Year: 2012
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Guru vs. Community Radio Coming Soon
In 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 Microsoft. Video should be available in September, please stay tuned! A HUGE Thank You to: Lee Benjamin John J Ross Ron Thibeau Clyde Johnson Geoff Varosky Andrew Novick Tim Mangan…
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Windows 8 Install (or Server 2012) Using Dual Boot to Native Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) – Video Walk-through of Installation Step-By-Step
Word 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 configure BIOS Configure BIOS Before Installing Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V 3) Press the <ENTER>to boot from DVD 4) Follow remaining steps in Video Happy Installing!!! Video 9.5 minutes…
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Installing Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 Step-By-Step
Video: 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 Hyper-V 3) Press the <ENTER>to boot from DVD4) Follow remaining steps in Video Happy Installing!!! These instructions are almost identical and can be followed for Windows 8 as well!…
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Configure BIOS Before Installing Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V
Bios 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 then “Virtualization” or “Processor” Intel: Intel VT AMD: AMD-V *Hardware enables Data Execution Prevention (Likely found under Configuration then “Security”) Intel: XD bit (Execute Disable) AMD: NX bit (no…
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ITProGuru vs. Virtualization with Matt McSpirit on How Microsoft’s Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Stacks Up Against VMware
TechNet 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 they take a deep dive into how Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 stack up against VMWare. Tune in as they talk about major industry game changers such…
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Free Technology Training from TechEd NA 2012 Available NOW
TechNet 2012 – North America has wrapped and what a great show it was. I was able to attend but had to work so I did not get the opportunity to sit in on many sessions. However, now I am going to make the opportunity to sit in on the sessions. How can I do…
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Announcing the Windows Server 2012 Community Roadshow
Not 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 sponsoring the Windows Server 2012 Community Roadshow, a complimentary series of events held around the world to present on some of the key infrastructure improvements we’ve made in Windows…
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Cloud, Virtualization & Planning–by Todd Cioffi–Very Insightful
Todd 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 him to put together his thoughts so I could share with my audience. Here are those thoughts. This is a must read… In the words of Navis Learning.com’s Todd…
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TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. “Cloud Expansion”–GuruTip Get Certified on Cloud! Learn more about MCSE Certifications for Cloud and Private Cloud
About 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 big elephant in the room that is cloud computing. Tune in as they discuss ways in which you can stay ahead of the curve with IT Service Management, Private…
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Introducing Windows Server 2012 Free eBook from Microsoft Press PDF, EPUB and MOBI
From 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, by Mitch Tulloch, is now ready for free download! Please see the links below to download one or all of the available formats. FORMAT LINK PDF Introducing Windows Server…
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Need to remove or disable browser add ons– in IE, Chrome, or Firefox Here is the easy step-by-step on how
I 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 post on how to disable add-ons in the most popular browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox). Add-ons installed in a web browser can provide lots of helpful functionality. Some add-ons help…
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Windows 8 Release Preview (RP) and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate (RC) Available for Download
Today, 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 Windows 8 Release Preview Download Windows 8 Client Release Preview Download Windows 8 Client Release Preview ISO Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Download Windows Server 2012 Release…
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Outlook Email Message Change Background Color Font and More
I 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 message it automatically made my background this same color. Worse yet, the text font was the same color as the background. I could not type a (readable) message in…
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Windows App Store What, Why, and How
It 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. Andrew Duthie (Dev Hammer Blog) on the Windows App store and felt I had to pass it on. Here you go… Most of my readers are probably aware…
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IT Camp–Free Training Event-The Future Is Now – Part II
IT Camp: The Future Is Now – Part IISystem Center 2012 & Windows Server 2012Highly managed systems and private cloud are the future of IT, and the future is now. In Part II of our IT Camp series, you will build a test lab with an AD domain, learn what you need to know to…
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24 Hour in A Private Cloud Virtual Event Starts May 10th 2012
In 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 start May 10th, 2012 8:00AM GMT. The event was built by the community for the community. Microsoft is the host of this event. Session content and product demos will…
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Virtual Desktops.. Way More than Just VDI – Get the FULL story
Virtual Desktops.. Way More than Just VDI — Get the FULL story So you think you know Remote Desktop Services and VDI, right? Well, VDI is only 15% of total virtualized desktop story. In this session, we will take a deep look at VDI on the Microsoft platform comparing and contrasting other platforms so you have…
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MMS 2012 Top 10 Things Every Systems Admin Needs to Know about Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 – SV-B317
Venetian 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 2008 R2 SP1 Breakout Session Dan Stolts Windows Server 2008 R2 is an awesome operating system, and the real benefits are for the IT administrator. Do you know how…
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NEW MCSE Certifications for Cloud
Move 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 Microsoft has reinvented its certification program by building a broader and deeper set of technology solutions skills validation, starting with cloud-enabled solution skills. As one of the most recognized…
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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 us for this FREE event and discover the next phase of Information Technology as we discuss Windows 8 in the business environment, Virtualization, Security, Interoperability, and Systems Management. Here…