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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

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• IT Pro Momentum Program: Still Accepting Applications

  As I blogged last month: Want Some Help on Piloting Microsoft Technologies like Windows 7? The program is still looking for people like you to take part, so if you answer yes to any of the following questions send me an email at mhester@microsoft.com... Posted Feb 17 2009, 10:02 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, Exchange 2007, 2007 Office system, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Hyper-V, IE 8

• Windows Search 4.0 Desktop Performance tips and considerations

  Doing a lot of work with Windows Search I have learned how the tool works and I have worked with a lot of great folks at corporate to help put together some fantastic information on performance tips and considerations.  Also in this post I wanted... Posted Nov 19 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Search, Windows Vista, Windows Desktop Search

• Windows Search 4.0 Policy and Security Overview

  I wanted to create a quick post to highlight some of the key improvements in Policy and Security for Windows Search 4.0.  We released Windows Search 4.0 for the desktop a few months back, to help get everyone up to speed on the versions, I wanted... Posted Nov 13 2008, 10:50 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Active Directory, Search, Windows Vista, Group Policy, Windows Desktop Search

• '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

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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

• Hot Off the Presses: New Search Case Study

  This case study presents the key decision points, architecture design and definition, and test criteria and results from a scalability and performance test conducted at the Microsoft Partner Solutions Center (MPSC) in Redmond, Washington. It is intended... Posted Jun 19 2008, 03:33 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Search, Windows Vista, Windows Desktop Search

• Available NOW!: Windows Search 4.0 and the Multilingual User Interface

  The next generation of Windows Desktop search is now available!  This release signifies a fantastic step forward with common code!  The version will be the same for Vista and XP.  I will have more information on another post on speed and... Posted Jun 06 2008, 06:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Group Policy, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008

• Microsoft feels the need, feels the need for Speed!

  I happy to report that Microsoft just completed the tender offer for the FAST acquisition! Here is a great quote from the announcement: “With our companies combined, we’ll be uniquely able to offer customers what they’ve been telling... Posted Apr 25 2008, 04:14 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Windows Desktop Search

• Got Search? Windows Search 4.0 and the Multilingual User Interface Pack for WS 4.0 Previews Available Today!

  The next generation of desktop searching is here and it has a brand new name: Windows Search 4.0 This is the next version of our desktop engine and really helps improve the instant search of your computer. Windows Search 4.0 helps you find and preview... Posted Apr 07 2008, 10:38 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Search, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, 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

• You be the Judge: What is the best search engine: Live Search, Google or Yahoo?

  You get to be the judge, click on the picture below and got the search-off web site , click the picture below, run a search and click the check in the upper right to vote.  Happy Searching! Share this post: Read More... Posted Feb 12 2008, 03:11 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Search, Windows Vista, Fun and Family, Windows Desktop Search

• Searching for a Groove Search solution?

  We hear the request all the time -- "How do I search my workspaces?" You've probably noticed that there is no indexed search solution inside of Microsoft Office Groove 2007. Fast forward a couple years to the next release, and I hope we'll provide you... Posted Feb 06 2008, 11:04 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, Partner, groove 2007, Windows Desktop Search, CodePlex, solution, web services, Web Helper

• CES 2008: Bill Gates CES Keynote and he "Slashes" Xbox 360 Guitar Hero III (kinda)

  Want to watch BillG on stage almost playing Guitar Hero III?  Well click on the the picture to check out the 2008 Keynote. The Guitar Hero III demo is at the end, however I recommend not fast forwarding (unless that is all your interested in ... Posted Jan 07 2008, 08:20 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, Windows Vista, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, Virtual Server, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

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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

• Microsoft: The Latest Disruptor in Enterprise Search

  I just learned about a recent research paper from Forrester Research, Inc. ( http://www.forrester.com ). The report was released November 6, 2007 under the title “Microsoft: The Latest Disruptor in Enterprise Search” by analyst Ken Poore . Ken Poore examines... Posted Nov 14 2007, 09:01 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, Windows Desktop Search

• Announcing Microsoft Search Server (MSS) 2008 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (MSS Express)

  Yesterday we announced some huge news the addition of two new search products for you! Microsoft Search Server (MSS) 2008 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (MSS Express) and you you even try the release candidate (RC) of the express version today... Posted Nov 07 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Desktop Search, Screen Casts

• 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

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• Do you Tafiti?

  One of the announcements last week was the launch of Silverlight . Now initially I was like, big whoop, it is a new tool for developers and it does not impact the tools I work with. How WRONG I was (Yes,I can admit I am wrong). So I had my good friend... Posted Sep 15 2007, 07:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Good Search Articles

  As a lot of you know I am pretty passionate about search and I have seen some articles on the topic that I wanted to share with everyone. There are some great comments around our future strategy and even how we have deployed the technologies internally... Posted Sep 10 2007, 02:58 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Desktop Search, Screen Casts

• Another Perspective on Search

  A lot of you know that I am very passionate about search products and Microsoft. I have published a few articles on the topic: Find Anything With Desktop Search Find It All with SharePoint Enterprise Search I also feel as a company we have a tremendous... Posted Jul 09 2007, 01:51 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Fun and Family, Windows Desktop Search