2013 Archive

• Building Free Lab VMs in the Microsoft Cloud (31 Days IaaS Part 2 of 31) – Tommy Patterson

  By now you have certainly read about 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud! The Jan 2nd edition by Tommy Patterson is now live at ...
  2013-01-02
• Where Is The Best Virtualization and Cloud Technical Content?

  VTUG is looking for the best online technical content in the world. Why? Because our members spend hours upon hours doing research duplicating the research process ...
  2013-01-02
• Windows Azure IaaS and You (31 Days of IaaS Part 1 of 31) by Matt Hester

  By now you have certainly read about 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud! The Jan 1st edition by Matt Hester is now live at ...
  2013-01-02
• Supported Virtual Machine Operating Systems in the Microsoft Cloud (31 Days IaaS Part 3 of 31) – Tommy Patterson

  Part 3 of 31 part series… By now you have certainly read about 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud! The Jan 3rd edition by ...
  2013-01-03
• Thank You For Your Community Service H2 2012

  I note of special thanks to those community leaders that helped me in the most recent technology events brought to the North East. It is due ...
  2013-01-03
• Servers Talking in the Cloud (Part 4 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Matt Hester

  The Jan 4th edition is now live at 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Servers Talking in the Cloud (Part 4 of 31). Matt ...
  2013-01-05
• How to Change The Size of Virtual Memory (pagefile.sys) on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012

  On the Keyboard Press the WindowsKey + X then click System in the popup menu Tap or click Advanced system settings. You might be asked for ...
  2013-01-07
• Move a local VM to the Cloud (Part 5 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Kevin Remde

  The Jan 5h edition is now live at 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Move a local VM to the Cloud (Part 5 of ...
  2013-01-07
• Step-by-Step: Build a FREE SharePoint 2013 Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure (Part 7 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Keith Mayer

  The Jan 7th edition is now live at Step-by-Step: Build a FREE SharePoint 2013 Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers ...
  2013-01-07
• Windows Azure Features Overview (Part 6 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Yung Chou

  The Jan 6th edition is now live at 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Windows Azure Features Overview (Part 6 of 31). Yung Chou ...
  2013-01-07
• Step-by-Step: Setting up Management with Windows Azure (Part 8 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Brian Lewis

  The Jan 8th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Setting up Management (8 of 31). Brian Lewis shows ...
  2013-01-08
• Virtualization Event at Gillette Stadium Next Week – MUST ATTEND!

  Don’t miss this great event! This is an event by the technology community for the technology community. It is a cross platform event featuring the best ...
  2013-01-09
• Installing Windows Server 2012 VHD and Metal –Hands On Lab (HOL)–Clyde Johnson

  Boston Area Windows Server User Group (BAWSUG) www.WindowsBoston.org Post Content Created by Clyde Johnson of Boston Area Windows Server User Group! Thanks Clyde Lab 1 – ...
  2013-01-11
• Windows Azure and Virtual Networking–What it is (Part 9 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Bob Hunt

  The Jan 9th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Windows Azure and Virtual Networking–What it is –Part 9 ...
  2013-01-11
• Windows Azure and Virtual Networking – Getting Started– (Part 10 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Bob Hunt

  The 10th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Windows Azure and Virtual Networking – Getting Started– (31 Days ...
  2013-01-11
• Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure (Part 11 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Keith Mayer

  The Jan 11th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud ...
  2013-01-11
• Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31)–Kevin Remde

  The Jan 12th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows ...
  2013-01-12
• How To Backup or Export your Blog powered by Telligent – TechNet, MSDN, or Other Blog Site Step-By-Step

  If you haven’t exported your MSDN/TechNet theme (with all of the customization you’ve done) then you could spend a bunch of time recreating it if there ...
  2013-01-13
• Step-By-Step Creating Azure Virtual Machines with System Center App Controller (Part 13 of 31) – Kevin Remde

  The 13th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Creating Azure Virtual Machines with App Controller (Part 13 of ...
  2013-01-13
• How to Create an Azure VM with PowerShell (Part 14 of 31) – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud Series – Brian Lewis

  The 14th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at How to Create an Azure VM with PowerShell (Part 14 ...
  2013-01-14
• Microsoft Office 1 Cambridge Center Directions and Logistics – Cambridge, MA 02142

  Are you attending an event at the Microsoft Office at 1 Cambridge Center? Here are the details you will need to get there. Most events are ...
  2013-01-14
• What Does Windows Azure Cloud Computing REALLY Cost + How to SAVE (Part 15 of 31 Days IaaS) Dan Stolts ITProGuru

  So far in this 31 part series that is 31 Days of Servers (VMs) in the Cloud we have learned much about what is Windows Azure ...
  2013-01-15
• Consider This, Reasons for Using Windows Azure IaaS (Part 16 of 31)–Matt Hester

  The 16th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Consider This, Reasons for Using Windows Azure IaaS (Part 16 ...
  2013-01-16
• Step-by-Step: Templating VMs in the Cloud with Windows Azure and PowerShell (Part 17 of 31) Keith Mayer

  The 17th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Templating VMs in the Cloud with Windows Azure and ...
  2013-01-17
• How to Delete .VHD files in Azure (Part 18 or 31) – Brian Lewis

  The 18th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at How to Delete .VHD files in Azure Part 18 of ...
  2013-01-18
• Create a Windows Azure Network using PowerShell (Part 19 of 31)- Kevin Remde

  The 19th day of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Create a Windows Azure Network using PowerShell – 31 Days ...
  2013-01-19
• Step-by-Step: Extending On-Premise Active Directory to the Cloud with Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Part 20 of 31

  The 20th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Extending On-Premise Active Directory to the Cloud with Windows ...
  2013-01-20
• Beyond IaaS for the IT Pro (Part 21 of 31)

  The 21st edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Beyond IaaS for the IT Pro (Part 21 of 31) ...
  2013-01-21
• Using Your Own SQL Server in Windows Azure Step-By-Step (Part 22 of 31) by Blain Barton

  The 22nd edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Part 22 of 31 – Using your own SQL Server ...
  2013-01-22
• Cloud OS Trivia Challenge–Test Your Knowledge and Win Prizes

  Download. Play. Win. Put on your dedicated thinking cap and test your knowledge of the latest Microsoft datacenter products. Test drive the free trials of our ...
  2013-01-23
• Utilizing PowerShell for Integrating Active Directory into Windows Azure Virtual Machines (Part 23 or 31) by Tommy Patterson

  The 23rd edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Utilizing PowerShell for Integrating Active Directory into Windows Azure Virtual ...
  2013-01-23
• Windows Server 2012 Offloaded Data Tranfer (ODX) In Action Copy 10gb in 10 Seconds

  Silverlight Video Jeff Woosley shows us how Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) works as he moves 10gb of data in 10 seconds with no network traffic. This ...
  2013-01-23
• Connecting Windows Azure PaaS to IaaS (Part 24 of 31) by Harold Wong

  The 24th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud: Connecting Windows Azure ...
  2013-01-24
• Inside Dynamic Memory in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V–Everything You NEED to Know

  What is Dynamic Memory? Dynamic memory was introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1. It gave the Hyper-V hypervisor the capability to dynamically adjust the ...
  2013-01-25
• System Center 2012 SP1 Explained Storing VM in Windows Azure (Part 25 of 31) by Yung Chou

  The 25th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at System Center 2012 SP1 Explained: Storing VM. In this edition, ...
  2013-01-25
• TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Virtualization

  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 ...
  2013-01-25
• TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Virtualization Community with Chris Harney

  Dan Stolts welcomes Chris Harney from the Virtualization Technology Users Group (VTUG) as they discuss how his user group community recently expanded their virtualization platform knowledge ...
  2013-01-25
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Windows Azure on the Cheap (Part 26 of 31) by Blain Barton

  The 26th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Part 26 of 31 – Monitoring and Troubleshooting Windows Azure ...
  2013-01-26
• Kickoff 2013 with 31 Days of Servers (VMs) in the Cloud

  Happy New Year!!!! For the New Year all of my IT Pro teammates across the country wanted to get together and talk about 31 things we ...
  2013-01-27
• Use Windows Azure to learn Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces (Part 27 of 31) by Kevin Remde

  The 27th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Use Windows Azure to learn Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces ...
  2013-01-27
• More IT Camps Coming Soon–Register NOW!

  You’re invited. Select the city below to register online or call 1-877-MSEVENT Farmington, CT 2/26 Malvern, PA 2/26 Chevy Chase, MD 2/28 New York, NY 2/28 ...
  2013-02-04
• TechNet Radio ITProGuru vs. Hyper-V Replica with Clyde Johnson

  Dan Stolts welcomes Clyde Johnson from the Boston Area Windows Server User Group as they discuss and demo us for Hyper-V Replica found in Windows Server ...
  2013-02-04
• Setup A Windows Azure Web Server For Your Windows 8 Privacy Policy in Five Minutes (or Less)

  One of my friends on the developer side of the house created an outstanding post on how to create a Windows Azure website to host a ...
  2013-02-05
• How to Create FileName Variable with Date And Time From Command CMD Batch File For Use in Creating Unique Filename

  I created this script for use in my AutoBootVHD8.cmd file which is part of a hands on lab http://ITProGuru.com/HOL Here is the resulting code.. @echo Backing ...
  2013-02-07
• Migration and Deployment How To Migrate or Transfer Files And Settings To Windows 8 From Windows 7, Vista or XP (Part 4 of 19)

  Overview: You can use Windows Easy Transfer wizard to migrate files from your old computer to your new computer. Using the Easy Transfer Wizard is super ...
  2013-02-07
• Windows Task Manager auto-started as an effective CPU monitor in your system tray

  Overview: You can use Windows Task Manager as an effective CPU monitor left running in the system tray as a notification icon. It’s light on system ...
  2013-02-12
• Huge Wave of Technology Events Coming to the North East

  New Meetup Group created to simplify reporting and management of event notifications. Please take a couple minutes to join the group at http://www.meetup.com/NEITPro/ Date Where / ...
  2013-02-24
• Virtualization Jump Start from MVA

  Register Now for the Next Virtualization Jump Start The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team is excited to open registration for the third course from our three-Jump ...
  2013-02-25
• 20 Day of Migrating and Deploying Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Azure VMs

  As IT Pros, we absolutely love building with new technology! This month, my fellow IT Pro Technical Evangelists and I have been working together on an ...
  2013-02-28
• Become a Virtualization Expert with 20 + Days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert @ITProGuru (Part 0 of 20+)

  Abstract: Scenario based – How to do “this”… In this blog post series, we will show you “HOW” to perform tasks using scenario-based simulations. If you ...
  2013-03-01
• Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2013 – Thursday March 14th in Cambridge MA–Make your knowledge and Career a priority

  The Fifth Annual Virtualization Deep Dive Day is on. Deep Dive Day is a multi-track event with experts from around the country providing great technical talks ...
  2013-03-05
• FREE Hands-on “Virtual Study Halls” with Live Expert Q&A

  NEW HOURS! Based on popular demand, we’ve updated the hours for “Early Experts” Virtual Study Hall assistance – Fridays each week from 11AM to 1PM Eastern ...
  2013-03-09
• Introducing Windows 8- An Overview for IT Professionals FREE ebook from Microsoft Press

  PDF Introducing Windows 8- An Overview for IT Professionals – PDF ebook Mobi Introducing Windows 8-An Overview for IT Professionals – Mobi format for Kindle ePub ...
  2013-03-25
• TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Hyper-V Live with Rob McShinsky (Part 1 of 2)

  Are you up to speed on Hyper-V Live? Dan Stolts welcomes Microsoft MVP Rob McShinsky to the show as they discuss the new “Live” features found ...
  2013-03-25
• Hyper-V LIVE! TechNet Radio, ITProGuru vs. And Virtualization Series Experts #VirtExperts brings you Hyper-V LIVE (Part 1 of 2)

  Are you up to speed on Hyper-V Live? TechNet Radio, ITProGuru vs and Become a Virtualization Expert with 20 + Days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert (part ...
  2013-03-26
• Hyper-V LIVE! TechNet Radio, ITProGuru vs. And Virtualization Series Experts #VirtExperts brings you Hyper-V LIVE (Part 2 of 2)

  TechNet Radio, ITProGuru vs and Become a Virtualization Expert with 20 + Days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert (part 6b of 20+) have teamed up to bring ...
  2013-03-26
• Virtual Memory Management: Dynamic Memory-Much Different Than Memory Over Commit – Become a Virtualization Expert (Part 3 of 20)

  Hyper-V 3 which is built into both the Free Hyper-V Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 (Standard and Datacenter) which you can evaluate for free (free ...
  2013-03-26
• Build your own Virtual Network in the Cloud for FREE with the Windows Azure cloud platform, Enter for a chance to win!

  Build your very own Virtual Network in the Cloud for FREE with the Windows Azure cloud platform, and Enter for a chance to win one of ...
  2013-04-03
• Virtualization Landscape in a Heterogeneous World – TechNet Radio:ITProGuru vs. Tony Asaro #VirtExpert (Part 25 of 20+)

  The Final post (Part 25 of 20+) of the “Become a Virtualization Expert with 20+ days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert Series” is now in the books. ...
  2013-04-04
• Build Your Private Cloud Foundation with Windows Server 2012 Series Week 1 #BuildYourCloud

  Are you virtualizing your servers? Yes, of course! Are you spending less time managing your servers as a result? Hmm … No! Server Virtualization is Great, ...
  2013-04-07
• Windows Azure Active Directory is now ready for use in production environments and it is FREE!

  Windows Azure Active Directory has reached general availability and is now ready for use in production environments. Windows Azure Active Directory (Windows Azure AD), enables customers ...
  2013-04-09
• Automatically Deploy System Center 2012 in Just a Couple Hours; Need Hardware, Use Azure #MMS2013 All FREE!

  First off, if you do not have System Center 2012, you can download a free evaluation from System Center 2012. You will need Windows Server 2012 ...
  2013-04-10
• Getting Started with Windows Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks #MMS2013

  Don’t Have a Windows Azure Account yet? Free 90 Day Azure Trial is available. David Aiken teaches us about Azure Virtual machines and Virtual Networks. Learn ...
  2013-04-10
• Migrating Servers, Including VMware Virtual Machines to Hyper-V Easily and Automatically Many Tools Available including MVMC Automation Toolkit (MAT)

  Do you have VMware servers that you would like to migrate to Hyper-V. Well, that is easy. There is a “Solution Accelerator” that makes it very ...
  2013-04-10
• NVIDIA display driver stopped responding and has recovered, here’s a simple fix that’s worked for many

  Ah, the dreaded “Display driver stopped responding and has recovered” message, aka, TDR error. The story: Last summer, I bumped into a Windows 7 video driver ...
  2013-04-12
• Building Your Private Cloud Fabric with System Center 2012 SP1 #BuildYourCloud Week 2

  Are you virtualizing your servers? Yes, of course! Are you spending less time managing your servers as a result? Hmm … No! Server Virtualization is Great, ...
  2013-04-14
• Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Services are READY FOR PRODUCTION USE!

  We’ve been talking about Windows Azure virtual machines, and using Azure as “Infrastructure-as-a-Service” (IaaS) for many months now. We’ve been promoting the heck out of the ...
  2013-04-16
• Configuring and Optimizing Your Private Cloud with System Center 2012 SP1 #BuildYourCloud Week 3

  Are you virtualizing your servers? Yes, of course! Are you spending less time managing your servers as a result? Hmm … No! Server Virtualization is Great, ...
  2013-04-21
• Site-to-Azure VPN using Windows Server 2012 RRAS Step-By-Step

  I have had on my blog todo list for a number of months to put a Step-By-Step blog post together on How To setup a VPN ...
  2013-04-23
• Windows Azure Infrastructure Services Training Days in US East Region (The Good Stuff)

  – Please come with an active Windows Azure subscription (http://aka.ms/IaaS) Venue City Date Start Time End Time Venue Name & Registration New York City 5/21/2013 9:00 ...
  2013-04-25
• Building Virtual Machines in the New Microsoft Cloud: From Deployment to Cost Analysis

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (IaaS) for IT Professionals Join us for Four Series of interactive weekly Webcasts designed to help you understand the true ROI for ...
  2013-05-06
• TechEd–Get Your Tickets While You Can

  Last year TechEd sold out so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up. Just do it now! TechEd 2013 North America will take place ...
  2013-05-11
• Free Technology Events Coming–Starts Tomorrow, Register NOW

  More than twenty to chose from. Attend one or more of these free events to learn about Windows Server 2012, Windows Azure and other great new ...
  2013-05-30
• Is Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V and the Microsoft Virtualization Stack REALLY Ready For Your Datacenter?

  We are seeing a great deal of momentum for Hyper-V in a wide range of companies from small to large. Microsoft has made great progress in ...
  2013-06-19
• Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals IT Camp in Maine

  This hands-on training that takes place on July 17, 2013, will provide an introduction to Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V for VMware professionals that are new to ...
  2013-06-26
• DON’T MISS IT! Summer Slam July 18, 2013

  You don’t want to miss the upcoming Summer Slam! Virtualization Technology User Group (VTUG), the only platform-independent virtualization user group with over 4000 members, is coming ...
  2013-07-02
• Hyper-V for VMware Experts Part 2–Webcast

  We are seeing a great deal of momentum for Hyper-V in a wide range of companies from small to large. Microsoft has made great progress in ...
  2013-07-26
• BrightPlanIT Azure event on August 2nd in Buffalo, NY

  Here’s your chance to learn how to run Windows Server 2012 in the cloud on Windows Azure! Join us at a free Microsoft IT Lab for ...
  2013-07-29
• Local Scouting Charity Needs Your Help for Upcoming Golf Auction

  Do you have a product or service you can donate for the Auction? Cash pledges are welcome too. We Need Your Help As Leaders and Parents ...
  2013-08-20
• Advanced Memory Management in a Virtual World – Not All Memory Management is Equal #VMWOrMS #VirtExpert Step-By-Step

  Welcome to another of our series of “VMware or Microsoft?” articles. Hyper-V 3 which is built into both the Free Hyper-V Server 2012 and Windows Server ...
  2013-09-02
• Windows Azure Delete Storage, Containers, Disks and Images Step-By-Step

  To delete storage click Storage then click the container then click Delete Error:“Storage account gurulabstor1309 has 1 container(s) which have an active image and/or disk artifacts. ...
  2013-09-16
• Adding Tags Dropdown List To Windows Live Writer–Step-By-Step

  If you are a blogger, you probably know how important it is to add tags to your blog posts. So why in the world does the ...
  2013-09-17
• Download Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 (includes Hyper-V) Free

  Launch the FREE Trial Preview Page for Windows Server 2012 To request a FREE Windows Server 2012 Trial with the appropriate evaluation resources, launch the FREE ...
  2013-09-17
• Getting Started With Windows Azure–Step-By-Step Free Cloud Server Hours!

  Using the 4 easy steps provided in this article, you’ll be able to activate a FREE Windows Azure Trial Subscription, suitable for building your Lab in ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud (Part 1 – Get Started with Windows Azure Infrastructure Services)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud (Part 2 – Register a DNS Server in Windows Azure)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud (Part 3 – Define a Virtual Network in Windows Azure)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud (Part 4 – Configure Windows Server Active Directory in a Windows Azure VM)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud (Part 5 – Configure SQL Server 2012 in a Windows Azure VM)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud (Part 6 – Configure SharePoint Server 2013 in a Windows Azure VM)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud using Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (Part 0 – Introduction)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud using Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (Part 7 – Wrap up and SAVE SOME TIME & MONEY!!!)

  Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual machines that can be provisioned on-demand to support lab, pilot or production application workloads. In ...
  2013-09-17
• How To Sign up for a Free Microsoft Account (aka LiveID)

  Step 1 – Sign-up for a new Microsoft Account ( aka., Windows Live ID ) Your Microsoft Account is used for many things including most Microsoft ...
  2013-09-17
• Need Software For Your NEW Business? BizSpark Offers Help NOW

  Microsoft’s BizSpark program is an excellent way to get free software for your new business. Here is some of what it offers: Software 3 years free ...
  2013-09-17
• IT-Camp Cambridge MA 10-04 Discover Key Hybrid Cloud Solutions for IT Pros

  Join local Microsoft cloud experts for a free one day IT Camp on Windows Azure. You’ll hear the latest on the Microsoft cloud platform, dive deep ...
  2013-09-20
• IT-Camp Rochester NY 9-26 Discover Key Hybrid Cloud Solutions for IT Pros

  Join local Microsoft cloud experts for a free one day IT Camp on Windows Azure. You’ll hear the latest on the Microsoft cloud platform, dive deep ...
  2013-09-20
• VMware or Microsoft? – The Complete Series–There really is a difference between virtualization platforms!

  You asked for it, so here it is! Here is the list of articles in our “VMware or Microsoft? series, as submitted by our team of ...
  2013-09-30
• Virtualization IT-Camp Coming–Registration Open Now

  Free Microsoft IT Camp | Register Today Gain twice the virtualization skillset. Cover more ground. Industry experts estimate that over 70% of businesses now have more ...
  2013-10-01
• How Secure is Windows Azure … Microsoft First Public Cloud Provider To Be Granted FedRAMP Security Authorization

  Microsoft received notice that Windows Azure was granted the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board (JAB) Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO). Windows Azure is the first public cloud ...
  2013-10-02
• VIRTUALIZATION IT CAMPS–Registration Open!

  Gain twice the virtualization skillset. Cover more ground. Industry experts estimate that over 70% of businesses now have more than one virtualization platform in their IT ...
  2013-10-08
• Backup Windows Server Using Windows Azure Backup Step-By-Step (Hand On Lab)–Try It While Its FREE

  Backup Windows Server Using Windows Azure Backup Step-By-Step In this detailed post and hands on lab (HOL) guide we will introduce Windows Azure backup and dive ...
  2013-10-10
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch Blog Series Index #WhyWin2012R2

  Windows Server 2012 R2 is HERE and now is the perfect time to get smart on the new capabilities it brings. To that end, Microsoft has ...
  2013-10-11
• Build Your First FREE Cloud Server and Infrastructure Step-By-Step

  It is time to build your first cloud server. It is easy to create a virtual machine that is running the Windows Server operating system when ...
  2013-10-12
• Get started as an “Early Expert” on Windows Server 2012 R2 with this FREE eBook!

  Research has shown that approximately 65% to 70% of organizations today have more than one hypervisor deployed. This presents a large opportunity for IT Professionals to ...
  2013-10-12
• Free Poster-What The Heck is a Generation 2 Virtual Machine–Here is the Answer!

  Generation 2 Virtual Machines Windows Server 2012 R2 introduces a new class of virtual machines that are optimized for virtualization—generation 2 virtual machines. They provide advanced ...
  2013-10-16
• Free Poster – Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture

  Live Migration Upgrading Your Private Cloud Hyper-V and Failover Clustering Hyper-V Storage Session Modes Generation 2 Virtual Machines Get Started Now with Windows Server 2012 R2 ...
  2013-10-16
• Free Windows Azure eBook + Free Windows Azure Account + Step-By-Step Getting Started

  We are happy to announce a new free ebook – Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals by Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Azure Team! As you ...
  2013-10-16
• Windows Server Backup to the Cloud on the Cheap

  Windows Azure Backup helps protect server data against loss and corruption by enabling backup to offsite cloud storage in Windows Azure. It provides a consistent experience ...
  2013-10-16
• With Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch coming this week, where are all the free resources? Here is what I already know about…

  With Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch coming this week, where are all the free resources? Here is what I already know about… Get Started Now with ...
  2013-10-16
• 2012 R2 Launch Series: Why Windows Server 2012 R2 Rocks! #WhyWin2012R2

  Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch Blog Series Index at http://aka.ms/2012r2-01 Part 2: Why Windows Server 2012 R2 Rocks! #WhyWin2012R2 You are probably like most people and ...
  2013-10-18
• Where Are All The Resources For Windows Server 2012 R2?

  Windows Server 2012 R2 is a major upgrade where they focused on four key elements. Mobility – Great user experience from anywhere! Apps – Modern, agile ...
  2013-10-20
• Virtualization Discussion with Microsoft Customer Research

  Are you influential in the Virtualization space? Do you want to become influential? Are you smart about virtualization, cloud, and/or systems management? Do you work with ...
  2013-10-22
• Microsoft WordCamp Boston 2013–Call To Action Challenge #WCBos @WordCampBoston @ITProGuru

  Free Cloud Resources http://aka.ms/WC-Cloud Create your Free Cloud Virtual Machines, websites and use other cloud resources 10 Websites Free $200 worth of free servers/services Windows Stack ...
  2013-10-26
• What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2 Lessons Learned Week 1

  It has been an incredible start to the Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch Series. Here is brief summary of the 9 posts we covered so far… ...
  2013-10-28
• Build Your Business Activate BizSpark MSDN Free Windows Azure Account Step-By-Step

  If you have not already activated your BizSpark benefits, see http://aka.ms/gurubizspark To successfully activate Windows Azure platform benefits BizSpark subscribers will need to go this very ...
  2013-10-31
• Build a Hyper-V Lab for a Chance to WIN a Surface Pro and MORE! ( US ONLY )

  Build your very own Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 for FREE and Enter for a chance to win* one of the following fantastic prizes: Three Grand Prizes: ...
  2013-11-01
• Get Mobile With Windows Server 2012 R2 Using Work Folders #WhyWin2012R2

  This post is part of a series “Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch Blog Series” Index at http://aka.ms/2012r2-01 Work Folders is a feature built into Windows Server ...
  2013-11-04
• Latest Amazing review on Windows Phone 8

  The Windows Phone 8 OS has been creating ripples in the smartphone market since its release on October 29, 2012 by Microsoft. With its unique Live-tile ...
  2013-11-04
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