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• Cincinnati, OH Q/A TechNet Event: Transforming IT from Virtualization to the Cloud (4-6-2011)

  Good afternoon and thank you to everyone who attended the event in Cincinnati ! I hope everyone had a good time.  Again thank you for the patience with the projectors it turned out to be a crossed cable at the projector, but thank you for Thinking... Posted Apr 12 2011, 07:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, IE, Events, TechNet, Group Policy, SQL 2005, Fun Stuff, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, 2007 Office system, IT Pro Resources, Management, Podcasts, migration, Podcast, SQL 2008, Screen Casts, Hyper-V, Cloud computing, 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

• 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

• TechNet Event Deployment Screen Casts

  One of the great things I get to do is do live events.  Well my buddy John Baker has taken the sessions we are doing right now and recorded them. You can watch the sessions here: Deployment Essentials with John Baker Share this post: Read More..... Posted Nov 16 2010, 07:56 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Screen Casts, Windows 7, Hyper-V, MAP, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, Office 2010

• 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

• Join TechNet and MSDN Events for a Live Webcast on September 29th to explore Windows Azure™–

  As some you have attended the live evnets for Azure this quarter, we have a webcast going on next week, click the links to register! TechNet Events Present:  Real World Azure Come spend a morning with us on September 29th to explore Windows Azure... Posted Sep 26 2009, 11:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• SQL Azure Migration Wizard

  As some of you know for the events this quarter we are talking about Azure and the power behind cloud computing.  If you want to attend, see my previous post: TechNet and MSDN Events: Get Real into IT with Azure and Microsoft IT! Well one of my teammates... Posted Sep 02 2009, 08:34 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: SQL 2005, Live Events, SQL 2008, Screen Casts

• Interop Road Show Screencasts

  As some of you know I have been delivering road shows across the country.  We even did a simulcast with a webcast from the Downers Grove event.  This event we did a great job, although the demo videos may not have been the best quality, but... Posted May 18 2009, 10:41 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Group Policy, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Events, PHP, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, Apache, MySQL

• Still accepting entries for the Windows 7 Rocks Screencast Contest: Only 15 days left!!!!!!

  It is crunch time folks there are only 15 days left in the Windows 7 Rocks Screencast Contest .  We are still accepting entries into the contest! For the original post and more about the contest take a look here: Announcement: Windows 7 Rocks Screencast... Posted Apr 15 2009, 02:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, Live Events, Screen Casts, Windows 7, IE 8

• Announcement: Windows 7 Rocks Screencast Contest: Now Accepting Applications!

  Alright Keith and I are at it again and this time we want to give away the cool stuff like a: Lenovo T61P ! Okay do I have your attention now?  As some of you may recall we had a contest last time just for the MVP’s and a lot of you wanted in on... Posted Mar 01 2009, 12:00 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, IE, Windows Vista, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, Windows 7, IE 8

• Windows FireStarter Event --- Recorded Webcasts

  On December the 12 th (Friday) we had a Windows FireStarter event at the Microsoft Conference Center. If you are a Developer or an IT Pro and you missed this event, do not worry we recorded the sessions for you check them out via live meetings here: Why... Posted Dec 15 2008, 11:09 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, 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

• 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Competition Videos

  As I mentioned in a previous post: 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Finals National Winners Announced!   Which is an exciting competition, well here are some videos that my buddy Chris took at the Imagine Cup US finals in LA.   In the first video... Posted May 05 2008, 11:24 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• The Last Interview and Huge Personal Announcement!

  Well folks, it almost brings a tear to my face.  Here is the last Matt and Keith video interview for a while.  We are both getting ready to move into our summer schedules, Keith will be at TechEd and MMS.  My huge announcement below will... Posted Apr 22 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Interviews from Dallas Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

  It was great when Keith and I got to do the Dallas event it was right in our back yard!  What is even better we got to see familiar faces.  One in particular was a fellow Xbox and soccer parent Matt.  Matt and I met during our sons soccer... Posted Apr 17 2008, 05:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Screen Casts

• Interviews from Las Vegas during the Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

  Keith Combs and I just got back from Las Vegas, Nevada where we attended the Windows Server 2008 launch event. We took along our video cameras for the ride and captured some customer and partner conversations. During our time in Las Vegas I met with Evan... Posted Apr 11 2008, 05:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Small Business Server 2003, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Randy Pausch gets a dream day with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  Being a Cleveland Browns fan it is nearly impossible for me to say anything nice about the Pittsburgh Steelers.  However when they recently gave Randy Pausch a dream day, I have to give them respect and admiration for making a dream come true. ... Posted Apr 11 2008, 12:31 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts, Health and Fitness

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Getting his Jing with TechSmith

  One of the wonderful people I met walking around the floor were the folks from TechSmith.  For those of you who have not heard of TechSmith they are a software company that creates screen capture and recording tools, that are simply great. ... Posted Apr 04 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* The Pulse has Frog in its throat

  One of the great things about SXSW is all of the online community support that conference garners.  Specifically the folks at Frog Design got to handle and build a great web site to help the community come together.  They built a web site called... Posted Apr 03 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Talking with Cynergy and a New User Interface

  In this interview I talk with Rick Barraza from Cynergy Systems. Rick works a lot with new interfaces.  In this video he discusses one of the coolest interfaces I have ever seen.  Additionally he led the presentation team that won the PhizzPop... Posted Mar 25 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• A fun look at two IT Pro Evangelists

  My buddy Keith and I decided to go to interview some IT Pros at the Houston Launch event, but we also decided to interview each other.  As my buddy Keith said this is 7 minutes of your life you’ll never get back .  :-) Also Keith and I... Posted Mar 24 2008, 08:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Heroes Fans: Your Zune Can Save the Cheerleader, Save the World!

  I am I was doing some surfing this morning, and found something very cool!  To promote the release of the Heroes Original Soundtrack album release on March 18, the producers of the show are going to release 5 videos featuring songs from the soundtrack... Posted Mar 02 2008, 10:58 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• 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