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  • Blog Post: Windows Azure Active Directory Cartoon!

    I found this really cool animation the other day that is great at explaining exactly what Windows Azure AD is and how it’s different to on premise Active Directory that we have all been familiar with for years. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Azure , Cloud , Azure AD
    on6 May 2013

  • Blog Post: Microsoft Security Bulletin: April 2013 Release!

    Welcome to another security bulletin update!  This month we have 9 bulletins and I have posted the details below.  Make sure you consider these in your environments and update where appropriate.  And if you have a Surface RT device there is another update available to improve Wi-Fi reliability...
    on9 Apr 2013

  • Blog Post: MMS 2013: Opening Keynote Video

    Below is the opening video that was shown at MMS 2013 in case you missed it! Pretty cool… And if you want to watch the opening keynote and other sessions you can watch them on Channel 9’s MMS page . Jeffa Technorati Tags: MMS2013 , Management
    on8 Apr 2013

  • Blog Post: Infographic: Scaling Applications with Windows Azure

    I came across this today from the Windows Azure Facebook page and had to share.  You can download a PDF of the Infographic here and get more detailed information here.   Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Azure , Scale
    on11 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Competition: Download an Evaluation and win a Nokia Lumia 920!

    I’ve got a very simple competition for you.  All you need to do is download an Evaluation for Windows Server 2012 or System Center 2012 SP1 and you could win a Nokia Lumia 920!   All the details are below.  To enter go to the following website. Win a Nokia Lumia 920 with Windows Phone...
    on11 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: A Glimpse of the future: Microsoft’s New Envisioning Center!

    As was reported over on the Next at Microsoft blog we recently opened up the new Envisioning Center on the Microsoft Redmond Campus which is essentially an immersive showcase about the possibilities that technology can bring to enrich our lives.  As part of the opening the team created a video of...
    on7 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Comparing Cloud Storage: Infographic!

    Recently I came across this Infographic on the state of cloud storage providers that was done by a company called Nasuni.   Notice that Windows Azure was a winner!  If you want to download a full copy of the report you can get it here. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Azure , Cloud Storage
    on21 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: Screencast: Windows Server 2012-Storage Spaces

    Welcome to another Screencast on Windows Server 2012.  This time I’m discussing what I think to be one of the biggest area’s of improvement and change in Windows Server 2012 namely Storage infrastructure.  In Windows Server 2012 we are addressing the need to provide resiliency and cost-effective...
    on6 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: Screencast: Windows Server 2012-Cluster Aware Updating!

    I wanted to share with you another Screencast on Windows Server 2012.  This time I’m covering Cluster Aware Updating which is one of my favourite new features in Windows Server 2012.  Essentially what Cluster Aware Updating does is automate the update process on failover cluster servers while...
    on22 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Infographic: Technology Groups at Microsoft

    I came across this Infographic from the Next at Microsoft Blog .  I thought I would share as it’s good at showing how the different technology divisions integrate.  You can get the full PDF here if you want that as well. Microsoft Technologies - An infographic by the team from Next at Microsoft...
    on8 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Screencast: Windows Server 2012-NIC Teaming

    I wanted to share with you a new feature in Windows Server 2012 called NIC Teaming .  It’s one of my favourites and an essential part of building a Private Cloud.  Having high availability at the network layer is critical functionality that is now built into Windows Server 2012.  You no...
    on18 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Server Certification and Career Paths Infographic

    Check out this great Infographic on getting certified on Windows Server 2012.  This is part of a series of Infographics that the folks over at Born to Learn have come up with to help you on your certification and career paths with Microsoft Technologies.  If you click on the picture this will...
    on18 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Screencast: Windows Server 2012–Server Manager

    Over the last few months myself  and Macca have been travelling around talking about Windows Server 2012 through our IT Camps.  Now we run through quite a lot of demo’s and wanted to make sure you had the opportunity to see these demo’s even if you didn’t get along to the IT Camps.  So...
    on17 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 8.0 Now Available!

    In a previous post I talked about the Beta of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 8.0.  Well the beta program has closed and the final version is now available for download.  More details and download link below. Download MAP 8.0:   http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=275384...
    on16 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Microsoft Security Bulletin: December 2012 Release

    Hi Everyone!  This month is quite a busy one when it comes to updates.  We have a total of 7 updates however I’ve been seeing up to 15 on some of my machines and if you have a Surface we have another system update available as well. Bulletin Information Executive Summaries The following table...
    on11 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Server 2012 Infographic: Australian Version!

    Recently I did a post sharing a new Infographic that details some key savings customers are already realising around the world with Windows Server 2012 .  Well below is our local Australian version that I thought I would share.  It shows how Australian customers are already seeing savings from...
    on6 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook Available Now!

    One of our local MVP’s; Leandro Carvalho has written a Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook .  The idea of the cookbook is to help you become a Hyper-V expert using this easy to follow recipe style format.  Check out the details of what’s in the book and links to go and get a copy.  I...
    on4 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Enter to Win a Halo 4 Collector’s Edition XBOX 360!

      We have a competition running until the end of December 2012 where we will give you TWO chances to win a Collector’s Edition Xbox 360 Console!  All you have to do is download either the  Windows Server 2012 or System Center 2012 trial to enter the competition. Windows Server 2012 has...
    on2 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Technical Communities is Now Live!

    I’m happy to announce that our new Technical Communities program is now up and running.  You might have known this as User Group Support Services in the past.  The program has been changed and updated to better serve the needs of User Groups and other technical communities.  If you are...
    on29 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Server 2012 Infographic!

    I’m a big fan of Infographics and I just found a good one on Windows Server 2012.  Thought I would share. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Server 2012
    on20 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Microsoft Security Bulletin: November 2012

      This month we have quite a few updates for you to consider in your environments and if you have a Surface RT device you will have noticed a firmware update is available that improves performance.  Below are details of updates available.   Bulletin ID Bulletin Title and Executive Summary...
    on18 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Now Open: Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 8.0 Beta!

    I’ve been a big fan of the MAP Toolkit for a long time now.  It’s great way to easily asses your environment for readiness and migration information for new releases such as Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 and Office 2013.  Because it doesn’t use an agent to gather data on your network it’s...
    on6 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Upcoming Windows Azure Conference Event

    Want to learn more about Windows Azure?  Then check out the details of a community event being run next week. You’re Invited! Please join us for the Windows AzureConf community conference, which will be an event put on for the Windows Azure development community, by the Windows Azure developer community...
    on6 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows 8 Resources for IT Pro’s

    Now that Windows 8 has been released you may be starting to think about how it’s going to fit into your business or enterprise.  Windows 8 is not your typical desktop refresh and is much more the a user interface change.  Built on the solid foundation of Windows 7; Windows 8 offers many new...
    on1 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Meet the New Windows Phone!

    Wow!  What a week it’s been.  Hot off the heels of the Windows 8 launch last week; today we have announced the release of Windows Phone 8 .  This release is a major milestone for us in that it’s a perfect match for a Windows 8 PC.  I’ve loved Windows Phone for a long time and especially...
    on29 Oct 2012
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