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TechEd India 2013 is here

2013-03-16T07:13:56Z

For details visit http://india.msteched.com...(read more)

Windows Server 2012 Storage whitepaper now available for Download !!

2013-01-04T04:50:00Z

Happy new year !! Wish this year brings lot of learing & undertanding :) With that note, I am happy to share that Windows Server 2012 Storage White Paper - a great resourse to get more clarification & implementation insights on Storage Spaces, ReFS, SMB 3.0, CSV2, Hyper-V Storage. You can download at - http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/B/E/ABE02B78-BEC7-42B0-8504-C880A1144EE1/WS%202012%20White%20Paper_Storage.pdf%20 I also promise to be more active on the blogging...(read more)

Sharing resources as promised..

2012-12-10T07:27:00Z

Many of you have asked for the resources/decks for reference. Here we go --- :) :) My decks available on skydrive - https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=3A5FDFEA06AFE259&id=3A5FDFEA06AFE259%21110 Other useful pointers - http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ http://channel9.msdn.com/ Happy Learning !! Look forward for your feedbacks ,if any. - Pracheta...(read more)

Microsoft India Techdays are here !!

2012-11-22T10:27:59Z

The next up is in Chennai, so if you are nearby please join us. We can catch up for discussion. You can register at - http://www.microsoft.com/india/events/techdays/locations-Chennai.aspx If you are in other parts of India, check out upcoming events at - http://www.microsoft.com/india/events/techdays/locations.aspx See you at some event !!...(read more)

Why to consider System Center Operations Manager 2012

2012-11-08T04:49:00Z

Operations Manager, a component of Microsoft System Center 2012, is software that helps you monitor services, devices, and operations for many computers from a single console . I'll try to explain basic concepts about Operations Manager for the administrator who manages the Operations Manager infrastructure and the operator who monitors and supports the computers in your business. Note - For those who have had no prior experience, please read full blog, for those who have had worked on earlier...(read more)

Windows 8 - shortcut keys

2012-11-02T06:02:00Z

With the GA of Windows 8 just happened a few days ago, I started to put together an article of tips and tricks. Putting up the shortcut keys is definitely on my list. So here we go -- Moving between Metro and Desktop <Windows> Brings up the Metro start screen. You can start typing to search for an app, just like the Win7 start menu. <Windows> + <B> Go to the Desktop from the Metro Start Screen <Windows> + <D> Brings you to Windows desktop from the Metro...(read more)

Windows to go - All about it

2012-10-31T10:25:00Z

What is "Windows to go" ? Windows to go ( WTG ) is a capability to reimagine possibilities in your enterprise when it comes to addressing BYOD scenarios. Note - This is an enterprise feature hence will require Windows® 8 Enterprise client to build such scenarios, not applicable for other editions. WTG is an enterprise feature of Windows® 8 that enables the creation of a Windows To Go workspace that can be booted from a USB-connected external drive on PCs that meet the Windows 7 or...(read more)

Windows 8 is here - few must know enterprise features

2012-10-26T06:09:00Z

The wait is over & Windows 8 is not available for everyone !!!! This release is an innovation in many ways hence if I start talking about what's new - the list would be very long. I am sure you'll love to explore it on your own when it comes down to working with the new interface etc. In this space, I would like to share few very interesting & useful capabilities that Windows 8 offer for professionals - 1. Productive with tablet With Windows 8 tablet, users can have a “no...(read more)

Windows Server Virtual Labs

2012-08-28T07:01:00Z

If you don't have the right hardware or time to set & to test out all scenarios, Virtual labs are available for you to explore new Windows Server 2012 with so less effort. The scenarios covered are - Virtual labs Active Directory Deployment and Management Enhancements In this lab, you will learn how to deploy Active Directory Domain Controllers with Windows Server 2012. You will deploy domain controllers using the new Server Manager, as well as deploying remote domain controllers...(read more)

Hyper-V Replica : scenarios

2012-08-28T06:57:00Z

I am sure some of you might have heard about this amazing capability that is available with Windows Server 2012 - Hyper-V Replica. For those of you who have been working in virtualized environment for a while & are well verse with building Highly Available systems, Hyper-V Replica would be like a easy breeze. Not because the impact it'll have in your environment I nay less, it is because the concept, implementation & requirements to build a HA system is sooo easy to deal with. ...(read more)