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    Upcoming TechNet Live! Events on Windows Server 2012

    Posted 7 months ago
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    To complement our IT Camps we are currently running around Australia I would like to invite you to a series of TechNet Live events on Windows Server 2012.  Seats at our IT Camps have been limited so to help with this TechNet Live! events are back starting with all the cool stuff on Windows Server 2012. If your not familiar with TechNet...
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    Windows Management Framework 3.0 Available for Download!

    Posted 7 months ago
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    If you are starting to begin your testing of Windows Server 2012 you may find an issue trying to manage Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 servers from the new Server Manager UI.  What you need to do is get the Windows Management Framework 3.0 in order or manage Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 servers. ...
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    New Server PosterPedia Windows 8 App Now Available!

    Posted 7 months ago
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    Many of you know I’m a big fan of the various component architecture posters that have been going around for some time now.  We gave a bunch of these out at TechEd Australia this year and I recently did a blog post on the latest one.  To give you some background these posters were originally conceived by a mate of mine; Martin Mclean...
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    Introducing New Windows Phone 8 Devices from HTC!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    Well I got distracted again today with the announcement of some new Windows 8 Phone devices from HTC .  Today they announced two new Windows Phone 8 devices; the Windows Phone 8x and the Windows Phone 8S .  Both are gorgeous phones and come in a range of colours.  they have Gorilla Glass so will be really tough.  I’ve had...
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    Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Component Poster Available for Download!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    We gave a bunch of these at TechEd this year but if you weren’t there you can download a PDF version.  Below is the link to the download. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29189 Jeffa Technorati Tags: Hyper-V , Windows Server 2012
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    Meet the New Nokia Lumia Phones!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    Today I got distracted by shiny new things!  It happens a lot around here and especially at the moment with what’s going on with all the new announcements.  Today in New York Nokia announced 2 new phones to the Lumia line and the first of their Windows Phone 8 devices.  Both the Nokia Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 were announced today...
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    New Windows Server 2012 IT Camps Coming!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    Yes it’s the season of IT Camps again and I’m really excited to announce our next round of IT Camps based on the recently released Windows Server 2012 .  With the release of Windows Server 2012 there is simply too much content to fit it all in for a 1 day camp.  So this time around myself and Andrew are looking to do multiple waves...
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    TechEd Australia 2012: Time to get Packing!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    We are only a couple of weeks away from TechEd Australia 2012 which means many of you are thinking about what you need to pack for the event. Sure you have to pack clothes and stuff for the event which I hope most of you can manage.  I tend to pack light and make sure I have room for the swag I always end up with at these events. ...
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    A New Logo and Celebrating 25 Years at Microsoft!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    I think now is a good time to write this post.  On Monday the 26th of August 2012 I celebrate my 25th Anniversary at Microsoft!  Yes 25 years!  Oh my freaking god!  For those of you that read this blog you may recall a blog post I did 5 years ago celebrating my 20th year at Microsoft.  In that post I detailed my Employee...
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    Windows Server 2012 Jump Start Series Online Now!

    Posted 8 months ago
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    If your like me and your getting excited about Windows Server 2012 then make sure you set some time aside to attend the Windows Server 2012 Jumpstart Series.  It’s a great way to get an overview of Windows Server 2012 in a short period of time.  Plus it’s done by a couple of mates of mine so it will definitely be worth the investment...
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    A Sneak Peek at Windows Phone 8!

    Posted 10 months ago
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    Looking forward to this! A first look at Windows Phone 8 Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Phone 8 , Windows Phone
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    New Solution Accelerators Available for Download!

    Posted 10 months ago
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    We have a bunch of new Solution Accelerators available for download.  Most of them are focusing on Windows Server 2012 and the Windows 8 Release Preview.  Check out the details below. Get Ready for Windows Server 2012 with MAP 7.0 Download MAP 7.0 now. Get ready for Windows Server 2012 with the Microsoft Assessment and Planning ...
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    Inside Microsoft’s Activity Based Work Environments

    Posted 10 months ago
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    Here is a video I was involved with recently that talks about how Microsoft has changed it’s work environments to be more activity based. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Workplace , Technet  
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    A day in the life of TechEd North America 2012–An Aussie Perspective!

    Posted 10 months ago
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    As you know in my previous post I headed off the TechEd North America on a fact finding mission as content owner for TechEd Australia 2012 .  This is something we do every year to see how the US event is run, how they approach content and to recruit speakers for our local event.  This year’s event was spread over 4 days at the Orlando...
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    Welcome to Surface!

    Posted 10 months ago
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    What a week!  Checkout more below! More at www.surface.com and you can watch the On-Demand keynote here. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Surface
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    TechEd NorthAmerica 2012: Registration and What’s in the Bag!

    Posted 11 months ago
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    Today was registration day at TechEd North America 2012 so myself at Pete Calvert headed off to go through proceedings and pick up the bag.  From what I can see this was the first year they had a self registration process which allows you to register without any assistance from staff.  Mine didn’t work so I had to register the normal...
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    Microsoft SmartGlass and Internet Explorer for XBOX 360 Walkthrough

    Posted 11 months ago
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    If You haven’t had a chance to watch the entire E3 Keynote then check out this video walkthrough of Microsoft SmartGlass and Internet Explorer for XBOX 360.  Pretty cool stuff.  Courtesy of the guys at The Verge. Enjoy! Jeffa    
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    Windows 8 Release Preview is Here!

    Posted 11 months ago
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    Get the Windows 8 Release Preview! Jeffa
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    Is your Browser keeping you safe online?

    Posted 11 months ago
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    Recently I’ve been running some IT Camps around the country and recently in Brisbane we got a bit off topic and started talking about browsers and what people are using.   Being a technical audience; a lot of folks use Firefox and Chrome with some Internet Explorer sprinkled in.  I of course was curious as to why and most said...
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    TechEd Australia 2012: Call for Topics is Live!

    Posted 11 months ago
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    Welcome to my first email regarding TechEd Australia 2012!   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 an event such as TechEd possible...
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    New! MDT 2012 Now Available for Download!

    Posted over 1 year ago
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    If you are deploying Windows 7 or thinking about it make sure you check out the details below about the new version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012! Released on April 17th, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 offers tools that help you personalize and enhance your deployment experience, regardless of installation strategy: Lite...
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    MAP 7.0 Beta Available Now for Download!

    Posted over 1 year ago
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    If you have been looking at the Microsoft Private Cloud then check out the new MAP 7.0 Beta! Accelerate your move to the Private Cloud with MAP 7.0 Beta The MAP Toolkit’s new capabilities help you to assess the readiness of your environment for deploying Windows as well as Windows Server 2012 Beta.  This update adds new scenarios specifically...
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    Microsoft Certification is now Ready for the Cloud!

    Posted over 1 year ago
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    There is a big change that has happened over at Microsoft Learning .  If you’ve been thinking about how to get skilled up in cloud technologies then here is your opportunity.  Check out all the details on how you can move your career towards the cloud. Move Your Career to the Cloud with the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Certification...
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    New IT Showcase Content Available for Review

    Posted over 1 year ago
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    We have a bunch of new IT Showcase Content Available.  Make sure you check out the details below. Microsoft IT Reduces Troubleshooting Challenges with Microsoft Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset Microsoft Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset, commonly known as DaRT, is a core component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software...
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    Microsoft Security Bulletin: April 2012 Release

    Posted over 1 year ago
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    This month the magic number is 6!  Please see below details of this month’s security bulletin release. What is the purpose of this alert? This alert is to provide you with an overview of the new security bulletin(s) being released on April 10, 2012. Security bulletins are released monthly to resolve critical problem vulnerabilities. New...
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