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• '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

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• A Blast from the Past: Group Policy and Active Directory Webcast series

  I was doing some checking and I just realized that it has been almost 4 years since I delivered the group policy webcast series. What was very exciting for these webcasts is that it we (the TechNet Team) tried something new, Michael Murphy and myself... Posted Apr 06 2008, 08:14 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Active Directory, Windows Vista, Group Policy, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Events, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 Webcasts get caught up and Join in the fun!

  If you have not noticed the TechNet team is currently delivering a 24 part webcast series on Windows Server 2008.  We are almost half way down with the webcasts, with part 11 being delivered right around the corner on April 9th.  Well here are... Posted Apr 05 2008, 11:48 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Group Policy, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Events, Windows Server 2008

• Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) Download Information and FAQ

  I have been asked this question a lot:  Where are the administrative tools for Windows Vista?  Well on Tuesday (sorry for the delay) we got the answer. The Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) have been released the and are currently on... Posted Mar 27 2008, 03:57 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Windows Vista, Group Policy, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• Simply Amazing, Randy Pausch reprising his "Last Lecture"

  If you have never scene this talk, I highly recommend it, it is about 10 minutes long and worth every second.  I guarantee it will touch you.  It is an shorter version of a full lecture that he gave, and you can click on his name to learn more... Posted Feb 20 2008, 08:55 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, Screen Casts, Health and Fitness

• Want to prove your Windows Server 2008 knowledge and get a discount in the process?

  Are you the type of person that has to be the proverbial first kid on the block, with gadgets and toys?  Do you like telling people you played Halo before they even bought their copy?  Well here is another chance to be the first and probably... Posted Jan 23 2008, 06:26 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, TechNet Events, Live Events, Windows Server 2008

• LAUNCH Events: Register NOW!!!!!!!

  Good morning everyone, I am excited to announce that registration for the Visual Studio 2008, SQL 2008 and Windows Server 2008 Launches are ready to go. So find the the city of your choosing and register today. Most of the cities are open, however there... Posted Jan 15 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Windows Vista, Group Policy, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008

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• What happens when IT and Football Collide: Cleveland Browns Style

  I am extremely excited about this post!!!!! A few weeks back our team got some really nice cameras from Sony , with the goal to do some interviews with IT folks like you. We wanted to find out how you use technology, what challenges you have and other... Posted Nov 02 2007, 03:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Vista, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

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• Enter the World of Virtualization Webcast Series

  Want to learn more about Virtualization and Microsoft Technologies? Check out the following webcast series that is happening on virtualization Technologies, there are some great ones coming up starting on October 15th. If you want to register for the... Posted Oct 04 2007, 04:25 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, Virtual PC, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Virtual Server

• TechNet Radio Interview --- Windows Branch Office Scenarios

  I just got done delivering another fun interview with Patrick Hevesi around Windows in the branch offices, that is posted on TechNet Radio . Patrick is a Enterprise Technology Strategist at corporate and has been working extensively with customers like... Posted Aug 24 2007, 11:51 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Events Toledo, Oh and Detroit, Mi (5/08/2007 and 5/10/2007)

  Good morning Toledo and Detroit! Again thank you for everyone coming out and enjoying the events! I had a lot of fun and I hope you learned as much as I did from the events. BTW, yes the MAN command for PowerShell commands works. I glad everyone liked... Posted May 14 2007, 07:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, System Center Data Protection Manager

• Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH: LAUNCH (1/30/2007 and 2/1/2007)

  Good Afternoon Louisville and Cincinnati! First off THANK YOU for coming to launch! We had over 1000 Kentucky and Ohio IT Professional in the both cities, 1057 to be exact! That is an incredible turn out and again I cannot thank everyone enough! I also... Posted Feb 03 2007, 02:09 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Windows Vista, Group Policy, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system

• Memphis and Nashville, TN: The Ultimate Pit Stop (12/12/2006 and 12/14/2006)

  Good evening Memphis and Nashville! I had such a great time last week in TN! In fact I had so much fun I am COMING BACK! I will be back in town in TN on January 16th and January 18th in Memphis and Nashville respectively! This time will be slightly different... Posted Dec 17 2006, 10:19 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events