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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

• TechNet Radio Interview: What's new in Internet Explorer 8?

  I had a chance to sit down and talk with Jane Maliouta, Program Manager on Internet Explorer team and talk about what is coming with Internet Explorer 8. During the interview we talked about some of the fantastic new functionality that everyone can expect... Posted Jul 22 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Interviews, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, IE 8

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  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

• Go Get the Windows Server 2008 Post Event Resources!

  Thanks to our Canadian friends for posting an excellent resource for Windows Server 2008 launch events!  They have created a download that will allow you get VM configuration info, software downloads (if they didn’t get a kit or didn’t... Posted May 08 2008, 09:46 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Finals National Winners Announced!

  If you have not heard about this wickedly cool contest!  It is a fantastic contest for students, and they just held the US National Competition in Los Angeles earlier this week.   The winners will compete for the Imagine Cup 2008 World... Posted Apr 24 2008, 11:38 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Evaluate Windows Server 2008 Today!

  Game on! Go get the next generation of the Windows Server® operating system with built-in Web and virtualization technologies, is designed to help you increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure.  Click on the picture... Posted Mar 07 2008, 08:06 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, 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

• TechNet Radio Interview: Windows Mobile Top 10 Features (Part 3 of 3)

  On the heals of the announcement of the  RTM of System Center Mobile Device Manager (SCMDM), I am happy to announce part 3 of my 3 part radio interviews with the folks from the mobility group has gone live!!! I had a great opportunity to speak with... Posted Feb 20 2008, 12:17 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Radio Interview: Windows Mobile Top 10 Features for Business (Part 2 of 3)

  I had a great opportunity to speak with 3 fantastic Windows Mobile experts from the product group.  I sat down with and had some great TechNet Radio interviews with Derek Snyder, Brian Hoskins and Dan Arildson.  Over of the 3 parts we spoke... Posted Feb 14 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• Windows Server 2008 is Live for TechNet Subscribers

  TechNet Subscriptions launched 3 editions of Windows Server 2008 simultaneously with the Windows team’s RTM. These downloads are available to TechNet subscribers worldwide: Windows Server 2008 Datacenter, Enterprise and Standard (x64) X86 is Coming... Posted Feb 04 2008, 03:27 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• 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

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  First off let I want to say THANK YOU   to anyone who has ordered a TechNet subscription using my code TMSAM09 or one of my teammates codes: Blain Barton TMSAM01 Chris Avis TMSAM02 Chris Henley TMSAM03 Harold Wong TMSAM04 John Baker TMSAM05 John... Posted Jan 14 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Windows Vista, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

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  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

• 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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• Kevin Mitnick presents at Infragard General Meeting.

  Last Friday, I joined Kai Axford and we went and saw Kevin Mitnick present on the Art of Deception and the danger of being conned. You can read Kai’s write up of the event here: Mitnick and Me . Also look for Kai to get a TechNet Radio interview with... Posted Jul 18 2007, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, ISA Server, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Small Business Server 2003, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008