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Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:51 AM
Are you Ready for Windows EBS?
In case you do not know , Windows EBS stands is Windows essential business server. The launch of Windows EBS is coming soon, do you know if your ready. Well we just released the Jumpstart Online Kit and it help you determine through a seven-step
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Friday, July 25, 2008 3:52 PM
'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch
I was sad to find out today that Randy Pausch had passed forward into a better life. I was deeply moved by his speech and the way he lived. You can read the full article here: 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer For those of you that have not scene
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Happy Friday Boys and Girls! Due to the success the program from last year, it is back again this year and I can save you 15%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription. I also have a big announcement based on your feedback
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:50 AM
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.1 Released in 32 and 64 bit flavors!
One the great security tools for Microsoft products has a new paint job. The MBSA is simply invaluable utility for all you administrators out there! The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a tool designed for the IT professional that
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Friday, April 11, 2008 5:46 PM
Interviews from Las Vegas during the Windows Server 2008 Launch Event
Keith Combs and I just got back from Las Vegas, Nevada where we attended the Windows Server 2008 launch event. We took along our video cameras for the ride and captured some customer and partner conversations. During our time in Las Vegas I met with Evan
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:55 AM
Simply Amazing, Randy Pausch reprising his "Last Lecture"
If you have never scene this talk, I highly recommend it, it is about 10 minutes long and worth every second. I guarantee it will touch you. It is an shorter version of a full lecture that he gave, and you can click on his name to learn more
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007 1:38 PM
What is better than an extra shot from Starbucks when studying for your exams?
A Second Shot ! That is right the program is back and it is just a awesome as it was before. So what is it? It is a FREE second chance to pass a microsoft certification exams you take, it is not for every exam that we offer but a majority of them, check
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:00 AM
Kevin Mitnick presents at Infragard General Meeting.
Last Friday, I joined Kai Axford and we went and saw Kevin Mitnick present on the Art of Deception and the danger of being conned. You can read Kai’s write up of the event here: Mitnick and Me . Also look for Kai to get a TechNet Radio interview with
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007 7:39 PM
Overview of Exchange Server 2007: Webcast (1-10-2007)
Good afternoon Improved Exchange Administrators! Good afternoon everyone I apologize for the big delay in getting the log posted. I have been out for the last 3 weeks straight at launch events. As you can imagine it is a very exciting and busy time of
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Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:19 AM
Cleveland and Columbus, OH: LAUNCH (1/23/2007 and 1/25/2007)
Good Afternoon Columbus and Cleveland! First off THANK YOU for coming to launch! We had over 1200 Ohio IT Professional in the both cities, 1251 to be exact! That is an incredible turn out and again I cannot thank everyone enough! After the Launch in Cleveland
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Thursday, November 23, 2006 8:39 PM
Lexington, KY and Dayton, OH: The Ultimate Pit Stop (11/14/2006 and 11/16/2006)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As I am working off the turkey and soon to come dessert. :-) I am writing up the blog entry for the events last week. Most everyone else is napping on the coach while I am diligently following up. <hold the applause>
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Friday, May 26, 2006 1:46 PM
Branch Office Solutions in Windows Server 2003 R2: Webcast (5-19-2006)
Good Afternoon all my DFS enthusiasts! Thank you for attending the web cast on Branch Office Solutions in Windows Server 2003 R2, as promised here is the scrubbed Q/A log. I also have a few really good resources for you to help with Windows 2003R2. Here
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Monday, May 08, 2006 12:03 PM
Protecting Information with Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services: Webcast (5-3-2006)
Good afternoon everyone, here is the log for the RMS webcast! Thank you for attending the web cast and, as promised here is the scrubbed Q/A log. Please comment if you need more information. There is also a virtual lab that you can play with Rights Management
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006 1:29 PM
Watch the Red Cross and IT Pros help the relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina
Don’t you think IT pros should have a television show? If you’re reading my blog the answer this question, hopefully is: YES!! Developers have a show, and even Emeril has a show. Don’t get me wrong those shows are good and I have even
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Monday, April 03, 2006 11:11 AM
A Technical Overview of Microsoft Virtual Server 2005: Web Cast (3-17-2006)
Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for attending the web cast on Virtual Server. You kept Chris Avis and Keith Comb’s very busy with the questions. As you begin to work with Virtual Server and Virtual PC you will find that these tools are very powerful.
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