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You can now P2V of a Windows XP machine into a Windows 7 machine
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How else could I say that? I took a look at TechNet Edge this morning and saw this article. It was so cool that I had to repeat it. P2V Migration for Software Assurance Beta with Jeremy Chapman This is still in beta, but you can download...
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Experience the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
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Thu, Sep 9 2010
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Learn more at www.crm2011beta.com Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 delivers the Power of Productivity through familiar, connected and intelligent experiences for users inside and outside an organization. Familiar experiences through a next-generation...
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Windows 7 for VARs
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Thu, Sep 9 2010
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If you’re not deploying Windows 7 yet, you need this information. Check out the following Partner site for more information to see how VARs can easily deploy Windows 7. https://partner.microsoft.com/40103868?msp_id=windows7vars Value added resellers...
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Welcome to Windows PowerShell
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Tue, Sep 7 2010
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Windows PowerShell is a Windows command-line shell designed especially for system administrators. The Windows PowerShell includes an interactive prompt and a scripting environment that can be used independently or in combination. Unlike most shells...
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Want to win a Camcorder?
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Tue, Sep 7 2010
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We have some new Windows 7 and Desktop training available and you could win a new Camcorder just by taking time to take the training now. We are giving away a Flip SlideHD and a Flip Ultra Camcorder. You know you need to learn about Windows...
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So you want to buy Microsoft Office 2010; What is this Product Key Card “PKC” thing anyway?
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Tue, Aug 31 2010
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Woody Walton Since before the release of Office 2010, Microsoft has been preparing the channel for a new or updated purchase mechanism for Office that gives consumers a safe, easy, and inexpensive to get into the Office 2010 Suite when they buy a PC or...
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Is Microsoft eating lunch?
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Tue, Aug 31 2010
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I saw this headline today and I just had to take a look. Microsoft hungry to eat VMWare's lunch http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20015123-56.html?tag=mncol Sometimes titles like this make me take a look, but as I read the article, they have a few...
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Microsoft Security Essentials
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Mon, Aug 30 2010
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Recently while giving a presentation on Windows XP mode, which is the ability to run a “Virtual XP” environment within Windows 7, the conversation came up about managing and protecting the XP machine. YES you need to manage and protect the machine...
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Windows 7 with downgrade to XP – Going away???
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Thu, Aug 26 2010
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Not Exactly, which is why I am writing this post. As I have been training several OEM partners of Microsoft, I thought it was important for all to understand what is upon us. For those of you that didn’t know the OEM license of Windows 7 gives you...
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MPN, it’s a major evolution, not just a name change…here’s a review of some of the key changes to Microsoft’s new partner program
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Tue, Aug 24 2010
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Well, I’m hoping that all of you already know that Microsoft made/is making some pretty sweeping changes to what you used to know as the “Microsoft Partner Program (MSPP)”; in fact, one of the changes was the name, it’s now the Microsoft Partner Network...
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What is the Microsoft Web Platform Installer?
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Tue, Aug 24 2010
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The Microsoft Web Platform runs a magnitude of popular and free web apps that help you do everything from blogging to selling products online. Getting up and running with a Web app is a cinch. For supported Web apps, Web PI will handle the download...
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Take advantage of the Upgrade Plus Promotion to get your customers off of Windows XP and Office 2003 today!
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Mon, Aug 23 2010
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Use this promotion to capture expiring annuity revenue for small- and medium-business (SMB) customers by offering a cost-effective way to upgrade to the Windows 7 operating system and Microsoft Office 2010. The Microsoft Open Value Subscription program...
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Forefront Client Security Architecture and Licensing
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Fri, Aug 20 2010
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Q: (from Keith) Is there a resource for using the Forefront product and to help me understand what parts and pieces are required from a licensing perspective? A: When you are looking for Forefront, I’m going to assume you mean Forefront Client Security...
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New Certification Pack offering will help you get or upgrade your certifications for less
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Fri, Aug 20 2010
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Most of you, being Microsoft partners, should already be familiar with the fact that the former Microsoft Partner Program, now Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), has undergone some significant changes. One of the major changes is the requirement for...
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Understanding Microsoft’s Online Services Privacy Policy
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Thu, Aug 19 2010
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One of the most common questions I hear from Partners when it comes to using “Cloud” solutions is “How do I know you are protecting my customer’s privacy"? I thought I should dig into this so you know where to go to find the information to...
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Getting ready for Windows Small Business Server “Aurora”
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Thu, Aug 19 2010
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Windows Small Business Server Code Name “Aurora” is a new edition of Windows Small Business Server that introduces cross-premise functionality, providing small businesses with on-premise file and print, security, backup, remote access, and identity management...
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Sign-up for the Beta of SBS ”7” and SBS “Aurora”
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Wed, Aug 18 2010
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Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Code Name “7” is the next release of Windows Small Business Server Standard, which is a fully on-premise solution. Windows Small Business Server “7” minimizes initial acquisition and deployment times by offering an...
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Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 – Beta
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Tue, Aug 17 2010
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Evaluate the latest virtualization technologies for your organization. Download the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Beta package today to get the SP1 Beta releases for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. SP1 Beta Overview...
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Windows MultiPoint Server 2010
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Tue, Aug 17 2010
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Q: (from Stacy) We are still getting requests from resellers for quotes on Multi-Point Server. These are resellers who are selling the nComputing devices into smaller schools and they are coming to us for guidance. The only thing is we haven...
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Licensing Office on Remote Desktop Services
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Mon, Aug 16 2010
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Q: (from Jeff) I’ve got a customer who will be typically using Office from their Terminal Services (RDS) farm. But if there are connectivity problems, they want the option of running Office locally. Do they need to license Office with Software Assurance...
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Migrating to SQL Azure or thinking about SQL Server 2008 R2
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Mon, Aug 16 2010
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With the updated version’s of SQL Server Migration Assistant’s you can now migrate an existing database platform currently running on MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, and Access to any edition of SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, or SQL Server 2005. Brand...
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Microsoft Cloud Essentials
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Wed, Aug 4 2010
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On July 28th, Microsoft announced two offerings available to partners wishing to either sell and service or build and develop on the cloud platform providing you ways to engage that complement their existing Microsoft Network benefits. Microsoft...
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More about Windows Intune…
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Wed, Aug 4 2010
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I had this great idea to create a number of videos on Windows Intune so that I could show you how to setup and manage your customers computers. Windows Intune even lets you manage computers from multiple customers from a single pane of glass. ...
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Windows Intune Beta 2, How Do You Sign Up?
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Tue, Aug 3 2010
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We just released Beta 2 of Windows Intune, so I wanted to take a few minutes to show you how to sign up and manage clients. In this session we will walk through how to sign up for Intune and then how to install the management agent on a client. ...
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An Out of Band Security Update was Just Released
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Mon, Aug 2 2010
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Please take a moment to look at this latest security patch. We felt it was important to release this update before our release cycle next week. There is malicious software in the wild and you need to update your systems as soon as possible. ...
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