Yearly Archives: 2016


Microsoft and Linux… Better Together

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm   Location MIT Building E-51, Room 315 Presenters Dan Stolts , Chief Technology Strategist and Technical Evangelist , Microsoft – dstolts microsoft com Summary A deep dive into Linux capabilities and integrations with the Microsoft Azure Cloud Abstract Join us […]


Lab Guide Working with Containers on Windows 10–Includes Docker and Nano Step-By-Step

Hands on Lab Guide for Free Online Labs at: https://labondemand.com/Launch/40A59076 Working with Containers on Windows 10 Access machines from: https://labondemand.com/Launch/40A59076   Objective In this lab, you will gain fundamental knowledge for managing Windows Server containers on Windows 10 by using Docker commands. You will learn how to: Install the pre-requisites […]


Lab Guide Working with Containers on Windows 10–Includes Docker and Nano Step-By-Step

Hands on Lab Guide for Free Online Labs at: https://labondemand.com/Launch/40A59076 Working with Containers on Windows 10 Access machines from: https://labondemand.com/Launch/40A59076   Objective In this lab, you will gain fundamental knowledge for managing Windows Server containers on Windows 10 by using Docker commands. You will learn how to: Install the pre-requisites […]


Step-By-Step Hands on Lab Managing Docker on Windows with Hyper-V Virtual Lab now available

Managing Docker on  Windows with Hyper-V Virtual lab     Microsoft recently launched a free, virtual hands on lab Managing Docker on Windows in partnership with Learn on Demand Systems, a training partner within the Microsoft family.    This virtual lab was created as an educational offering to engage, inspire […]


DevOps, Containers, Windows Server 2016 and Azure Event Burlington MA Nov 18

Hands On Lab Event coming to Burlington MA Friday, November 18, 2016    8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Microsoft Corporation  5 Wayside Road, Burlington, MA (edit map) The Boston Area Windows Server User Group (www.WindowsBoston.com) is sponsoring a training class “DevOps, Containers, Windows Server 2016 and Azure” for their members and […]


How To Docker Create Container, Change Container, Save as new image, and Connect to Container Step-By-Step PLUS much more

Docker Cheat Sheet For those just getting started with Docker and for me to have an easy place to go back and get this basic information…I wanted to create a cheat sheet.  The electronic version of this document can be found at https://wp.me/p6B4pe-oP5 A couple URGENT basic notes… the $ […]


PowerShell User Group July Meeting in Boston

PowerShell User Group July Meeting – OneGet, PS Gallery, and Community Projects Monday, July 18, 2016   6:00 PM Where: Microsoft 255 Main Street, Cambridge, MA (map)  42.362682 -71.085350 Topic: Warren Frame will lead a discussion on how to simplify finding, installing, and publishing PowerShell modules and other packages using the […]


What are Containers and Why Containerization an In-Depth Look at the Future of the Cloud and Virtualization Landscape

In this article, we will look at servers, containers and why containerization has become so popular.  On this journey we will also see where this technology is going and how long it will likely take to gain mainstream adoption. Virtualization Technologies and How They Differ In order to understand containers, […]


How To Install Add Hyper-V role on Windows Server 2016 Step-By-Step and Video

In this post, we will walk through the step-by-step process for adding and configuring Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016. Video AND Written Step-By-Step Instructions… Video   Step-By-Step… Image / FYI Information Description / Step breakdown Preparation-Add Data Drive, Create Default VM destination Folder Best Practice: Create a folder on a […]


How To Dual Boot and Install Windows Server 2016 on Windows 10 PC using Boot To VHD Step-By-Step

Insert Windows Server 2016 DVD and boot your computer from the DVD. If you do not have the media, you will need to download. See https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-technical-preview for the Technical Preview. You could also download from MSDN.MICROSOFT.COM or other subscription service. You may also opt to create a bootable USB drive […]

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Installing Windows Server 2016 on Bare Metal Step-By-Step

Insert Windows Server 2016 DVD and boot your computer from the DVD. If you do not have the media, you will need to download. See https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-technical-preview for the Technical Preview. You could also download from MSDN.MICROSOFT.COM or other subscription service. You may also opt to create a bootable USB drive […]


Create Bootable Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Windows 10, 11 USB Thumb Drive for Installing OS – no .exe required BIOS & UEFI

These procedures were written and tested using Windows Server 2016 but will work on any version of Windows Server or Windows Desktop version 8 or above.  They should work on prior versions of Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 and Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 or […]