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Installing and Managing Group Policy Preferences on a Windows Server 2003 Domain
It is possible to run Group Policy Preferences on a Windows Server 2003 Domain. This post will step...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/21/2009
Windows 7 Beta Now Available for Download
Well, we have all read much about Windows 7 and it is now available for public download...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/14/2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta Available Now
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 will be the next version of the Windows Server operating system...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/14/2009
SQL 2008 Loadfest and IT Pro Training Day
Registration Link: https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=134471 Featured...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/14/2009
Virtualization Webcast for All IT Pros - Online Training - What You Need To Know About The Hottest Virtualization Topics
Our team of IT Pro Evangelists including: Kevin Remde, Matt Hester, Chris Avis, Chris Henley, and...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/12/2009
Awesome Must Have System Tools - Windows Sysinternals (Every IT Pro should have in their toolbox)
At the Windows Server User Group in Waltham MA this week we talked about system tools that IT Pro's...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/09/2009
Migrating Windows Server 2003 R2 Virtual Guest from Virtual Server 2005 R2 to Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008 or Hyper-V Server Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager
There are several things you must consider before migrating a machine from Virtual Server 2005 to a...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/06/2009
PDC 2008 Content In Your Region - MSDN Developer Conference
For those that wanted to go to PDC but could not make it, here is your opportunity to get much of...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 12/01/2008
Community Super Heros - John Ross and Ronald N. Thibeau
A very special award was given to a couple of very special community leaders in the New England...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/13/2008
Windows Connections 2008 Hyper-V Security Deck
WMS07 - Hyper-V Security and Best Practices You can get the rest of the decks from this event here...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/13/2008
eLearning from TechNet Subscription
I got an email from Technet today letting me know about what is in the kit for my TechNet...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/13/2008
Windows Connections 2008 Decks
Thanks to all those that attended the Las Vegas Windows Connections this week. Here are my decks....
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/12/2008
Great News about the TechNet Event in Boston November 13, 2008
The attendees of this event are in for a real treat! Blain Barton will be joining us. Blain is the...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/07/2008
Deploying Windows Vista (snack size deployment info)
Checkout the Deploying Windows Vista Snacks!!! Microsoft provides a range of tools and utilities...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/07/2008
Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?
Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB? Are you a Microsoft Most...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/30/2008
New Virtual Lab based Exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring (Deadline Extended)
Registration is extended till December 17th for testing New Virtual Lab based Exam 70-113: TS:...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/30/2008
Vista Deployment and x64 Great Combination and Fast Adoption
I was pretty surprised when we gave out Windows Vista Software at a recent event and the audience...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/15/2008
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Exam 70-113 - Free Exam Vouchers
Registration open till October 25th for testing New Virtual Lab based Exam 70-113: TS: Windows®...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/09/2008
Free Download Hyper-V Server 2008
Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 is a stand-alone product that will be available via the Microsoft...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/07/2008
TechNet 2008 H2 Content - All
You can download the PPTX files from TechNet Download Site. In case you do not have office 2007, you...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/02/2008
TechNet 2008 H2 Content - Resources Handout
Please see attached document resource handout from the event. DansFY09H1Resources.doc
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/02/2008
All About Virtualization ... Microsoft Virtualization Launch
The official Microsoft Virtualization Launch is here. Plenty of training Partner Pavilion Hand-0n...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/30/2008
Upcoming Events
Updating my schedule and wanted to let know what I am up to these days. I have several events coming...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/17/2008
Hyper-V released (it's not still in beta)
I could not believe it. Some not so savvy presenter at one of the Angelbeat events this week went on...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/14/2008
IE8 - Internet Explorer 8... My favorite features (so far)
Well, I just got back from a 3 city roadshow speaking for Angelbeat (https://www.angelbeat.com/). My...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/14/2008
TechNet Events are coming... Please help me get the word out!
Hey, I need your help... I would like everyone to help me promote the first TechNet events of the...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/14/2008
North East User Group Leaders: Where are you?
A message to IT Pro Community and User Group Leaders in the North East United States: My Blog so far...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 06/24/2008
SQL Server 2008 Launch Followup
For those that went to a SQL Server / Windows Server 2008 / Visual Studio 2008 Launch Event, you...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 06/22/2008
User Group Heroes
Just wanted to post a reminder for the user group leaders that have a Heroes Kit that they need to...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 06/22/2008
Content you can expect...
As you know by now, I am a techno geek! Most of my Blog posts will be about technology. I will...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 06/17/2008
Blog - New Content vs Repost Information
I had a discussion a couple days ago at TechEd with some people about Blogs and what information was...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 06/17/2008