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Setting Up Your New Blog Using IIS 7 on Windows Server 2008 Easily With The Web Platform Installer
I went looking for documentation to setup a blog engine on IIS and found a ton of stuff. ...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/16/2012
Career Progression-Getting Ready for the Cloud Free Online Training Jan 18
Free TechNet Webcast - Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud on 1/18/2012 1:00 PM Eastern...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/12/2012
Configuring a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Sconfig.cmd
In Windows Server 2008 R2, in addition to the Dism.exe command, you can use the Server Configuration...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/10/2012
Microsoft Keynote at CES
In Case you missed the Keynote at CES
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/10/2012
IT Camp: Free Hands-on Training - System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012–Alpharetta, Georgia
If you are anywhere near Alpharetta, GA (outside Atlanta) or can be there on Jan 18th you need to...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/09/2012
70-659 Cert Series - 1.1.1 Hyper-V Role-Identifying Hardware Requirements
70-659 Certification Series - 1.1 Installing and Configuring Host and Parent Settings: Hyper-V Role...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/09/2012
70-659 Certification Series-Overview
70-659 Certification Series Blog Series Home: https://aka.ms/70-659 Download 70-659...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/09/2012
TechNet Subscription Discount … Only good until end of Feb 2012
Opened the TechNet Flash in my email today and what did I see? I great opportunity that I had...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/04/2012
IT Time: Private Cloud Chat! (Episode 2)
TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 2) Download WMV Download | WMA | MP3 Have...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/04/2012
70-659 Microsoft Server Virtualization Certification Everything You Need To Know to PASS! Blog Post Series
Happy New Year! Do you have certification on your New Years Resolution list? If...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/03/2012
Have questions about Microsoft's Private Cloud solutions-Private Cloud Chat
Even Better… We are planning on providing this service to you ongoing. Watch my blog for...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 01/03/2012
Check Version of Assembly or DLL on Your System
To look at what is on the machine click Start- and type in the path to the assembly folder which is...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 12/26/2011
Launch (Run) Internet Explorer From Command Prompt or Batch File
It is super simple to launch IE from a command prompt. But hey, if you do not know how, it may...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 12/23/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time - Private Cloud Security Basics (Part 1)
TechNet Radio: IT Time - Private Cloud Security Basics (Part 1) Video: WMV | MP4 | WMV (ZIP) | PSP...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 12/23/2011
IT Camp–Atlanta and More
Looks like IT Camps are going to continue. There is now one scheduled in Atlanta, some details...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/30/2011
Microsoft Productivity Video 2011 v8
4 min Video on History of Productivity... Enjoy! [video...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/29/2011
IT Camp-Waltham was a HUGE HIT! Recordings of Sessions now available
IT Camp - Systems Management was held on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (ET) in...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/15/2011
TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 1)
TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 1) Download WMV Download | WMA | MP3...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/15/2011
TechNet Webcast-Live! IT Time-Private Cloud Chats
Register for one or more of the Private Cloud Chats: Episode 1 - Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat,...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/07/2011
Microsoft Virtual Labs Available NOW! System Center, Windows, Virtualization, SharePoint, Exchange, SQL, And Lots More!
TechNet Virtual Labs enable you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products and...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 11/03/2011
Jump Start Microsoft Virtualization Training and Certification on 70-659
Microsoft Virtualization Training and Certification Get the right skills to move ahead...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/19/2011
Jump Start Free Online Training Windows Intune for IT Professionals
I’ll be there… Hope to see you there!! New Jump Start! Windows Intune for IT Professionals Microsoft...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/19/2011
IT Time–TechNet Radio–Office 365 and more
It’s IT Time! Just wanted to let you know the latest IT Time Radio spots are now LIVE! Part 1 of 3 –...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/12/2011
Exam 70-659: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization Jump Start (Online Today)
I told a bunch of people about this program in the last couple days. I went in this morning to...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/06/2011
Windows Phone Camp
Event Location Cambridge, MA Date Oct. 12-13, 2011 Time 9:00am - 5:00pm Location Boston Marriott...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 10/03/2011
Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals Jump Start Video Series
Virtualization Jump Start (01): Virtualization Overview She “Microsoft Virtualization for VMware...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/22/2011
Free eBook – Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2
Looks like a real winner!!! In terms of the contents: Chapter 1 What’s New in Windows Server R2 1...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/22/2011
New Jump Start! Microsoft Server Virtualization -- Get Certified! Register NOW!
Microsoft Learning is hosting a brand new class in the popular “Jump Start” series. Because we...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/22/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time–Tips and Tricks for setting up Windows Deployment Services (Part 1 of 3) with Blain, John and Rhonda
Another Great TechNet Radio Broadcast from Blain Barton. Check it out!!! TechNet Radio: IT...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/15/2011
Microsoft Sales, Marketing & Services Teams to Join R&D Groups in Cambridge
In August of 2012, our Microsoft employees based in Waltham and our Microsoft Technology Center...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/12/2011
How to build a FREE Private Cloud using Microsoft Technologies
Chris Avis is a friend and colleague. He created a pretty detailed blog post on how to create...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/12/2011
Announcing TechNet “Accelerating Your IT Pro Career with Private Cloud” Events in US East Region
We are kicking off our TechNet event series, Accelerating Your IT Pro Career with Private Cloud, in...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/12/2011
Build Your Own Private Cloud - All Day TechNet Event Series Teaching You How To Build Your Own Private Cloud
Are you up to speed on the cloud? Have you already built a cloud lab? Do you know...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 09/04/2011
The Free Way To Create a Hyper-V and Virtualization Lab Environment–Step-By-Step–Cloud Foundation
In a prior post, Pay Yourself First-Learn How With Passive Learning-Free Training From Microsoft On...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/29/2011
SCOM Part 6 Bonus Opening Firewall port for SCOM DB Server (SQL Server)-Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Part (6)...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/26/2011
SCOM Part 5 Keys To Success Next Step - Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Part 5 of 5+...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/26/2011
SCOM Part 4 Responding to Alerts - Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Part 4 of 5+...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/24/2011
SCOM Part 3 Review Management Packs - Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Part 3 of 5+...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/23/2011
SCOM Part 2 Installing Management Packs - Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Part 2 of 5+...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/23/2011
SCOM Part 1 System Center Operations Manager Overview - Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Managing and Monitoring SharePoint 2010 using System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Part 1...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/22/2011
Community Event In Waltham MA - Secure remote access in a connected SMB world - the next generation of server solutions
SMB-MVP Community Roadshow comes to the Boston area October 20, 2011 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Secure...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/21/2011
Boot2VHD-Part 4-BCDEdit is the Magic – Deep Dive Boot Configuration Manager
Native Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) - Everything You Need To Know Part 4… In this multi-part video series...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/17/2011
Boot2VHD-Part 3-Load OS on VHD With OS Already Installed on Metal
Native Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) - Everything You Need To Know Part 3… In this multi-part video series...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/16/2011
Boot2VHD-Part 2-Load OS to VHD On Bare Metal
Native Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) - Everything You Need To Know Part 2… In this multi-part video series...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/15/2011
Virtualization Certification Community Study Group–Kickoff 9-15-2011
vTeam Kickoff Brainstorming Session 8/16/2011 We would like this to be a national initiative. We...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/15/2011
Boot2VHD-Part 1-Overview of Native Boot To VHD
Native Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) - Everything You Need To Know… In this multi-part video series...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/15/2011
SharePoint Saturday New Hampshire 09-24-2011
Registration is now open for our 1st SharePoint Saturday New Hampshire, which will be held on...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/15/2011
Setting Up Live.com Pop and SMTP Internet Email Account Settings for Outlook 2010
Setting up the POP SMTP settings for your live.com ID is not difficult but it does not use “default”...
Author: Dan Stolts ITProGuru Date: 08/10/2011