2012 Archive
- 70-659 Microsoft Server Virtualization Certification Everything You Need To Know to PASS! Blog Post SeriesHappy New Year! Do you have certification on your New Years Resolution list? If so, you are going to LOVE This! The Microsoft East Region ITE’s ...
- Have questions about Microsoft’s Private Cloud solutions-Private Cloud ChatEven Better… We are planning on providing this service to you ongoing. Watch my blog for details and schedule of upcoming chats
- IT Time: Private Cloud Chat! (Episode 2)TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 2)
- TechNet Subscription Discount … Only good until end of Feb 2012Opened the TechNet Flash in my email today and what did I see? I great opportunity that I had to share…
- How To Tame Windows 7 and Outlook Search Syntax–Knowing The Syntax Makes All The Difference## Search Simply Will Not Do What I Want It To Do!!!! Almost ashamed to say I was looking for some file on my laptop but ...
- IT Camp: Free Hands-on Training – System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012–Alpharetta, GeorgiaIf you are anywhere near Alpharetta, GA (outside Atlanta) or can be there on Jan 18th you need to check out the IT Camp…
- Configuring a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Sconfig.cmdIn Windows Server 2008 R2, in addition to the Dism.exe command, you can use the Server Configuration tool (Sconfig.cmd) to configure and manage several common aspects ...
- Career Progression-Getting Ready for the Cloud Free Online Training Jan 18Free TechNet Webcast – Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud on 1/18/2012 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM PST. You will NOT want to miss ...
- 70-659 Certification Series – 1.1.3-Enable or Verify BIOS settings (i.e. DEP & VT) For Hyper-VBios Requirements for Enabling Hyper-V. Short video to show exactly where you might find these settings.
- 70-659 Certification Series – 1.1.4 Enable Hyper-V RoleSeveral Ways to Enable the Hyper-V Role…
- Community Leader Resources–Books Available For Your Meetings, Events and MORE!Run a user group? With funding and sponsors a constant challenge, you’re probably always on the lookout for things to help you make your meetings a ...
- Share Corporate Calendar-Contacts-Email or Whatever With External People Using Outlook and Publish to Office.com Cloud ServicesHave you ever wanted to share your corporate calendar or email with someone outside your organization and found it is not so easy to do. Well, ...
- Sync Outlook Calendar with Live.Com or Hotmail Email AccountResources: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-outlook-hotmail-connector-pack Manage all your email accounts with ease – From Inside Outlook!
- Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2012–Call for Speakers and SponsorsVirtualization Deep Dive Day 2012 for IT Professionals
- Free TechNet Webcast Series–Private CloudFree TechNet Webcast Series – Private Cloud kicks off today!
- Microsoft Virtual Academy–Advance Your Career With Free Online Training PortalAre you interested in more free Microsoft training? If so, pay attention…
- Outlook Color Coding Messages-Automatically Change Message Colors and Fonts Based on Sender- Subject- or-RecipientsWhere in the world did the “Organize” feature go in outlook?
- TechNet Video: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the CloudTechNet Video: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud the player will be placed here
- TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 3)TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 3) the player will be placed here
- Live IT Time Private Cloud Chat–Get Your Questions About Cloud or Virtualization Answered By THE ExpertsHave you built your first cloud yet? If not, now is a great time to build out a lab. Go ahead, grab a server (or laptop) ...
- How To Create Enable Permissions and Run a Multi-Line PowerShell ScriptThis topic explains how to enable scripting in Windows PowerShell, which script extensions are used in Windows PowerShell, how to enable running PowerShell scripts, how to ...
- How to Run Any Program Including PowerShell with Elevated Privileges (aka Administrator Permissions)To run any application with elevated privileges (as Administrator) simply right-click on that program from the menu and select Run as Administrator. An example of this ...
- How To Run PowerShell with Elevated PermissionsTo run the PowerShell window with elevated permissions just click Start then type PowerShell then Right-Click on PowerShell icon and select Run as Administrator.
- Using PowerShell to Get or Set NetworkAdapterConfiguration-View and Change Network Settings Including DHCP, DNS, IP Address and More (Dynamic AND Static) Step-By-StepI was looking for a really good and thorough post on network configuration via PowerShell and could not find what I was looking for. There were ...
- Microsoft IT Pro Evangelists World Wide**US** > John Weston Texas [http://blogs.technet.com/b/jweston](http://blogs.technet.com/b/jweston) @technetguy Harold Wong AZ [http://blogs.technet.com/b/haroldwong](http://blogs.technet.com/b/haroldwong) @haroldwong Chris Avis WA [http://chrisavis.com](http://chrisavis.com) @chrisavis Kevin Remde Minn [http://blogs.technet.com/b/kevinremde](http://blogs.technet.com/b/kevinremde) @kevinremde Brian Lewis WI [http://mythoughtsonit.com](http://mythoughtsonit.com) ...
- Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2012 is Saturday March 10th–Register Now for Early Bird DiscountDeep Dive Day 2012 is Saturday March 10th!
- How To Turn On or Off AutoPlay Features in Windows 7–Change What Programs and Media Are Used In AutoPlayThe Auto-Play features are changed in Control Panel
- New Download Links for System Center and Windows Server 2008 R2[CARE: System Center 2012 Suite](http://aka.ms/SC2012Eval) [CARE: Deploying and Managing Windows Azure Applications](http://aka.ms/qnt5so) [CARE: Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1](http://aka.ms/zbld5g) [CARE: Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1](http://aka.ms/lhuvx0) [CARE: ...
- VDX presents Dynamic Desktops and Datacenters Virtual DynamixPlease join Virtual Dynamix with guest speaker Dan Stolts, IT Pro, Microsoft Evangelist on February 17, 2012 at 10:00am in the Microsoft Office in Waltham to ...
- Explore Microsoft Private Cloud To Get Stuff Free!This is cool. Microsoft is willing to PAY you to try some software and learn some stuff. And you could also win a very slick laptop ...
- Event VDX Drive Down Data Center Costs With Hyper-V And System Center Management–Resources PostedVDX Drive Down Data Center Costs With Hyper-V And System Center Management High quality, high availability, simple to use and full virtual and physical management at ...
- Edit Using Excel 2010-Add, edit, find, and delete rows by using a data formWhen a row of data in a worksheet is very wide and requires repeated horizontal scrolling, consider using a data form to add, edit, find, and ...
- How Big Will Cloud Really Be–Virtualization vs Cloud–Which Is BiggerThe buzz with the cloud is it is that the Cloud is going to be huge. Much, much bigger than virtualization is/was. One has to say ...
- Private Cloud Is The Future of IT, Free Training Coming Soon–Registration OpenPrivate Cloud is the future of IT, and the future is now. Spend the day at our IT Camp and learn about Microsoft’s virtualization solution, Hyper-V, ...
- Private Cloud Chat–Plenty of Chances To Ask The Experts Your Tough Questions About Private CloudTo successfully face the IT challenges of today and tomorrow, we know we need to understand the cloud. However with so much fluff it is hard ...
- Windows 8 Consumer Preview Now Available for DownloadToday is a big day for the Windows team. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain a few moments ago, we unveiled the Windows 8 Consumer ...
- Windows Server 8 – This is quite possibly the most significant release of Windows Server EVER–Download NowWindows Server® is the leading server operating system that powers many of the worlds’ largest datacenters, enables small businesses around the world, and delivers value to ...
- Part 2 – Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cloud Foundation Test Lab in Less Than an Hour–BIOS SettingsStep 1: Part 1 – Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cloud Foundation Test Lab in Less Than an Hour (includes sysprep images) You should ...
- Part 3 – Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cloud Foundation Test Lab in Less Than an Hour–Enable Hyper-V RoleSeveral Ways to Enable the Hyper-V Role… Command Line: DISM /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Hyper-V Startup ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V PowerShell: Add-WindowsFeature Hyper-V GUI: Start – Server Manager – Add ...
- PowerShell 5 Part Online Series3/12/2012 2:00 PM (ET) – PowerShell Essentials for the Busy Admin (Part 1 of 5): PowerShell ‘SmowerShell’—Why You Should Learn Windows PowerShell https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032508049&Culture=en-US 3/13/2012 2:00 PM ...
- IT Pro Tech Update 2012 – Call for Speakers and Sponsors–Southern New EnglandMark your calendar for Wednesday May 2, 2012! Join us for the first annual IT-Pro Tech Update 2012. This event will focus on the next phase ...
- Remotely Manage Windows Server 2008 R2 and More with Remote Server Management and Administration Tools for Windows 7Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows® 7 with SP1 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows ...
- How To Modify Timeout, Change Default or Delete Boot Menu Item From Windows 7 or Later Using MSConfig To Modify Boot Configuration DataChange Default Selection and Timeout Using MSConfig 1) Start | type msconfig | Press <ENTER> 2) Click on the Boot tab 3) Click to select the ...
- IT-Pro Tech Update 2012 Event Coming May 2nd To Providence–Great Lineup!IT Pro Tech Update 2012 On Wednesday May 2nd 2012, the IT-Pro User Group is hosting Tech Update 2012 an all day FREE event. Come join ...
- NEW MCSE Certifications for CloudMove Your Career to the Cloud with the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certification Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is a reinvented certification for today’s technology solutions ...
- MMS 2012 Top 10 Things Every Systems Admin Needs to Know about Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 – SV-B317Venetian Ballroom G – Monday, April 16 – 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM SV-B317 Top 10 Things Every Systems Admin Needs to Know about Windows Server ...
- Virtual Desktops.. Way More than Just VDI – Get the FULL storyVirtual Desktops.. Way More than Just VDI — Get the FULL story So you think you know Remote Desktop Services and VDI, right? Well, VDI is ...
- 24 Hour in A Private Cloud Virtual Event Starts May 10th 2012In collaboration with IEEE Computer Society, the Cloud Security Alliance and Dell, Microsoft is hosting a 24 Hours in a Private Cloud virtual event that will ...
- IT Camp–Free Training Event-The Future Is Now – Part IIIT Camp: The Future Is Now – Part IISystem Center 2012 & Windows Server 2012Highly managed systems and private cloud are the future of IT, and ...
- Windows App Store What, Why, and HowIt is not my style to copy and paste for my posts but I stumbled on a great post from one of my developer count-parts G. ...
- Need to remove or disable browser add ons– in IE, Chrome, or Firefox Here is the easy step-by-step on howI wanted to create a post on disabling browser add-ons but stumbled on a post by Robert Borges that is perfect. He has a great Step-By-Step ...
- Outlook Email Message Change Background Color Font and MoreI got an HTML email today that I had to forward to someone. I found that the background was a dark green. When I forwarded the ...
- Windows 8 Release Preview (RP) and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate (RC) Available for DownloadToday, Windows 8 Release Preview is available for download in 14 languages. See the Windows Team Blog for details… I am downloading it from TechNet Now ...
- Introducing Windows Server 2012 Free eBook from Microsoft Press PDF, EPUB and MOBIFrom the Microsoft Press Blog… Free ebook: Introducing Windows I’m excited to announce the most recent free ebook offered by Microsoft Press. Introducing Windows Server 2012, ...
- TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. “Cloud Expansion”–GuruTip Get Certified on Cloud! Learn more about MCSE Certifications for Cloud and Private CloudAbout This Video We’re kicking off a new series today and your host, ITProGuru, Dan Stolts and his guest Todd Cioffi from Navis Learning tackle the ...
- Cloud, Virtualization & Planning–by Todd Cioffi–Very InsightfulTodd and I did an ITProGuru vs. show together and as we were prepping for that, Todd had a bunch of really insightful ideas. I asked ...
- Announcing the Windows Server 2012 Community RoadshowNot everyone who wants to learn in-depth about Windows Server 2012 can make it to TechEd. Therefore, in cooperation with our co-sponsors Dell and HP, we’re ...
- Free Technology Training from TechEd NA 2012 Available NOWTechNet 2012 – North America has wrapped and what a great show it was. I was able to attend but had to work so I did ...
- ITProGuru vs. Virtualization with Matt McSpirit on How Microsoft’s Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Stacks Up Against VMwareTechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Virtualization About This Video ITProGuru, Dan Stolts is back and in this episode he welcomes Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Matt McSpirit as ...
- Configure BIOS Before Installing Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-VBios Requirements for Enabling Hyper-V. Short video to show exactly where you might find these settings. *X64 Server with Hardware Assisted Virtualization (Likely found under Configuration ...
- Installing Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 Step-By-StepVideo: 8 mins Step-By-Step Guide 1) Download Windows Server 2012 http://aka.ms/getwin2012 2) Follow Step-By-Step Instructions to configure BIOS Configure BIOS Before Installing Windows Server 2012 and ...
- Windows 8 Install (or Server 2012) Using Dual Boot to Native Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) – Video Walk-through of Installation Step-By-StepWord Doc: Step-By-Step Guide 1) Download Windows 8 http://aka.ms/guruWin8 => Links to Microsoft download page (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516.aspx) OR Download Windows 2012 http://aka.ms/GetWin2012 2) Follow Step-By-Step Instructions to ...
- Guru vs. Community Radio Coming SoonIn an upcoming episode of Guru vs. Radio we discuss how the local technology community is taking to the massive wave of new products coming from ...
- Windows Server 2012 Launches With The Cloud OS Signature Series Introducing Windows Server 2012 and Windows AzureWindows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Launch Event The Cloud OS Signature Series: Introducing Windows Server 2012 and Windows Azure Don’t miss your chance to see ...
- TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1)TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1) ITProGuru Dan Stolts welcomes Sr. Product Marketing Manager Kenon Owens and Sr. Program Manager Stephen ...
- Configure Windows Server 2008 R2 Lab Environment Hands-On GuideConfigure Windows Server 2008 R2 Lab Environment Hands-On Guide Overview: In this session we will teach you how to setup a cleanly installed Windows Server 2008 ...
- TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 2)Abstract: In Part 2 of our Systems Management & Private Cloud series, Dan Stolts, Kenon Owens and Stephen Baron dig deeper into how applications are packaged, ...
- Windows Server 2012 Licensing and Pricing DemystifiedIn today’s episode of IT Time, Blain Barton welcomes newest Florida Microsoft Server MVP, Adnan Cartwright to the show as they discuss some frequently asked questions ...
- Create USB Thumb drive key from Windows 8 ISO DVD or media to be used for install – Step-by-StepThese procedures were written using Windows 8 Release Preview but will work with prior versions of Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 and Windows Vista ...
- Windows Server 2012 Arrives September 4Windows Server 2012 is almost here. Please join us on Tuesday, September 4th, 8:00 am (Pacific Time) to help celebrate the arrival of Microsoft’s next server ...
- How to Log Off, Shutdown, Sleep & Restart Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8Log Off (Log Out) of Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete then select Sign Out Log Off of Terminal Session on Windows Server 2012 ...
- It’s Official Windows Server 2012 is Ready To Rock Your World!On Tuesday, September 4, Microsoft made the official announcement of Windows Server 2012. Is it ready for prime time? Absolutely, But no need to take my ...
- Lab Guide – Windows 2012 RTM Install and Configure Windows and Hyper-VThe Word Version of this doc can be found at: /wp-content/uploads/2012/09/FY13H1-IT-Camp-Hands-On-Lab-Hyper-V-Quick-Guide.docx Microsoft IT Camp Hands-On Lab Windows Server 2012: Getting Started Lab version: 1.0.0 Last updated: ...
- Cub Scouts–An Opportunity to Help Mold A Childs MindGreetings, My son Brad asked me to post a message letting you know that he is in cub scouts and working hard to learn, earn achievements, ...
- IE9 Security Overwhelms the Field With VERY Impressive StatsIn a recent test, NSS subjected Apple Safari 5, Google Chrome 15-19, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and Mozilla Firefox 7-13 to over 3 million test runs ...
- IE9 Security Overwhelms the Field With VERY Impressive StatsIn a recent test, NSS subjected Apple Safari 5, Google Chrome 15-19, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and Mozilla Firefox 7-13 to over 3 million test runs ...
- Windows Server 2012 Launch Event In Rochester NY Oct 23rdIT Camp- Brought to You by Microsoft Event ID: 1032529615 Rochester Airport Marriott 1890 W Ridge Rd Rochester New York14615 United States Meal:Yes Language(s): English. Product(s): ...
- – Windows Server 2012 Launch Comes to Waltham Oct 30 – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER (SANDY)CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER (SANDY) Cancelled due to weather – Will likely be rescheduled Another Boston Area Event has been Scheduled. This one will take plan ...
- TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Servers in the SkyDan Stolts welcomes Microsoft Windows Azure MVP, Bill Wilder to the show as they discuss Windows Azure and its new offerings in the area of Infrastructure ...
- How To Mount VHD Image From Windows 7 or Greater Step-By-Step Without Any Third Party Tools–The Easy Way1) Click Start – Right-Click Computer – Select Manage {Authorize the elevation if prompted} 2) Expand Storage – Select Disk Management – Right-Click Disk Management – ...
- More Windows Server 2012 Launch Event – IT Camps ScheduledPlease join us at a Microsoft IT Camp for a deep dive into Windows Server 2012. Here’s your chance to learn all about Windows Server 2012 ...
- Cancelled Windows Server 2012 Launch in Waltham Oct 30 – DUE TO SANDYWindows Server 2012 Launch in Waltham Oct 30 – CANCELLED DUE TO SANDY Will likely be rescheduled in the coming weeks
- Early Experts Study Lab Setup Process“Early Experts” Windows Server 2012 Challenge Study Lab Setup Process To setup your own study lab for the Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge, you’ll need ...
- Early Experts Windows Server 2012 ChallengeThe Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of ...
- Free eBook Introducing Windows 8: An Overview for IT Professionals (Preview Edition)The Windows 8 operating system is the newest member of the Microsoft Windows family. It differs from earlier Windows releases as much for what it does ...
- Windows Azure Poster-Free Download-WOWDo you want to learn about Windows Azure and Microsoft’s Cloud Platform? Checkout the Windows Azure Poster – Free Download. You can also get a free ...
- Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Beta Start Planning Your MigrationThe latest release from the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) team provides organizations with tools to accelerate their migration to the cloud. The beta is available ...
- How To Change Default Data File (.OST) Location in Office 2013To set the default location of an outlook data file you have to make a registry change. Once you make the change, anytime you create a ...
- Windows Server 2012 Installfest Nov 16, Cambridge MAWe are pleased to announce that the Boston Area Windows Server User Group will be providing an Installfest and Full day of training on Windows Server ...
- How To Subscribe To RSS Feed Using Outlook 2010 or Internet Explorer IE9 Step-By-Step Detail with VideoYou can download the video from: How To Subscribe To RSS Feed Using Outlook 2010 or Internet Explorer IE9 Video Click video link above, it should ...
- How to Expand a Boot To VHD Disk or other Virtual Hard Drive Using Windows Tool–Diskpart Windows 8, Windows 2012 and earlier OSLast year wrote a blog post How To Expand and Extend To Increase Capacity On A Virtual Hard Disk The Easy and Fast Way–Solve the problem ...
- Microsoft IT Camp for a deep dive into Windows Server 2012–Manchester NH (11-29)Microsoft IT Camp for a deep dive into Windows Server 2012 Event ID: 1032533334 The Executive Court Banquet Facility Crown Court1199 South Mammoth Rd.Manchester New Hampshire ...
- Microsoft IT Camp for a deep dive into Windows Server 2012–Troy NY (11-27)Event ID: 1032533329 Hilton Garden Inn, Troy & Rensselaer Banquet & Conference Facility Ferris Ballroom B235 Hoosick StTroyNew York12180United States Meal:Yes Language(s): English. Product(s): Hyper-V and ...
- Windows Server 2012 event coming to RI (12-19)IT-Pro User Group Meeting – Windows 2012 Server – December 2012 When: Back to Calendar December 19, 2012 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Where: New ...
- Virtualization – The State of Technology Today and TomorrowWindows Server 2012 with Hyper-V was recently released by Microsoft. The Microsoft flagship is being called a “game changer.” With VMware market share plummeting, what will ...
- Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Guest Delivers Incredible Performance 985k IOPSJeff Woosley shows us how a Hyper-V guest performs. Do you have a workload that can pull this many IOPS? I sure wish I had this ...
- VTUG Winter Warmer – Mega Virtualization Event – Gillette Stadium Jan 17-2013Winter Warmer is VTUG’s flagship event that brings together over a thousand IT professionals, dozens of vendors and VARs, and technology experts on virtualization, VDI, storage, ...
- Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” ChallengeWindows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge The Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly ...
- Most Excellent Windows Phone Blog Content Reader – Must Have Phone App!One of the things my peers and I do in our roles as “IT Pro Evangelists” for Microsoft is write blog articles on technologies we find ...
- Mega Virtualization Event – Wrap Up – Free Training, PrizesBiggest Ever VTUG/VMware User Group Meeting in New England 1500+ attendees Mostly VMware Professionals 50+ sponsor/tracks Microsoft Keynote by Jeff Woosley Microsoft’s John Kelbley Participated in ...