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Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:01 AM

Windows 7 Virtual PC and XP Mode RTM - now available for download

  Go get it @ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx .
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 10:00 PM

TechNet Azure webcast - now available for viewing

In Q1 we did a number of events in the Central Region of the US on the topic of Azure.  Budgets being what they are these days, we can’t go everywhere but fear not, we recorded the sessions from the Nashville, TN event.  Here are the links to
Posted by Keith Combs | 0 Comments
Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:11 PM

Is the HP Envy the Mac killer?

Apple has enjoyed a tremendous amount of mindshare and market share the past few years.  Many people think they are the innovation leaders and their stock price reflects that.  But there are a number of companies that have had Apple in their
Posted by Keith Combs | 19 Comments
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:30 PM

Steve Ballmer leads Virtual Event - Beyond Cost Cutting: Discover “The New Efficiency”

On September 29th at 9 am (PST) please join us here on http:// www.thenewefficiency.com for a kick-off discussion on “The New Efficiency” live   from San Francisco as a part of Microsoft’s Virtual Launch Event.  Join in the conversation during
Posted by Keith Combs | 0 Comments
Monday, September 14, 2009 4:53 PM

Intel VT compatible CPUs for Windows Virtual PC and Hyper-V

Increasing manageability, security, and flexibility in IT environments, virtualization technologies like hardware-assisted Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) combined with software-based virtualization solutions provide maximum system utilization
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Monday, September 14, 2009 2:22 PM

SCVMM 2008 R2 – now available for download to TechNet subscribers

It took a while, but the System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 released bits are now on the TechNet Direct Plus subscriber download area.  Looks like it’s right at 3.4GB so expect it to take at least twenty minutes to download.  Grin. 
Posted by Keith Combs | 2 Comments
Saturday, September 05, 2009 2:10 AM

Windows 7 Dual Boot Revisited with Bitlocker

A few months ago I started investigating the latest techniques for building a dual boot system. I was interested in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. There is a wrinkle. I wanted to boot one of them using “boot from vhd” AND use Bitlocker. The Corporate
Posted by Keith Combs | 5 Comments
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 9:09 AM

Springboard Series - Windows® 7 Application Compatibility Part 2: Virtualization

Hear from a panel of experts how virtualization tools can help you with application compatibility concerns whether you're migrating from Windows Vista® or Windows® XP. Join us to discuss how presentation virtualization, desktop virtualization and application
Posted by Keith Combs | 2 Comments
Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:00 AM

Apple OS X Snow Leopard – the first 24 hours

On my way to meet the wife for dinner last night, I stopped by the local Apple retail store in Southlake, Texas to pick up a copy of OS X “ Snow Leopard ”.  The packaging and even the website for the OS proudly claims this version of OS X is “ The
Posted by Keith Combs | 28 Comments
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:16 PM

System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 – RTM and download

System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008 R2 RTM is now available for public evaluation download. VMM 2008 R2 RTM is the latest upgrade to VMM 2008, Microsoft’s comprehensive management solution for the virtualized datacenter which enables consolidation
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:52 PM

TechNet Events Presents: Real World Azure with Microsoft IT

TechNet & MSDN Events Present: Real World Azure with Microsoft IT Come spend a day with us to explore Windows Azure, Microsoft’s platform for building and deploying cloud based applications from a real world point of view!  During this event,
Posted by Keith Combs | 2 Comments
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:02 PM

Windows Virtual PC and Win XP Mode RC - now available

Microsoft is pleased to announce   the availability of Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP mode Release Candidate. RC is an important milestone in our path to final delivery of Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode. Please make sure to read the Release
Posted by Keith Combs | 15 Comments
Monday, August 03, 2009 10:02 AM

Windows Native VHD Boot Deployment Scenarios

I trade email with a lot of people inside and outside the company.  Unfortunately I am not Sir Richard Branson so I don’t have an airline and unlimited funds to travel the globe and meet the folks I converse with.  With that in mind I use the
Posted by Keith Combs | 1 Comments
Saturday, August 01, 2009 3:28 PM

Virtual Hard Disk Getting Started Guide – download now available

Remember that cool blog post a little over a month ago where I show how to build a dual boot machine?  Remember each of those operating systems were contained in a single .VHD file on the hard drive?  Confused by all of the terminology and techniques? 
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Friday, July 03, 2009 9:09 AM

The Hyper-V Resource Kit is now available !!!

Want the latest information about Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V?  If so, then you’ll want to check out the “ Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Resource Kit ” by Robert Larson and Janique Carbone with the Windows Virtualization Team at Microsoft (Microsoft
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