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Event: Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Deep Dive

mcsieinf — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:14:41 GMT

At TechDays for IT Pro’s 2009 ( http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/technet/techdays.aspx ) there will be some sessions on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. This will include some information and demonstrations on the new version of Hyper-V. However,...(read more)

Cool stuff from Microsoft IT

mcsieinf — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:27:06 GMT

Microsoft IT usually deals with all Microsoft products and Technologies before they get the street. Because we are early adopters we also have the opportunity to develop good administration practices and we like to share those practices with our customers...(read more)

ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Mesh Tech Preview expansion to Ireland (in English)

mcsieinf — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:59:35 GMT

Live Mesh is a very cool new technology that Microsoft is developing and during the Tech Preview we want you guys to experience it (as users and by developing to the platform) and share your thoughts. What’s Live Mesh? Live Mesh, enables you to...(read more)

Two new events from Windows Server 2008 User Group Ireland

mcsieinf — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:06:33 GMT

The Windows Server 2008 User Group Ireland ( Aidan Finn ) is organizing two cool events, as usual, please pass on the news to your colleagues and friends. Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager 2008 "We will be running an event on Hyper-V and Virtual...(read more)

Virtualisation - A few notes

mcsieinf — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:14:47 GMT

The last week we had some interesting notes related with the Virtualisation topic that I thought it would be worth sharing. First Microsoft IT Showcase has published its Guide to select loads candidates for virtualisation Microsoft IT Showcase is pleased...(read more)

Today’s the day for the second Springboard Live! virtual roundtable: The topic? Windows Vista Security

mcsieinf — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:59:33 GMT

Let’s talk Windows Vista security begins 17:00 GMT. Microsoft Technical Fellow and desktop guru Mark Russinovich will again be hosting a live, interactive Springboard Series virtual roundtable—this time on the topic of Windows Vista security....(read more)

Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration 4.5 has been released !

mcsieinf — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:48:37 GMT

HMC 4.5 brings together powerful Microsoft enterprise products such as Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, and now gives you Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, which manages all real-time communications such as...(read more)

Assess Your Infrastructure for OS Migration and Virtualization Readiness with Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1 Beta!

mcsieinf — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:51:43 GMT

No IT project can be successful unless the specific network environment is well understood. To help IT professionals and Microsoft Partners solve common migration issues and assist them in planning their virtualization efforts, the Microsoft Solution...(read more)

June 18th Virtual Roundtable on Windows Vista Security

mcsieinf — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:10:25 GMT

Let’s talk Windows Vista security! On Wednesday June 18 th at 9:00AM Pacific Time, Microsoft Technical Fellow and desktop guru Mark Russinovich will again be hosting a live, interactive Springboard Series virtual roundtable—this time on the...(read more)

New Windows Client TechCenter launched

mcsieinf — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:09:19 GMT

Microsoft has launched the new Windows Client TechCenter, merging the Windows XP and Windows Vista TechCenters with the Springboard Series lifecycle approach to ease the adoption path and give desktop IT pros a one-stop source for all of the Windows...(read more)

Physical Security at Microsoft: Taking Advantage of Strategic IT Convergence

mcsieinf — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:21:57 GMT

Microsoft IT Showcase is pleased to announce the publication of Physical Security at Microsoft: Taking Advantage of Strategic IT Convergence , which discusses how building a strategy for physical security that relies on available technology and the existing...(read more)

Published: Improving Network Security Using Windows Server 2008 technical white paper

mcsieinf — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:36:44 GMT

Microsoft IT Showcase is pleased to announce the publication of Improving Network Security Using Windows Server 2008 , which discusses how Microsoft IT utilizes NAP, Windows Firewall, and IPsec to provide a secure and compliant network of PCs. Securing...(read more)

MOF v4 Published

mcsieinf — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:33:47 GMT

(Should have posted this much earlier....) The final version of MOF v 4.0 has been published. MOF 4.0 is practical guidance for IT organizations contained in a set of 23 documents. With this release, MOF now reflects a single, comprehensive IT service...(read more)

MSDN & TECHNET RUNNING COMPLETELY ON HYPER-V!!

mcsieinf — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:04:26 GMT

Hyper-V development has been very successful in terms of stability, reliability, performance and scalability that a few of Microsoft’s largest internet properties are now running COMPLETELY VIRTUALIZED WITH HYPER-V including: · MSDN: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx...(read more)

Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool - Beta

mcsieinf — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:03:13 GMT

If you are interested in BDD we think you would be interested in the following new program: Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool - Beta The Solution Accelerators Communication and Collaboration group is pleased to announce the availability of the Offline...(read more)