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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

• TechNet Webcast: New Server Migration and Server Manager functionality in Windows Server 2008 R2

  Thank you to everyone who attended the webcast I delivered on July 16.  We chatted about some of the new migration and server manger features in R2.  You can watch the replay of the webcast here: New Server Migration and Server Manager functionality... Posted Jul 21 2009, 08:49 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: WebCast Question Logs, Live Event Questions and Answers, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, 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

• 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

• 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

• Webcast: Managing the Virtualized Test and Development Environment (1-23-2009)

  Thank you for attending the 3rd part of the webcast series and thank you to Keith Combs for all of his help with questions!  You had a lot of great questions here is are the answers.  My teammates are presenting several other parts but I will... Posted Feb 01 2009, 08:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, Windows Vista, WebCast Question Logs, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V

• Webcast: Selecting the Right Candidates for Virtualization (1-16-2009)

  Thanks for attending part 2 of the webcast series and talking about how to pick the right systems to be virtualized. A huge thank you to Kevin Remde and Harold Wong for their help on the webcast! Thank you to everyone for asking a lot of great questions... Posted Feb 01 2009, 08:04 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, WebCast Question Logs, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Hyper-V

• '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

• Microsoft Windows Vista – Application Compatibility Training Webcasts!

  Attention everyone!!!   A great webcast series starts tomorrow!  Join the Microsoft Windows Vista Deployment team of experts as they provide IT Pros and Partners with the necessary tools and understanding to migrate existing Windows Applications... Posted Apr 09 2008, 10:19 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events

• 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

• 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

• Got nothing to do between now and the Superbowl?

  Well I have an idea for you.  My buddy Kai Axford did a great 8 part webcast series on Security.  As Kai puts it these are not your mom's webcasts.  These webcast are great!  Kai is a Senior Security Strategist with the Microsoft Trustworthy... Posted Jan 24 2008, 01:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, ISA Server, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, ForeFront, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• How Does Windows Really Stack Up Against the Competition?

  I just learned about a new site that allows you to see how Windows Server compares to other platforms, mainly Linux.  The site below has several head-to head videos, as well as interviews with customers and industry experts.  So you get to be... Posted Jan 11 2008, 12:31 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, WebCast Question Logs, Live Events, Virtual Server, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• 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

• An In-Depth Look at SharePoint Server 2007 Search Technology: Webcast (12-17-2007)

  Good afternoon all my search aficionados!!!! Thank you for attending the search webcast and I hope you found it interesting. We had some great questions from the webcast and I have the answers below. Before I get to those I wanted to share some resources... Posted Dec 18 2007, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, WebCast Question Logs, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, 2007 Office system

• Offline Files and Folder Redirection in Windows Vista: Webcast (10-17-2007)

  Good afternoon everyone, we had a great webcast on Vista offline files, and just a few questions on the topic. A majority of the questions where how do we handle this different from XP, here are the questions. Here is the replay of the webcast: Offline... Posted Nov 19 2007, 01:24 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Group Policy, WebCast Question Logs

• Windows Desktop Search (WDS) Patch and WSUS Information

  Normally when I have been writing about search it has been some great news, well I had a few of email me an issue regarding the recent published patch release for Windows Desktop Search (WDS) 3.01. This was an optional patch originally however we released... Posted Oct 26 2007, 05:57 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Search, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Windows Desktop Search

• 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

• CTIA Live Keynote Session via Webcast with Steve Ballmer

  Can't attend CTIA in person? Watch the live Keynote with Steve Ballmer via Live Webcast! Mobile computing and communications enable us to be more productive, more connected, and more entertained when we are on the go. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will... Posted Oct 17 2007, 05:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: WebCast Question Logs, Live Events

• End-to-End Overview of Internet Information Services 7.0: Webcast (09-07-2007)

  Good afternoon all my next generation web administrators! Thanks for coming to the webcast on IIS 7.0 I hope you enjoyed the webcast here are the questions and some additional resources for you. Resources: Keith Combs posted a lot of great additional... Posted Sep 28 2007, 09:21 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, WebCast Question Logs, Windows 2003, Windows Server 2008

• Technical Overview of Forefront Security for Exchange Server: Webcast (09-14-2007)

  Good afternoon all my Forefront protectors! Thank you for coming to the webcast and thank you to Keith Combs for helping out with the Q/A! Here are the questions from the webcast, please comment if you need more information. Watch a reply of the webcast... Posted Sep 28 2007, 08:35 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, WebCast Question Logs, Exchange 2007, ForeFront