February 2009 - Posts

SQL Server 2008 Infrastructure and Planning Design Guide
26 February 09 04:19 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guide for SQL Server 2008 has been released here . This guide is one in a series of planning and design guides that clarify and streamline the planning and design process for Microsoft infrastructure technologies. Read More...
Visual Basic 6 Runtime - Support on Windows 7/2008 R2
26 February 09 10:17 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The existing Support Statement on the Visual Basic version 6 runtime for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 has been updated to include Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. So, the VB 6 runtime will continue to be shipped with Windows 7 and Windows Read More...
Windows 7 Beta Updates
25 February 09 02:54 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Overnight, a few updates for Windows 7 Beta build 7000 have been released on Microsoft Update and Windows Update. One of the updates is a patch for Internet Explorer 8, to give it some of the stability updates that have been released in Internet Explorer Read More...
Stop Living in the Past
24 February 09 07:53 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
An interesting community movement has started to take root: Stop Living in the Past . The movement wants users who are using Internet Explorer 6 to finally upgrade to the latest Microsoft browser and stop using the outdated “dinosaur” browsers. The movement Read More...
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Make Web Not War – Web Platform and Application Installers
24 February 09 01:01 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Web Platform Installer (Web PI) is a simple tool that installs Microsoft's entire Web Platform, including IIS, Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition, SQL Server 2008 Express Edition and the .NET Framework. Using the Web Platform Installer’s user Read More...
Denial of Service Attacks - New tool for blocking DOS
23 February 09 02:00 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Microsoft Internet Information Services Team has released the beta for the Dynamic IP Restrictions Extension for IIS 7. The tool provides IT Professionals and Hosters a configurable module that helps block Denial of Service attacks or cracking of Read More...
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BPOS – The Partner Website is online
23 February 09 09:45 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
BPOS is the abbreviation for Business Productivity Online Suite. From March/April 2009, Microsoft will be releasing diverse Online Services like Live Meeting, Communications Online, SharePoint Online and Exchange Online for end-customers. This is a larger Read More...
Business Intelligence Event - How to go from Data to Decisions
20 February 09 09:25 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Business intelligence is even more important during these tough economic times. People have to make really important decisions and critical strategic moves. In this one-day seminar, Rafal Lukawiecki aims to show IT Managers and BI practitioners how to Read More...
Microsoft Surface
19 February 09 12:42 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The first Microsoft Surface computer has arrived in Switzerland. To see the un-boxing, visit the Swiss Developer Blog. http://blogs.msdn.com/swiss_dpe_team/archive/2009/02/19/microsoft-surface-computer-unboxing.aspx Read More...
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Big OCS Roadshow with People from Microsoft
19 February 09 12:33 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Unified. Now. Increase productivity and unleash the true potential of your mobile workforce. You and your colleagues are cordially invited to join us at the Voice of Unified Communications Roadshow Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 R2 delivers Read More...
SQL Server 2008 System Views Map
18 February 09 03:20 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 System Views Map shows the key system views included in SQL Server 2008, and the relationships between them. The map is similar to the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 version and includes updates for the new and updated the Microsoft Read More...
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New TechNet Event Calendar Web Page
17 February 09 09:20 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Microsoft Switzerland now has a new page to show the TechNet Events/Seminars. http://www.microsoft.com/switzerland/server/de/events/default.mspx You now have an overview all off the Swiss TechNet events, including the Content, Session Description, Date Read More...
Red Hat support on Hyper-V and Windows Support on virtualized Red Hat Enterprise Linux
16 February 09 07:12 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Red Hat has signed the agreement to join Microsoft's Server Virtualization Validation Program (SVVP), whilst Microsoft has joined Red Hat's Virtualization Certification Program. Currently planned for completed by H2 2009, Hyper-V Validation will being Read More...
SharePoint Conference 2009
13 February 09 10:56 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Do you know about the SharePoint Conference 2009 - the premier worldwide conference dedicated to SharePoint and related technologies? SharePoint Conference 2009 will be the conference to learn about SharePoint “14”. Who : If you’re an IT Professional, Read More...
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Technical Information on OCS 2007 R2
12 February 09 02:20 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
OCS 2007 R2 has been released and there are quite a few questions about Installation, Migration, Features and Functions. To help you get acquainted to the product, here are some links to the most important information needed: OCS 2007 R2 downloads http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ocs/bb629431.aspx Read More...
Swiss TechDays 2009 – Registration Open
10 February 09 04:06 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Web Site and Registration is now open for Swiss TechDays 2009. http://www.techdays.ch In Bern (German and English), 8 and 9 April, there will be 5 tracks, role specific: IT Pro’s (2 Tracks) Development (2 Tracks) Architecture (1 Track) For the IT Read More...
DirectAccess Early Adopter’s Guide Published
09 February 09 09:04 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The DirectAccess Early Adopter’s Guide is now live for public download here. Working outside the office is about to become a lot simpler. DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them Read More...
Free e-Book – Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions
09 February 09 01:14 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions from Microsoft Press is available as a FREE download. By Mitch Tulloch with the Microsoft Virtualization Teams. ISBN: 9780735693371. This guide will teach you about the benefits of the latest virtualization Read More...
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7
03 February 09 12:37 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The beta of the Remote Server Administration Tools , specifically for Windows 7 is available for download. The toolset for Windows Vista has been around a long time and is very popular among administrators. For those who have never used it, you may ask Read More...
SQL Server 2008 Express – PowerShell a requirement?
02 February 09 09:46 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
This question seems to be coming up more often these days: Is PowerShell a requirement for the installation of SQL Server 2008 Express Edition? Well, it depends on the Edition of SQL Server 2008 Express you are wanting to install. SQL Server 2008 Express Read More...
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