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Part 2 of 5 - Keith Kabza, MVP, and Blain Barton discuss OCS 2007/Exchange 2010

Part-2 - is posted below!

The rest of the series is being delivered every week for 5 weeks!

Part 1 – Learn about Exchange 2010/OCS Integration features –

http://dpeeast.hosted.panopto.com/CourseCast/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=97439256-efc4-48a0-863b-8e69ffbefe13

Part 2 – Learn about Exchange 2010 Unified Messaging features

http://dpeeast.hosted.panopto.com/CourseCast/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=6af76b34-f8ae-4fad-b156-54f7ead5c34f

Part 3 – Learn about OCS 2007 R2 Dial-in Conferencing

Part 4 – Learn about PIC Federation and the new XMPP Gateway

Part 5 – Gotuc.net OCS Portal for Developers and IT Pros

Part 1 of 5 - Keith Kabza, MVP, and Blain Barton discuss OCS 2007/Exchange 2010

I've been chatting with Keith Kabza Microsoft Partner and MVP at some of the local Florida events. I met up with him at the Microsoft Tampa Office to put together some videos on OCS 2007 R2 and Exchange 2010 and some of the benefits and features around the products.

Take a look and tell us what you think! 

Part-1 - is posted below!

The rest of the series is being delivered every week for 5 weeks!

Part 1 – Learn about Exchange 2010/OCS Integration features –

http://dpeeast.hosted.panopto.com/CourseCast/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=97439256-efc4-48a0-863b-8e69ffbefe13

Part 2 – Learn about Exchange 2010 Unified Messaging features

Part 3 – Learn about OCS 2007 R2 Dial-in Conferencing

Part 4 – Learn about PIC Federation and the new XMPP Gateway

Part 5 – Gotuc.net OCS Portal for Developers and IT Pros

Vulnerability in Internet Explorer, Patches Available

A new vulnerability allowing remote code execution in all versions of Internet Explorer products.”

            Apply the critical MS10-002 security update for the IE vulnerability

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708477

Apply the critical MS10-002 security updates for the IE vulnerability

This update will address a potential Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708472

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Tools to Build the Ultimate Virtual Test Network, Azure and Windows 7 Deployment All In One Great FREE TechNet Event near you!!

Interested in Windows Azure, Hyper-V or Windows 7 Deployment? Then sign-up for a FREE TechNet Event near you!!

Join your local TechNet Events team for a lively tour of the latest tools and resources for IT Pros. We’ll start with an overview of Windows Azure, and explore how you can use this high-performance hosted platform to build customer-facing applications and add horsepower to your computing infrastructure. Next, we’ll look at all the tools and techniques available for building virtual environments in Hyper-V version 2.0, then finish the day by demonstrating how to simplify your Windows 7 deployments.

 TechNet Events are free, live learning sessions packed with hands-on technical content.

If you live on the east coast check the table below for cities and dates, otherwise click HERE for complete listing of all US cities.

Note:  If you register and attend this event, you will be placed in a raffle to win a chance to bring home one (1) free copy of Windows 7 – you could be the lucky winner so register today!!!

What’s on the Agenda?

SESSION 1: The Next Wave: Windows Azure

The future of highly available, high-performance, secure, dynamically scalable, hosted computing is here.  It’s Microsoft’s new online service computing platform: Windows Azure.  In this session, we’ll discuss and demonstrate the basics of Windows Azure and how you can leverage it in your work.  We’ll show you real-world examples of how companies are using Azure today and help you think about applying it for customer-facing applications, or to quickly and dynamically add horsepower to your own computing infrastructure.  We’ll also touch on the exciting future of the platform – including what you can expect to see in the coming months and years.

SESSION 2:  Hyper-V: Tools to Build the Ultimate Virtual Test Network

Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V version 2.0 provide a powerful base upon which you can build a highly realistic, effective test bed for servers, clients, and networks. In this session, you’ll learn how to use the resources of a TechNet subscription, Windows Server 2008R2, Hyper-V, and a new, free sysinternals tool called Disk2vhd, to build the ultimate test or training environment.  We’ll show you how to import existing virtual machines and export virtual hard disks. You’ll see how to take point-in-time snapshots, and to build snapshot hierarchies that allow you to move both backward and forward to specific points in the time.  We’ll also demonstrate how to create a virtual machine from a running physical machine, and then import that VHD into Hyper-V.  By the end of this session, you’ll have a solid understanding of the tools and techniques currently available for building a great virtual environment in Hyper-V.   The Secret to Success is in the software

SESSION 3: Automating Your Windows 7 Deployment with MDT 2010

Deploying Windows 7 is easy if you’re using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010.  This session will walk you through the various tools that can help simplify your deployments.  We’ll drill down in the MDT Workbench and look at how the MDT process helps you create a reference image, which can then be easily deployed to the target computers.  We’ll look at how to configure the deployment environment, show how you can add operating systems, applications, drivers, and language packs using the Deployment Workbench, and then finish up by creating a task-sequenced deployment to a target computer.

Find a city near you and sign-up today!!!!

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Community Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2010 Registration Is OPEN - NYC, Waltham MA, and St Louis Only!

Community Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2010 Registration Is OPEN

With the New Year, comes a new Community Virtualization Deep Dive Day.  The event will take place on Friday, February 12, 2010 for the live event and anytime and anywhere you like for the online download after the event.  This year, the Virtualization Community has an even better lineup than last year.  In addition, they will simulcast part of the event to other locations across the country so people in other locations can enjoy the show!  Not only that, but they have opened up registration for people to view the recorded sessions after the show and it is an incredible full day of Virtualization Technology Training for only $15.00  Take advantage of the early bird discount (Code EarlyBird) and it is only 10 bucks!

All the details and registration are outlined on the registration page(s).  There are multiple Live locations so watch the links for the location you want to attend.  

New York City, Waltham MA, and Online registration is here.  The St. Louis Mo registration is here.  Notice both of the early bird discount codes are already entered if you use the above links.  Discount ends on Jan 17 so register right away if you can.

More details can be found on the Deep Dive Day Landing Page.  Take a look at this lineup!  I am impressed!

Blain

Waltham, MA

New York, NY

Here's a pretty cool invite to join the User Group Program sponsored by O'Reilly Media. Good benefits, check them out.

Do you run a user group, professional association, or other community group? I'd like to invite you to join the user group program sponsored by O'Reilly Media. As part of our new relationship with Microsoft Press, O'Reilly Media can extend the following benefits to you and your group members:

• Free book samples. Use them for your group library, for meeting giveaways and special events, to write reviews, and more
• Discount on books, e-books, and O'Reilly-sponsored events
• News and product announcements
• Book authors as potential speakers
• Event sponsorship opportunities

http://blogs.msdn.com/microsoft_press/archive/2010/01/08/information-on-our-support-of-user-groups.aspx

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Please give me feedback!

Blain

Blain Barton Joins BIEB on the Launch of Windows 7!

WOW, Windows 7 is Out the Door!

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Today was a great day at the local retail stores for Windows 7, I was there!

I made some rounds around where I live and Windows 7 was getting great reviews, I was there to answer questions from nearby customers.

Blain Barton Interview's Powershell MVP Max Trinidad on TechNet Edge

This was a great interview with Max!

http://edge.technet.com/Media/Windows-7-Deployment-Saves-Money/

Blain Barton Records Webcast: "Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration"

If you are interested in getting your settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 then check out tis webcast!

You have to register for this webcast to play back, FYI.

 I worked hard on this one :)  Thanks!

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032423225&Culture=en-US

Check out What People at Microsoft are saying about Windows 7!

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