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• New TechNet Radio release....

  There is a new edition of TechNet Radio online that is available to download in MP3 and WMA formats. In this edition, Bill Sisk, Greg Lenti, and Shomik Ghosh discuss the September 2008 Security bulletin . We also lead off the segment with a TechNet tip... Posted Sep 10 2008, 05:40 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Vista, Windows, TechNet, SBS, ISA, Interviews, Downloads, Podcasts, ForeFront, Windows Server 2008, Developery Stuff, twitterfeed

• TechNet Radio: Performance Improvements in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services

  The latest edition of TechNet Radio is now online. In this session we speak to Roni Karassik (Product Mgr SQL Marketing - Microsoft), Paul Mestemaker (Program Mg SQL CAT - Microsoft), and Richard Tkachuk (Sr. Program Mgr SQL - Microsoft) about SQL Analysis... Posted Aug 19 2008, 02:26 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows, Business Intelligence, SQL, TechNet, SBS, Interviews, Opinion, Podcasts, Screencasts, Blather, On the Edge, Windows Server 2008, Developery Stuff, twitterfeed

• '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

• What do you need to know more about?

  I am in San Diego today where I will be chatting with Partners about our Response Point offering. Way cool product for small business and I think some partners are going to do very well offering solutions around this product. But that is not why I am... Posted May 22 2008, 01:35 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Vista, Windows, Webcasts, TechNet, SBS, Interviews, Opinion, Podcasts, Screencasts, On the Edge, Windows Server 2008, Zunecasts

• 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 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

• 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

• Learn about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

  Want to learn about BitLocker and want to have fun?  Then check out my good friend Chris Henley's post and video on BitLocker.  He did a fantastic job and let him know what you think!  Follow the link to watch the video! Blue : BitLocker... Posted Apr 02 2008, 11:57 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Highway to Powershell!

  If you love Rock & Roll and Powershell check this out! Share this post: Read More... Posted Mar 11 2008, 11:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, 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

• 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

• Screencast: How To Install Office Sharepoint Server 2007 on Windows Server 2008

  The other day I was building some new demo servers to showcase search capabilities with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007 (MOSS).  During the process I decided to install MOSS on my brand new RTM copy of Windows 2008 Enterprise server. ... Posted Feb 15 2008, 07:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• 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

• Great new Microsoft Spoof video.....

  There have been some funny spoof videos over the years, but this is one of the best. It is also the single most star studded video (that I have seen us do). And it is long! Clear the next 7 minutes.....and laugh out loud...it's good for you! Bill Gates’... Posted Jan 07 2008, 11:57 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Tablet PC, Security, Vista, Exchange, SharePoint, Office, Active Directory, Search, Messenger, Books, IE, Windows, Webcasts, Business Intelligence, SQL, TechNet, Group Policy, Mobility, SBS, Networking, Xbox, ISA, Live Events, Interviews, Deployment, Virtualization, Zune, Opinion, spam, Podcasts, Powershell, User Groups, Linux, ForeFront, Media Center, IPv6, IIS, Screencasts, Learning, Digital Imaging, Academia, Blather, Competitive, Demos, On the Edge, music, Beta, Travel, communicator, Unified Messaging, Live Event Q&A, Home Theater, Windows Server 2008, Karaoke, Zunecasts, Tech Ed, Systems Management, Live!, 64bit Computing, Books I am reading..., Developery Stuff, Tech Support

• 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

• Windows 2008 Screencasts from the Edge

  Good morning everyone! I do not know if you have checked out the new place for IT professionals, but the place is out on the EDGE! TechNet Edge is a place where IT professionals go to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest technologies. You can... Posted Dec 07 2007, 11:28 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, 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

• 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

• Register All tags

  Tag...( read more ) Share this post: Read More... Posted Oct 01 2007, 01:16 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Tablet PC, Security, Vista, Exchange, SharePoint, Office, Active Directory, Search, Messenger, Books, IE, Windows, Webcasts, Business Intelligence, SQL, TechNet, Group Policy, Mobility, SBS, Networking, Xbox, ISA, Live Events, Interviews, Deployment, Virtualization, Zune, Opinion, spam, Podcasts, Powershell, User Groups, Linux, ForeFront, Media Center, IPv6, IIS, Screencasts, Learning, Digital Imaging, Academia, Blather, Competitive, Demos, On the Edge, music, Beta, Travel, communicator, Unified Messaging, Live Event Q&A, Home Theater, Windows Server 2008, Karaoke, Zunecasts, Tech Ed, Systems Management, Live!, 64bit Computing, Books I am reading...

• TechNet Radio Interview --- System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM2007)

  I interviewed Jason Buffington a few weeks ago and we talked about Data Protection Manger. The interview has been published on TechNet Radio and you can follow the link below to tune in. In this interview Jason and I talk about the next release of System... Posted Sep 12 2007, 10:44 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Data Protection Manager, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• TechNet Radio Interview --- Windows Branch Office Scenarios

  I just got done delivering another fun interview with Patrick Hevesi around Windows in the branch offices, that is posted on TechNet Radio . Patrick is a Enterprise Technology Strategist at corporate and has been working extensively with customers like... Posted Aug 24 2007, 11:51 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Radio: Internet Information Services 7.0: Provides an Improved Web and Applications Platform

  The latest TechNet Radio Podcast on IIS 7.0 for Windows Server 2008 is now available: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/tnradio/archive/july312007.mspx Internet Information Services 7.0 in Windows Server 2008 Provides an Improved Web and Applications... Posted Jul 31 2007, 06:35 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Podcasts, TechNet Radio, Windows Server 2008

• How Microsoft Does IT

  Ever wonder how Microsoft manages its network or deploys its client and server infrastructure? Get an inside view of how the Microsoft IT guys do IT on the IT Showcase Webcast Series - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itshowcase/webcasts.mspx . Watch... Posted Jul 24 2007, 12:47 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Vista, SharePoint, Search, System Center, Exchange Server 2007, Office System, Podcasts, Enterprise Search, Current Webcast Series, Windows Server 2008

• Windows Server 2008 Podcasts - Interviews with key Product Managers

  A series of four Podcast interviews with Windows Sever 2008 Product Managers has been uploaded to the Microsoft Pocast site: http://www.microsoft.com/events/podcasts/default.mspx#WindowsServer . TechNet Podcast: An Interview with Bill Staples on Windows... Posted Jul 23 2007, 07:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Virtualization, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008