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• TechNet Live! Event: Windows Vista Deployment

  Hot on the heels of our first event we are squeezing in another before the silly season kicks in and nobody’s paying attention.  This time I'm going to cover Windows Vista deployment.  With the beta release of Windows 7 coming soon customers... Posted Dec 02 2008, 07:29 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, TechNet, green computing, 64-Bit Operating Systems, Live Meetings

• Life at the Coalface

  As IT Pro’s we are at the frontlines everyday.  Well it’s good to hear from some real IT Pro’s that have decided to trial a Podcast Series called “Coalface Tech” and it’s hosted by James Bannan from APC and Mark Wilson in the UK .  Both are... Posted Nov 05 2008, 05:49 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, General musings, Podcasts, Techy and Cool, 64-Bit Operating Systems

• Upcoming Webcasts: Windows Vista Deployment and Microsoft Forefront

  Windows Vista: Improve Your Desktop Security and Deployment Strategy http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9150828 Explore Windows Vista and discover how you can enhance desktop security and optimize deployment of the operating system. Learn about the advanced... Posted Oct 28 2008, 09:13 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, annoucements

• Mary Jo Foley and Windows pet peeves.

  It was interesting listening to Mary Jo at the event Eileen got together last week. Mark has a good write up. No two ways about, Mary Jo’s a PC:  there were a couple of comments she made which stayed with me one was that other companies  “can... Posted Oct 27 2008, 09:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Vista, Windows, Windows Vista, Events, Microsoft, Mary-Jo Foley

• It's not what you know, it's when can you talk about it that matters

  I love working at Microsoft as I get to work on cool new technologies that can be used to help people be more effective. I am lucky to be able to work with fascinating people from all walks of life. I've been quieter than usual on my blog over the... Posted Oct 26 2008, 12:14 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information

• Join the VistaSquad to learn about being a Geek 2.0 and WPF/Silverlight applications

  The VistaSquad are meeting again tomorrow night – Wednesday 17th September at Microsoft’s office in London. To sign up (for free) simply head on over to the VistaSquad event page here . Topics this month: WPF/Silverlight Application Deep Dive (Richard... Posted Sep 16 2008, 08:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, Information, How to Articles, User Groups

• How can Public Key Infrastructure technologies improve your information security posture?

  There’s a really good (free) TechNet webcast coming up on the 17th September which will be a great resource for those of you who’d like to learn how to take advantage of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in your organisation. The full details of the event... Posted Sep 15 2008, 08:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• The New Windows Ads are cool..

  You've probably seen the first Windows ad with Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld floating around the net. The new ads are out now and are even funnier. Check them out.. A family affair Part 1 A family affair part 2 You can see the whole Video at http... Posted Sep 12 2008, 12:54 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, Videos, Vista SP1

• Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable: Vista Performance

  I just wanted to let you know of an upcoming event with Mark Russinovich on Windows Vista Performance. In the discussions I have with IT Pro's; performance is one of those blockers they have for not making the move to Windows Vista. Later this month... Posted Sep 11 2008, 01:08 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, performance, Springboard

• TechDays are coming to Luxembourg

  The “TechDays 08” are coming to Luxembourg on Sept 30th, the registration for this event is open. It’s a free event organized by the MS Belux team so be quick to register as places are limited. During this event you will have the possibility to choose... Posted Sep 05 2008, 04:59 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, News items, System Center, annoucements

• VistaSquad: The Fellowship of the Ring! Join them on the 16th July in London

  I really like the way that the VistaSquad User Group comprises both IT Pros and Developers - it makes for a really interesting mix of people and conversations. Following last month's excellent VistaSquad user group meeting they've already scheduled... Posted Jun 26 2008, 05:24 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, User Groups, Windows Server 2008

• VistaSquad: Join us tonight in London for a live Network Access Protection demo on Server 2008 and Vista

  You can read the full details here - it's free, technical and should be fun too - just add a comment to their post if you're coming along The agenda is as follows: 6pm - 6.30pm: Arrive and introductions 6.30pm - 7:30pm: Building RIA Apps 7.30pm... Posted Jun 18 2008, 07:32 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Tech Ed EMEA IT Forum

  Þá er komin tímasetning á hina geysivinsælu Tech Ed fyrir tæknimenn. Ráðstefnan verður haldin dagana 3.-7. nóvember og staðsetningin er sem fyrr Barcelona. Síðustu ár hefur Microsoft Íslandi staðið fyrir hópferð á þessa ráðstefnu og vel hefur tekist til... Posted Jun 12 2008, 11:22 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: computer security, Windows Vista, Network administration, Events, Desktop applications, Exchange Server, 2007 Office suites, Windows Server, SQL Server, ForeFront, tilkynningar, öryggi

• Nicht verpassen: Windows Vista Security Virtual Roundtable mit Mark Russinovich

  Am 18. Juni, 18.00 Uhr, findet ein virtueller Roundtable über das Thema Windows Vista Security statt. Microsoft Technical Fellow und Desktop Guru Mark Russinovich wird ihm Rahmen der interaktiven Springboard Series diesen “Virtuellen Roundtable” durchführen... Posted Jun 10 2008, 10:59 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts

• New User Group in Newcastle

  Yesterday we kicked off a new user group in Newcastle which is about 2 hours north of Sydney.  One of our partners; Forsythes IT is going to be running the group and they asked me to come and help kick the group off.  the turnout was... Posted May 28 2008, 09:07 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, User Groups, Windows Server System, Windows Server 2008

• Off to Auscert 2008 next week..

  Ok so next week (Sunday in fact) I'm off to AusCERT 2008 .  I go to this conference every year and this year I have a speaking slot instead of just sitting on the stand answering questions.  We are also going to be having much more activity... Posted May 16 2008, 06:03 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, computer security, Windows Vista, Events, System Center, TechNet, Windows Mobile, Windows Server System, Conferences, Windows Server 2008, Techy and Cool, Auscert2008

• Canberra Security Interchange: NAP in Windows Server 2008

  Well I'm here in Canberra today presenting at the Canberra Security Interchange user group.  My good mate Rocky   normally runs the group and does all the presenting but he is away at the moment so I'm stepping in.  So I decided... Posted May 07 2008, 02:02 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, computer security, news, Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, NAP, Windows Server 2008, Patches, Network Policy

• Windows Vista SP1: Technet Update Events Done!

  This week we finished off the Windows Vista SP1 Technet updates and for those of you that attended we hope you  found the information useful and informative.  John and I both wished we had more time but hopefully we sparked some interest... Posted May 01 2008, 01:36 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, Deployment, SP1, Windows Vista SP1

• Thanks to everyone who joined us @ today's Server Launch event in Cardiff

  It was great to see so many enthusiastic people @ today's HeroesHappenHere Launch tour event in Cardiff. We received great questions and I was really amused by the wonderful spoof film titles the audience came up with for the IT Pros Film Club! I... Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:25 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Training, Information Security

• ReMix 08

  Remix is on again this year in Sydney and Melbourne next month so if you plan on going the registration site is up and running now.  If you want to hear all the latest on Silverlight 2 , Expression 2 , Internet Explorer 8 , Windows Live and all the... Posted Apr 14 2008, 02:34 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, Windows Live, Techy and Cool

• My talk on Windows 2008 Security Technologies from the UK Launch is available for replay

  Chris Dalby kindly streamed my session from the Microsoft UK's Heroes Happen Here Launch event . If you'd like to watch the recording then simply browse to YellowPark TV and you'll see it listed on the right hand side. There are some other excellent recordings... Posted Apr 08 2008, 09:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• Windows Vista Interactive Roundtable with Mark Russinovich

  Recently when I was in Seattle I got a chance to attend 2 of Mark Russinovich's sessions as part of the big geek conference that I attend every year and I have to say the content was very compelling. As part of our Springboard Series ; Mark and a panel... Posted Feb 21 2008, 06:22 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, TechNet, Deployment, Techy and Cool

• Upcoming UG Meetings of interest - Ottawa Area

  My buddy Garth asked me to post this up on the Blog to see if we can drive some registration and interest on an upcoming UserGroup meeting here in Ottawa. I've been working with Garth for almost 3 years as he runs the Infrastructure focused OWSUG group... Posted Feb 14 2008, 10:30 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Client, Windows Vista, Events, Communities

• TechDays 2008 : Last Day for the 15% Early Bird discount.

  Today is the last day for the TechDays 2008 15% Early Bird discount. Don't miss out and register today ....( read more ) Share this post: Read More... Posted Jan 31 2008, 05:17 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: computer security, Windows Vista, Events, News items, Desktop applications, Exchange Server, 2007 Office suites, Windows Server, SQL Server, Interoperability, Communities, annoucements

• Find out about Server 2008's Hyper-V & more on Silverlight @ the next Vista Squad meeting

  The VistaSquad User Group are meeting again next week - it's a great place to discuss both development and infrastructure matters with your peers and it's free. If you'd like to attend then simply add a comment to their announcements blog. The event is... Posted Jan 28 2008, 12:32 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, How to Articles