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TechNet Video: (Part 3 of 5) User State Migration Tool Scenarios
Before we take a look at the two scenarios, Refresh Computer and Replace Computer, we’ll review the...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/13/2011
TechNet Video: (Part 2 of 5) What's New in the User State Migration Tool 4.0
Today’s session we’ll look at some of the new features of User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/12/2011
Atlanta Systems Management User Group Meeting - April 22nd, 2011
The Atlanta Systems Management User Group and System Center Virtual User Group invites you to attend...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/11/2011
TechNet Video: (Part 1 of 5) Overview of User State Migration Tool
In this session I’ll review the benefits and limitations of the USMT 4.0. I’ll look at what versions...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/11/2011
System Center Management Firestarter PowerPoints
East Region DPE is currently delivering a System Center Management Firestarter Series. The...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/04/2011
TechNet Radio: The Cloud and IT Service Management
In today’s episode, John Baker interviews John Clark, a Senior Consultant with the IT...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/01/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time – Optimizing System Center Configuration Manager with BDNA
It’s IT Time and in today’s episode, Blain Barton and John Baker interview Walker White, Chief...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/28/2011
Microsoft Cloud Services: Training and Certification
The cloud is coming and you need to get ready for it!!!! According to IDC Predictions...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/16/2011
Screencast: Everything (well almost everything) you wanted to know about Application Compatibility but were afraid to ask
There are many questions and misunderstandings surrounding application compatibility which...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/16/2011
Internet Explorer 9 is now available for download!!!!!
Internet Explorer 9 is now available for download!!! “With Windows® Internet Explorer® 9,...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/15/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time – Windows Phone 7 Overview (Part 3 of 3)
Its IT Time and in Part 3 of this Windows Phone 7 Overview, we hear from Jeff Morris...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/14/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time – Windows Phone 7 Overview (Part 2 of 3)
It’s IT Time and in part 2 of this Windows Phone 7 overview, Ken Milner demos the Office hub,...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/09/2011
3-day Online Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals Jump Start
If you’re seasoned in Windows IT management and looking to expand the way your environments...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/08/2011
Purchase a Microsoft® TechNet Subscription Professional and get Three Bonus Months!!!
From now until June 30, 2011 purchase a new TechNet Subscription Professional and receive an...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/07/2011
Download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
If you have a bunch of machines you want to install SP1 on you can always use Windows Update. ...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/02/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time - Windows Phone 7 Overview (Part 1 of 3)
It’s IT Time and your hosts Blain Barton and John Baker chat with Ken Milner and Jeff Morris...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/01/2011
TechNet Radio: IT Time - Office Questions Answered
Join Sr. IT Pro Evangelists, Blain Barton and John Baker, as they kick off their new series by...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 02/25/2011
On-Demand TechNet Webcast: Getting Started with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (Level 200)
If you missed this live webcast it is now available on-demand: TechNet Webcast: Getting...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 02/25/2011
MDT 2010 Deployment Process Slide from Today’s Webcast
How Do I Download the PowerPoint? To download a copy of the slide deck: Click on the bottom...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 02/24/2011
On-Demand TechNet Webcast: Using Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) 5.5 Toolkit (Level 200)
If you missed this live webcast it is now available on-demand: TechNet Webcast: Using...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 02/18/2011
Is Your App on Windows Phone? Show us and win!!!!
Marketplace Subscription – Be one of the first 75 developers to submit your link and you'll receive...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/27/2011
My Microsoft Certification Exam Taking Methodology….. for what its worth :-)
I was at a user group meeting last night and the topic of certification came up. I...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/26/2011
Atlanta Systems Management User Group Meeting January 21st
Click here to ATTEND!!! Location Microsoft Corporation, 1125 Sanctuary Park, Suite 300, Alpharetta,...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/18/2011
TechNet Webcast: Security Compliance Manager Can Simplify Security Baseline Management (Level 200) Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:00 AM PST
Join me on Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time and learn how to use Microsoft...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/18/2011
TechNet Webcast: Getting Started with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (Level 200) Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:00 AM PST
Join me on Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time to learn how to quickly and...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/18/2011
TechNet Webcast: Using Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) 5.5 Toolkit (Level 200) Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:00 AM PST
Join me on February 17th at 10am Pacific Standard Time for this webcast and see how you can...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/18/2011
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) 5.5 is Here!!!
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment and...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/18/2011
Humour: RAID Explained Visually
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Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/17/2011
Windows Phone 7 Commercial from Golden Globe Awards
A 30-second television commercial featuring up-and-coming actors talking about commitment to their...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/14/2011
East Region TechNet Events Presents: Transforming IT with Cloud Computing Firestarter
Register Now!!!! FL - Ft. Lauderdale March 08, 2011 FL - Tampa March 10,...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 01/06/2011
TechNet Radio: Microsoft Services and IT Service Management: MOF vs. ITIL
In this episode I interview Shawn Labelle, an Operations Architect with the IT Operational...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 12/29/2010
TechNet Radio: A Tour of the Microsoft Technology Center
In this TechNet Radio episode I interview Steve Busby and Mike Jenne from the Microsoft Technology...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 12/23/2010
TechMentor – Orlando 2011 - Register Now and Save $300!!!
If you haven’t registered for TechMentor and you’re thinking about doing so there’s a great offer...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 12/18/2010
Atlanta Active Directory User Group Meeting, December 9th….. Topic - "Cloud Computing: A (Lapsed) Economist's View" with Mark Minasi
Mark Minasi is speaking at our December meeting! We are very fortunate to have well known (even...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 12/02/2010
Indian Restaurant: Indique Heights, Chevy Chase, MD
On a recent trip to our Washington DC office I had the opportunity to go to the Indique Heights...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/23/2010
Is Your App on Windows Phone? Click on the Graphic Below and Register!!!
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/19/2010
New security baselines and setting packs for Windows Server 2008 R2, Office 2010, Windows 7, and Internet Explorer 8
The Microsoft Solution Accelerators team is pleased to announce the release of new resources...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/18/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 7 of 7)
Custom Edit the Deployment Wizard to Add a New Page In the final part of the seven part...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/17/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 6 of 7)
Using Linked Deployment Points In our demonstration we have a Test deployment share that has been...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/16/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 5 of 7)
Configuring the Deployment Point to Use the Configuration Database In order for the properties...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/15/2010
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.5 Beta Now Available
Migration planning made easier with MAP Toolkit 5.5 Beta. Simplify planning for upgrade or migration...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/12/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 4 of 7)
Configuring Other Methods in the Configuration Database In this demonstration we’re going to go...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/12/2010
Msiexec.exe Command Line Options
The other day at a TechNet event someone asked me about the various parameters that can be used when...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/11/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 3 of 7)
Configuring Role Methods in the Configuration Database Role methods are used to target a group of...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/11/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 2 of 7)
Create and Explore the Configuration Database The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit has the ability use a...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/10/2010
Advanced Deployment Scenarios using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: (Part 1 of 7)
Reviewing the Available Options in the Deployment Workbench In this demonstration we’ll review the...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/09/2010
Indian Restaurant: Moghul - Edison, NJ
I was on the road this week doing our Windows 7 Deployment Firestarters in New York City and...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 11/07/2010
Windows 7 Deployment Firestarter Event in Iselin, NJ–November 4th–Still have some seats available
TechNet Events registration is now OPEN! Many who have attended the...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 10/25/2010
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Beta
Improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications with the new virtualization...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 10/18/2010