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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
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:25 AM
IT Pro Momentum powered Windows 7 Project
Here is another Windows 7 upgrade project, powered by the IT Pro momentum program. The only issue they are currently working on is a POS system. Overall interesting project. Enjoy! Objectives of the project: Begin to roll-out
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:10 AM
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:03 AM
IT Pro Momentum Dogtown LLC Powered by Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
Here is a great little upgrade project for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. Company name: Dogtown LLC Public disclosure of your name and company name allowed? Yes Objectives of the project: Migrate my home office from 3 workstations running
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Friday, August 21, 2009 12:45 PM
Thrive Live with the GM of the Server Platform!
Shanen Boettcher, General Manager of the Server Platform group for the U.S. subsidiary, is going to be the guest of Kevin Remde at Thrive Live and IT Manager Community Talks in September. Shanen is responsible for overseeing strategy for the Microsoft
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6:28 AM
Exchange Server 2010 hits RC milestone!
Today, Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate is feature complete and available for download here . There is a great little interview located here (and the full announcement): http://msexchangeteam.com/ There are some cool new things in the Release
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Friday, July 24, 2009 8:57 AM
Server Migration for Centralized Deployment with 2008 powered by IT Pro Momentum
This is a interesting project using System Center Operations Manager. The project is looking to create a centralized deployment platform using 2008. Are you piloting or deploying the products: We are unsure at the current time, We have a lot
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:49 AM
TechNet Webcast: New Server Migration and Server Manager functionality in Windows Server 2008 R2
Thank you to everyone who attended the webcast I delivered on July 16. We chatted about some of the new migration and server manger features in R2. You can watch the replay of the webcast here: New Server Migration and Server Manager functionality
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:44 AM
Windows 7 Testing and Learning powered by IT Pro Momentum
Sometimes the IT Pro Momentum program provides another avenue for thirsty IT Pro’s and developing skill sets for their production environment. Here is a great little project the IT Pro went on for a quest of knowledge. Objectives of the project:
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:53 AM
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 4.0: Now Released!
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 is Now Released! Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be available in the near future. Are you thinking about deploying these new operating systems? Get a head start with Microsoft Assessment and
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Monday, July 13, 2009 10:37 AM
TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Sever 2008 R2 Technical Overview
Thank you to everyone who attended the webcast I delivered on July 2. We chatted about some of the new AD features in R2. You can watch the replay of the webcast here: Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Overview
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:18 AM
Unleashed Events, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Detroit Q/A from the events
Good morning everyone. I finally got a little time off the road to post the Q/A from the live events I have done over the last few weeks. Please let me know if I have missed any or if you have any additional comments, I am sure I probably
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Monday, May 18, 2009 10:41 AM
Interop Road Show Screencasts
As some of you know I have been delivering road shows across the country. We even did a simulcast with a webcast from the Downers Grove event. This event we did a great job, although the demo videos may not have been the best quality, but
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