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Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide – SharePoint Online
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
You may want to Evaluate SharePoint Online (USA Site) ( Swiss Site ), but don’t know where to start. Well, the new IPD (Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide) for SharePoint Online is exactly the right thing for you. The document you are looking for...
Microsoft Office 2010 – The Movie
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
The countdown has started…..Go and check this website http://www.office2010themovie.com/
Update for DNS Devolution - Microsoft Security Advisory - 971888
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Update for DNS Devolution - Microsoft Security Advisory – 971888 has been published. What is the article about? A malicious user could host a system with a single-label name outside of an organization's boundary and due to DNS devolution may successfully...
New White Papers for SQL Server Published
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
A number of new white papers have been published relating to SQL Server and Microsoft or 3rd Party Applications: Configure disaster recovery across SharePoint farms by using SQL Server log shipping Create a disaster recovery farm in a geographically distributed...
PowerShell Manual – Updated download links
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
The popular free Windows PowerShell v 1.0 Manual, written by Frank Koch is available on the following links: English: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/7/1/47104ec6-410d-4492-890b-2a34900c9df2/Workshops-EN.zip German: http://download.microsoft...
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 availability dates announced
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
It is official! Windows 7 will Release to Manufacturing (RTM) in the Second half of July 2009 and the general availability date is set at 22 October 2009. Windows Server 2008 R2 will be available on the same dates also. Now you can plan your rollouts...
Microsoft Bing - The Decision Engine
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Introducing Bing Search by Microsoft. A Decision Engine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0rUzRAXGE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5IYlZECmE http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ProductLaunchPR_280509.mspx So from 3 June 2009 , don...
Windows 7 – Boot from VHD Feature
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
The new feature in Windows 7, named VHD Boot, allows you to boot your Operating System from a Virtual Drive. A 20 minute video on the functionality, and how to configure it is available on TechNet. It walks you though the creation of a VHD file, the configuration...
Swiss TechNet Event - System Center Update – What is new?
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Covering all the Topics and New Features of the System Center Family of Products, plus interesting Ideas and Tips from Real-World Deployments be the Gust Presenter Markus Klein, Senior Microsoft Consultant, System Center System Center Update – What is...
Swiss IT Pro User Group- Exchange Server 2010 E14 (Beta) Roadshow
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Subject: Exchange Server 2010 "E14" (Beta) Roadshow Language: German / English Speaker: Dejan Foro, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Exchange (MVP) When: Tuesday 2 June 2009, 17:45 - 21:00 (Small Apéro 17:45 - 18:15) Where: Digicomp Academy...
SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 – Bug with Product Expiry
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
During the installation of Service Pack 2 (SP2), a product expiration date is improperly activated. This means SharePoint will expire as though it was a trial installation 180 days after SP2 is deployed. The activation of the expiration date will not...
Office 2010 – Dont use the leaks
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview should be available in July 2009 ( we are still working on it ). But, there are some non-official copies that are already floating around on the Torrents. Quite a few are infected with malware. The same thing happened...
SQL Server Failover Cluster on Hyper-V
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
It was announced at Tech Ed USA last week that building a failover cluster, comprising of Hyper-V guests, with SQL Server 2005 and 2008 installed, and clustered on the guest is now supported. Up till now, clustering the hosts was only supported. ...
Windows 7 – Power Management Reports
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Wondering why your battery life of your laptop is not as good as the manufacturers claim? powercfg -ENERGY You need to run this command from the command prompt with administrator privileges (Run as Administrator). This command will perform a 60 second...
Free e-Learning: Windows 7
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Microsoft Learning has just launched three free eLearning Clinics. Specifically targeted at audiences, you, your users and consumers can learn about Windows 7. What’s New in Windows 7 for Consumers (1 Hour) What’s New in Windows 7 for IT Professionals...
Hyper-V R2 – News from Tech Ed USA
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Yesterday at Tech Ed USA, we announced the following relating to Hyper-V R2 (Hyper-V release that will ship with Windows Server 2008 R2): Support for 64 physical processors per server Support for 512 virtual processors per server Support for 384 Concurrently...
SQL Server 2008 for the Oracle DBA – Free online training
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
This free 15 module, level 300 course provides students with the knowledge and skills to capitalize on their skills and experience as an Oracle DBA to manage a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 system. This workshop provides a quick start for the Oracle DBA to...
Practical PowerShell Videos
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
PowerShell.com and Idera have created a 5 part video series on PowerShell . How you use Powerhell together with Microsoft Server and Client Products. Part 1: Getting to Know PowerShell Part 2: PowerShell for Active Directory Part 3: PowerShell for Exchange...
Disk Partition Alignment Best Practices for SQL Server
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
The SQL Server Customer Advisory Team (SQLCAT) have published a white paper on the topic “Disk Partition Alignment”. “Disk partition alignment is a powerful tool for improving SQL Server performance. Configuring optimal disk performance is often viewed...
Server Virtualization Battle Continues……
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
In the past week, a number of “anonymous” and unfounded accusations have been going around over Microsoft’s Hyper-V Server Virtualization product. For an understanding on the lack of credibility that those claims have, and who is behind them, have a look...
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta and RC Expiry Dates
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
All good Betas and Release Candidates need to expire some time. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are no exception. Beta Release Candidate Message: “Is Expiring” 17 June 2009 14 February 2010 Timebomb: Shutdown every...
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Local Resources for Switzerland
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Do you want the Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 resources in German, French or Italian? Sprechen Sie Deutsch ? Downloads: http://technet.microsoft.com/de-ch/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx Springboard Series: http://technet.microsoft.com/de-ch/windows/dd361745...
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidates available for Download
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is available for immediate download to the general public from here . The RC is the Windows 7 Ultimate edition and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions in English, French, Japanese, German, and Spanish. To learn...
SQL Server User Group Meeting - Zurich
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
The Swiss Chapter of PASS is holding a meeting on Tuesday 5 May in Zurich. If you can’t get to Zurich, the sessions are also available via LiveMeeting Language: English Session 1: [18:00 – 19:15] Eliminate SQL Server Downtime – Even for maintenance No...
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Posted
over 5 years ago
by
Michael Epprecht [MSFT]
Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista has been released. Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista both leverage the single servicing model and therefore Microsoft will only deliver one service pack for both platforms. This makes it easier...
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