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Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta goes Public

HaroldWong — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:27 GMT

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 ...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

My Visit to Microsoft Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square Today

HaroldWong — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:45:55 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:05:08 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:56:01 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:14:07 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:05:31 GMT

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,...(read more)

West Coast Launch Tour Follow Up

HaroldWong — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:33:44 GMT

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...(read more)

Exchange Server 2010 Launch Slides On SlideShare

HaroldWong — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:27:47 GMT

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...(read more)

New Efficiency Launch Streamed Live on October 26, 2009

HaroldWong — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:21:54 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:01:30 GMT

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...(read more)

TechNet Events Follow Up from September 9 – 11, 2009

HaroldWong — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:36:54 GMT

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...(read more)

East Region Firestarter Event in Atlanta, GA

HaroldWong — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:22:26 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HaroldWong — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:44:10 GMT

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...(read more)

Exchange Server 2010 Beta Exam 71-662 Is available

HaroldWong — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:16:03 GMT

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...(read more)