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Get up to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certification exams

johnbaker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:12 GMT

If you’re looking at catching up on your certifications, this is a deal you might not want to miss. Until December 31st 2009, or while supplies last, you can get up to 25% off Microsoft certification exams. For a full listing of exams that...(read more)

Free eBook Download: Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2

johnbaker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:50:09 GMT

I just got word this MS Press book is available as a FREE eBook download. If you want to see what’s new in Windows Server 2008 R2 then this book is for you!!! Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 will get you up to speed on the new features and capabilities...(read more)

The New Efficiency Launch: PowerPoint Slide Decks

johnbaker — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Many of you have been asking where you can get a copy of the slide decks from the New Efficiency IT Pro Launch events . Some of my DPE colleagues have already posted them at slideshare.net, see links below!!!! Windows 7 Decks Windows Server 2008...(read more)

Before Installing Windows 7 run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

johnbaker — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:15:10 GMT

Many of you have been coming to the Windows 7 IT Pro launch events around the country. At the event you have been getting a free, not-for-resale version of Windows 7 Ultimate. I strongly suggest before you...(read more)

TechNet Events Presents “Microsoft Virtualization Tour” for IT Pros!

johnbaker — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:21:00 GMT

TechNet Events Presents: TechNet Unleashed: The Microsoft Virtualization Tour Join our TechNet IT Evangelists as they hit the road again this fall to bring you the highlights of Microsoft’s great virtualization solutions. We’ll go from the desktop to...(read more)

Windows 7 Launch House Party: Albany, GA

johnbaker — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:03:39 GMT

We had a great Windows 7 Launch House Party at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Albany, GA. On the drive down from Atlanta after I came off of I-75 I passed miles of cotton fields. You can see from the couple of pictures I took they are...(read more)

TechNet Radio: PASS Community Summit 2009 – SQL Server Heroes Unite

johnbaker — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:20:45 GMT

Here’s an interview I recorded with TechNet radio last month on the SQL PASS Community Summit: “In this episode of TechNet Radio, we preview the upcoming SQL PASS Community Summit, the largest SQL Server / BI conference in the world. We’ll hear from industry...(read more)

PowerPoint Decks for Alpharetta Firestarter Event

johnbaker — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:22:01 GMT

Many of the attendees at the event asked for the PowerPoint decks for the Firestarter event. If you were on the webcast they were available in the Handout section, if not I have posted them all at the following Skydrive Location: PowerPoint Decks...(read more)

There are still seats available for the Baltimore, MD and Washington DC New Efficiency Windows 7 Launch Events

johnbaker — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:16:23 GMT

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johnbaker — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:32:00 GMT

That’s right!! Save 25% ($87.25) off of a TechNet Plus Direct Subscription, and even more on others! Use Promotion Code TMSAM05 (that’s ZERO-5) at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/subscription...(read more)

Microsoft Security Essentials: FREE anti-virus Software Download From Microsoft

johnbaker — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:55:47 GMT

Some of you may have missed the announcement for Microsoft Security Essentials a few weeks ago, but now you know about it there is no excuse not to have anti-virus software on your home PC. What is Microsoft Security Essentials? Microsoft Security...(read more)

First Meeting for New User Group: Philadelphia Area Exchange Server User Group

johnbaker — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:22:33 GMT

Are you in Philadelphia and interested in Microsoft Exchange? Then the LAUNCH of a new user group, the Philadelphia Exchange Server User Group is something you don’t want to miss. Attend their FIRST meeting on November 10, 2009 at the Microsoft...(read more)

Windows 7 Firestarter in Alpharetta, GA Oct 17th, 2009 - Not in Atlanta? Then Join Us Online!!!!!

johnbaker — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:17:00 GMT

Mark October 17th on your calendar and sign up for the Firestarter event!!! Whatif you’re not close to Alpharetta, GA? Not a problem, we’ll be simulcasting the event LIVE, you’ll just have to supply yourself with coffee and donuts :-) Where? At the Microsoft...(read more)

How Do I Get Rid of Phantom or Hidden Devices?

johnbaker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:33:00 GMT

I did a post recently about Extending Your Activation Grace Period on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 . I had been working on some virtual machines I needed for a presentation I was doing and needed to get the machines up running without burning a product...(read more)

“NEW Efficiency!” Launch Event - Windows 7 Resources

johnbaker — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:31:00 GMT

*********************************** Update 11/12/09 - Slidedecks links are at: **************************************** http://blogs.technet.com/johnbaker/archive/2009/11/10/the-new-efficiency-launch-powerpoint-slide-decks.aspx **********************************************************************************************************************************...(read more)