This actually happened a few weeks back, but it’s part of my continuing story on how Microsoft’s whole approach to security, in the era since the Trustworthy Computing Initiative, is a better bet for your business than any other platform, even some that...

  Microsoft has released a new Security Incident Report (which you should be able to download as a PDF from this link) that covers H2CY09 (Jul-Dec 2009).  I would also encourage you to visit the homepage (shown above) for this report ( Microsoft...

From Steve Hall – District Computers May 19 Microsoft Partner Network Event Please join IAMCP - DC as we gather at Microsoft's new Chevy Chase, MD Office to take part in IAMCP's first virtual national gathering of all IAMCP - United States chapters simultaneously...

We have a beta release of Intune, it’s a new management solution for our SMB customers. Check out the following link for more details: http://onlinehelp.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsintune/default.aspx I’ve heard this was coming, but I didn’t give...

Q: Now that Windows 7 has been around could you provide me with good reasons to convince some doubtful clients I have who are still reluctant to switch from XP. A: You're in luck! Because Windows 7 has been out for six months and we've been promoting...

Q: (from Mark) I ran into some licensing issues concerning how we image etc ... so yes,  the deal has been delayed until I can straighten this out.   Short story is,  I don't want to pay for 2 windows licenses,  one from ...

Q: (from Claudine) If a customer is legally licensed for Windows 7 Professional on 15 computers: 10 computers were bought with Windows 7 Professional preinstalled (OEM) and 5 they bought Windows 7 Professional Upgrades through Volume Licensing Can they...

I’ve been spending time with App-V and MED-V, as I talk about them, the same question always comes up.  What’s the difference between App-V and MED-V?   What are they and how are they different?  The description of the whole MDOP suite...

Q: (from Kristy) Previously, I have attended Microsoft hosted ½ day or full day “Licensing 101” or “Licensing for Partners” training sessions.  Are you still involved in training partners in the MD/DC region?  Are any training sessions like...

Q: (from Stephen) My customers are starting to move from Windows XP to Windows 7 and I’m starting to see more volume activation opportunities. Where can I go to get a quick overview of the deployment and activation tools available for Windows 7? A: I...

Q: (from David) During your presentation, I remember something about a reference to a Virtualization Sales Assessment or something similar… A: It is the Virtualization Sales Specialist; as series of courses designed to prepare sales people to communicate...