Yung Chou is a Windows 7 PC

Yet Another Windows XP Mode Post

2009-10-29T15:02:00Z

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 I thought to put together something concise and you can get most of your questions answered in a short read. Designed primarily with small businesses in mind, XP Mode for Windows 7 enables a user to install and run Windows XP applications directly from...(read more)

Be one of the Lucky 7!

2009-10-28T17:02:29Z

Register for your chance to WIN! The first seven people to register for any of our Fall 2009 TechNet Unleashed Events by Blain , Dan , John , and Yung your TechNet IT Evangelists with the Referral Code of WIN7 will take home a copy of the MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-652): Configuring Windows Server® Virtualization ( Approximate Retail Value - $45 USD ) .* And, if you miss the first 7 window of opportunity, don't worry - we'll have several more to raffle off at each event. *Government...(read more)

TechNet Events Presents The Microsoft Virtualization Tour

2009-10-24T02:55:10Z

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 – a new feature for Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2. Next, we’ll move into Windows XP mode , Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V™, and finish with System Center Virtual Machine Manager ( SCVMM ). Reservations are required and space is limited, so register...(read more)

With Windows 7, there's never been a better time to be a PC.

2009-10-22T18:47:00Z

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 people productive anywhere Managing risks through enhanced security and control Reducing cost by streamlining PC management and innovations introduced in Windows 7 and make pertinent information readily available for you here. Making people...(read more)

You Are Invited to Desktop Virtualization Technical Briefing

2009-10-15T02:27:40Z

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 a corporate business value delivery engine. I am most impressed by the architecture elegantly integrated into Windows Server 2008 R2 which makes the solution very easy to understand and implement. In my session, I will discuss the architecture and walk...(read more)

TechNet Events Presents “Microsoft Virtualization Tour” for IT Pros!

2009-10-14T21:44:00Z

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 with VHD native boot, a new feature for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 followed by discussions of Windows XP Mode Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 It will be fast and it will be furious. 4 Evangelists,...(read more)

Concept of Desktop Virtualization

2009-10-14T20:21:00Z

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, or apply a hard disk image with targeted OS and selected applications to the computer hardware. Once a computer is deployed, a user can then log in the system, customize the environment, run applications, change settings, create data and files. This...(read more)

Upcoming Firestarter Event in Atlanta, GA on 10/17/2009

2009-10-01T07:50:02Z

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 one focus: Windows 7. Here’s the agenda. Session Topic Presenter 1 What’s New with Windows 7 John Baker 2 Why VPN? Connect Seamlessly with DirectAccess! Yung Chou 3 Take the Worry Out of Protecting Your Data… Encrypt Your Drives with BitLocker...(read more)

Windows XP to Windows 7

2009-09-26T23:11:00Z

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 additional details. Check them out. Migrate Windows XP to Windows 7 Using USMT (User State Migration Tool) [Upgrade XP or Vista] Step By Step Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 and Migrate Microsoft Office and Other Applications Using The User...(read more)

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange 2010 Launch Events Coming to A City Near You

2009-08-14T04:41:00Z

Register early, register now. Also in the east coast, we are about to start the “ Game On Tour .” Come to these events, meet your peers, hook up with the community, and update your skill set with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 solutions....(read more)

Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration Guide

2009-08-07T18:29:32Z

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 general availability of Windows 7 on October 22, 2009 . This guide provides assistance on migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7, all the way from gathering information about your environment to deploying the operating system. As you move through each...(read more)

Building Sandbox for Evaluating RDS and VDI

2009-08-05T16:51:00Z

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 I briefly described how my demo laptop was set up. In upcoming screencasts, I will walk through the steps to manage applications for remote access, integrate RDS components for VDI, and via a browser access a personal or pooled Virtual Machine running...(read more)

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Have Reached RTM Milestones

2009-07-23T00:18:00Z

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 available on October 22 nd , with Windows Server 2008 R2 available on or before that date. Here is the official press release . Existing Volume Licensing customers as well as TechNet and MSDN subscribers will be able to download Windows 7 and Windows...(read more)

TechNet Events Presents “Game On Tour” for IT Pros!

2009-07-18T00:43:00Z

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 the Microsoft Deployment Tools Session 2 - DirectAccess™ With Windows 7: No More VPN!! Session 3 - Optimizing Your Environment with Remote Desktop Services™ and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure The following is a list of 23 event cities which we will...(read more)

Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview

2009-07-15T00:58:00Z

As Microsoft is reaching a key development milestone in the Microsoft Office 2010 release cycle, a number of video clips introducing the product suite and new features are now available. With this preview, Microsoft is also introducing a new product lineup for Office and reduces the number of editions from eight to five while enhancing each edition with new applications and features. Also Microsoft will be delivering Office Web Applications to consumers at no cost through Windows Live, while mid-...(read more)