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    Windows 8 End User Training Brochure!

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    We have just released a new Windows 8 End User Training brochure that you can download in PDF format .  If you are new to Windows 8 or you are supporting someone that is then this brochure is a great idea.  Below is a snapshot of what’s in the document.  Very useful and probably should be included with every new PC. Also make...
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    Windows 8: Less talking, more doing!

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    Absolute gold! Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows 8
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    Download the MAP Toolkit 8.5 Beta!

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    Are you looking to move to Windows Server 2012?  Then accelerate this move with MAP Toolkit 8.5 beta which is available now for download .  There is a bunch of new stuff in this release so make sure you check it out. What’s New? Newly designed user interface The MAP Toolkit 8.5 Beta features a newly designed user interface which...
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    XBOX One Revealed: #want

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    In case you live under a rock or just didn’t hear the news;  the XBOX One was revealed overnight.  Watch the full reveal here and for more nitty gritty detail check out Wired magazine’s exclusive review . All I can say is #want!! Jeffa Technorati Tags: Want , XboxOne
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    Download an Evaluation to win a Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch!

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    I have a very simple competition for you.  All you have to do is download an evaluation of either Windows Server 2012 or System Center 2012 SP1 and you could win a Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch!   I have one of these babies as my primary work laptop and it’s simple awesome!  Mine runs Windows 8 has a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and...
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    Microsoft Security Bulletin: May 2013 Release!

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    Welcome to another security bulletin release.  This month we have 10 security bulletin updates plus a firmware update for Surface RT and Surface Pro .  The great thing about the new Surface Pro firmware update is we now support PXE booting with the Surface Pro Ethernet adapter.  This will be great for enterprises to get a custom...
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    TechEd Australia 2013: Call for Topics is Live!

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         Welcome to my first email regarding TechEd Australia 2013!   This year I’m looking after content again and today I like to announce that call for topics is now open for submissions.  This is the first of many milestones on the journey to this event in September.  I believe good content is what makes...
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    The new Nokia Lumia 925!

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    Damn and I just got a new Lumia 920!  Click here to watch the press release of the new Lumia. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Lumia , Windows Phone
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    Windows Azure Active Directory Cartoon!

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    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
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    Acer Aspire R7: A Notebook designed for touch….

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    I don’t normally post marketing ads but this is too cool not to share!  I’m not sure about where they put the trackpad on this thing though.. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Touch , Windows 8
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    Make the Switch: New Windows Phone Ad!

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    The recently released Windows Phone add made me laugh.  Worth a look! Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Phone , Nokia , Lumia
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    Microsoft Security Bulletin: April 2013 Release!

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    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 . MS13-028 - Cumulative Security...
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    MMS 2013: Opening Keynote Video

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    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
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    The Surface Pro Datacenter Video!

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    This video was way too good not to share.  Four geeks over at the Building Clouds blog took 4 Surface Pro devices and created a table top datacentre running Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V.  And they live migrated a few VM’s over Wi-Fi between the 4 Surface Pro devices.  Awesome way to kill a couple of hours!!  Plus all...
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    Microsoft Security Bulletin: March 2013 Release

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    This month is pretty busy in the updates arena so make sure you check out the details below.  Plus this month there is an update for IE 10 to fully support flash as reported on the IE blog earlier this week.  And if you have a Surface RT device there is another firmware update as well. MS13-021 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet...
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    Infographic: Scaling Applications with Windows Azure

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

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    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 valued at $829! The updated System Center...
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    A Glimpse of the future: Microsoft’s New Envisioning Center!

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    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 what’s inside the new center.  I...
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    What most schools don’t teach…

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    Maybe I should start listening to Coatesy and learn to code!  Learn more at http://Code.org Jeffa Technorati Tags: Code , Coding
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    Meet your new Windows Phone @Telstra

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    Nice to see an Aussie version of the meet your new Windows Phone video!  Pretty Cool.. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Phone , Videos
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    Comparing Cloud Storage: Infographic!

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    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
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    IT Camps: Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8

    Posted 3 months ago
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    Myself and Andrew have been travelling around the country running IT Camps in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.  The response has been overwhelming in every city so far with packed out events.  We still have a few cities left to go and we have seats available in these cities.  Details are below of the upcoming events along...
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    Microsoft Security Bulletin: February 2013 Release!

    Posted 3 months ago
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    Welcome to the February 2013 security bulletin release!  This month we have quite a few updates to consider in your environments so make sure you pay close attention to these updates this month. Bulletin Information   Bulletin ID Bulletin Title and Executive Summary Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact Restart Requirement...
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    New Surface Pro Ad: “The Vibe”

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    Pretty Cool Ad! Jeffa Technorati Tags: Surface , Surface Pro
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    Screencast: Windows Server 2012-Storage Spaces

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    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 storage solutions built into the operating...
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