August 2009 - Posts

What .NET functionality does Server Core on Windows Server 2008 R2 not support?
27 August 09 10:59 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

As you may know, Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008 R2 now support the .NET framework. But, some functions are not available on Server Core. As Server Core only has a command prompt and no GUI, mostly Graphical User Interface objects are Read More...

Filed under: Windows Server

WSUS 3.0 SP2 is now RTM
26 August 09 08:52 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2 is now available for download . WSUS 3.0 SP2 supports the latest operating systems including Windows Server® 2008 R2 and Windows 7 clients. WSUS 3.0 SP2 is more robust and features significant improvements in client Read More...

Filed under: Windows Server, Windows Client

Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage Notifier
26 August 09 03:00 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

For Switzerland, Office Genuine Advantage has arrived.. Office Genuine Advantage Notifier is a program that Microsoft uses to combat software piracy and help you check whether your Microsoft Office version is original software and properly licensed. From Read More...

Filed under: Switzerland, Office System

Swiss SQL Server Saturday - 19th September 2009 - Digicomp Academy (Zurich) - Free Event
25 August 09 08:28 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Swiss SQL Server Saturday is an opportunity to connect with other Database and BI professionals to learn from Database, Application Development and BI experts about topics that you’ll immediately be able to put into use. With 15 great sessions covering Read More...

Filed under: Business Intelligence, SQL Server, User Group, Switzerland, Silverlight, Training

Key Management Service (KMS) 1.2 for Windows Server 2003 Released
12 August 09 11:04 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Key Management Service (KMS) 1.2 for Windows Server 2003 has been released. KMS 1.2 provides support for the following KMS client installations: Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Windows Read More...

Filed under: Windows Server, Windows Client

Swiss TechNet Seminars - Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
11 August 09 10:00 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

For the RTM Releases of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, we are offering the appropriate Swiss TechNet seminars. The new features and functions will be discussed and Demo’d. Presentation language will be in German. 28 August 09 Windows 7 – alles, Read More...

Filed under: Virtualization, Switzerland, Windows Server, Windows Client, Training

SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP Availability
10 August 09 05:23 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Interested in what new features will be in SQL Server 2008 R2, or maybe you want to test your existing application? Today we announced that on from today, TechNet and MSDN subscribers will be able to download SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP. If you are Read More...

Filed under: SQL Server, Beta

Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2
10 August 09 12:45 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Jason Perlow, a ZDnet columnist who has been writing about Open Source for over 10 years, was so intrigued by the new capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 that he spent the last week installing various Linux Read More...

Filed under: Virtualization

Windows 7 RTM is now available for TechNet Plus Subscribers
06 August 09 07:06 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Be among the first with access to Windows 7 RTM along with support and technical content included with your subscription. Download now from Subscriber Downloads. https://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/securedownloads/default.aspx Read More...

Filed under: Windows Client

How to become a SharePoint Professional
04 August 09 01:56 PM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

Interesting post from Michael Gannotti on how to become a SharePoint Professional. Some good tips and resources. http://socialmedia.mikegannotti.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=203 Read More...

Filed under: SharePoint

Microsoft Connection Days
03 August 09 10:46 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

At five locations in Switzerland from 28 September up to 8. October 2009, Microsoft Connection Days (ex Partner Days), an event for Partners and IT professionals will be held. This year, Microsoft Partners and now IT Professionals will have the opportunity, Read More...

Filed under: SQL Server, Virtualization, Switzerland, Microsoft Event, Azure, cloud computing, SharePoint, Web, Windows Server, Windows Client, Office System, Exchange Server

Windows 7 and Europe
03 August 09 09:43 AM | mepprecht | 0 Comments   

It was announced Friday that Windows 7 “E” will not be launched, rather, shortly after new Windows PC is set up by the user, Microsoft will update them over the Internet with a consumer ballot software program. If IE is the default browser, the user will Read More...

Filed under: Windows Client