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• Do you want to get a Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD, attend a MDC and get one!

  I was checking out, Chris Koenig blog, who is one of the developer evangelists I work with, and I saw this great post: Windows 7 Beta 1 for MDC Attendees!   In a nutshell all you need to do is attend an upcoming MSDN Developer Conference and you... Posted Dec 03 2008, 11:29 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• Anyone out there: MVP Contest Check Up

  Hey all you MVP rockstars are you out there?  Are you working hard on putting together your screencasts to win some cool prizes?  Remember the contest we started: Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?  ... Posted Nov 17 2008, 09:14 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• Do you want to win* a Lenovo T61P ThinkPad or Xbox 360 Pro with 60 GB?

  Are you a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) ? Do you want to win * some great prizes just in time for the holidays? How does a 8GB or 120GB Zune sound or an Xbox 360 Pro? What you want something bigger, okay how about a: Lenovo T61P!!!! Okay... Posted Oct 10 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: IE, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Virtual Server, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, IE 8

• 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch

  I was sad to find out today that Randy Pausch had passed forward into a better life. I was deeply moved by his speech and the way he lived. You can read the full article here: 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer For those of you that have... Posted Jul 25 2008, 02:52 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, Health and Fitness, IE 8

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  Happy Friday Boys and Girls!  Due to the success the program from last year, it is back again this year and I can save you 15%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription.  I also have a big announcement based on your feedback... Posted Jul 18 2008, 02:08 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, IE 8

• Look what got a facelift --- The TechNet and MSDN Websites!

  I just found a great little tidbit, off a new blog for TechNet and MSDN by John Martin . They have improved the look and feel of the websites take a look at the new sites below: TechNet MSDN To read a full write up about the change take a look here: MSDN... Posted May 22 2008, 03:55 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008

• 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Finals National Winners Announced!

  If you have not heard about this wickedly cool contest!  It is a fantastic contest for students, and they just held the US National Competition in Los Angeles earlier this week.   The winners will compete for the Imagine Cup 2008 World... Posted Apr 24 2008, 11:38 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• The Last Interview and Huge Personal Announcement!

  Well folks, it almost brings a tear to my face.  Here is the last Matt and Keith video interview for a while.  We are both getting ready to move into our summer schedules, Keith will be at TechEd and MMS.  My huge announcement below will... Posted Apr 22 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Interviews from Dallas Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

  It was great when Keith and I got to do the Dallas event it was right in our back yard!  What is even better we got to see familiar faces.  One in particular was a fellow Xbox and soccer parent Matt.  Matt and I met during our sons soccer... Posted Apr 17 2008, 05:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Screen Casts

• Learn about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

  Want to learn about BitLocker and want to have fun?  Then check out my good friend Chris Henley's post and video on BitLocker.  He did a fantastic job and let him know what you think!  Follow the link to watch the video! Blue : BitLocker... Posted Apr 02 2008, 11:57 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Don't Be Scared LAS VEGAS: We are coming to Town on Thursday April 3rd!!!!!

  Windows Media Player Version: Challenge!!!!!!! Alright Las Vegas the Gauntlet has been thrown, Keith and I want to talk with you during breaks at the Windows Server 2008 launch.  The Launch is on April 3, 2008.  Stop by and chat with... Posted Apr 02 2008, 02:44 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008

• A fun look at two IT Pro Evangelists

  My buddy Keith and I decided to go to interview some IT Pros at the Houston Launch event, but we also decided to interview each other.  As my buddy Keith said this is 7 minutes of your life you’ll never get back .  :-) Also Keith and I... Posted Mar 24 2008, 08:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Simply Amazing, Randy Pausch reprising his "Last Lecture"

  If you have never scene this talk, I highly recommend it, it is about 10 minutes long and worth every second.  I guarantee it will touch you.  It is an shorter version of a full lecture that he gave, and you can click on his name to learn more... Posted Feb 20 2008, 08:55 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, Health and Fitness

• TechNet Radio Interview: Windows Mobile Top 10 Features (Part 3 of 3)

  On the heals of the announcement of the  RTM of System Center Mobile Device Manager (SCMDM), I am happy to announce part 3 of my 3 part radio interviews with the folks from the mobility group has gone live!!! I had a great opportunity to speak with... Posted Feb 20 2008, 12:17 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• Screencast: How To Install Office Sharepoint Server 2007 on Windows Server 2008

  The other day I was building some new demo servers to showcase search capabilities with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007 (MOSS).  During the process I decided to install MOSS on my brand new RTM copy of Windows 2008 Enterprise server. ... Posted Feb 15 2008, 07:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• TechNet Radio Interview: Windows Mobile Top 10 Features for Business (Part 2 of 3)

  I had a great opportunity to speak with 3 fantastic Windows Mobile experts from the product group.  I sat down with and had some great TechNet Radio interviews with Derek Snyder, Brian Hoskins and Dan Arildson.  Over of the 3 parts we spoke... Posted Feb 14 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Radio Interview: Windows Mobile Top 10 Features for Business (Part 1 of 3)

  begin Julie Andrews visualization Windows Mobile 6, Active Sync, Mobile CRM, Mobile OOF, Mobile Device Center, System Center Mobile Device Center..... These are just a few of my favorite things. end Julie Andrews visualization :-) I had a great opportunity... Posted Feb 07 2008, 12:34 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts

• Save the Firewall, Save the IT Pro --- Heroes IT Style!!!!!!!

  Happy Friday everyone! Do you want your favorite IT story put into a comic?  Well now you can, I just found a new online comic strip blog: Heroes Happen Here {Comic Series}   This is a daily web comic that adapts tech stories from actual IT... Posted Feb 01 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Windows Server 2008

• LAUNCH Events: Register NOW!!!!!!!

  Good morning everyone, I am excited to announce that registration for the Visual Studio 2008, SQL 2008 and Windows Server 2008 Launches are ready to go. So find the the city of your choosing and register today. Most of the cities are open, however there... Posted Jan 15 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Active Directory, Windows Vista, Group Policy, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Subscription Offer Save $100 --- Use Code: TMSAM09

  First off let I want to say THANK YOU   to anyone who has ordered a TechNet subscription using my code TMSAM09 or one of my teammates codes: Blain Barton TMSAM01 Chris Avis TMSAM02 Chris Henley TMSAM03 Harold Wong TMSAM04 John Baker TMSAM05 John... Posted Jan 14 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Windows Vista, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008

• ANNOUNCEMENT: Tafiti goes Shared Source

  Happy Searching Everyone! Wanted to give you an update on Tafiti, Microsoft’s experimental site that explores the intersection between Silverlight and Windows Live Search. Today, we are announcing the release of the Tafiti Search Visualization source... Posted Dec 19 2007, 05:51 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Screen Casts

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  Well then look no further than a TechNet Subscription and I can save you $100! Remember we are still having our contest on the TechNet team and I am holding my own, but could use your help. :-) Click here to get your TechNet Subscription: Purchase a TechNet... Posted Dec 18 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• DreamHack the Largest LAN Game Festival, Guitar Hero Contest

  Two of my worldwide counterparts Daniel and Tony showed the audience the best Guitar Hero players from DreamHack! DreamHack is located in Sweden and is the World biggest LAN game festival with 10,500 PC’s. They had a great time and here are some videos... Posted Dec 17 2007, 08:48 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family

• Windows 2008 Screencasts from the Edge

  Good morning everyone! I do not know if you have checked out the new place for IT professionals, but the place is out on the EDGE! TechNet Edge is a place where IT professionals go to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest technologies. You can... Posted Dec 07 2007, 11:28 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Announcing Microsoft Search Server (MSS) 2008 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (MSS Express)

  Yesterday we announced some huge news the addition of two new search products for you! Microsoft Search Server (MSS) 2008 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (MSS Express) and you you even try the release candidate (RC) of the express version today... Posted Nov 07 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Desktop Search, Screen Casts