May 2009 - Posts

Microsoft Bing - The Decision Engine
29 May 09 02:24 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Introducing Bing Search by Microsoft. A Decision Engine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0rUzRAXGE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK5IYlZECmE http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ProductLaunchPR_280509.mspx So from 3 June 2009 , don’t Read More...
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Windows 7 – Boot from VHD Feature
26 May 09 03:58 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The new feature in Windows 7, named VHD Boot, allows you to boot your Operating System from a Virtual Drive. A 20 minute video on the functionality, and how to configure it is available on TechNet. It walks you though the creation of a VHD file, the configuration Read More...
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Swiss TechNet Event - System Center Update – What is new?
26 May 09 03:14 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Covering all the Topics and New Features of the System Center Family of Products, plus interesting Ideas and Tips from Real-World Deployments be the Gust Presenter Markus Klein, Senior Microsoft Consultant, System Center System Center Update – What is Read More...
Swiss IT Pro User Group- Exchange Server 2010 E14 (Beta) Roadshow
26 May 09 08:54 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Subject: Exchange Server 2010 "E14" (Beta) Roadshow Language: German / English Speaker: Dejan Foro, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Exchange (MVP) When: Tuesday 2 June 2009, 17:45 - 21:00 (Small Apéro 17:45 - 18:15) Where: Digicomp Academy AG (Zürich) Read More...
SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 – Bug with Product Expiry
22 May 09 09:42 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
During the installation of Service Pack 2 (SP2), a product expiration date is improperly activated. This means SharePoint will expire as though it was a trial installation 180 days after SP2 is deployed. The activation of the expiration date will not Read More...
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Office 2010 – Dont use the leaks
19 May 09 09:26 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview should be available in July 2009 ( we are still working on it ). But, there are some non-official copies that are already floating around on the Torrents. Quite a few are infected with malware. The same thing happened Read More...
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SQL Server Failover Cluster on Hyper-V
19 May 09 08:36 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
It was announced at Tech Ed USA last week that building a failover cluster, comprising of Hyper-V guests, with SQL Server 2005 and 2008 installed, and clustered on the guest is now supported. Up till now, clustering the hosts was only supported. The KB Read More...
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Windows 7 – Power Management Reports
18 May 09 10:17 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Wondering why your battery life of your laptop is not as good as the manufacturers claim? powercfg -ENERGY You need to run this command from the command prompt with administrator privileges (Run as Administrator). This command will perform a 60 second Read More...
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Free e-Learning: Windows 7
14 May 09 08:58 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Microsoft Learning has just launched three free eLearning Clinics. Specifically targeted at audiences, you, your users and consumers can learn about Windows 7. What’s New in Windows 7 for Consumers (1 Hour) What’s New in Windows 7 for IT Professionals Read More...
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Hyper-V R2 – News from Tech Ed USA
13 May 09 02:47 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Yesterday at Tech Ed USA, we announced the following relating to Hyper-V R2 (Hyper-V release that will ship with Windows Server 2008 R2): Support for 64 physical processors per server Support for 512 virtual processors per server Support for 384 Concurrently Read More...
SQL Server 2008 for the Oracle DBA – Free online training
13 May 09 09:00 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
This free 15 module, level 300 course provides students with the knowledge and skills to capitalize on their skills and experience as an Oracle DBA to manage a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 system. This workshop provides a quick start for the Oracle DBA to Read More...
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Practical PowerShell Videos
12 May 09 05:12 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
PowerShell.com and Idera have created a 5 part video series on PowerShell . How you use Powerhell together with Microsoft Server and Client Products. Part 1: Getting to Know PowerShell Part 2: PowerShell for Active Directory Part 3: PowerShell for Exchange Read More...
Disk Partition Alignment Best Practices for SQL Server
12 May 09 04:06 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The SQL Server Customer Advisory Team (SQLCAT) have published a white paper on the topic “Disk Partition Alignment”. “Disk partition alignment is a powerful tool for improving SQL Server performance. Configuring optimal disk performance is often viewed Read More...
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Server Virtualization Battle Continues……
10 May 09 11:10 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
In the past week, a number of “anonymous” and unfounded accusations have been going around over Microsoft’s Hyper-V Server Virtualization product. For an understanding on the lack of credibility that those claims have, and who is behind them, have a look Read More...
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Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta and RC Expiry Dates
06 May 09 04:00 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
All good Betas and Release Candidates need to expire some time. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are no exception. Beta Release Candidate Message: “Is Expiring” 17 June 2009 14 February 2010 Timebomb: Shutdown every 2 Hours 1 July 2009 1 March 2010 Read More...
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Local Resources for Switzerland
06 May 09 12:57 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Do you want the Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 resources in German, French or Italian? Sprechen Sie Deutsch ? Downloads: http://technet.microsoft.com/de-ch/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx Springboard Series: http://technet.microsoft.com/de-ch/windows/dd361745.aspx Read More...
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidates available for Download
06 May 09 12:14 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is available for immediate download to the general public from here . The RC is the Windows 7 Ultimate edition and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions in English, French, Japanese, German, and Spanish. To learn Read More...
SQL Server User Group Meeting - Zurich
04 May 09 12:47 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
The Swiss Chapter of PASS is holding a meeting on Tuesday 5 May in Zurich. If you can’t get to Zurich, the sessions are also available via LiveMeeting Language: English Session 1: [18:00 – 19:15] Eliminate SQL Server Downtime – Even for maintenance No Read More...
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Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2
04 May 09 10:05 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista has been released. Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista both leverage the single servicing model and therefore Microsoft will only deliver one service pack for both platforms. This makes it easier Read More...
Power Management Improvements in Windows 7
01 May 09 06:00 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   
Windows 7 helps decrease power consumption across the enterprise. The power management technologies in Windows 7 provide platform and processor efficiencies that reduce power consumption and can help lower energy costs. Windows 7 also can extend battery Read More...
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