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    TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft Operations Manager MOM 2005

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    If you want to check out the the key features of MOM 2005 then check out the following free Virtual Lab on Technet. TechNet Virtual Lab: Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005
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    Technet's Desktop Deployment Centre Expands!

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    The Desktop Deployment Centre which provides you with resources to deploy Windows XP and Office 2003 in your organisation has recently expanded. Check out some of the new content in the areas of Solution Accelerators and Business Value information.
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    Got a slow server in your Enterprise?

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    Got a slow server in your enterprise? Download this performance diagnostic tool for Windows Server 2003. Download details: Server Performance Advisor
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    SMS 2003 Webcasts in February

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    TechNet Webcast: Preparing a business case for Systems Management Server (SMS) (Level 200 ) Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time Ed Goad , Senior Systems Engineer , Microsoft Corporation You have determined from an IT perspective that SMS is the right solution for your environment - but how do you build a business case...
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    Office Developer Live! Webcast Series

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    Office Developer Live! Webcast Series Join the Microsoft Visual Studio product team for a whole month of Visual Studio 2005 and SQL 2005. Learn how to leverage both products for developing your database applications.
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    Interoperability Month starts January 18th - Are You Tuned in?

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    Interoperability Month Join us this January for a month-long series of webcasts and panel discussions around cross-platform interoperability. You will find introductory to expert level content across topics in development, architecture, deployment and management, and business value. Tune in to win a Portable Media Center. Now playing: Kiss...
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    Fingerprint Reader Products

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    Microsoft now has a number of fingerprint authentication devices so you can logon to your machines and web sites without using a password. While I'm in Seattle I'm going to pick up one of these devices. I plan on putting one on my Windows Media Centre PC so i don't have to use passwords to logon. Check out the link!
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    Sleepless in Seattle

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    As Michael mentioned we are both in Seattle attending a key internal technical event called Envision. This is a key event for us to get first hand technical content that we can then talk about with our user community in Australia. We are starting the week with a pre meeting with all the other Evangelists from around the world. This will help...
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    Happy New Year 2005

    Posted over 8 years ago
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    Hi folks, Well this is my first blog post for the new year. I had a good break over the Christmas New Year period and tried to stay away from technology but found it hard to do so. A colleague of mine in Redmond pointed me to this little bit of Anti-Spy-ware that Microsoft has acquired from Giant software. I've installed it on a couple of...
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    Has Blogging hit the mainstream?

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Well today is my last day in the office for about two and half weeks so I thought I would do one last post for 2004! I plan to spend some time at home with my family and try to do as little as possible. Hopefully I'll get to play some golf and just have some time to relax! As I sign off for the year I would like you to ponder the following...
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    Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Operations Guide - Now Available!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Now that MOM 2005 has been released are publishing alot of documents that will help you deploy and plan for MOM 2005. Read below for the Operations Guide that is now available for download . The Microsoft® Operations Manager 2005 Operations Guide includes guidance and recommended best practices for backing up and restoring, maintaining, optimizing...
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    Microsoft Operations Manager Deployment Planning Guide

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Please see below for the Deployment Planning Guide which is now available for download . This guide provides you with a roadmap for developing a deployment plan for your Microsoft® Operations Manager 2005 (MOM) monitoring solution. In addition, this guide directs you to the relevant conceptual, security, and planning resources you might need...
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    Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC1 Released

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC1 has now been released for general download. This is an important release for Microsoft so please download and test where you can. We've been testing it internally now for some time and have found it very stable. Remember this should only be installed on test systems and not production boxes. Enjoy! Windows Server...
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    Talking About Patterns & Practices

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Today I'm in a UNIX / Linux training course and one of my colleagues pointed me to this resource on the Microsoft website. It's called patterns and practices and it provides you with some great information and best practices on a range of topics. Check it out! Microsoft patterns & practices Now playing: Dido - Here With Me [Radio Edit...
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    Sharpen Your Skills - Microsoft Security Summit 2005

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    We will be running the Microsoft Security Summit 2005 in February 2005. The event will be held throughout February beginning in Sydney and finishing up in sunny Perth. Security continues to be a major area of concern and focus for IT shops these days so this summit is designed to give you practical guidance that can be applied immediately...
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    MSN Desktop Search

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    MSN has launched a Beta of MSN Desktop Search. I've only just installed it and so far it looks pretty cool. It has great integration with MSN Spaces and allows you to search the web you desktop or Outlook! I liked it. Check it out below! Find anything, anywhere fast with MSN Toolbar Suite Beta
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    New IT Showcase Content Available

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Recently our in IT department has releases a whole bunch of new Content on how we do IT internally. Check out the great content below! Creating an Active Directory Site for Exchange Server Detailed discussion and procedures on how Microsoft IT created a dedicated Active Directory services site to optimise the performance of Exchange Server...
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    Improving Security at Microsoft through Deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    This is another great article from our folks inside Microsoft IT. Enjoy! Overview of why and how Microsoft IT proactively deployed Windows XP Service Pack 2. Windows XP Service Pack 2 is a critical security release that addresses Internet-based security threats. [ Recent Downloads@Microsoft ] [Now Playing: Foo Fighters - Learn to Fly (03:55...
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    Microsoft Management Summit 2005!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hello folks, If you want to learn more about Windows Management Solutions then this is the conference for you. In April 2005 the Management Summit will be held in Las Vegas. Check out the details below for registration! Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) 2005 Registration is now open! On-line registration for MMS 2005 is now open, and can be...
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    IT Showcase - Deploying MOM 2005 at Microsoft

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Do you want to know how our Microsoft IT deployed MOM 2005? Then check out this new whitepaper below! Detailed discussion of how Microsoft IT upgraded its MOM 2000 SP1 infrastructure to MOM 2005. Microsoft IT uses MOM 2005 out-of-the-box to manage 5,600 servers worldwide. They deployed MOM 2005 in half the time required to deploy MOM 2000...
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    Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC1 Newsgroup

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    We have just launched a Newsgroup for Windows Server 2003 SP1. This is a great place to share experiences on the RC1 release of SP1. Microsoft newsgroups are great places to exchange ideas with others and discuss common issues. This newsgroup is designed for users to share advice, ask and answer questions, and discuss their experiences regarding...
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    Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 - User Groups Active in each state!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi all, If you run a small business or sell to small business then you can't afford to miss out on the SBS User Groups that are now running in each capital city in Australia (except for Darwin & Hobart). The main topics tend to focus on getting the most out of Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 . They often talk on non technical topics...
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    MSN Spaces BETA Launches Today

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Woo Hoo! MSN Spaces BETA has launched today and is way cool! So what is MSN Spaces? In a nutshell its a place where consumers can create a personal space and connect to others in a rich and dynamic way. You can get to my space at: http://spaces.msn.com/members/jeffa I've uploaded some of my Music playlists and some personal photos. These are...
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    Virtual Server 2005 Administrator's Guide

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    I came across this today and thought it would be useful for you folks. The Virtual Server 2005 Administrator's Guide is the core resource you will need for deployment, operations and technical reference. Enjoy!
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    Melbourne Update

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi folks, I'm in Melbourne at the moment sitting in on the Melbourne Biztalk User Groups inaugural meeting and attendance in impressive! Around 40 attendees learning all about the in's and outs of Biztalk 2004. Our Biztalk MVP, Bill Chestnut is doing an excellent overview demo on Biztalk. Cool stuff. I'll be spending the rest of the week connecting...
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