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• 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

• Attention Students: IT Imagine Cup Challenge Overview

  Here is a quick overview of the IT Imagine Cup Challenge.  This was done  by my boss Martin  and he gives you a quick overview on the 3 rounds of the competition.  The last quiz for for round 1 is coming up.   function onSilverlightError... Posted Jan 24 2011, 07:32 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, migration, ForeFront, Data Protection Manager, Screen Casts, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 R2, Office 2010

• Bytes by TechNet, Kai Axford and I get Serious about Security

  Sometimes when you think about security, you will forget about all the layers involved in securing infrastructure   Often you may forget. the physical layer, and more importantly what threats and social engineer tactics are you trying to defend... Posted Oct 22 2010, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Hardware, Interviews, TechEd, Tech Ed, Screen Casts

• Bytes by TechNet, Getting my DPM fix with Jason Buffington

  This was a fun interview I had with my good friend with Jason.  What is funny, is that we used to live about 15 minutes apart from each other, but would onle see each other at TechEd.  This year in New Orleans was no different.  Jason Buffington... Posted Oct 21 2010, 12:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, System Center, Windows Server, Interviews, Data Protection Manager, TechEd, Tech Ed, SQL 2008, Screen Casts, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Bytes by TechNet, Oliver Rist talks Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

  Get the inside scoop, from Oliver Rist of the Microsoft Windows Server Marketing Team, on the best Windows Server social media spots. Matt and Oliver also discuss Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 new features: Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX. Tune in, and you'll... Posted Sep 13 2010, 08:56 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Interviews, Tech Ed, Screen Casts, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Bytes by TechNet, Chris Henley and I Chat

  Working with one of my best friends is a fantastic.  More importantly getting to sit down and chat with Chris is even cooler.  Although why is he the interviewer, I am after all his mentor.  :-)  In this interview Chris and I discuss... Posted Aug 10 2010, 09:01 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Interviews, Fun and Family, Screen Casts, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Matt get’s first official Book Interview

  That is right, here is my very first interview about my book, and my role as an IT Pro Evangelist, next stop Oprah.  :-)  During TechEd in New Orleans, I was finally able to meet my publisher and we were able to sit down and chat.  I have... Posted Aug 02 2010, 10:21 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Interviews, Screen Casts, Windows Server 2008 R2

• 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

• Learn About Surface 5 part video series now showing!

  My good friend and teammate Jennifer Marsman just posted a great 5 part series on Surface.  As you know from my Interview with Rick Barazza at SXSW , I think the device is awesome as well.  Enjoy the series below: Surface Development Part 1... Posted May 29 2009, 08:42 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Hardware, Interviews, Podcasts, SXSW, Screen Casts

• Holiday Gift Giving Guide a TV interview on Windows Mobile Devices

  Every so often you watch a TV show and think I know that person.  Well My buddy Zain, and believe or not the person who hired me for my first job in Texas got a great chance to do an interview on a Fox news station in Houston.  He talked about... Posted Dec 17 2008, 11:16 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Hardware, Windows Vista, Interviews, Fun and Family, Screen Casts

• '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

• Do I have the right stuff...err the right voice?

  One of my teammates, Ed Faulkner, shared with our team an interesting article about what makes the perfect speaking voice.  Apparently there is a formula, that takes into account several factors: tone, speed, frequency, words per minute and intonation... Posted Jul 09 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Interviews, Fun and Family, Screen Casts