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• Anyone out there: MVP Contest Check Up

  Hey all you MVP rockstars are you out there?  Are you working hard on putting together your screencasts to win some cool prizes?  Remember the contest we started: Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?  ... Posted Nov 17 2008, 09:14 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Windows Networking User group (in Seattle area) is holding their first meeting!

  Back on October 8th, I posted about a new User Group getting ready to start up in the Seattle area ( http://blogs.technet.com/haroldwong/archive/2008/10/07/seattle-windows-networking-user-group.aspx ).  Well, Zubair has finally been able to work... Posted Nov 06 2008, 04:22 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Exchange Server, System Center, TechNet Events, Virtualization, User Groups, Technology Speak, MVP, Just for Fun, office Communications Server, Windows Server 2008

• Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?

  Are you a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) ? Do you want to win * some great prizes just in time for the holidays? How does a 8GB or 120GB Zune sound or an Xbox 360 Pro? What you want something bigger, okay how about a: Lenovo T61P!!!! Okay... Posted Oct 10 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Upcoming Live TechNet Events in West Region

  In case you weren't already aware, there are 4 upcoming Live TechNet Events taking place in the West Region.  They are as follows: Arizona Phoenix at the Sheraton (I-17 and Dunlap) on September 25th.  Register Here . California Berkeley... Posted Sep 10 2008, 07:07 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Technology Speak, Windows Server 2008

• August Reminder: TMSAM09 can save you 15% off a new Technet Subscription!

  Our promotion is still going, just use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription and you can save 15%,  it is as simple as using the following promotion code when you go to buy your subscription: TMSAM09 Click here to get your TechNet Subscription... Posted Aug 22 2008, 09:28 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Windows Server 2008

• Microsoft Across America August Events

  Good morning everyone.  My buddy Keith got all the events listed on his blog for our upcoming August Schedule.  To go to the events just follow the links to Keith’s blog, and check the registration links.  Next week we will be in New York... Posted Aug 22 2008, 08:52 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Group Policy, TechNet Events, Live Events, Windows Server 2008

• Sudden Trip to San Diego and Los Angeles

  I just found out today that I will be heading to San Diego on Thursday, August 21st and Los Angeles on Friday, August 22nd to deliver a presentation at an Angelbeat event ( www.angelbeat.com ). The Event in San Diego is at the Sheraton located at 1433... Posted Aug 19 2008, 12:11 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Exchange Server, Mobility, TechNet Events, Technology Speak, Just for Fun, office Communications Server, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Events for the month of August

  Join us at a TechNet Event for some great sessions on Windows Vista, PowerShell and Group Policy Preferences!! Below is a list of the Cities and dates.  To register for the event you are interested in, just click the city.  You can also visit... Posted Aug 15 2008, 10:57 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Technology Speak, Windows Server 2008

• Brand new TechNet events for September/October

  21 August 2008, Liverpool: Microsoft Virtualisation and Management Technologies 2 September 2008, Reading : TechNet: the Microsoft Vision for Unified Communications 9 September 2008, Reading: Microsoft Virtualisation and Management Technologies 10 September... Posted Aug 11 2008, 11:44 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: virtualisation, Windows Vista, Exchange Server, System Center, Xbox, TechNet Events, Deployment, Virtualization, Small Business Server, Windows PowerShell, Home Server, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, Essential Business Server

• '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

• 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

• Look what got a facelift --- The TechNet and MSDN Websites!

  I just found a great little tidbit, off a new blog for TechNet and MSDN by John Martin . They have improved the look and feel of the websites take a look at the new sites below: TechNet MSDN To read a full write up about the change take a look here: MSDN... Posted May 22 2008, 03:55 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Don't Be Scared LAS VEGAS: We are coming to Town on Thursday April 3rd!!!!!

  Windows Media Player Version: Challenge!!!!!!! Alright Las Vegas the Gauntlet has been thrown, Keith and I want to talk with you during breaks at the Windows Server 2008 launch.  The Launch is on April 3, 2008.  Stop by and chat with... Posted Apr 02 2008, 02:44 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Event: An Introduction and Overview of Microsoft Licensing, Reading, 15th April

  This session is aimed at providing IT professionals with a complete understanding of Microsoft’s Software Licensing. The course is not in-depth or technical, but will help you evaluate the different licensing options to best suit your business needs.... Posted Apr 01 2008, 08:31 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Licensing, 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

• Windows Server 2008 Launch PowerPoint Decks

  For those of you who want to get your hands on the PowerPoint Decks from the Windows Server 2008 Launch Event, please visit http://www.technetevents.com/2008-launch-resources.aspx . The decks just went live today!!! Harold Wong harold.wong@microsoft.com... Posted Mar 25 2008, 10:09 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Technology Speak, Windows Server 2008