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Since the last month, while delivering Windows 7 Launch Events, I have realized how strong the interests on Windows XP Mode (XP Mode) is out there, how much IT Pro want to know more about it, and how many questions are being asked again and again. So
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Join Blain , Dan , John , and Yung , your TechNet IT Evangelists as we hit the road again this fall to bring you the highlights of Microsoft’s great virtualization solutions. We’ll go from the desktop to the enterprise, starting with VHD native boot –
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This is it! We had waited and waited, and it's finally here. Windows 7 is now generally available . With Windows 7, there's never been a better time to be a PC. For all you IT Professionals out there, let me highlight the 3 key deliveries: Making
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I am very excited to be delivering a Remote Desktop Services/Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (RDS/VDI) session in the upcoming Desktop Virtualization Technical Briefing. RDS/VDI is, in my view, one of the most compelling solutions to transform IT into
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Brought to you by your US East Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist : Blain , Dan , John , and Yung ! Come spend an afternoon with us as we highlight some of the great virtualization solutions Microsoft offers. We’ll go from the desktop to the enterprise starting
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The traditional desktop computing model, as shown in Fig. 1, has been one where the operating system, applications, and user data and settings are bonded to a single computer. We will buy a computer either with OS and some applications pre-installed,
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Firestarter is a TechNet event offering IT Pros and developers an opportunity to in a few hours review and go deep on a chosen subject. For this particular one in Atlanta, GA, we offer 4 sessions, two presenters, two formats ( in-person or online ), and
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During the TechNet Game-On Tour , many asked for the information and wanted to review the demos I did. Dan Stolts , a fellow Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist based in Boston area, has recently published the following on the topic and did a great job on providing
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Windows XP to Windows 7 migration has become a main topic actively discussed in IT Pro communities concerning enterprise desktop deployment. This is a good time to go full ahead and ramp up the skill set needed to do the job as we are approaching the
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I have just finished developing the content of RDS and VDI to be soon delivered in the Session 3 of the upcoming TechNet events . To minimize the required hardware, both the RDS and VDI demos are to be carried out using one laptop. In this screencast
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RTM is the release to manufacturing, meaning the code is final and has been delivered to PC and server makers, who are preparing to deliver great new Windows 7 PCs and servers with Windows Server 2008 R2 for our mutual customers when Windows 7 is generally
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Brought to you by your US East Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist : Blain , Dan , John , and Yung ! Reservations are required, so register today for a seat at this free and fun technology event. Session 1 - Migrating Windows XP to Windows 7: Get it Done with
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I won't repeat the information here. Just read the Windows 7 team post . If not already, absolutely now need to pay full attention on how to move from Windows XP to Windows 7. Also do pick a few Windows 7 technologies and get really good at them. Direct
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Windows XP Mode includes a pre-packaged virtual Windows XP environment and Windows Virtual PC to run the virtual Windows XP environment. Applications installed in Windows XP Mode are automatically available on the Windows 7 Start Menu or Task Bar and
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The steps I followed to add the sidebar to Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta (R2Beta) desktop as shown below are very similar to those documented in Adding Vista Sidebar and Aero to Windows Server 2008 Desktop . There were however some changes needed. On step
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