Sorry guys, this is a not so short 10 min video .  This was actually the first screen cast I produced.  Please do not hold the quality against me :)  I will get better. Double-Click the player to view in full screen (1024x768 optimal setting...

Please forward this information to others that might be interested in learning more about virtualization. New members can subscribe by going to: http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/virtg-members . There is no cost to join and we do not share our list...

I had a client ask me about preparing his machine for the SQL Loadfest coming up at the end of this week.  He wanted to know if he could set that up on a Virtual PC environment.  I figured several others might have similar questions so figured...

Is your IT Infrastructure fully dedicated to just one technology solution? Chances are you work in a heterogeneous environment that includes a variety of technologies from Microsoft®, Linux, MySQL and Apple. Integration becomes vital in order for your...

Aloha, Get ready for Spring and join our local TechNet Events team to discuss the Windows Client OS Roadmap - Why Windows Vista is an important foundation for Windows 7. We’ll discuss security and application compatibility, as well as look at the new...

I had a customer ask me today if it was possible to download SQL Server 2000 x64. I am posting here so others can benefit from the answer. If you have an MSDN or Technet subscription you can download the ISO image of the CD/DVD’s. If you do not have either...

Microsoft IT Pro Evangelists are ready to help. With the many staffing changes over the last 8 months or so Microsoft has increased the number of "Community Leaders" in the IT Pro Space. As little as a year ago there was only one person for the entire...

Mark your calendars! MSDN and TechNet in conjunction with the Western New York .NET Users Group are bringing the Greater Buffalo IT/Dev Day to Daemen College in Amherst on July 21st. Special thanks to David Hockenberry of WNYDNUG for spearheading and...

As my commitment to my blog audience, I will be starting a monthly Conference Call/Live Meeting that all subscribers are welcome to attend. Not sure if you want to become a subscriber (it's Free) join the call and ask your questions. I hope the agenda...

TechNet Events Presents > Technet Unleashed: Game On Tour! Fall 2009, in a city near you After a long summer, you’re probably ready to get your game on with some tools and techniques to speed up your IT strategy. Touring this fall, the East Region...

Windows 7 RTM is now available on TechNet and MSDN subscriber downloads . Happy Downloading…

Bring a Friend to TechNet Unleashed: The Microsoft Virtualization Tour and win a copy of ‘Configuring Windows 7’ (oh yeah, your friend gets one too!) Its EASY! • When you register for either a TechNet Event or MSDN Roadshow, simply type your friend’s...

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After a successful event in March, SharePoint Saturday Boston is returning for a second run on February 27th at the Jones Road Microsoft Offices in Waltham, MA.  This free , all-day event offers a chance to learn through a variety of sessions and...

Interested in Windows Azure, Hyper-V or Windows 7 Deployment? Then sign-up for a FREE TechNet Event near you!! Join your local TechNet Events team for a lively tour of the latest tools and resources for IT Pros. We’ll start with an overview of Windows...

In this Video Series we will dive deep into a the new virtualization feature built into Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. It is called Native Boot To VHD. This is the one virtualization platform that allows virtualization inside of the virtualized...

Just announced last week, consumers who purchase and activate Office 2007 will be able to download Office 2010 at no additional cost when it becomes available in June 2010. All you need to be eligible for this program – Office 2010 Technology Guarantee...

This is a nice compilation of pertinent information of deploying Windows 7. For those who are focusing on Windows 7 deployment in an enterprise environment, the following are in my view essential readings as well. · Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor · Building...

Today Microsoft made made some virtualization-related announcements — including changes to XP Mode that will allow XP Mode in Windows 7 to run without virtualization enabled hardware. Today, Microsoft is announcing Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server...

This exciting milestone represents the end of development and testing. Office 2010 embraces trends in computing such as social networking and is ready for the cloud from the ground up. The launch of Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 is on May 12th. You...

It’s Official,  There is a new Boston Area SharePoint Users Group!  You can find them at http://www.bostonsharepointug.org .    Take a look at their first meeting… Plus a special thanks to AvePoint for sponsoring this event!!! Welcome...

TechNet Events registration is now open! Many who have attended the TechNet events in the past have told us that they would like us to go deeper on the topics. They have also told us that we should make it an all day event. You asked for it, you got it...

I will try this out as well.  Want to play games at my next user group presentation?  Bring it on!   TITLE:  Engage Your Students with Lessons They can Click For some time now, Microsoft has been involved in an ongoing dialogue with...

I have had many people over the last month ask what I have been doing to have success in increasing traffic to my blog and other online content. This post highlights my answer to them. You may not be able to utilize all tips on all your posts or content...

The Jan 11th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Part 11 of 31 .  The Windows Azure Infrastructure as...