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February 2008 - Posts

Next Version of SBS ("Cougar") Now Has A Name

Microsoft announced some new details about the next version of Windows Small Business Server .  Previously codename "Cougar", the new name was also announced. I learned the name last week while at an internal training conference in Seattle.  Read More...
Posted Monday, February 25, 2008 3:50 AM by KevinRemde | 6 Comments

Windows Live SkyDrive is RTW.

How would you like some free file storage space up on the Internet? That's what the new Windows Live service called " Windows Live SkyDrive " is all about. SkyDrive has been in beta for several months, and just the other day it was announced that it is Read More...
Posted Saturday, February 23, 2008 3:41 AM by KevinRemde | 2 Comments

Why is Windows Server 2008 at SP1 already?

Many of us were baffled by what we saw when we first installed the "RTM" bits of Windows Server 2008 and looked at the winver results: "Huh?  Service Pack 1?" Yeah.  At first glance you may think it strange that a first version Read More...
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008 11:34 AM by KevinRemde | 3 Comments

The Fastest Blog Ever

"Fast blog?  Why would you say that?" I assumed it, because the people contributing to this brand new product team blog, the Windows Server Performance Team blog , are all about anything relating to performance.  So they might also Read More...
Posted Friday, February 15, 2008 2:08 PM by KevinRemde | 0 Comments

Breaking News: Happy Valentine's Day - Here's your Windows Vista SP1 download!

Happy Valentine's Day! The product team decided to give you TechNet and MSDN subscribers a little Valentine's Day gift by making SP1 available for download. Go to the http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/default.aspx page.  Notice the "Top Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:53 AM by KevinRemde | 3 Comments

Breaking News: Windows Vista SP1 Availability Dates

This just in... Mike Nash just announced on the Windows Vista Team Blog some specific availability dates for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). As you probably know, Windows Vista SP1 RTM'd the same day as Windows Server 2008 (Feb 4, 2008) , but while Read More...
Posted Monday, February 11, 2008 6:42 AM by KevinRemde | 2 Comments

I can't do WHAT?! Why can't I create my own slipstreamed installation of Windows Vista SP1?

"Can I slipstream Windows Vista SP1 into an existing install image?" Nope.  Well, not directly, anyway. "Um.. but when I get SP1, I want to upgrade my deployable .WIM images with the new bits.  I can't do that in an offline way Read More...
Posted Saturday, February 09, 2008 8:46 PM by KevinRemde | 42 Comments

Wanna download the released Windows Server 2008 NOW?

Then get a TechNet Subscription ! I just got word from the Sr. Product Manager herself . The bits for Windows Server 2008 are now available to be downloaded by TechNet subscribers. Here's what I see on my personal list of new product available to download Read More...
Posted Monday, February 04, 2008 1:59 PM by KevinRemde | 0 Comments

MORE BREAKING NEWS: RTM of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista!

Wow.. it's shaping up to be quite a day! I just got word that SP1 for Windows Vista is also ready to be made available to the entire world. Soon... Right on the heals of the announcement (though not related) that Windows Server 2008 is RTM , now SP1 for Read More...
Posted Monday, February 04, 2008 11:12 AM by KevinRemde | 6 Comments

Breaking News: RTM of Windows Server 2008!

  It's the day we've all been waiting for! Today - Windows Server 2008 has RTM 'd.  For those of you who don't know - RTM stands for "Released to Manufacturing".  In other words, put a fork in it!  It's DONE.  SHIPPED!  Read More...
Posted Monday, February 04, 2008 10:19 AM by KevinRemde | 4 Comments

Are you worried that Big Bad Microsoft will dominate the Internet now?

I have to laugh sometimes at how un-informed some TV and other media pundits are when it comes to the world of technology. "That's news to you?" Well, I shouldn't be surprised, I suppose.  More specifically, though, and technology-knowledge Read More...
Posted Monday, February 04, 2008 8:16 AM by KevinRemde | 0 Comments
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Expiring Certification Exams

In case you weren't aware, there are several certification exams that are going to expire. "Oh shoot! I lose my certification?" No.. you never lose that. But a MCSE on Server 2003 is more valuable today that your old MCSE on 2000 Server. And if you were Read More...
Posted Monday, February 04, 2008 2:23 AM by KevinRemde | 0 Comments

Breaking News: Microsoft proposes the purchase of Yahoo!

    Need I say more? Read More...
Posted Friday, February 01, 2008 7:12 AM by KevinRemde | 1 Comments

Heros Happen {here} - The Comic Series

If you've been keeping up with the goings-on around the looming launch of Windows Server 2008 , SQL Server 2008 , and Visual Studio 2008 , you've more than likely heard the theme: Heros happen {here} . And naturally there has been a lot of creative effort Read More...
Posted Friday, February 01, 2008 2:07 AM by KevinRemde | 0 Comments
 
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