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Western Digital Green vs Black Drive Comparison
In a recent post I described my new blistering fast Windows 8 Server, which includes a parts list. This server features a 120GB SDD SATA III 6.0Gb/s drive for the operating system and uses a single...
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MVP Global Summit 2012 and MEC is Back!
I returned from last week's MVP Global Summit 2012 and had a blast. Microsoft really knows how to treat its MVPs, and had a lot of content lined up for us - unfortunately, none it can be shared with...
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UPDATE: TechEd 2013 *MAY* be in San Francisco
Earlier I reported that TechEd 2013 will be in San Francisco. It seems that may not be accurate. Microsoft TechEd's official statement is: Microsoft evaluates multiple cities and locations when...
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Great New Free Utilities from Microsoft
Microsoft has released a number of great new utilities designed to make administration easier, especially in the Exchange space. Most of these have been released in just the past three weeks. Exchange...
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Fifth Annual UC Roundtable at TechEd 2012 in Orlando
I'm pleased to announce the Fifth Annual UC Roundtable at Microsoft TechEd North America 2012 in Orlando, FL! The purpose of the UC Roundtable is to gather Exchange and Lync MCMs, MVPs, Exchange...
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Congratulations 2012 Microsoft MVP!
I am pleased to say that Microsoft has re-awarded me Microsoft MVP status again for 2012! This is my fourth consecutive MVP award, this year for Microsoft Exchange. I'm very proud of this award, as...
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Microsoft Reinvents Certifications - Again
Everything old is new again. Today Microsoft announced that it has reinvented its certification program to directly address technology’s evolution to the cloud. According to their surveys, "Top of...
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New Microsoft Certifications Will Expire
In my earlier post today, I wrote that Microsoft's certification program is being reinvented - Again. One important fact was briefly mentioned in the video below, taken from the Microsoft News Center...
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The name is 8... Windows 8
It's official, Windows 8 is now, err... Windows 8. Brandon LeBlanc over on the Blogging Windows blog announced the official name and the two three four versions available: Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro...
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Announcing Windows Server 2012!
Corporate Vice President Brad Anderson announced today at the MMS Summit 2012 that Windows Server 8 will be officially named Windows Server 2012. The new “cloud-optimized OS” is due out... you guessed...
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I'm an MCSA
As widely reported by others, those with MCITP certifications will automatically earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. This evening I received an email from...
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Update for the UC Roundtable at TechEd Orlando
I'm very happy to announce that I'm joining forces again this year with the Microsoft Certified Master: Exchange Program and F5 for the 5th Annual UC Roundtable! This is a great opportunity to meet...
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How to Fix Legacy GAL Segmentation Issues in Exchange 2010
I'm working for a customer who is migrating from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010. The customer used "old school" GAL segmentation to create different address lists and Default Global Address Lists...
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How to Seed an Exchange 2010 Database from a Particular Source
Normally when you seed (copy) an Exchange database in a DAG, the source is the active database. This may not be efficient if the source database is across the WAN. This article explains how to seed...
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How to Configure a Disaster Information Message in Exchange 2010 UM
Exchange 2010 Unified Messaging can be used to create a disaster information message for employees. Typically you will have a dedicated phone number for this purpose and will advertise this number to...
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Win8: How to Create Keyboard Shortcuts For Your Apps
Now that the Windows 8 Release Preview is out, I've decided to create a bootable VHD of Win8 to kick the tires and get totally familiar with the new interface. This morning I started installing some...
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The TechEd 2012 Bags (yes, plural)
This year Microsoft is giving you a selection of TechEd bags to chose from. These bags are made by LooptWorks, an eco-friendly company that makes mens wear, womens wear, and other gear out of scrap...
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Get to know the Test-Message cmdlet
Exchange 2010 includes a little known cmdlet called Test-Message. This cmdlet is used to troubleshoot the impact of Inbox rules on a message and gather detailed information about how rules are...
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Discount Tickets to Universal Studios Orlando for TechEd Attendees
As reported on the TechEd Blog, Universal Studios is offering special reduced pricing to Universal Studios Theme Park in Orlando exclusively to TechEd attendees. These specially discounted tickets...
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An Introduction to Windows 8 To Go
I just returned from Microsoft TechEd North America in Orlando. I spent most of my sessions following Windows Server 2012 and a few on Windows 8. One of the coolest Windows 8 features to be covered...
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