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Adding or Manage Administrator users To Windows Azure Step-By-Step
In the management portal scroll down in the Nav bar to Settings 1) Click Settings 2) click...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 07/14/2014
Session Content From TechEd North America 2014 Available Free Online
See the full Session Catalog at: https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/TechEd/NorthAmerica/2014#fbid=...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 07/14/2014
How To Enable Snipping Tool, Windows Media Player and more Desktop Experience Tools on Windows Server 2008-2012 R2
Are you annoyed that you cannot play videos or use some of the cool windows tools like snipping tool...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/23/2014
How To Sysprep – Sysprep is a Great And powerful tool And Easy Too If You Know How (Step-By-Step)
Sysprep is a tool that is designed for system administrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/15/2014
How To Convert Physical to Virtual Machine (P2V) Migration – Step By Step – MUCH Easier Than You Might think!
I found a great article I wanted to share. If you use the Disk2VHD, be careful of SCSI and Raid...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/15/2014
Microsoft Azure RemoteApp – Access apps and data from any device and any location
This session gives a brief overview of utilizing RemoteApp for Mobility and BYOD scenarios where IT...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/15/2014
Hybrid-Cloud Infrastructure – The Future is here TODAY! Brad Anderson at Micrsoft TechEd 2014
Brad Anderson made some very significant announcements at TechEd. Checkout the Day one keynote at...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/13/2014
Free Microsoft Certification Resources All New Early Experts
In an increasingly multi-hypervisor world, more and more IT organizations are using Microsoft...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 04/22/2014
FREE Windows 8.1 Camp: Discover Key Windows 8.1 Solutions for IT Pros
As IT professionals, it’s your job to keep up with the latest demands – ensuring your organization...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 04/11/2014
What's New in SMB for Windows Server 2012 R2
Dan Stolts welcomes back Jose Barreto to the show as they discuss what’s new in SMB for...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 03/07/2014
Networking Configurations for Hyper-V over SMB in Windows Server 2012 R2
Dan Stolts and Jose Barreto are back and in this episode as they discuss networking configurations...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 03/07/2014
To Scale Out or Not to Scale Out...That is the Question!
Dan Stolts welcomes back Jose Barretoto the show and this time brings along Sr. Program Manager Ned...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 03/07/2014
More IT-Camps Coming Your Way!!!!
You CAN have the best of both worlds! With Windows Azure and System Center 2012 R2, IT Pros can...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 02/25/2014
Windows Azure Week – Free #AzureWeek #WindowsAzure #MVAJumpStart #MSMVA
Windows Azure Week https://aka.ms/azureweek Have you heard about Microsoft Virtual Academy’s Windows...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/24/2014
Help shape future Microsoft Virtualization, Cloud, and Datacenter Management Products
Microsoft Windows Server and Systems Center Customer Research team is looking for ITPros to...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/08/2014
Windows Server 2012 & Windows Azure Hyper-V Recovery Manager #WhyWin2012R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Launch Blog Series Index at https://aka.ms/2012r2-01 Windows Azure Hyper-V...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/19/2013
Activate Free MSDN Windows Azure Account From BizSpark benefits
By Now, you should have a LiveID / Microsoft Account. You are enrolled in the BizSpark program so...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/13/2013
Windows Azure IT-Camp ONLINE
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/11/2013
Windows Server 2012 R2 Backup Full Integration with Windows Azure Backup #WhyWin2012R2
If you have a small number of servers to protect and you currently have no backup solution, you are...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/06/2013
Build a Hyper-V Lab for a Chance to WIN a Surface Pro and MORE! ( US ONLY )
Build your very own Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 for FREE and Enter for a chance to win* one of the...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/01/2013
Build Your Business Activate BizSpark MSDN Free Windows Azure Account Step-By-Step
If you have not already activated your BizSpark benefits, see https://aka.ms/gurubizspark To...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/31/2013
Virtualization Discussion with Microsoft Customer Research
Are you influential in the Virtualization space? Do you want to become influential? Are you...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/22/2013
Free Poster - Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture
Live Migration Upgrading Your Private Cloud Hyper-V and Failover Clustering Hyper-V Storage Session...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/16/2013
Free Poster-What The Heck is a Generation 2 Virtual Machine–Here is the Answer!
Generation 2 Virtual Machines Windows Server 2012 R2 introduces a new class of virtual machines that...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/16/2013
Free Windows Azure eBook + Free Windows Azure Account + Step-By-Step Getting Started
We are happy to announce a new free ebook – Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals by Mitch...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/16/2013
Build Your First FREE Cloud Server and Infrastructure Step-By-Step
It is time to build your first cloud server. It is easy to create a virtual machine...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/12/2013
Get started as an "Early Expert" on Windows Server 2012 R2 with this FREE eBook!
Research has shown that approximately 65% to 70% of organizations today have more than one...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/12/2013
VIRTUALIZATION IT CAMPS IN US BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Gain twice the virtualization skillset. Cover more ground. Industry experts estimate that...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/08/2013
How Secure is Windows Azure … Microsoft First Public Cloud Provider To Be Granted FedRAMP Security Authorization
Microsoft received notice that Windows Azure was granted the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board (JAB)...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/02/2013
Virtualization IT-Camp Coming–Registration Open Now
Free Microsoft IT Camp | Register Today Gain twice the virtualization skillset....
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/01/2013
Hands-on Lab: Build a SharePoint Dev-Test Farm in the Cloud using Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (Part 0 - Introduction)
Windows Azure Infrastructure Services provides cloud-based storage, virtual networks and virtual...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/24/2013
IT-Camp Cambridge MA 10-04 Discover Key Hybrid Cloud Solutions for IT Pros
Join local Microsoft cloud experts for a free one day IT Camp on Windows Azure. You’ll hear the...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/20/2013
IT-Camp Rochester NY 9-26 Discover Key Hybrid Cloud Solutions for IT Pros
Join local Microsoft cloud experts for a free one day IT Camp on Windows Azure. You’ll hear the...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/20/2013
Need Software For Your NEW Business? BizSpark Offers Help NOW
Microsoft’s BizSpark program is an excellent way to get free software for your new business. ...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2013
Download Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 (includes Hyper-V) Free
Launch the FREE Trial Preview Page for Windows Server 2012 To request a FREE Windows Server 2012...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2013
Adding Tags Dropdown List To Windows Live Writer–Step-By-Step
If you are a blogger, you probably know how important it is to add tags to your blog posts. So...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2013
Remove or Disable Browser Add-on in IE, Chrome, or Firefox Here is the easy step-by-step on how
I wanted to create a post on disabling browser add-ons but stumbled on a post by Robert Borges that...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2013
Windows Azure Delete Storage, Containers, Disks and Images Step-By-Step
To delete storage click Storage then click the container then click Delete Error:“Storage account...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2013
NVIDIA display driver stopped responding and has recovered, here’s a simple fix that’s worked for many
Ah, the dreaded “Display driver stopped responding and has recovered” message, aka, TDR error. The...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2013
Advanced Memory Management in a Virtual World - Not All Memory Management is Equal #VMWOrMS #VirtExpert Step-By-Step
Welcome to another of our series of “VMware or Microsoft?” articles. Hyper-V 3 which is...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/06/2013
DON’T MISS IT! Summer Slam July 18, 2013
You don’t want to miss the upcoming Summer Slam! Virtualization Technology User Group (VTUG),...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 07/02/2013
Is Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V and the Microsoft Virtualization Stack REALLY Ready For Your Datacenter?
We are seeing a great deal of momentum for Hyper-V in a wide range of companies from small to large....
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 06/19/2013
Free Technology Events Coming–Starts Tomorrow, Register NOW
More than twenty events to chose from. Attend one or more of these free events to learn about...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/30/2013
TechEd–Get Your Tickets While You Can
Last year TechEd sold out so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up. Just do it now!...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 05/11/2013
Windows Azure Infrastructure Services Training Days in US East Region (The Good Stuff)
– Please come with an active Windows Azure subscription (https://aka.ms/IaaS) Venue City Date Start...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 04/25/2013