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And the winner of the Xbox 360 competition is.......
Thanks to everyone that sent in their entries for this competition....I have had a fantastic 24...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/21/2007
MAC versus Windows vulnerability stats 2007
Larry Dignan has done this interesting article on ZDnet on the security vulnerabiloty of these 2...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/21/2007
Which Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Professional) is wearing these shoes today?
I am a big fan of these and they surprised me a little.....but the question is (in my best Lloyd...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/20/2007
Don't fall off your chair, but James said he was "super-excited"......and it has something to do with Hyper-V
I don't know if the fact that James is still blogging while supposed to be enjoying the Christmas...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/20/2007
Windows Vista Showcase
I just had a nice coffee catch up with Eileen to talk about TechNet and things, and as we were...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/19/2007
Download the Exchange Server 2007 architecture poster now
I know this image is small but it gives you an idea of how much this poster has on it! We also had...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/19/2007
Also launching this week....ChampionIT
You should have read my post yesterday about DesignIT which is a competition to recognise the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/19/2007
A brain of two halves...enter this quiz that launches DesignIT for a 3rd year and we will donate 1 pound per entry* to charity
A brain of two halves: There's no doubt that both men and women are equally intelligent. However,...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/18/2007
TechNet: Xbox 360 Core System giveaway
I have been clearing out the cupboards and have found an ex-demo Xbox 360 Core System to giveaway...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/18/2007
Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) Version 3.5
Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) Version 3.5 is now released on the Microsoft Download...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/13/2007
2007 Microsoft Office system Service Pack 1
Quite a few days of betas and service packs and RCs!!!!! Today, we are announcing that service Pack...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/11/2007
Office Live Workspaces beta
Again thanks to Darren for writing about the release of this beta, even if only available in the US...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/11/2007
Update to Update on Windows XP SP3
I have just had a few questions about my previous post about XP SP3 so here are some more details:...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/10/2007
Update on Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3
The Release Candidate (RC) for Windows Vista SP1 was released to TechNet Plus Subscribers Windows XP...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/10/2007
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1 Release candidates
Windows Server 2008, which is scheduled to release to manufacturing (RTM) by the Feb. 27 launch...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/07/2007
I'm not fat, I'm big boned!!
As James points out, after posting a less than flattering picture of him with the team when we were...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/07/2007
Windows Server 2008 Training and Certification
Lutz Ziob, General Manager of Microsoft Learning, has written a great post on the Windows Server...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/05/2007
Mommy why is there a Server in the House?
I have just seen this and it made me chuckle so thought I would share the Home Server love. It is a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/04/2007
TechNet on the Road team gets 2nd place in Newcastle pub quiz
In preparation for TechNet on the Road in Newcastle, the team travelled up last night and our...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/04/2007
Why Exchange SP1 is important for mobile users
Jason has written a great post on why Exchange Server service pack 1 affects mobile users. Summary...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 12/03/2007
Hello from Manchester
Day 2 of the TechNet on the Road events and we at the Lowry in Manchester Eileen introduced James...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/29/2007
TechNet hits the road again: 1st stop Falkirk
After nearly not making it due to a dodgy plane engine...long story but fortunately we didn't take...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/27/2007
Noble's view on IT Forum
Jonathan has been a great IT pro friend of the UK TechNet team. For me personally, he has always...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/27/2007
What do you achieve with Windows Vista + Windows Live
We have just launched a new portal that looks into what you get when you add these 2 products...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/26/2007
SQL Server 2008 CTP
Andrew writes that the next beta of SQL Server 2008 is now available to download This SQL Server...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/26/2007
Do you know what Microsoft software you have in your company? I mean really, really?
Well.......Microsoft has introduced a new Software Asset Management (SAM) programme that offers some...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/22/2007
TechNet Magazine - November Issue
Did you miss out on the November issue of TechNet Magazine? Make sure you complete your free...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/21/2007
What does a tin of sardines and a TechNet Plus Direct Subscription have in common?
ANSWER: They both have a lot in them Yes it is a cheesy analogy with sardines and tins, but we...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/21/2007
How to sync Outlook contacts with Facebook pictures
Thanks to Jason for posting about this. Following an earlier blog about how he wanted an application...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/19/2007
What are your thoughts on Licensing?
Here at TechNet UK HQ, we have been learning that IT professionals are more connected to licensing...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/15/2007
Springboard to Vista
It’s been almost a year since the Windows Vista launch. This week we announced the "Windows Vista...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/13/2007
Some announcements from IT Forum this week
TechEd 2007: Microsoft touts Dynamic IT Microsoft Announces New Virtualization Offerings, Windows...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/13/2007
2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide
We know that IT Professionals are concerned about users opening the door to attackers by opening...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/12/2007
Centro becomes "Windows Essential Business Server"
Thanks to CNET: The product is still months away, but Microsoft is sharing a few more details on its...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/08/2007
System Center Mobile Device Manager - 2 new events announced
Following on from my post last week about the release of this product, TechNet has worked with the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/07/2007
Announcing Microsoft's first standalone Search solution
Also yesterday, Microsoft announced Microsoft Search Server 2008 (MSS) and Microsoft Search Server...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/07/2007
The new Windows Live
Yesterday Microsoft announced the next generation of Windows Live. You can try this new release by...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/07/2007
TechNet Events - places still available
We still have quite a few places available for the next round of TechNet on the Road. Unfortunately...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/06/2007
Application Compatibility on Windows Server 2008
I am a poet and yes I did know it :) Here are the details on this from the product team in Redmond:...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/06/2007
HP releases Home Server
Infoworld covered that the first HP hardware boxes with Windows Home Server are to go on sale...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/05/2007
DPM Calculator released
Thanks to Brett who pointed out that we have now released the Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2007...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 11/05/2007