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Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta goes Public

2009-11-18T18:56:27Z

Just found out today that Microsoft Office 2010 Beta is now freely available to the public to download and test. Along with Office 2010 Beta, you can also grab SharePoint 2010 Beta! Get Office 2010 Beta here: www.microsoft.com/office2010 Get SharePoint Server 2010 Beta here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ee388573.aspx Harold Wong...(read more)

Exchange Server 2010 Bits Go Live Today!! (November 9, 2009)

2009-11-09T15:00:00Z

Today is the official “Launch” day of Exchange Server 2010. With that great news, comes other news. The Exchange Server 2010 Bits will be available on the TechNet subscriber download site sometime today. Also, the evaluation bits for Exchange Server 2010 and Forefront will be available for download around 10 AM PST today. I would highly encourage you to go grab the bits and give them a try. Exchange Server 2010 trial: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9694893 Forefront Protection...(read more)

My Visit to Microsoft Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square Today

2009-11-09T06:45:55Z

I know that there have been quite a few people who have already visited the Microsoft Store in Scottsdale since it opened on October 22, 2009. However, I was out of town on the grand opening and have been either sick or out of town since then and have not had a chance to go visit until today. I took the family with me for the visit today and thought I would share my thoughts and impressions. Upon walking into the store, I was welcomed by a friendly employee with a smile on...(read more)

Launch Slide Decks for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Tracks

2009-11-09T06:05:08Z

On November 3, 2009, I posted the Launch slide decks for the Exchange Server 2010 Track to my SlideShare site. I was informed by a couple of my team mates that they have posted the Launch slide decks for the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 tracks to their SlideShare sites as well. Windows 7 Decks: http://www.slideshare.net/keithcombs Windows Server 2008 R2 Decks: http://www.slideshare.net/chenley Enjoy. Harold Wong...(read more)

TechNet Presents: The Best of launch in Honolulu, HI on December 7, 2009

2009-11-04T20:56:01Z

Mahalo! I wanted to get the word out to the IT Pros in Honolulu, HI that there will be a TechNet Event taking place on December 7, 2009 from 1:30 PM – 5 PM at the Hawaii Prince Hotel located at 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu Hawaii 96815 . I will be delivering a quick 45 minute presentation on Windows 7 at the Angelbeat Event in the morning ( http://www.angelbeat.com/?p=260 ). Following the Angelbeat event (which is free by the way), we will take a lunch break and then start the afternoon TechNet...(read more)

Windows Connections in Las Vegas – November 9 – 12, 2009

2009-11-04T01:14:07Z

I just made a separate post for the Exchange Connections in Las Vegas next week. This post is for the Windows Connections that is running at the same time. Over the past few years, I’ve been delivering sessions on Exchange or OCS at the Exchange Connections in Las Vegas (and Orlando), but since we are “Launching” Exchange Server 2010 at the conference this year, the Exchange Product Group is out in force to deliver the Exchange sessions. Luckily, I did still get asked to help out with...(read more)

Exchange Connections in Las Vegas – November 9 – 12, 2009

2009-11-04T01:05:31Z

Doh!!! I totally forgot to blog the fact that the upcoming Exchange Connections Event will be taking place in Las Vegas, NV from November 9 – 12, 2009: http://www.winconnections.com/default.asp . Rajesh Jha, Corporate Vice President of Exchange, will be one of the keynote speakers at the event. The Exchange team will be truly launching Exchange Server 2010 at this event since the product went RTM in early October. If all goes well, the bits should be available by the time...(read more)

West Coast Launch Tour Follow Up

2009-11-04T00:33:44Z

I know I’m a little late getting this post out, but I figured I would wait until I delivered all the launch events on the West Coast so I can do one big follow up post. For those who attended my first event in Denver on September 24th, I’m very sorry. For those who attended in Burbank on October 28th, this is fairly timely. Following are the few Exchange Server 2010 Questions that I did not have a definitive answer for during the first few events. Question 1 : Now that all Outlook (MAPI)...(read more)

Exchange Server 2010 Launch Slides On SlideShare

2009-11-01T07:27:47Z

For all those who attended my Exchange Server 2010 Sessions during the West Coast Launch Tour, I received approval to post my slide decks to SlideShare. My main SlideShare page is: www.slideshare.net/harold.wong . The links to the individual presentations are below: Introducing Exchange Server 2010 Exchange Server 2010 Unified Messaging Exchange Server 2010 High Availability Exchange Server 2010 Archiving and Retention Let me know if you have any questions. Harold Wong...(read more)

New Efficiency Launch Streamed Live on October 26, 2009

2009-10-23T18:21:54Z

We are in the middle of our New Efficiency Launch of Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 / Exchange Server 2010. Since it just isn’t possible to hit every city in the US (or around the world), I realize not everyone was able to make it to the event and get the great information. If you are interested in viewing the sessions but don’t live in one of the cities where we are delivering the content live, I have GREAT news for you. On October 26th, 2009, we are streaming the sessions live from...(read more)

Rebuttal to “Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott - Weekly 121: Wong Was Wrong”

2009-10-13T22:01:30Z

On September 4th, Paul Thurrott referenced one of my blog entries and even titled his article as “Wong Was Wrong”. Normally, I wouldn’t take much issue with things like this, but in this case, I have to say that Paul was WRONG. Let me explain this further. On July 8, 2009, I made the following post: http://blogs.technet.com/haroldwong/archive/2009/07/08/can-i-do-an-in-place-upgrade-from-windows-7-release-candidate-to-release-code.aspx where...(read more)

TechNet Events Follow Up from September 9 – 11, 2009

2009-10-04T02:36:54Z

I’m sorry that I’m a bit behind in posting my follow up from the TechNet Events that I delivered in Southern California from September 9th through 11th. I had only three questions that came up during the presentations and they are as follows: What happens to the Program Files directory if you perform a Custom (Advanced) Install of Windows 7? How do you configure the additional settings associated with AD Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2008 R2? Attendee mentioned that at her company, they were able...(read more)

East Region Firestarter Event in Atlanta, GA

2009-10-02T05:22:26Z

For those of you who live in the Atlanta area and are interested in attending a free seminar from Microsoft, please read on. My compatriots in the East Region are holding an all day Firestarter Event in Atlanta, GA at the Microsoft Office. John Baker and Yung Chou will be delivering the sessions. For more information and the registration link, Event Overview Windows® 7 introduces some fantastic new technologies to streamline your business, enhance security and save you money. We’ll start...(read more)

PowerPoint Deck from TechNet Event in Southern California (Sept. 9 – 11, 2009)

2009-09-15T02:44:10Z

I have finished uploading the Power Point Deck from the TechNet Events that took place in Irvine, Los Angeles and San Diego on September 9th – 11th, 2009. It is located on Slide Share so you can go ahead and grab it from there. The direct link to the deck is: http://www.slideshare.net/harold.wong/q1-southern-california-session-slides . If you have any questions regarding the content, please feel free to contact me. Thanks!!! Harold Wong...(read more)

Exchange Server 2010 Beta Exam 71-662 Is available

2009-08-25T17:16:03Z

I just found out yesterday that beta exam 71-662: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring is now available. This beta exam is available to take between August 31, 2009 and September 14, 2009. You can start registering for the exam now. If you pass the exam in beta, you will not have to retake it when it releases. You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam. Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: E14J As I have found out...(read more)