Here are all the parts of the Wndows Azure IaaS Series, please check as this post will be updated daily. If you want to see a particular scenario let us know and email me at mhester@microsoft.com . Also remember you can sign up for a FREE Windows Azure 90-Day Trial here: Get Started TODAY with a FREE...

Build your very own Virtual Network in the Cloud for FREE with the Windows Azure cloud platform, and Enter for a chance to win one of the following fantastic prizes: One Grand Prize: Ticket to TechEd 2013 North America in New Orleans, LA ( $2,195 retail value ) PLUS a $500 VISA Gift Card. Two...

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 Session 1: System Center 2012 SP1 and Azure IaaS Overview Session 2: Upgrade To Windows Server 2012 Session 3...

As IT Pros, we absolutely love building with new technology! In February, my fellow IT Pro Technical Evangelists and I have been worked together on an article series for Migration and Deployment of Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows Azure and System Center 2012 SP1 to help get you started. Here...

Here is the latest info on the Microsoft IT Camp series as we dive into how to get your datacenter ready for the cloud and beyond. Join us at a FREE Microsoft IT Camp for hands-on labs, demos, and interactive discussions with Microsoft technical experts. Here’s your chance to learn more about...

Good afternoon everyone!  As I announced last Friday we are delivering another series this month in February.  Well the first 3 posts are live and are listed below: Part 1 Upgrade and Migration: Requirements for a fresh install of Windows 8 :  In this part Harold , takes a great look at...

Setting up your trial account in Windows Azure can be very easy to do. If you have not yet, you can visit http://aka.ms/GetAzureIaaS to get started. In part 2 and part 3 Tommy showed you how easy it is to get rolling in the cloud with your virtual systems from getting your Virtual Machines started to...

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-it-pro-blog-reader-for-windows-phone/

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...

I just learned about a new tool currently in development now call the Microsoft® Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell®. Currently the tool is in Release Candidate, and it will help you find Windows PowerShell scripts, snippets, modules, and how-to guidance in online repositories such as the...

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 new Knowledge Quest on Windows Server 2012 between...

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 Hyper-V Enhancements Windows Server 2012 Storage...

Hey everyone checkout some of these upcoming events, I will be attending/speaking at in the near future.  I hope to see you there! Join New Horizons Computer Learning Centers at SpecTECHular, and  learn about the latest products and trends in IT, October 18 Designed for IT Pros, Developers...

Good afternoon everyone!  I hope everyone has enjoyed the events so far and I know I have had a lot of meeting all of you.  Both in Dallas and in Houston I had a lot of questions.   Here are some great resources for you to use from the event: Resources: Slides: Windows Server 2012...

Here are the slides for the launch event.  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 Hyper-V Enhancements Windows Server 2012 Storage...

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The Dayton IT Pro Camp is a FREE , daylong Camp for IT Pros featuring Microsoft Cloud Technologies. During the day, we will have presentations on Hyper-V, SharePoint, Office365 and Azure. In addition, we will have a cloud security presentation and presentations from the Vendors who have agreed to support...

Everyone loves to get an early Christmas present well this year, Veeam has a great gift you can unwrap today.   Today they announced a holiday gift for VMware vExperts, VMware Certified Professionals, VMware Certified Instructors, VMUG members, Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, and Microsoft...

In today’s post Brian takes a look at how he has setup his current environment.  Brian wanted to be able to setup an actual physical SAN using some free software (with the iscsi target I talked about on part 19: The Cloud on Your Terms Part 19 of 30: All About the Networking ).  Brian talks...

In todays post, and for the next 4 posts we are going to share with you our experiences in building out our local datacenter in California.  Kevin does a great job of writing up a post on where to put the DC.  It all boils down with a little bit of planning, and know how you are going to handle...

Sometimes working with all of these technologies around the cloud you want to know how is that done?  Eventually you get to a point where you want to see what is behind the magic curtain.  In today’s post Kevin takes you on a tour of have he put is cloud environment together.  Some of...

Today Microsoft released new evaluation versions of the System Center 2012 family of products.  It is your opportunity to download and enjoy the amazing experience of using System Center.  When I think of System Center I immediately think of Virtual Machine Manager, Configuration Manager, and...

In this interview I get to chat with Aaron Margosis, Principal Consultant at Microsoft.  We talk about Windows Sysinternals tools. Aaron currently works with US Federal government customers on Windows, security, and getting apps to run on the latest Microsoft platforms. Aaron shares the top 3 tools...