Okay so I messed up a small bit, I do not know how to count out 18 weeks from the marathon date and I think I started my training a bit early.  So this week I do not have a big plan, and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday...

For the second year, Catapult Systems is thrilled to announce the return of System Center Universe 2013 …this year with more galaxies!  Last year’s event focused on the System Center 2012 release.  This year’s event will offer usage based scenarios...

One of my good friends Brian Lewis and teammates has written his first Windows Phone App.  The app will allow you to quickly catch up on all the IT Pro Blog articles., even my own.  Check it out here: http://mythoughtsonit.com/2012/12/free-us...

Enjoy!

The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can complete based on your own schedule and availability.

Wow a great 20 miles last weekend, and felt strong.  Only had one small hiccup, I thought the water fountains on my route were year around.  As it turns out they are not and even though I was out of water and Gatorade, I was able to get back...

I’m excited to announce the re-launch of the Rock, Paper, Azure challenge!  I thought this would be fun for everyone to give it a try!  I may have to see if I can write one using PowerShell.

For the next 6 weeks you can compete in an online game based on rock, paper, scissors, with the opportunity to win prizes and some serious bragging rights.

So here is the last official “long” week of the training and then the distances start to taper.  Really looking forward to the 20 this weekend and running with my friends.  I also already have the confidence I will make the run successful.   ...

There is a great new tool that will allow you to quickly search through thousands of PowerShell tools and Guidance.

I know in October I had this post in my series that talked about why you should choose Hyper-V over VMware: 31 Days of Our Favorite Things: No Better Time than Now to Choose Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 over VMware (Part 31 of 31)   Well one of...

You could win a FREE exam voucher pack for the MCSA on Windows Server 2012 certification! In December 2012, we are sponsoring an “Early Experts” Challenge Sweepstakes for IT Pros located in the US!  To be eligible, you’ll just need to complete one...

I was asked the other day why I post my running schedule to my blog and who do I post for.  I post the schedule for one simple reason, accountability.  I find posting my schedule really helps to keep me accountable to my running plan and allows...

Here are the slides from the IT Camp.  To download a copy of a slide deck: Click on the bottom right of the PowerPoint to “View full-size presentation” In the new browser window go to the menu and click File –> Download a copy Windows Server 2012...