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Windows7 Countdown Gadget
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
And because waiting is the hardest part… This gadget counts down the days, hours, and minutes until Windows 7 is released worldwide the 22 October 2009.
Helvetia Shows us Her Windows
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
What is the result when a national Top Photographer with a Top Swiss Model is asked to create his own Windows Desktop Background? Photographer Noë Flum , together with Model Raquel Alvarez created a Helvetic modern work of art on the San Bernardino. What...
Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
October 19-22, 2009, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA The SharePoint Conference 2009 will be the first and the best conference to get in depth training on SharePoint 2010, from upgrade and migration to the business value of new platform...
What .NET functionality does Server Core on Windows Server 2008 R2 not support?
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
As you may know, Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008 R2 now support the .NET framework. But, some functions are not available on Server Core. As Server Core only has a command prompt and no GUI, mostly Graphical User Interface objects...
WSUS 3.0 SP2 is now RTM
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2 is now available for download . WSUS 3.0 SP2 supports the latest operating systems including Windows Server® 2008 R2 and Windows 7 clients. WSUS 3.0 SP2 is more robust and features significant improvements in client...
Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage Notifier
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
For Switzerland, Office Genuine Advantage has arrived.. Office Genuine Advantage Notifier is a program that Microsoft uses to combat software piracy and help you check whether your Microsoft Office version is original software and properly licensed...
Swiss SQL Server Saturday - 19th September 2009 - Digicomp Academy (Zurich) - Free Event
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Swiss SQL Server Saturday is an opportunity to connect with other Database and BI professionals to learn from Database, Application Development and BI experts about topics that you’ll immediately be able to put into use. With 15 great sessions covering...
Key Management Service (KMS) 1.2 for Windows Server 2003 Released
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Key Management Service (KMS) 1.2 for Windows Server 2003 has been released. KMS 1.2 provides support for the following KMS client installations: Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Windows...
Swiss TechNet Seminars - Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
For the RTM Releases of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, we are offering the appropriate Swiss TechNet seminars. The new features and functions will be discussed and Demo’d. Presentation language will be in German. 28 August 09 ...
SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP Availability
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Interested in what new features will be in SQL Server 2008 R2, or maybe you want to test your existing application? Today we announced that on from today, TechNet and MSDN subscribers will be able to download SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP. If you are...
Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Jason Perlow, a ZDnet columnist who has been writing about Open Source for over 10 years, was so intrigued by the new capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 that he spent the last week installing various Linux...
Windows 7 RTM is now available for TechNet Plus Subscribers
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Be among the first with access to Windows 7 RTM along with support and technical content included with your subscription. Download now from Subscriber Downloads. https://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx
How to become a SharePoint Professional
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Interesting post from Michael Gannotti on how to become a SharePoint Professional. Some good tips and resources. http://socialmedia.mikegannotti.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=203
Microsoft Connection Days
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
At five locations in Switzerland from 28 September up to 8. October 2009, Microsoft Connection Days (ex Partner Days), an event for Partners and IT professionals will be held. This year, Microsoft Partners and now IT Professionals will have the opportunity...
Windows 7 and Europe
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
It was announced Friday that Windows 7 “E” will not be launched, rather, shortly after new Windows PC is set up by the user, Microsoft will update them over the Internet with a consumer ballot software program. If IE is the default browser, the user will...
Bing Add-on for Firefox
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
If your are using Firefox, the Microsoft Search Team have developed an add-in to allow you to make your default search engine Bing. You can download it from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/10434 The add-on has already over 488’000 downloads...
Are my PC’s Capable of Running Windows 7?
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
You can assess your existing PC hardware compatibility with Windows 7 requirements and do this network-wide with the free Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 4.0 for Windows 7. More information here and the same toolkit can do Server readiness...
Out of Band Security Release – 28 July 2009
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
The Security of our Customers and Partners is important to Microsoft . The be able to efficiently operate your IT Infrastructure, Microsoft will issue an Out-of-Band Security Update today, 28 July , at about 19:00 Central European Time. Products covered...
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Released to Manufacturing
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Windows 7 release to manufacturing (RTM) means that it’s time for our OEM partners to get their PCs ready, for software development partners to test their new applications, and for hardware vendors to ready their hardware. Find out what it means for you...
Windows 7 Upgrade Paths – Document Published
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
A document was published yesterday by Microsoft on the possible Upgrade Scenarios from older operating systems to Windows 7 The document is available here . Something that is important to note is that Upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows 7 E are not...
Azure Business Model and Pricing
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
At the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2009, we just announced the business model and pricing for the Microsoft Azure Platform. Have a look here for the details. Azure is available in Switzerland, among other countries.
Windows 7 – Getting Close to RTM
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
As highlighted in the Windows 7 Blog , RTM is expected in the 2nd half of July 2009. Some important points: Volume License Customers will get Windows 7 on 1 September 2009 MSDN and TechNet subscribers will get it a few weeks after RTM It will be in retail...
Swiss IT Pro User Group – Virtualization (VMware and Microsoft)
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Subject: Virtualization - What's New (VMware / Microsoft) Language: German When: Tuesday 7 July 2009, 17:45 - 21:00 (Small Apéro 17:45 - 18:15) Where: Digicomp Academy AG (Zürich) Limmatstrasse 50 CH-8005 Zürich Registration here Session #1: Hyper-V v2...
Tech-Ed Europe 2009 – Registration Open
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
9-13 November 2009, Berlin, Germany, Tech-Ed Europe 2009, will you be there? This year, the Developer and IT Pro Tracks will be running side-by-side with a total of 19 tracks! There are a limited number of tickets available at the early-bird price of...
Windows Server 2008 Product Activation in a Virtual Environment
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
OEM-, ROK- and FPP Licenses Windows Server 2008 OEM-, ROK- and FPP Products are supplied with 2 license keys, one Product Key and a Virtual Key. Importantly, you must use the Product Key for the Physical System (Parent Partition) and the Virtual Key for...
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