoming infrastructure project he was in the planning stages on.  While the planning is done and the implementation also complete, I thought it was time to revisit with Cameron and talk about how things went.  Turns out Cam was...
    on18 Mar 2009

  • Blog Post: EnergizeIT – out east – UPDATE: Halifax Venue!

    In my previous post on our EnergizeIT activities out east and why there were not readily apparent on the mass mailing, I mentioned that we were going to a number of cities, including Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton and St. John’s. I neglected to include final Registration links – so I thought I would take...
    on11 Mar 2009

  • Blog Post: Hyper-V in the Lab

    I met Mohamud Ashoor in my travels to Vancouver at various VanTUG events and we regularly chat on IM as well. A few weeks back he was telling me about his home lab setup and how he uses it to sharpen his skills, keep up with technology. In our discussions the topic of a blog post came up as Mohamud has...
    on28 Jan 2009

  • Blog Post: Windows 7 Springboard

    You might have heard that the first Windows 7 beta was released today and you may have even downloaded it!  If not you can find out how to get it here !  While you are downloading it be sure to check out the new, revamped Springboard portal dedicated to Windows 7. Windows 7 Springboard Portal...
    on9 Jan 2009

  • Blog Post: Who wants an Xbox Elite?

    Update: Contest closes on December 31st! Get your answers in and get entered to win! Now that I got your attention I wanted to talk to you about the sad state of, just kidding :) Yes the headline is true, we got an Xbox Elite to giveaway along with a copy of Rock Band: Special Edition and GTA IV...
    on16 Dec 2008

  • Blog Post: Vista Tips for All (and more)

    Typically the things we chat about on this blog are aimed at the more experienced PC user and most IT Pros know a thing or two about computers. I came across this blog recently and have added it to my RSS feed as it is a great mix of hardware, software, Windows and Linux tips, tricks, reviews and more...
    on15 Dec 2008

  • Blog Post: SP2 + 7 = TechDays

    Ok so that isn't exactly math but it does remind me of the calculus I took in high school but let me explain :) I know there is a lot of interest in Windows 7 with nearly everyone asking me when there will be a public beta.  I know there are a few places that have decided to hold off their Windows...
    on2 Dec 2008

  • Blog Post: TechDays Infrastructure Track Resources

    Building High Availability Infrastructures with Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering Cluster Team Blog: http ://blogs.msdn.com/clustering Clustering on Microsoft TechNet: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=107273 Clustering Webcasts: http://msevents.microsoft...
    on24 Nov 2008

  • Blog Post: Mark Russionovich on Vista Performance

    I am the first to admit that Vista did not perform to expectations when first released. I know a lot was driver related and there has been a noticeable difference experienced in the last year and I know a lot of people who are actually using Vista who will agree with that. Still there can be the occasional...
    on22 Sep 2008

  • Blog Post: Simplifying the task of adding Internet Explorer 8 to your Vista SP1 images

    A short while ago, I meet with a friend who is responsible for the management of a testing lab. The federal department he works for, setup a lab to allow each business unit owners to come and test their Line of Business applications against the standard desktop configuration. I thought to myself, "This...
    on3 Sep 2008

  • Blog Post: IE8: What an IT Pro Should Know

    If you're like me you probably looked at the IE8 Beta and the "what's new" and saw things like Web Slices , Adaptive Zoom , Rendering Modes and Web Standards Support .  All interesting things but really focused on the developer.  What about the IT Pro?  What do you need to know...
    on8 Aug 2008

  • Blog Post: Windows Client Roadmap

    [Cross post from http://blogs.technet.com/cdnitmanagers/archive/2008/06/23/windows-client-roadmap.aspx ] Today a letter from Bill Veghte, Senior VP of Windows at Microsoft, has gone out to all Windows customers about the “end of sales” date (June 30) for Windows XP and what that means as well as an...
    on23 Jun 2008

  • Blog Post: Jean-Philippe on Vista Deployment

    Jean-Philippe Breton is the Infrastructure and Desktop Deployment Team Leader for Alphamosaik , a Microsoft Gold Certified partner located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  He and his team recently lead a 10,000 seat deployment of Vista with SP1 for a major Canadian transportation company with offices...
    on9 Jun 2008

  • Blog Post: Ain't it the Truth - family tech support

    As soon as you embark on a career in IT - you get classed as a free technical support resource for all your friends and family - it's the norm.  I got this email from a friend of mine (Richard Hagemeyer - a prof. in CompSci at Algonquin College ) who got roped into a support call while visiting...
    on2 Jun 2008

  • Blog Post: Heroes Happen {In Your Lab}

    One thing I mentioned a few times on the HHH tour in Canada was the ability for you to download a build guide to set up your own lab and follow the steps to do all the demos on your own in your virtual lab. Well it is finally done! Before I shared it with everyone I wanted to ensure it was right and...
    on4 May 2008

  • Blog Post: Vista Q&A With Mark Russinovich Now Online

    A few weeks ago I posted an entry with some information on a web cast being held with Mark Russionovich around Vista and deployment.  Mark was joined by a group of experts and IT Pros who have already deployed Vista and they took your questions throughout the sessions.  You can view a snippet...
    on10 Mar 2008

  • Blog Post: Upcoming UG Meetings of interest - Ottawa Area

    My buddy Garth asked me to post this up on the Blog to see if we can drive some registration and interest on an upcoming UserGroup meeting here in Ottawa. I've been working with Garth for almost 3 years as he runs the Infrastructure focused OWSUG group. I encourage you to check it out. I also have been...
    on14 Feb 2008

  • Blog Post: Managing a Smooth Windows Vista SP1 Deployment

    (cross post from http://blogs.technet.com/cdnitmanagers/archive/2008/02/11/managing-a-smooth-windows-vista-sp1-deployment.aspx ) Earlier this month, both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1 were released to manufacturing (RTM), which is great news for IT shops that have been working with beta...
    on11 Feb 2008

  • Blog Post: RTM! Server 2008 and Vista SP1

    So this morning at 5:50AM PST Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 were released to manufacturing. Over the next few weeks and months you will see them become available through OEM and Volume license channels, retail channels and Windows Update (SP1 only). Our team will be out on the road soon with the...
    on4 Feb 2008

  • Blog Post: UAC: How to Leave it Enabled

    I know a lot of people who are running Vista and disabling UAC. I'll admit UAC can make for a frustrating install and setup experience with the repeated prompts with every application you install and every MMC console you launch. Turing it off, while it may allow you to get things done faster, is not...
    on11 Dec 2007

  • Blog Post: My TechNet Q&A - Montreal

    Damir and I have returned from Montreal after dropping in for the My TechNet Security tour. We had a great time at the Montreal IT Professionals Group talking about data security tools in XP and Vista and then a packed house at the event on Thursday. Again there were some great questions at both sessions...
    on27 Oct 2007

  • Blog Post: Vista Security

    One of the things a lot of people are still concerned with is security. In fact a recent survey by King Research found that 73% of IT Pros fear losing their jobs over a security breach . Now there is not one single tool or technology that will make you 100% secure. I'd go as far as saying there is no...
    on6 Jun 2007

  • Blog Post: [Guest Blogger] Running Vista on a MacBook

    Renaud Lepage (Le Gardeur, Quebec, IT Pro) I met Renaud on the Montreal stop of the Future of the Server Room tour at Trois Brasseurs where Rick and I held an IT Lounge after the event. Renaud mentioned that he just ordered a MacBook and was going to install Vista on it and I asked him to blog about...
    on1 Jun 2007
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