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Level 5 IT Guide Introduction

Brian S. Tucker — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:24:12 GMT

Since many of you have been watching for the Level 5 IT Guides, I thought it would be fun to make a video on some of the topics I have covered so far. My guide to be released on or about April 1, 2008 will have about 50 - 60 videos on SCCM 2007. I feel that the quality of the videos will be outstanding and will cover more than any other guide available with a depth and breath unlike no other site. Once the guides go live on the new server, you will see the full potential of The Blogcast Repository. We have a lot in store for you with the upgrades and although I have not published any videos lately, i want each of you to know that I am working every night to bring you the content you deserve and expect from this site.

The new site will run streaming video which will be encoded to give you the clearest video possible and allow you to choose the skin around the video as well as the size. These are just a few of the new features that will make the site better for everyone.

Also, on top of SCCM 2007, we have hired independent contractors to make other key videos for the Level 5 section of the site. Stay tuned as those videos are displayed. I'm guessing that there will be over 100 new custom videos made by industry experts to show off new technology recently released by Microsoft. I'm sure it will be a fun ride. I hope you like the intro video and although I may not show everything now, you will get the idea of where we are going.

2008 will be a huge year for us and I encourage you to join us in our exploration of these new technologies.

Aero Glass in Vista

Long Zheng — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:02:01 GMT

This looks at the key aspects of Aero Glass: windows translucency - which helps reduce Windows clutter and orients attention towards application content, live previewing - ability to manage windows with the help of an actual preview of the window content, and general performance and fidelity enhancements.

TheMSNLiveMessengerV8.0.0566BetaBug

Yang You — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:41:19 GMT

在中文版的MSN Live Messenger 上发现的BUG，捕捉下来。这个BUG已经提交给MSN Team，如果大家也有相同的现象，可以反馈给我。

PhotoStory3

Brian S. Tucker — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:26:49 GMT

A few days ago I promised you I would release a blocast about how easy it is to install and use PhotoStory3 to produce professional digital imagery presentations. Well here it is! Whether you are using a Canon, Kodak, Nikon, or any other digital camera this product can seriously simplify the way you display your digital images. My friends, family, and co-workers have all used the same phrase, “How did you do that?” You wont believe how easy this really is. PhotoStory3 takes your digital images, the music you select, and any narration and titles you want to add, and then compiles them with some amazing transitions and effects to produce .wmv files for your local machine, your smart phone, your portable media center, or any other method you should want to use for distribution. This tool is free. It can be down-loaded here. The whole process is quick and painless. Spend a few minutes watching the podcast/blocast on PhotoStory3. If it can make an amateur like me look good imagine what it can do for your digital photos. If you like digital image displays, slideshows, multimedia, or all of the above then this is 12 must see minutes.

SQL 2005 & Orange County Choppers

Brian S. Tucker — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:40:45 GMT

Here's a cool video on how OCC uses SQL 2005 to manage the backend of their business. The video is a bit large, so it may take a few minutes to view it. Check out the SQL 2005 bike... SWEET!

Microsoft highlights the implementation of their new SQL Server 2005 platform with Small Business Server at Orange County Choppers (OCC). Choosing the right technology for OCC meant choosing a system to manage their explosive growth in the shop and a system to manage the complexities of their front office.

ISA Server 2004: Sevice Pack 2

Maarten Goet — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:40:07 GMT

What's New in Microsoft ISA Server 2004 Service Pack 2? Techlog has made a blogcast about the new features of ISA Server 2004 Service Pack 2. In this blogcast, we discuss BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) caching, HTTP compression and Traffic Prioritization (Diffserver, QoS). We also talk about the technical changes; support for Windows Server 2003 R2, SQL 2005, CARP (Cache Array Routing Protocol) improvements and certificate alerts. Learn more about ISA Server 2004 Service Pack 2 and how it can streamline branch office connectivity and security while protecting Windows clients and making the best use of data center IT resources!

BlogCast on Mobility

Brian S. Tucker — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:41:07 GMT

From Eileen Brown:

"I asked Ewan Dalton who is an Exchange Program Manager in the Exchange product group to create a BlogCast for me.

Ewan has done a 6 minute BlogCast on hints and tips on using the cool features of the smartphone C500. The IT Evangelists will be hosting several BlogCasts on their Blogs but we need some suggestions about what you want to see."