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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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    Melbourne Visit - Day 2

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Well the rain fell today and the temperature dropped and guess what I forgot to bring a jacket. I have a habit of forgetting key items when I travel. When I went to Singapore about a month ago I forgot socks so I had to buy kangaroo socks at the airport! So far things are going good down here. I’m catching up with a number of MVP’s and have...
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    Virtual Server 2005 Download

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi folks, I forgot to mention one tiny little bit of information in post yesterday about clustering on Virtual Server. Ok so it's not so small! If you are an MSDN Universal or Enterprise subscriber you can download the Enterprise and Standard Edition of Virtual Server 2005 as an ISO image. As this will ship with the next update to MSDN the...
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    Clustering on Virtual Server 2005

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Well I had a chance to play around with Clustering Technologies on Virtual Server 2005 and I have to say this is way cool. If you want to test clustering on Windows Server 2003 and don't have all the hardware then Virtual Server is the way to go. I've now got a 2 node cluster running on my Dell Laptop which a great piece of technology to demo...
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    Golf Today - Yippee!!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi all, Well this morning I'm playing golf for the first time in about a month or so. If you don't know already I've been a keen golfer all my life. I currently play off a handicap of 6 but today I wouldn't be surprised if alot of shots go sideways. It's hard to play these days with 2 little kiddies in the house. They tend to take up most...
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    New Consolidation Whitepaper

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    The Windows Server marketing team has just released a new whitepaper focusing on Mixed Workload Consolidation on Windows. This is the most comprehensive whitepaper we have ever released so if you are working on consolidation projects this mey help. Hope you find this useful folks!
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    Microsoft Technet Plus 2.0

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Microsoft Technet Plus 2.0 has officially been announced and has 2 very important new features that IT Pros will be glad to hear about. Full-version evaluation software with NO time limits - This is cool because now you don't have the time bombed versions of the software. - 2 FREE technical support incidents For all the details go to: http...
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    Virtual Server 2005 on Windows XP

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Technically Virtual Server 2005 is not supported on Windows XP but it will happily coexist with Virtual PC 2004 on the same machine which is great if you need to test scenarios and don't have a server machine at your disposal. For me it means I can do all my demo's on my Toshiba tablet. Sweet! I want to thank a colleague of mine in the UK...
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    Disclaimer

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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    Happy Birthday to Frank!!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Everybody please wish our man Frank Arrigo Happy Birthday for today. He is the godfather of blogging in my eyes so all the best for today Frankie boy!
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    Everything Virtual

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Well I've done a couple of sessions now on our Virtual Machine technology and I have to say its way cool. If you are thinking of using this technology in your business we have some great information on our website. Virtual PC 2004 SP1 has just been released and addresses a number of issues, in particular performance issues with SP2 running...
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    Earth will never be the Same!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Well, you've probably seen the hype and watched the videos and seen the ads! Well at 12:01 AM tonight the wait is over! Halo 2 for XBOX will be launched and Earth will never be the same! Sorry for the shameless plug but this is a big launch and its going to be exciting. For those of you that are gamers you can get all the info at www.halo2...
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    SQL User Group - November Dates!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi all, Lots of activity this month in the SQL User Group. Register in your city and get along to one of the sessions below. SQL User Group Please see www.sqlserver.org.au for more information and to register for all SQL events. Sydney, Adelaide & Canberra SQL 2005 (Yukon) Data Transforming Services (DTS) Presented by David Lean Sydney...
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    Application SIG in Australia - November Dates!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi all, If your interested please get along to the Application Special Interest Group in your city. See how you can integrate Content Management server in a Portal Environment. Application: Integrating Content Management Server 2002 into the Portal Environment Presented by Stephen Jeffries This session will review the use of the Microsoft...
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    Infrastructure SIG in Australia - November Dates!

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Hi all, If your interested please get along to the Infrastructure Special Interest Group in your city. We would love to see you there to here about how you can build secure networks using Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows XP SP2. Infrastructure: Building Secured Networks with Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows XP SP2 Presented by Raj Natarajan...
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    ITE - Week 3

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Well...It's my third week as an IT Pro Evangelist and it's been an eventful one for sure. I spent my first week in Singapore at an IT Pro Summit which was alot of fun. The second week I spent sick with something I caught in Singapore. Hmmm..this was weird because I was fine the week before. Anyway I'm back on deck now and getting enagaged...
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    What is up with this heat?

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    Man it was hot last night! And of course on the hottest October day in history I happen to live in a suburb that was without power for almost 12 hours! This did not make sleeping a joy and since we had no power it wasn't like I could go play on the PC or watch late night tele...So it was just lie there and be uncomfortable all night. I found...
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    Just to clear things up

    Posted over 9 years ago
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    In my last post I indicated that this was my last week as an IT Pro and in the latest Technet Flash it indicated something different. What I meant to say is this is my last week working inside the internall Microsoft IT department. I will still be an IT Pro just with a different slant... Hope this clears things up! By the way I love my Tablet...
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