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Windows 8 Pro vs Enterprise - What’s the Difference?
Earlier today, my friend and colleague, Harold Wong, did a great job outlining the requirements for...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 02/04/2013
What’s New in Endpoint Protection for System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager
In today's TechNet Radio show, Wally Mead and I wrap-up our “What’s New” in System...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/29/2013
Automating the Cloud with PowerShell and Windows Azure
Wow! There was a ton of interest yesterday at the CincyPowerShell User Group on automating the...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/25/2013
Step-by-Step: Building a Windows Server 2012 Storage Server in the Cloud with Windows Azure
Big data is everywhere, and the cloud is no different! Windows Server 2012 can leverage the new...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/23/2013
Cloud OS Trivia Challenge - Chance to Win a Surface or trip to MMS 2013!
We are excited to announce the launch of the Cloud OS Trivia Challenge for IT Pros in the US! In...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/22/2013
Step-by-Step: Adding a Windows Server 2012 Replica Domain Controller to Active Directory in the Cloud with Windows Azure
In this article, we’ll be continuing on in our “Early Experts” Cloud Quest lab...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/21/2013
Cloud-based PC and Mobile Device Management with Windows Intune Wave D and System Center 2012 SP1
In today's TechNet Radio show, we're discussing the new features in PC and mobile device management...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/21/2013
Step-by-Step: Extending On-Premise Active Directory to the Cloud with Windows Azure - 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud - Part 20 of 31
Extending an on-premise Windows Server Active Directory ( AD ) infrastructure into the cloud is an...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/20/2013
Step-by-Step: Building a Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Forest in the Cloud with Windows Azure
Often times, applications that we’re deploying to the cloud may expect Windows Server Active...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/17/2013
Step-by-Step: Templating VMs in the Cloud with Windows Azure and PowerShell - 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud - Part 17 of 31
In previous articles in our 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud series, we’ve stepped through the...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/17/2013
Upgrading System Center 2012 Configuration Manager to Service Pack 1
In today's TechNet Radio show, I'm back again for another episode in our System Center 2012...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/15/2013
Virtualizing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows Server 2012 #winserv #mssql #itpro #sqlpass
This always makes for interesting IT Pro discussions … Best practices for virtualizing...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/14/2013
Step-by-Step: Building a FREE Windows 8 App Dev Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines
Developing Windows 8 Apps for the Windows Store offers an unprecedented opportunity for developers...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/14/2013
From-the-Field: Consumerized Confessions from a Senior IT Pro
This week, we’re joined by Jeff Roach, Senior Infrastructure Architect at Wright Robbins, Inc....
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/12/2013
Early Experts: Congratulations to December Exam Voucher Sweepstakes Winners!
Congratulations to the twelve lucky Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” listed below who...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/11/2013
Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure
The Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering supports running Windows virtual...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/11/2013
What’s New in SharePoint Server 2013 for IT Pros?
SharePoint Server 2013 can help you achieve new levels of reliability and performance, delivering...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/09/2013
Hands on Lab: Connecting PaaS and IaaS Applications in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Networks
Our Windows Azure cloud platform provides both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) features for...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/08/2013
Options for Building Active Directory in the Cloud with Windows Azure
Today, my friend and colleague, Yung Chou, has written a great article overviewing the features...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/06/2013
Microsoft Technologies: Choose Your Adventure (Infographic)
I came across this cool Infographic on the breadth of Microsoft Technologies, and I thought you may...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/05/2013
31 Days of Servers in the Cloud - Getting Started
Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings provide IT Pros with the ability to...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/05/2013
Managing App-V 5 Virtual Applications with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1
In today's TechNet Radio show, I'm back again for another episode in our System Center 2012...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/04/2013
Free eBook: Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Step-by-Step for Anyone - #mslync #office365 #itpro
*** UPDATE: This FREE eBook Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Step-by-Step for Anyone has been updated to...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/02/2013
Using Live Meeting 2007 with Windows 8 and Office 2013
With the many of us being out for the holidays over the past few weeks, I wanted to make sure that...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 01/02/2013
Step-by-Step: Build Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 VMs in the Cloud with Windows Azure
With Windows Azure, you can easily deploy and run Windows Server and Linux virtual machines on your...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/18/2012
Step-by-Step: Building a FREE Hyper-V Server 2012 Cluster - Part 2 of 2
This article is Part 2 in a two-part series on building a FREE Hyper-V Server 2012 Cluster to...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/14/2012
Step-by-Step: Building a FREE Hyper-V Server 2012 Cluster - Part 1 of 2
Leverage the FREE Hyper-V Server 2012 to provide an Enterprise-ready Private Cloud Foundation!...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/12/2012
Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Machine Storage in Windows Server 2012 - “Early Experts” Challenge - Exam 70-410 and 70-417
This study guide is provided as part of the Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge and steps...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/11/2012
Managing Windows Server 2012 Workgroup Servers Remotely
Everyone loves the new Server Manager dashboard in Windows Server 2012 for managing multiple servers...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/11/2012
Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge - December Sweepstakes
You could win a FREE exam voucher pack for the MCSA on Windows Server 2012 certification! In...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/04/2012
Managing Mobile Devices with System Center 2012 SP1 and Windows Intune
In today's TechNet Radio show, I'm back again for another episode in our System Center 2012...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 12/03/2012
Surface with Windows 8 Pro - Pricing Announced!
Today, the Surface team announced pricing for Surface with Windows 8 Pro as follows: $899 for the...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/29/2012
Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Networking in Windows Server 2012 - "Early Experts" Challenge - Exam 70-410 and 70-417
This study guide is provided as part of the Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge and steps...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/26/2012
Configuring DHCP in Windows Server 2012 - “Early Experts” Challenge - Exam 70-410
This study guide is provided as part of the Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge and steps...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/26/2012
FREE eBook Chapter: Migrating and Upgrading Physical and Virtual Servers to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012
I am excited to announce that Leandro Carvalho, Microsoft MVP in Virtual Machine, experienced...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/24/2012
FREE eBook: Windows 8 for IT Pros (Updated - Final Copy)
UPDATE: The final copy of this eBook has been released and is now available for download at the...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/23/2012
VLAN Tricks with NICs - Teaming & Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012
After I wrote my prior post on our new natively supported NIC Teaming in Windows Server 2012 and our...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/20/2012
Try out the new SkyDrive App with Selective Sync!
Over the past week, the SkyDrive team has released an updated version of the SkyDrive App with a...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/20/2012
Inventory your Virtual Hard Disks in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V
Overheard at my recent IT Pro events on Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V ... "After I've setup a number...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/19/2012
Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge - Exam 70-417 - Free MCSA Upgrade Training
UPDATE: The recorded version of this training is now available at https://aka.ms/JS417 ... Hope you...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/16/2012
IPv6 Bootcamp - Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge - Exam 70-410
This study guide is provided as part of the Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge and steps...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/15/2012
Internet Explorer 10 Release Preview for Windows 7 SP1 now available!
This week, the IE team released IE 10 Release Preview for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/15/2012
Line em up! Starting Hyper-V VMs in Specific Order
At my recent IT Pro talks, a frequent question has been raised in regards to options for starting...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/07/2012
24 FREE Technical Posters in One Windows 8 App for IT Pros!
This week, The Poster Guy released a new FREE Windows 8 App into the Windows Store for IT Pros with...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/06/2012
Supporting Windows 8 Fast Startup with Group Policy
When people first begin using Windows 8, one of the most noticeable improvements is the new Fast...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/05/2012
Empowering Users with System Center 2012 Service Manager and Orchestrator ( Part 1 of 5 )
Are there certain IT Service Requests that you wish users could perform themselves to free up some...
Author: KeithMayer Date: 11/02/2012