The Sean Blog
I know what I'm doing with my next $10,000...
I'm saving up for an iTable. I mean Microsoft Surface...
Author: smearp Date: 06/26/2007
Hiding Fast User Switching
I happen to like Fast User Switching (which now works on Domain Joined Computers in Vista!), but if...
Author: smearp Date: 06/22/2007
System Center Essentials 30/500
System Center Essentials is one of the coolest and most useful programs coming out of Microsoft this...
Author: smearp Date: 06/22/2007
What am I waiting for?
When you log into or out of Windows Vista, you will receive the following message as Windows starts...
Author: smearp Date: 06/20/2007
Operations Manager Design Guide and Virtual Labs
The Design Guide has been released and is available via the documentation link on TechNet...
Author: smearp Date: 06/19/2007
Microsoft Group Policy Resources
Ever get stuck wondering where a particular Group Policy setting is hidden? Want to see what new...
Author: smearp Date: 06/08/2007
Life After Death by PowerPoint
Don McMillan covers some of the cardinal sins of PowerPoint. It's funny because its so true ;) Life...
Author: smearp Date: 06/07/2007
System Center Service Manager Beta 1 now available
The following just came through my email... System Center Service Manager is the keystone for the...
Author: smearp Date: 06/07/2007
Windows Server 2003 R2 hits Automatic Update on June 12th
Just an important reminder: Windows Server Sp2 will be advertised beginning June 12th on Windows...
Author: smearp Date: 06/06/2007
Multicast Deployments with Windows Server 2008
Well, I was just going to write a post on one of the coolest features in Windows Server 2008 -...
Author: smearp Date: 06/06/2007
Windows Experience Index will not update
Part deux in my "strange experiences while installing Vista" series :) As mentioned earlier, I...
Author: smearp Date: 06/05/2007
Why won't Vista install? It worked with the last OS I had on it...
I installed a clean copy of Vista recently, after replacing my Motherboard, Video Card, and...
Author: smearp Date: 06/05/2007
TechEd Sessions Simulcast
The following are the webcasts that I just added to my calendar: TechNet Webcast: The Next Release...
Author: smearp Date: 06/04/2007
Running in a fat suit
So... went running today. First time in a while. Well, "running" is something of an exaggeration....
Author: smearp Date: 06/03/2007
Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager V2 Beta 2 Released
This hasn't hit the DPM Blog yet, but DPM V2 Beta 2 is now available....
Author: smearp Date: 06/02/2007
Bill and Steve. No, not that Steve. The other one.
At the recent D5 Conference, Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher had an absolutely awesome interview with...
Author: smearp Date: 06/01/2007
Mark Russinovich WinHEC Keynote
My wife is watching a report on the latest Linsey Lohan escapades, and I am watching the Mark...
Author: smearp Date: 05/31/2007
When do you read feeds?
My trends from a particular online RSS Reader. From my 161 subscriptions, over the last 30 days I...
Author: smearp Date: 05/31/2007
The Windows Live team has been busy!
3 new betas (and polished ones at that!) released today. I will cover them in the order that I use...
Author: smearp Date: 05/31/2007
Fixing the mouse in Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn under Virtual PC 2007
The show-stopping "mouse no-workie" issue when loading Ubuntu 7.04 under Virtual PC 2007 now has a...
Author: smearp Date: 05/31/2007
Microsoft Office Interactive Developer Map
This is actually pretty cool! The Microsoft Office Interactive Developer Map is a Windows...
Author: smearp Date: 05/30/2007
Can't read .chm (Compiled Help) on Vista/XP/2003?
In my previous post, I mentioned that TechNet Magazine has their past issues available in HTML Help...
Author: smearp Date: 05/28/2007
Security in TechNet Magazine
TechNet Magazine is one of my favorite magazines (and the subscription is free if you are an IT...
Author: smearp Date: 05/28/2007
The Color of the day is Lobster
1 pasty white Washingtonian Microsoftie + A new outdoor couch + An uncharactaristically sunny day in...
Author: smearp Date: 05/27/2007
Make Windows XP show up on your Vista Network Map
Just saw the following over on the Computerworld article: Teach XP and Vista to play nice on...
Author: smearp Date: 05/15/2007
Business Intelligence Virtual Labs
Ever wanted to get your feet wet with Business Intelligence, but didn't want to go through the steps...
Author: smearp Date: 05/13/2007
Learn more about System Center Essentials
System Center Essentials is one of the coolest products coming out of Microsoft this year (IMHO). If...
Author: smearp Date: 05/13/2007
I'm going to Partner Conference!
Just booked my hotel... I will post more information on my schedule (once I have one), but I would...
Author: smearp Date: 05/12/2007
Vista and SMS Management Packs Released
Two new management packs for System Center Essentials 2007 (SCE) and System Center Operations...
Author: smearp Date: 05/12/2007
OpenSolaris (build 63) on Virtual PC 2007 - part deux
I have to imagine that when the OpenSolaris release team decided on a launch strategy, that they sat...
Author: smearp Date: 05/12/2007
The Mythical Man-Month
There have been no shortages of announcements regarding software shipping slippages,including:...
Author: smearp Date: 05/11/2007
Shipping is a feature too
I'll keep telling myself that... An update on the Viridian (Windows Server Virtualization) features...
Author: smearp Date: 05/10/2007
One-upping the iPhone
Although pricing hasn't yet been disclosed, Microsoft has announced a new phone that will go...
Author: smearp Date: 05/10/2007
Upcoming Certification LiveMeetings
Courtesy of Trika on the Certification team: With the myriad of new Microsoft products that were...
Author: smearp Date: 05/09/2007
Are you a Packet Chaser?
If so, then you are probably familiar with Ethereal (now WireShark) for packet monitoring. If you...
Author: smearp Date: 05/09/2007
Suspicious Male... (now where's my shotgun?)
The Hotmail team has released some pretty funny videos to celebrate their official release. As a...
Author: smearp Date: 05/09/2007
Windows Vista iPod Fix
Consider the following scenario. You have an Apple iPod that is connected to a Windows Vista-based...
Author: smearp Date: 05/09/2007
When all Hell Breaks Loose
The SR 520 bridge crosses Lake Washington (a large lake separating Seattle to the West, and the...
Author: smearp Date: 05/04/2007
I Wish Telemarketers Would Call More Often!
Seriously. When I saw the phone number 123-4567 on the Caller ID this evening, I knew that I was...
Author: smearp Date: 05/04/2007
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 released!
Downloading the bits right now (while watching Ray Ozzie's keynote here: https://www.visitmix.com/ :)...
Author: smearp Date: 04/30/2007
Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) in Virtual PC 2007
Another Saturday, another OS install... After having installed Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) in Virtual PC...
Author: smearp Date: 04/28/2007
If you can't make it to Mix07
Watch from home... We’re in the final moments leading up to MIX07. The halls around my office are...
Author: smearp Date: 04/27/2007
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Performance and Sizing Guide
I wonder if I could fit more words into the title if I put a little effort into it ;) On the MOM...
Author: smearp Date: 04/27/2007