We have the tools to do

Everyone is talking about <it> and we have the tools for <it>.Microsoft Windows, for instance, does <it> via Updates, which are also known as hotfixes or QFEs. If <it> is critical and urgent, Windows Updates can deliver <it> automatically. Large amounts of <it> can be put together in a Service Pack. When major amount of … Continue reading We have the tools to do →

2008 SNIA Storage Developer Conference presentations available for download

The presentations from the SDC 2008 are now publicly available for download. This SNIA event happened in Santa Clara, CA on September 22-25 and the decks are now available to everyone, after being restricted to conference attendees for a few months. Out of the dozens of presentations, I wanted to highlight a few that were delivered by … Continue reading 2008 SNIA Storage Developer Conference presentations available for download →

Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions webcast – recording now available

I had the pleasure to deliver yesterday a TechNet Webcast on "Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions", which also included details on the upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2. That webcast is now available on-demand (for streaming or download), via http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032399197&Culture=en-US. Here's a quick summary of what was covered: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions webcast – recording now available →

Webcast Series on Microsoft Virtualization

The IT Pro Evangelists team is working on a series of webcasts covering topics related to Microsoft Virtualization starting this week.These will be 300 level sessions, so they will offer technical depth on several items related to virtualization, including Hyper-V and SCVMM:Virtualization in a Nutshell In this webcast, we introduce the virtualization world, laying the … Continue reading Webcast Series on Microsoft Virtualization →

Windows 7 beta 1 announced during CES keynote – includes links

Steve Ballmer announced during his CES keynote the immediate availability of the Windows 7 beta to TechNet Plus and MSDN subscribers.The keynote also included demos of how Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Steve also mentioned then that an open download of the Windows 7 beta would become available … Continue reading Windows 7 beta 1 announced during CES keynote – includes links →

Upcoming TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions

If you were unable to attend my presentation on "Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions" during TechEd 2008 EMEA, I will be delivering it again as a TechNet Webcast: Title: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions (Level 300) Event ID: 1032399197Language: English. Product: Windows Server 2008. Audience: IT Professional.Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 … Continue reading Upcoming TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2008 File and Storage Solutions →

IPD Guide for DPM 2007 SP1 available for download

Jason Buffington just blogged about the release of the Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) Guide for Data Protection Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (DPM 2007 SP1): "We are just a few days away from releasing Service Pack 1 for DPM 2007, and part of the release is updating our existing content and adding new materials. The … Continue reading IPD Guide for DPM 2007 SP1 available for download →

SMB2, a complete redesign of the main remote file protocol for Windows

Introduction SMB (Server Message Block) is a remote file protocol commonly used by Microsoft Windows clients and servers that dates back to 1980’s. Back when it was first used, LANs speeds were typically 10Mbps or less, WAN use was very limited and there were no Wireless LANs. Network security concerns like preventing man-in-the-middle attacks were … Continue reading SMB2, a complete redesign of the main remote file protocol for Windows →

Apply these Windows Server 2008 hotfixes to avoid known Hyper-V issues

If you are building a Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V server from scratch, you will need a few updates to get the latest fixes in your server. One of these is the KB950050 update, which brings the Hyper-V code from the beta version to the released (RTM) version. That Hyper-V RTM update is on Windows Update … Continue reading Apply these Windows Server 2008 hotfixes to avoid known Hyper-V issues →

Windows Server 2008 R2 – three new documents available for download

Three documents providing some details about Windows Server 2008 R2 have been posted on the microsoft.com website. These documents provide some insight into this upcoming release of Windows Server. A pre-release version was also shared with partners and customers during a few recent public conferences (including the PDC 2008 and WinHEC 2008).Here is some additional … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 R2 – three new documents available for download →