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Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Kumar Venkateswar
Here’s the eighth Video Interview (of 10) that I was able to conduct last week at Tech Ed 2010 in...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/20/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Yan Esteve Balducci
Here’s the seventh Video Interview (of 10) that I was able to conduct last week at Tech Ed...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/20/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Astrid McClean
Here’s the sixth Video Interview (of 10) that I was able to conduct last week at Tech Ed 2010 in New...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/20/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Kartik Murthy (Exchange Server)
Here’s the fifth Video Interview (of 10) that I was able to conduct last week at Tech Ed 2010 in New...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/20/2010
Bytes by TechNet Launches
I am pleased to announce that we launched Bytes by TechNet for IT Professionals. Bytes by...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/18/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Kamal Janardhan (Exchange Server)
Here’s the fourth Video Interview (of 10) that I was able to conduct last week at Tech Ed 2010 in...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/18/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Evan Dodds (Exchange Server)
Here’s the third Video Interview (of 10) that I was able to conduct last week at Tech Ed 2010...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/18/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Adam Glick (Exchange Server)
Continuing with the Tech Ed 2010 Video Interviews, I was able to grab some time with Adam...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/16/2010
Tech Ed 2010 Interview with Kristian Andaker (Exchange Server)
At Tech Ed 2010 (Northamerica) in New Orleans, LA this year, I had a chance to catch up with some...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/16/2010
Mobile Broadband for the Always connected
I remember the “old” days when WiFi was something you paid for in public places. It was a...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/03/2010
TechNet Flash Raffle Winner
In the April 21st TechNet Flash that went out to the West Region of the United States, I had an...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 05/25/2010
SQL Saturday – April 24, 2010 in Huntington Beach
Wanted to let everyone know that there is a community event (SQL Saturday) taking place in...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 04/12/2010
Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Launch
Calling all IT Pros, Calling All IT Pros!!!!! The website for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 04/02/2010
Architect Innovation Cafe Webcasts
Every month until June, 2010, there will be at least one 60 minute Architect focused webcast...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 03/10/2010
Q3 TechNet Events Follow Up
I just finished my last official Q3 TechNet Event today in Albuquerque, NM. The “Tour” started...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 03/04/2010
SIP Trunks and Office COmmunications Server 2007 R2
Gotta love how things happen. In the last 2 weeks, I’ve been asked by three people if Office...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 02/24/2010
Q&A Log from TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2010 Upgrade and Co-existence with Exchange 2007 and 2003 (02/04/2010)
As I feared, I totally forgot to post the Q&A Log from the Exchange 2010 Upgrade webcast I...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 02/18/2010
Evaluation copies of Microsoft Servers
On a regular basis, I am asked the following question: “Where can I download the trial software of...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 02/01/2010
Q&A Log from Momentum Webcast: Top Five Reasons to Upgrade to Exchange Server 2010 (01/12/2010)
I delivered a Momentum Webcast on January 12, 2010 on the Top Five Reasons to Upgrade to Exchange...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 01/29/2010
TechNet Subscription Promotion Update – 12 Months for $251.28 (28% Off)
Just wanted to let everyone know that there has been an update to the TechNet Subscription...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 01/15/2010
Upcoming TechNet Events in Phoenix, AZ (2/23/10) and Burbank, CA (2/25/10)
Just received word that we have scheduled two TechNet Events in February. The first one is in...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 01/08/2010
Enter the Toolbox.com Windows @ Work Contest & Win An HP Envy
Sign up to join the Toolbox.com IT Windows 7 Community so you can enter the Windows @ Work contest,...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 01/06/2010
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Beta goes Public
Just found out today that Microsoft Office 2010 Beta is now freely available to the public to...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/18/2009
Exchange Server 2010 Bits Go Live Today!! (November 9, 2009)
Today is the official “Launch” day of Exchange Server 2010. With that great news, comes other...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/09/2009
My Visit to Microsoft Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square Today
I know that there have been quite a few people who have already visited the Microsoft Store in...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/08/2009
Launch Slide Decks for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Tracks
On November 3, 2009, I posted the Launch slide decks for the Exchange Server 2010 Track to my...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/08/2009
TechNet Presents: The Best of launch in Honolulu, HI on December 7, 2009
Mahalo! I wanted to get the word out to the IT Pros in Honolulu, HI that there will be a TechNet...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/04/2009
Windows Connections in Las Vegas – November 9 – 12, 2009
I just made a separate post for the Exchange Connections in Las Vegas next week. This post is...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/03/2009
Exchange Connections in Las Vegas – November 9 – 12, 2009
Doh!!! I totally forgot to blog the fact that the upcoming Exchange Connections Event will be...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/03/2009
West Coast Launch Tour Follow Up
I know I’m a little late getting this post out, but I figured I would wait until I delivered all the...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/03/2009
Exchange Server 2010 Launch Slides On SlideShare
For all those who attended my Exchange Server 2010 Sessions during the West Coast Launch Tour, I...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 11/01/2009
New Efficiency Launch Streamed Live on October 26, 2009
We are in the middle of our New Efficiency Launch of Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 / Exchange...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 10/23/2009
Rebuttal to “Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott - Weekly 121: Wong Was Wrong”
On September 4th, Paul Thurrott referenced one of my...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 10/13/2009
TechNet Events Follow Up from September 9 – 11, 2009
I’m sorry that I’m a bit behind in posting my follow up from the TechNet Events that I delivered in...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 10/03/2009
East Region Firestarter Event in Atlanta, GA
For those of you who live in the Atlanta area and are interested in attending a free seminar from...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 10/01/2009
PowerPoint Deck from TechNet Event in Southern California (Sept. 9 – 11, 2009)
I have finished uploading the Power Point Deck from the TechNet Events that took place in Irvine,...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 09/14/2009
Exchange Server 2010 Beta Exam 71-662 Is available
I just found out yesterday that beta exam 71-662: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring is...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 08/25/2009
Exchange Server 2010 RC is now available for download
If you haven’t already found it, I thought I would let you know that Exchange Server 2010 Release...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 08/18/2009
Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 / Exchange Server 2010 Launch Events
I have been getting a lot of questions about Launch Events and wanted to give everyone a quick...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 08/13/2009
Upcoming TechNet Presents Events in west Region
Yes!!!! We have finally locked down all the key details of our TechNet Presents Events in the West...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 08/04/2009
Be The Chef At Benihana
On the Food Network, there is a show called “Will Work for Food” starring Adam Gertler. ...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/25/2009
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Has Released To manufacturing (RTM)!!!
WOW!!! Just got the announcement that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have been Released...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/22/2009
Update: In-Place Upgrade from Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 RTM
WOW! I was receiving quite a few emails asking about the ability to perform an in-place...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/22/2009
Office 2010 technical Preview
It was just recently announced that Office 2010 is now going into Technical Preview. It is not...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/14/2009
Phoenix Unified Communications User Group Meeting on July 21, 2009
I want to let everyone in the Phoenix area know that the next Unified Communications User Group...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/10/2009
Can I do an In-Place upgrade from Windows 7 Release Candidate To Release Code??
I’ve been getting numerous emails from people asking if it is possible to do an in-place upgrade...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/08/2009
Exchange Server 2010 Information Protection and Control (06-29-09) Questions and Answers Log
On June 29, 2009, I delivered a 60 minute webcast on Exchange Server 2010 Information Protection and...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/07/2009
Michael Jackson Memorial Broadcast Live in HD
At 10 AM (PST) this morning, Michael Jackson’s Memorial will be broadcast live in HD from the...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 07/07/2009
Windows 7 INstall Fest using final code?
With Windows 7 RTM scheduled for no later than July 31st, I’m wondering if anyone would be...
Author: Harold Wong Date: 06/26/2009