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TechNet Virtual Conference: Coming in September!
Following on from the TechNet Live! events we ran throughout the last financial year; we are kicking off our first TechNet Virtual Conference on a range of technologies.  Instead of running one session we are running a “virtual conference” with 4 Read More...
TechNet Magazine: August 2009 Edition Online Now!
The August 2009 Edition of TechNet Magazine is now online.  Check out some of the highlights below.   The theme this month is “connecting the dots” using Microsoft BI solutions.  Plus as always there is lots of other good information in Read More...
TechNet Magazine: May 2009 Edition Available Now!
In the May edition of TechNet Magazine it’s all about Better Security.  Were all looking for that right?  Well may be  not the average user but certainly us IT Pro’s are for sure.  So whether it be the new changes in Windows 7 or protecting Read More...
Microsoft IT Showcase: New Content Available!
We have some great new content available from our IT Showcase team outlining how we deploy Virtual Machines using Hyper-V and how designed the corporate extranet to collaborate with partners without compromising security.  Check out the content below! Read More...
How Microsoft Does IT: New SQL Consolidation Content Available!
We have some great new content available that discusses how we consolidated our SQL Server instances to save on costs and improve environmental sustainability.  Check out the content below. SQL Server Consolidation at Microsoft With more than 4,700 Read More...
New IT Showcase Article: Securing the Microsoft Desktop Environment
Keeping our desktops and laptops secure is something that is important to all customers.  And at Microsoft we are no different in that we have to keep a large fleet of machines up to date with the latest security patches and software.  Check Read More...
Security Bulletin: February 2009 Updates
We have released the 4 security updates for February 2009.  A Summary of these bulletins is below with links to further technical details in each bulletin ID link.  We are also releasing Security Advisory (960715) – Update Rollup for ActiveX Read More...
Another free MS Press Book!
And this time it’s on the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and our own Greg Low wrote a chapter in the book. So if your looking for some good introductory information on our new database platform this book is a good place to start.  And of course it’s free!  Read More...
TechNet Magazine: August 2008 Edition
The August edition of TechNet Magazine is now online.  Here are some highlights. SQL Server:  Top Tips for Effective Database Maintenance Windows Administration:  Taking Your’s Server’s Pulse System Center:  Windows PowerShell in System Read More...
Microsoft Security Bulletin Release: July 2008
  Please see details of this months Security Bulletin Release. Bulletin Number Maximum Severity Affected Products Impact MS08-037 Important Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008. Spoofing MS08-038 Important Windows Vista Read More...
Microsoft Security Advisory Alert: SQL Injection Attacks
Microsoft is aware of a recent escalation in a class of attacks targeting Web sites that use Microsoft ASP and ASP.NET technologies but do not follow best practices for secure Web application development. These SQL injection attacks do not exploit a specific Read More...
New IT Showcase Content: Physical Security
How Microsoft IT Manages Physical Security through Strategic IT Convergence The purpose of World Wide Security Operations is to protect Microsoft's assets in a manner consistent with corporate culture. Through the strategic deployment of security systems, Read More...
TechNet Magazine: April 08 Edition
The April Edition of Technet Magazine is online now and features everything you need to know about SQL Server 2008.   There are articles on What's new , Security , New Data Types and more so check it out if you get a moment. But this month's Read More...
SQL DownUnder Podcasts available..
Normally I post these as my good friend Greg sends them to me but I've been a bit behind the last few weeks. So check out shows 26-31 on www.sqldownunder.com . Technorati Tags: SQL Server , Podcasts Cheers, Jeffa Read More...
SQL Down Under Show 25
Hey Everyone, SQL Down Under show 25 with guest Matthew Roche is now available for download from www.sqldownunder.com . In the show, Matthew provides tips and tricks for SQL Server Integration Services. Technorati Tags: Podcasts , SQL Server Cheers, Jeff Read More...
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