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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

• 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

• Finally some live Event Questions and Answers

  Alright what happens when you are on the road for so long you forget how to blog.  Well one of the things, I truly am sorry, is you lose all the fun pieces of paper with questions from live events on them.  I was able to track down most of the... Posted Sep 28 2009, 06:41 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Hardware, Virtual PC, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, 2007 Office system, Windows 7, Hyper-V, IE 8, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Do you want to be a TechNet Subscriber? Use TMSAM09 and you will save 20%

  Happy Friday Boys and Girls!  Due to the continued success of the program, it is back again this year and the savings have been increased to 20%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription. Click here to get your TechNet Subscription... Posted Aug 21 2009, 12:54 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, SQL 2008, Windows 7, Hyper-V, IE 8, Windows Server 2008 R2

• TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Sever 2008 R2 Technical Overview

  Thank you to everyone who attended the webcast I delivered on July 2.  We chatted about some of the new AD features in R2.  You can watch the replay of the webcast here: Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical Overview... Posted Jul 13 2009, 10:37 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Active Directory, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Virtual Server, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Integrate Your IT Environment, Roadshow Questions, Answers, and Resources

  Thank you so much for everyone who attended the Interoperability roadshow the events have been great so far and I am glad we have had a chance to talk about integration. In the events I have delivered I have some great questions and I have some answers... Posted May 13 2009, 08:48 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Virtual PC, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, PHP, Windows Server 2008, SQL 2008, Apache, MySQL, IE 8, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Data Protection Manager Virtual Labs Now Live

  My buddy Jason has just posted a great little link for the Data Protection Manager (DPM) labs here: Try DPM 2007 SP1 – with just a web browser If you have not seen DPM it is a rocking product.   There are 3 labs posted today with one coming... Posted Apr 01 2009, 11:48 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, TechNet Events, Virtual Server, Data Protection Manager, Hyper-V

• Internet Explorer 8 Virtual Labs Live now!

  I was doing some checking and there are some really cool virtual labs on IE 8 that just went live check them out here.  The top 7 labs in the list are developer focused but cool to walk through.  The last two talk about application compatibility... Posted Mar 25 2009, 09:03 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, IE, TechNet Events, Virtual Server, Hyper-V, IE 8

• Free MS Press E-Book: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions

  Just learned you can get this free book on Virtualization here: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions Share this post: Read More... Posted Jan 16 2009, 08:12 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V

• Want Some Help on Piloting Microsoft Technologies like Windows 7?

  As I have posted in the past we have a great program called Momentum that will help you with piloting Microsoft Technologies. (My previous post: Looking to gain Momentum for a Pilot of Microsoft Technologies? ) Well I am going to ask the same questions... Posted Jan 09 2009, 09:39 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Hyper-V, IE 8

• '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

• Windows Server 2008 IT Pro track Launch Slide decks!

  While I am still working on getting the res t of the slide deck locations tracked down.  When I get the rest of the slides locations I will post them here.  I did want to share with you the slide decks for the IT Pro track sessions: What's New... Posted Mar 26 2008, 10:19 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Virtual Server, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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)