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Thursday, May 08, 2008 10:46 AM
Go Get the Windows Server 2008 Post Event Resources!
Thanks to our Canadian friends for posting an excellent resource for Windows Server 2008 launch events! They have created a download that will allow you get VM configuration info, software downloads (if they didn’t get a kit or didn’t
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Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:38 PM
2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Finals National Winners Announced!
If you have not heard about this wickedly cool contest! It is a fantastic contest for students, and they just held the US National Competition in Los Angeles earlier this week. The winners will compete for the Imagine Cup 2008 World
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:05 AM
The Last Interview and Huge Personal Announcement!
Well folks, it almost brings a tear to my face. Here is the last Matt and Keith video interview for a while. We are both getting ready to move into our summer schedules, Keith will be at TechEd and MMS. My huge announcement below will
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Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:45 PM
Interviews from Dallas Windows Server 2008 Launch Event
It was great when Keith and I got to do the Dallas event it was right in our back yard! What is even better we got to see familiar faces. One in particular was a fellow Xbox and soccer parent Matt. Matt and I met during our sons soccer
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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, April 09, 2008 10:19 PM
Microsoft Windows Vista – Application Compatibility Training Webcasts!
Attention everyone!!! A great webcast series starts tomorrow! Join the Microsoft Windows Vista Deployment team of experts as they provide IT Pros and Partners with the necessary tools and understanding to migrate existing Windows Applications
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Sunday, April 06, 2008 8:14 AM
A Blast from the Past: Group Policy and Active Directory Webcast series
I was doing some checking and I just realized that it has been almost 4 years since I delivered the group policy webcast series. What was very exciting for these webcasts is that it we (the TechNet Team) tried something new, Michael Murphy and myself
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Saturday, April 05, 2008 11:48 PM
24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 Webcasts get caught up and Join in the fun!
If you have not noticed the TechNet team is currently delivering a 24 part webcast series on Windows Server 2008. We are almost half way down with the webcasts, with part 11 being delivered right around the corner on April 9th. Well here are
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008 11:57 AM
Learn about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Want to learn about BitLocker and want to have fun? Then check out my good friend Chris Henley's post and video on BitLocker. He did a fantastic job and let him know what you think! Follow the link to watch the video! Blue : BitLocker
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008 2:44 AM
Don't Be Scared LAS VEGAS: We are coming to Town on Thursday April 3rd!!!!!
Windows Media Player Version: Challenge!!!!!!! Alright Las Vegas the Gauntlet has been thrown, Keith and I want to talk with you during breaks at the Windows Server 2008 launch. The Launch is on April 3, 2008. Stop by and chat with
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Thursday, March 27, 2008 3:57 PM
Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) Download Information and FAQ
I have been asked this question a lot: Where are the administrative tools for Windows Vista? Well on Tuesday (sorry for the delay) we got the answer. The Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) have been released the and are currently on
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:19 PM
Windows Server 2008 IT Pro track Launch Slide decks!
While I am still working on getting the res t of the slide deck locations tracked down. When I get the rest of the slides locations I will post them here. I did want to share with you the slide decks for the IT Pro track sessions: What's New
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Monday, March 24, 2008 8:45 AM
A fun look at two IT Pro Evangelists
My buddy Keith and I decided to go to interview some IT Pros at the Houston Launch event, but we also decided to interview each other. As my buddy Keith said this is 7 minutes of your life you’ll never get back . :-) Also Keith and I
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Friday, March 07, 2008 8:06 AM
Evaluate Windows Server 2008 Today!
Game on! Go get the next generation of the Windows Server® operating system with built-in Web and virtualization technologies, is designed to help you increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure. Click on the picture
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:38 PM
2 Bits, 4 Bits, 64 bits!!!! Windows Vista SP1 x64 Full DVD now available!
Now both the x86 and x64 fully integrated version of the OS bits are FINNALY available!. They are up on the TechNet Subscriber download center!!! My buddy Keith announced the x86 bits a couple of days ago, and he even briefly talked
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