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DNSSEC Security Guide – update now available
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
DNSSEC is a suite of extensions that add security to the DNS protocol. The core DNSSEC extensions are specified by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in RFCs 4033, 4034, and 4035, with additional RFCs providing supporting information. This guide...
Windows XP and Windows 7 Migration and Coexistence
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
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What do you need to consider when making the move to Windows 7? If you are running Windows XP there are a number of items to worry about. How do you migrate applications, personal data, etc.? We often focus our attention on the enterprise...
New Efficiency Microsoft Launch Event Live from San Diego today !!!
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
Experience The New Efficiency Microsoft Launch Event Live from San Diego October 26th Virtually! View and download 18 IT Professional and Developer focused live sessions from San Diego starting at 9am PDT October 26th . Focusing on Windows 7, Windows...
The Engadget Show with guest Steve Ballmer - now available for viewing
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
This is a pretty interesting show. Josh interviews Steve Ballmer about Microsoft and the projects we are working on. I’ve only watched the first 10 minutes but I thought you might enjoy it so here’s the embedded player and video.
Linus Torvalds gives Microsoft Windows 7 a thumbs up!
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
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Linux OS inventor Linus Torvalds takes time to promote his favorite operating system. ROFL !!! Sourced from picasaweb .
Windows 7 Product Guide – now available for downloading
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
The Windows 7 Product Guide provides a detailed look at the many new and improved features in Windows 7. The guide is designed as an accurate source of information that can help you to understand how Windows 7 Simplifies Everyday Tasks, Works the Way...
Buy Windows 7 via download now !!!
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
If you’ve got a netbook or a machine without a DVD drive, you may be wondering how you can upgrade to Windows 7. We’ve got your answer. The Microsoft Store is the only place where you can buy a downloadable version of Windows 7 . Download Windows 7 directly...
Windows 7 Virtual PC and XP Mode RTM - now available for download
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
Go get it @ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx .
Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 – now available for download. No really!!!
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
Someone named “a real developer” pointed out earlier this week that in my excitement to learn we had a new milestone available, that my blog post pointed to an old release. So I nuked that blog post. Here’s the updated and corrected version...
Using Hyper-V without re-installing your world
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over 4 years ago
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Question: I need to run a hyper-v virtual machine but Windows 7 is my production operating system. Do I need to re-build my machine? Answer: Absolutely not. If you are running Windows 7 today, there’s no reason to tear down your machine,...
Windows 7 Launch Events – registration is open again in some cities
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
The logistics team for the launch events has opened up registration again on some of the remaining event locations and dates. REGISTER NOW before things fill back up. It can happen in seconds so don’t delay. Go to http://www.microsoft.com...
BFG Technologies jumps into the laptop race
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
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My favorite video card maker is now making laptops. Then again I’m not sure I would classify their machine a laptop. You aren’t going to site around on the couch with the18.4” LCD screen Deimos X-10 on your lap. Check out just part of...
BranchCache Deployment Guide for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
BranchCache is a wide area network (WAN) bandwidth optimization technology that is included in some editions of the Windows Server® 2008 R2 and Windows® 7 operating systems. To optimize WAN bandwidth, BranchCache copies content from your main office content...
IIS Media Services 3.0 – now available for download
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
IIS Media Services 3.0 is a set of media-related extensions for Internet Information Services (IIS) 7. IIS Media Services provides an integrated HTTP-based media delivery platform, and includes: Smooth Streaming, adaptive streaming of media over HTTP...
Smooth Streaming Deployment Guide – now available
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
Smooth Streaming is the Microsoft implementation of adaptive streaming technology, which is a form of Web-based media content delivery that uses standard HTTP. Instead of delivering media as full-file downloads, or as persistent (and thus stateful) streams...
The Real Intel Geek Rock Star
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over 4 years ago
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Be sure to watch this all the way to the end. Grin.
Discounted TechNet Plus Subscription – promo code TMSAM07
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over 4 years ago
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Now is a really good time to purchase the TechNet Plus Direct subscription. Think about it for a second, Windows 7 is already on the download area. So is Windows Server 2008 R2. Exchange 20101 just RTM’d and will be there soon. Office...
It’s going to be a fun night
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over 4 years ago
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The Secret Sony Viao X – now on display
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
Sony has done a remarkable job keeping the new X Series laptop under wraps. I managed to see some video of one a few weeks ago and it looks like a remarkable little machine. The key word here is little. The Sony Vaio X is only .5 inches thick. In fact...
New Dallas IT Pro User Group formed – join in the fun
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
Speech Title: Windows 7! Tip, Tricks, and everything else you wanted to know Topic Description: Windows 7! Tip, Tricks, and everything else you wanted to know. Demos, Demos, Demos not slides and more slides. Come get your questions on Windows 7...
TechNet Azure webcast - now available for viewing
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
In Q1 we did a number of events in the Central Region of the US on the topic of Azure. Budgets being what they are these days, we can’t go everywhere but fear not, we recorded the sessions from the Nashville, TN event. Here are the links to...
Windows phone and Windows Mobile 6.5 Launches !!!
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
The next wave of Windows Mobile devices are now ready for your consideration. I am so glad we have hit this milestone because there are a number of new and interesting devices on the market, effective today. Head on over to http://www.microsoft...
DirectAccess Design Guide – now available for download
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over 4 years ago
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Keith Combs
DirectAccess is one of the most anticipated features of the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. DirectAccess allows remote users to securely access intranet shares, Web sites, and applications without connecting to a virtual private network (VPN...
Is the HP Envy the Mac killer?
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over 4 years ago
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Apple has enjoyed a tremendous amount of mindshare and market share the past few years. Many people think they are the innovation leaders and their stock price reflects that. But there are a number of companies that have had Apple in their...