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TechNet and MSDN running Hyper-V

Posted over 5 years ago

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With RC1 of Hyper-V now released it’s getting closer to the final RTM. But already now we have migrated our worldwide TechNet and MSDN sites so they run Hyper-V RC0. You might know we have this concept of “eating our own dog food” and to run these two...
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SkyDrive now available in SEA

Posted over 5 years ago

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SkyDrive is now officially available in Southeast Asia. With SkyDrive you can store up to 5GB of files that you can access from virtually anywhere! All you need is a computer and an Internet connection. It’s up to you who sees what, and SkyDrive...
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Community Launch in Manila

Posted over 5 years ago

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It has been ages since I blogged, too much work and some vacation disturbed my rhythm. But now I want to make sure you are aware of the Community Launch that PHIWUG is doing on June 7 th in Manila. Find more information and register here
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TechEd SEA 2008 Early Bird

Posted over 5 years ago

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It's about time to register for TechEd SEA 2008 if you haven't already. The early bird promotion ends next week on April 30 and there's money to save :-) Full price is 1299 RM (419 USD) and now you can get a seat for only 699 RM (227 USD). You also stand...
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Launch in Manila last week

Posted over 5 years ago

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Last week it was time for the Heroes Happen Here Launch in Manila. PHIWUG participated by running a demo booth and also doing one of the breakout sessions around Windows Server 2008. What I heard from the group it was a great success, read more about...
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Community Hero awarded MVP

Posted over 5 years ago

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I just wanted to highlight that we got a new MVP from PHIWUG in the Philippines, read more about the announcement here . Jay-R Barrios got the MVP award for Setup and Deployment and he is also one of our Community Heroes . Congratulations Jay-R :-)
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Cool Terminal Services Demo

Posted over 5 years ago

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You have to check out Naren's cool video that is now hosted on TechNet Edge . It's showing the integration between Silverlight, Terminal Services and Robotics...
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Help Captain Server save the World

Posted over 5 years ago

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Tomorrow it's time for the big Server Launch in Singapore. There's a lot of cool contests going on now, like Captain Server where you're supposed to follow the mystery clues to retrieve the Universal Key which will save all of mankind! Successful Heroes...
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Full Disk Encryption

Posted over 5 years ago

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Azra , our security specialist in Malaysia, just wrote a blog post about Full Disk Encryption and what the benefits are. Check it out and also read more about our full disk encryption solution in Vista; BitLocker
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Vista Service Pack 1 available via Windows Update

Posted over 5 years ago

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Windows Vista SP1 in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese is now available and more languages will be ready by end of April. In approximately one month, Windows Update will automatically download SP1 to those PCs configured to receive automatic...
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Virtualization for consolidation and easier management

Posted over 5 years ago

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When I go to Malaysia I always try to connect with ELITE , the IT Pro Community over there. One of the guys I have gotten to know is Tee and he has lately been working with a Windows Server 2008 project within the IT Pro Momentum program. He works as...
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Looking for Heroes in Malaysia

Posted over 5 years ago

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For all you IT Pro and Developer Heroes in Malaysia, it's time to shine and maybe win prizes! All you need to do is write a story based on a true event telling us how you have used Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, Visual Studio and you can win 30...
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TechEd Southeast Asia 2008

Posted over 5 years ago

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The countdown to TechEd SEA 2008 has started! This year I'm the content owner for IT Pro topics so I'm already heavily involved in finding good speakers, reviewing content and fit everything together so that you get the best possible experience! We...
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Springboard Live! Virtual Roundtable

Posted over 5 years ago

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Last week there was a virtual roundtable discussing Windows Vista. Mark Russinovich led the discussion with industry experts and invited IT Pros. Since it was in the middle of the night for us in Asia you probably didn't catch it but it's now available...
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Community Heroes in Philippines

Posted over 5 years ago

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I’ve been blogging a number of times about user group events in Philippines that I have been attending. A lot of the IT Pro and Developer activities are driven by engaged and passionate people from the community and to highlight them and what they do...
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Security and Availability in SQL Server 2008

Posted over 5 years ago

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I just found a good podcast on TechNet EDGE , it’s a TechNet Radio session that is worth listening to if you’re interested in SQL Server 2008. The topic is Security and Availability in SQL Server 2008 , with the SQL experts Kimberly Tripp and Paul S....
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Gorgeous Geeks next activity

Posted over 5 years ago

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It’s time for all the Gorgeous Geeks in Malaysia to gather again. The first activity is now scheduled for end of March, called Colorful Geeks Workshop . The workshop kicks off at 1.30 on March 29 th and ends at 4.15. This is how they present the workshop...
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Windows Server 2008 Security Guide

Posted over 5 years ago

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Windows Server 2008 Security guide is now available for download from TechNet. The description on the web site reads: This guide provides instructions and recommendations to help strengthen the security of computers running Windows Server 2008 that...
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TechNet Spotlight

Posted over 5 years ago

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Have you heard of TechNet Spotlight ? This is videos from various Microsoft events worldwide that you can watch on demand. Right now, we have a lot of Windows Server 2008 sessions available, like Windows Server 2008 Kernel Advances , Windows Server 2008...
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Windows Server 2008 Virtual Launch

Posted over 5 years ago

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A few hours ago the world wide launch kicked off in Los Angeles. I’m right now checking out the Virtual Launch Event , it’s really cool. You can access community resources like TechNet EDGE , sponsors and best of all, the breakouts. I’m now watching ...
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Windows Vista Home Entertainment book

Posted over 5 years ago

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I got some books a while ago that I gave away to people I know in the community. Adrian , the PC Games MVP in Philippines, got Windows Vista Home Entertainment and wrote a review on it on his blog . Check it out if you’re interested in Vista, MediaCenter...
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Hyper-V project in Singapore

Posted over 5 years ago

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Dennis just told me about one of the Singapore MVP’s, Loke Kit Kai and his Hyper-V project that he runs to test Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008. The project was run within the IT Pro Momentum Program. Server consolidation was one reason for testing it...
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Find a Launch event near you!

Posted over 5 years ago

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Now it’s one week to go before the worldwide launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 and after that it’s time for the launch in your country. Visit the links below to find more information and to register. Indonesia March...
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SP1 for Vista available for TechNet Subscribers

Posted over 5 years ago

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Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista is now available for download if you have a TechNet Plus Subscription. You can find more information about this on the TechNet Plus Blog . Other useful links: SP1 overview (Changes, FAQ etc) TechNet Plus Subscriptions...
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TechNet Security Series III in Singapore

Posted over 5 years ago

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Have you yet attended any of the TechNet Security Series Seminars in Singapore? If not, you will have your chance on February 29 th when the next one will happen in the Microsoft Office between 8.30-12.30. The topics for this event will be Protect...