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 90-day free trial of Windows Azure to IT Pros all over the world; but with the caveat that the capability to create (or upload) […]
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 2012. Tune in as they give an overview of what Hyper-V Replica is, why its important for businesses as a disaster recovery solution as […]
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 on the Cheap (31 Days of IaaS). In this edition, Blain Barton explains how you can Monitor and Troubleshoot Windows Azure with free resources […]
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 of 31) In this edition, Matt Hester explains why you might want to use Windows Azure. These are really only two reason to […]
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 is and what it can do. But, how much does it cost? In this edition of the series we will answer that question and […]
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 of 31). Bob Hunt explains networking and connectivity in simple terms. As businesses start to understand how to leverage the power of Windows Azure, […]
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 about many of the great features of Windows Azure including websites, virtual machines, mobile services, media services, cloud services, big data and more. […]
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 31). Kevin Remde teaches us how to load a locally crated VHD into Windows Azure as a virtual machine running as a cloud server. […]
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 Hester teaches us how to connect to other cloud servers on Windows Azure You can find the landing page for the 31 day series […]
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 Tommy Patterson is now live at 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Supported Virtual Machine Operating Systems in the Microsoft Cloud (Part 3 […]
Do 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 cloud account (free servers) by signing up for a 90 day trial of Windows Azure at http://AKA.MS/IaaS. Windows Azure is an open and flexible […]
Dan 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 as a Serviceor Azure Virtual Machines. Tune in they discuss a bevy of topics from which operating systems and servers are supported for you […]
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 in Waltham Ma on Oct 30th. You’re judged on the performance of your private cloud and Windows Server 2012 and System […]
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 […]
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 […]
Several 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 Role – Hyper-V
Step 1: Part 1 – Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cloud Foundation Test Lab in Less Than an Hour (includes sysprep images) You should have your server up and running. Step 2: Install your network drivers. If you need help with the network driver see: Network Trashed on […]