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Presentation Resources Now Available!
  Over the lest few weeks I’ve been travelling around the place talking about Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.  I always get asked to supply the slides for each session I do so i thought it was time to upload a bunch of these decks because Read More...
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0 CTP Now Available!
In the recent deployment sessions on Windows 7 you might remember me discussing the importance of planning when deploying a new operating system.  Well the Solution Accelerator team would like to announce that the MAP Toolkit 5.0 CTP is now available Read More...
Australian Daylight Savings: Important Updates!
I wanted to updated you all on some important information regarding Daylight Savings in Australia; and in particular changes that are occurring in Western Australia.  In May of this year Western Australian rejected by referendum a proposal to extend Read More...
Running Server Core as a .NET Application Host
The Server Core option in Windows Server has been available since Windows Server 2008 and provides smaller install option with a reduced attack surface.  Now with Windows Server 2008 R2 the Server Core option has gotten much better and is a great Read More...
Windows PowerShell: 10 Minute Concepts
Windows PowerShell is something I’ve talked about and emphasized in many of my presentations on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 .  Windows PowerShell is a management technology designed for ease of use by both system administrators and developers.  Read More...
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Now Released!
  Now that Tech.Ed Australia is over it’s time to start to think about Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment. MDT 2010 is now available for download and is a critical tool for Lite Touch deployments of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Read More...
Microsoft Security Bulletin: July 28th Out of Band Release
On July 28th 2009 we will be releasing two Out of Band security bulletins.  The first one will be for the Microsoft Visual Studio product line and the second will be a defence-in-depth change to Internet Explorer to address attack vectors related Read More...
New IT Showcase Content Available Now
The IT Showcase team has released some new content covering a range of technology areas.  Check out the content below and links to more information. Supply Chain Management Platform Supports Seamless Partner Collaboration The Entertainment and Devices Read More...
Upcoming TechNet Live Events in June!
During June we are running a bunch of TechNet Live! meetings on various technologies  Check out all the details below. Windows 7 Release Candidate - The Road to RTM - Changes Since the Beta Date:  Friday, June 12th 2009 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 Read More...
TechNet Magazine: Special Going Green 2009 Issue
To celebrate Earth Day 2009 the TechNet team has done a special Green issue of TechNet Magazine.  This edition is   only available online which makes sense giving it’s all about Green IT.  The whole issue is dedicated to green IT and sustainable 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...
Time to Thrive?
Here is something to start thinking about in these tough economic times.  In previous posts I’ve talked about what  you can do to reduced your carbon footprint and how some of Microsoft’s technology can save you money.  But what about you Read More...
New IT Showcase Content: Green Initiatives
In these tough economic times everyone has to find ways to conduct business more efficiently and of course do more with less.  Our own internal IT department has been working for some time with different technologies to explore ways we can be more Read More...
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