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• Nashville, TN Q/A TechNet Event: Transforming IT from Virtualization to the Cloud (4-1-2011)

  Good afternoon and thank you to everyone who attended the event in Nashville!  I hope everyone had a good time.  As promised here are some resources and the Q/A from the event. I will also be placing the slides here: TechNet Slides: Transforming... Posted Apr 11 2011, 10:32 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Hardware, TechNet, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Cloud computing, Azure, Windows Server 2008 R2, Event Resources

• Springboard Rides Again- The Springboard Tour Dates and Cities Announced Register now!!!

  May 2 – Toronto | May 4 – Detroit | May 6 – Chicago | May 9 – Indianapolis | May 11 – Dallas | May 13 - Columbus The Springboard Series Tour is back! This 6 city tour brings the top product teams from Microsoft to you. We understand the questions and... Posted Apr 08 2011, 12:59 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, IE, Events, System Center, Group Policy, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, IT Pro Resources, Management, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Powershell, migration, Small Business Server, ForeFront, SCVMM, Data Protection Manager, free training, Windows Server 2008, Tech Ed, IT Pro Momentum, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), SQL 2008, Windows 7, Hyper-V, MAP, Cloud computing, IT Manager, Azure, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, Event Resources

• Heartland IT Pro User Groups

  One of the great aspects of my job is I get to work with a lot of different user groups and meet lots of people from the IT Pro community.  Well I did my best to get a list of all the IT professional  user groups I work with in the Heartland... Posted Feb 25 2011, 10:03 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Hardware, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, Events, Office 2007, System Center, TechNet, Windows Server, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, Fun Stuff, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, IT Pro Resources, Management, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, migration, Virtual Server, Podcast, Small Business Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, PHP, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Social Media, Windows 2003R2, SXSW, Windows Desktop Search, free training, TechEd, Windows Server 2008, Football, Tech Ed, IT Pro Momentum, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), SQL 2008, Screen Casts, Apache, Windows 7, Hyper-V, MySQL, Health and Fitness, MAP, Cloud computing, IT Manager, IE 8, Featured, Cloud, expert, Azure, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, Social Marketing, Office 2010, Writing, running, Matt Hester, Pages, IT Investigators, goofy, Event Resources, techent radio

• System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Dashboard Part 2: Configuration

  If you have System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 then you know the wealth of data the tool provides.  However, getting a quick look into the data is not always the easiest. Guess what? The SCCM 2007 Dashboard is here to help!  In... Posted May 06 2010, 07:08 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• System Center Configuration Manager Dashboard Part 1: Installation

  If you have System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 then you know the wealth of data the tool provides.  However, getting a quick look into the data is not always the easiest. Guess what? The SCCM 2007 Dashboard is here to help!  In... Posted May 05 2010, 04:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• OFFICE 2010, SharePoint 2010 Launch events REGISTER NOW, seating is limited!!!!

  We are coming to a city near you and we want to see you at the events!  We are going to talk about Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010.  Come out and spend some time hearing how these products can rock your world!  Here are just a small sampling... Posted Apr 15 2010, 09:29 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Hardware, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Social Media, Windows 2003R2, SXSW, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Football, IT Pro Momentum, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), SQL 2008, Screen Casts, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Health and Fitness, IE 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Social Marketing, Writing

• It’s Not That Important

  We have all been there, your driving, you hear your cell phone ring, ding or beep, trust me it is not that important and here is why (please take a minute to read the article): Child killed in 3-car accident in Columbia Heights It is probably like hundreds... Posted Mar 20 2010, 07:36 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Hardware, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, PHP, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Social Media, Windows 2003R2, SXSW, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Football, IT Pro Momentum, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), SQL 2008, Screen Casts, Apache, Windows 7, Hyper-V, MySQL, Health and Fitness, IE 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Social Marketing, Writing

• Become a System Center Configuration Manager and Operations Manager R2 Guru!

  My good friend Kerrie Meyler , is already a guru and her books can help you get there.  Kerrie has written one great book on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 . She is also is writing another great book on System Center Operations Manager... Posted Oct 02 2009, 08:06 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, Fun and Family, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• What do you do day-to-day as an IT Administrator?

  I am getting ready to create several short screencasts on Windows Server 2008 R2 that talk about the benefits to administrators with R2.  There are quite a few.  I want to create a list of stuff you do everyday, so I can focus the screencast... Posted Mar 25 2009, 02:33 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Active Directory, Windows Vista, Group Policy, Fun and Family, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Windows 7, Hyper-V

• Interview: Kai Axford talking about Preventing Corporate Espionage

  During one of our internal conferences at TechReady I got to speak with my good friend Kai Axford .  Kai is an incredible security speaker and is a part of Microsoft Trustworthy Computing (TWC) group.  Kai has a ton of knowledge around security... Posted Feb 11 2009, 12:00 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Interviews, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Windows 7

• 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch

  I was sad to find out today that Randy Pausch had passed forward into a better life. I was deeply moved by his speech and the way he lived. You can read the full article here: 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer For those of you that have... Posted Jul 25 2008, 02:52 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, Health and Fitness, IE 8

• Are you a TechNet Subscriber? Use TMSAM09 and I can save you 15%

  Happy Friday Boys and Girls!  Due to the success the program from last year, it is back again this year and I can save you 15%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription.  I also have a big announcement based on your feedback... Posted Jul 18 2008, 02:08 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, IE 8

• Looking for a last minute gift idea for the geek in your life?

  Well then look no further than a TechNet Subscription and I can save you $100! Remember we are still having our contest on the TechNet team and I am holding my own, but could use your help. :-) Click here to get your TechNet Subscription: Purchase a TechNet... Posted Dec 18 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• Less is more: Thoughts on Server Security

  My teammate Shawn Travers wrote a great online article on Server Security found here: Server Security: Less is More The article does a nice job of looking at simplifying your servers while maintaining a secure data center. Shawn does a nice job at looking... Posted Dec 12 2007, 02:07 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, ISA Server, ForeFront, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• Get Dialed into System Center

  I just came across a great new blog around System Center. The System Center team put up their team blog here: Nexus SC: The System Center Team Blog This blog is still young and I know they will have some great information with the products currently in... Posted Oct 30 2007, 12:22 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, System Center Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• Are you a TechNet Subscriber...Do you want to be one, I can save you $100!

  This is not spam, this is a great offer from corporate. So if you are looking at buying a TechNet subscription you can save a $100, it is as simple as using the following promotion code when you go to buy your subscription: TMSAM09 Click here to get your... Posted Oct 23 2007, 08:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• TechNet Radio Interview --- System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM2007)

  I interviewed Jason Buffington a few weeks ago and we talked about Data Protection Manger. The interview has been published on TechNet Radio and you can follow the link below to tune in. In this interview Jason and I talk about the next release of System... Posted Sep 12 2007, 10:44 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Data Protection Manager, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• ATTENTION Grand Rapids and Toledo. We are coming to visit!

  Good afternoon Grand Rapids and Toledo! I apologize for the late notice but we will coming to your town very soon. Specifically we will be delivering live events in Grand Rapids on August 7th and Toledo on August 9th. Are session this quarter is focused... Posted Jul 25 2007, 07:52 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Live Events, ForeFront, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• Microsoft Security News and Articles

  Good morning everyone, I wanted to share with you a few reports that I have been reading about how Microsoft is fairing the security world. When you look at the world we live in today is dramatically and constantly changing on how we , as a industry,... Posted Jun 29 2007, 08:09 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• TechNet Events Lexington and Louisville, KY (6/19/2007 and 6/21/2007)

  Good morning to everyone in the Bluegrass state! As always thank you Lexington and Louisville for coming to the live events last week! I truly appreciate getting to reconnect with everyone and I am glad everyone enjoyed the events! We had a fantastic... Posted Jun 27 2007, 12:25 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, Windows Vista, Group Policy, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)