Anyone looking for a comparison of all the Microsoft Office 2010 Editions, has likely discovered they are not easy to find. Microsoft provides two different comparisons, one comparing all of the retail editions, and another comparing all the volume license editions. There are instances when it would be beneficial to compare all the Editions side [...]
Remember Microsoft Terra Server from over 10 years ago now? It let you view black and white satellite images seamlessly. You could move around the earth and see things from space. At the time this was cutting edge, and no one else was doing this type of map imaging. At this time I believe MapQuest.com [...]
When deploying BranchCache in Distributed Cache Mode (where the clients cache and deliver local content instead of a branch server) the theoretical maximum is 254 clients. Which is the size of a subnet using a 24bit mask. However, the recommendation from the Microsoft Product Group is to use enable it for 50 or fewer users. [...]
Microsoft released the beta version of Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP) 2010. FEP builds on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, allowing customers to use their existing client management infrastructure to deploy and manage endpoint protection. This deployment method is designed to simplify and improve endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs. The RTM is scheduled [...]
If you know about Monoprice.com, you know how much money you can save on A/V Cables and electonics accessories. A couple of years ago I bought a Flat Screen TV Wall mount for $40 + Shipping from them, which the same type of bracket at the big box stores at the time was about $150. I also [...]
Microsoft Press is giving away the book Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions (Second Edition) as an E-Book.The second edition book has been updated with the Windows Server 2008 R2 changes. Learn how to plan, implement, and manage Microsoft Virtualization Solutions that range from the data center to the desktop.There are 6 chapters and over 400 pages [...]
The self-service portal is a fully supported, partner extensible solution built on top of Windows Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V and System Center VMM. It enables you to pool, allocate, and manage resources to offer infrastructure as a service and deliver the foundation for a private cloud platform inside your datacenter. It includes a pre-built, role-based [...]
The new Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 5.0 is now available for download! MAP 5.0 is an agentless tool designed to simplify and streamline the IT infrastructure planning process across multiple scenarios through network-wide automated discovery and assessments. This Solution Accelerator performs an inventory of heterogeneous server environments and provides you with usage information [...]
Microsoft is providing free training for Office 2010 products. You can take the courses online or you can download the courses and run them in an offline mode. Access the content at: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx
The Public Beta for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 is now available. The Service Pack is a collection of updates and hotfixes. While the Service Pack does not add functionality to Windows 7, it does add two new virtualization based features to Windows Server 2008 R2. The new functionality adds [...]
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