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First AD user group meeting with superstar John Craddock!
As mentioned in my post yesterday, the Active Directory user group is now running and they have...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/19/2008
Microsoft upcoming community events
As always, we have some excellent upcoming user group meetings. These sessions really give you the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/18/2008
MS learning offers and freebies
TechNet Free Book Giveaway Win your very own copy of the SQL Server 2008 Administrators Pocket...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/17/2008
The Microsoft Launch Event for IT Managers and Executives with Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft
1 October 2008 12:15pm – 5pm Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Complex Register Now At the upcoming...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/16/2008
GreenIT and Virtualisation
Watch this short Silverlight video to find out how virtualisation compliments green IT practices...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/11/2008
Easing the Path to Virtualization
There was a great intro to the US newsletter that I wanted to share: Microsoft recently updated its...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/09/2008
Video: Tricks of the Windows Vista Masters
Check out this Video where J. Peter Bruzzese talks about where the secrets came from for his latest...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/04/2008
Microsoft TechEd EMEA 2008 IT Professionals – Register before 26 September to save 300 Euros
Microsoft Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 IT Professionals is the Microsoft premier technical education conference...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 09/02/2008
Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable: Windows Vista Performance...Need Answers?
Join Mark Russinovich and a panel of industry experts for a LIVE virtual roundtable to explore your...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/29/2008
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 released
You can now download IE8 Beta 2 now To get a feel for the new IE8 experience, check out the videos...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/28/2008
IT Pro Top FAQs –July 08Licensing
Q) How do I downgrade?A) As an end user you have the right to downgrade as set out in your Software...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/22/2008
Photosynth now officially launched
Photosynth is ready to use! We announced the general availability on the 21st August. Photosynth, a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/22/2008
How to get the most out of Windows Server Hyper-V
I was pointed out to this neat little video that our very own Mr Windows Server UK (i.e. the product...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/21/2008
The latest SQL Server 2008 training resources
SQL Server 2008 books coming soonThe first Microsoft Press SQL Server book publishes in September....
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/21/2008
The Autodiscover Song
Imagine my surprise when I moved to a new house a year ago, only to find that our next door...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/20/2008
Microsoft Virtualization and Licensing Announcements
From the Exchange Team Blog: Today Microsoft announced some significant changes to its licensing and...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/19/2008
New Active Directory User Group in the UK
Mark Parris has bitten the bullet and set this group up. I think there are going to be a lot of...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/18/2008
New Windows 7 blog
Great spot from Steve C about the Engineering Windows 7 blog that has newly appeared
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/15/2008
Microsoft and Quest SharePoint Development and Migration for the Enterprise Workshops
SharePoint Development and Migration for the Enterprise Workshop – CustomersDate: 21st and 22nd...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/13/2008
The Expertise You Need to Make Sound Buying Decisions
We often get feedback from customers that they feel unsure when it comes to purchasing licensing,...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/12/2008
Brand new TechNet events for September/October
21 August 2008, Liverpool: Microsoft Virtualisation and Management Technologies 2 September 2008,...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/11/2008
Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Strategist Introduces Free Power Management Application for Consumers
Also from the Microsoft Environment blog.....Microsoft’s CES Rob Bernard, Verdiem’s CEO Kevin...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/08/2008
Microsoft Launches ENERGY STAR Compliant Power Management Tool for IT Administrators
Hot from the Microsoft Environment blog: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr)...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/08/2008
SQL Server 2008 RTM Now Available for Download
Today, MSDN and TechNet Subscriptions published SQL Server 2008 simultaneously with the SQL Server...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/07/2008
Manny's Microsoft
I would like to introduce you to a new member of our team: Manveel DeolTechnical Audience Marketing...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/05/2008
Ever heard of the "Kevin Bacon" theory?
The "Kevin Bacon" theory suggests that there are just "six degrees of separation" between any two...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/04/2008
Water on Mars :)
I couldn't resist sharing today's friday funny email:
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/01/2008
TechNet Plus subscriber download area has a facelift
After much feedback, the TechNet Plus download has been revamped. Here is an overview from Keith on...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 08/01/2008
Live Mesh Tech Preview now open to all in the UK
I mentioned Live Mesh in the TechNet newsletter a few weeks ago, and it seemed to go down a storm....
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/31/2008
IT Pro Top FAQs –June 08
Q) How do I downgrade?A) As an end user you have the right to downgrade as set out in your Software...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/30/2008
System Center Family - Migration and Transition Plans
Emma has done a brilliant job of covering off System Center licensing in depth Warning - grab a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/29/2008
Vista - don't knock it until you have tried it
One of the resounding messages I got when at our internal Microsoft conference in Atlanta a few...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/29/2008
Dynamic Work
Throughout my career, I have quite often heard this question being asked "What's the difference...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/28/2008
New TechNet events added for September and October
Now we are over the joys of end of year and the beginnings of a new financial year, we are now in a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/28/2008
Minimise Me
I LOVE THIS!!! You can make a mini you and then use it on your live messenger. Here is my attempt at...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/25/2008
Digital films coming to Xbox Live
I was interested to read that Microsoft are working on a series of short films with the producer of...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/24/2008
TechNet Presents: MCS Talks Enterprise Architecture – session 2, Core Infrastructure
21 August 2008 17:00-18:00 GMT Webcast OverviewThis session will look at core infrastructure...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/23/2008
Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 Update
The lovely peeps at Tranquil PC brought this to my attention: The long awaited Windows Home Server...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/22/2008
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1
We have released to manufacturing the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1. The Microsoft...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/14/2008
How to trial SBS 2008 without Virtual PC
Andy contacted us about this as Virtual PC SP1 doesn't support x64 guest OS's. Steve gives all the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/09/2008
New Windows Server versions for small and medium businesses to launch 12 November
Windows Small Business Server 2008 - an all-in-one server solution designed to help you keep your...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/09/2008
Vista Chick Magnet
I thoroughly enjoyed this blog post by Andrew and having sat with a new group of work experiencers...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/08/2008
MCS Talks Infrastructure Architecture
You would not believe how long this has taken to get off the ground due to time resource issues,...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/07/2008
IT Pro Latest Licensing FAQs
Q) What are my licences converted to when I buy the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/04/2008
Windows Server 2008 Power Management White Paper
In Windows Server 2008, Microsoft introduced new features and technologies, some of which were not...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 07/03/2008
When technology enhances customer service
It's the little things that count and today a small thing really made my day You may remember from...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/30/2008
Bye Bye Bill
....although as the New York Times online sums up "sort of" Hopefully you all know that I am a bit...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/27/2008