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• 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

• TechNet Radio: Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues on Windows Vista Using Shims

  The other day I interviewed Chris Jackson about some pretty interesting options you have to support application compatibility in Windows Vista. That interview went live today on TechNet Radio. Here’s where you find TechNet Radio , and here are the links... Posted Oct 07 2008, 01:32 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, IT Pro Resources, Microsoft Resources, Podcasts, Compatibility

• '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

• 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 Las Vegas during the Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

  Keith Combs and I just got back from Las Vegas, Nevada where we attended the Windows Server 2008 launch event. We took along our video cameras for the ride and captured some customer and partner conversations. During our time in Las Vegas I met with Evan... Posted Apr 11 2008, 05:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Small Business Server 2003, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, 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

• Highway to Powershell!

  If you love Rock & Roll and Powershell check this out! Share this post: Read More... Posted Mar 11 2008, 11:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, 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

• 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

• Not your Mama's Webcasts: Kai does the Defense in Depth Webcast Series

  Hopefully you were able to join me for a terrific two weeks of webcasts!! In 8 sessions we covered every layer of the security model known as "defense in depth". For those of you who missed out on the great fun we had, here's a way to go and check out... Posted Jan 17 2008, 05:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Webcast, Windows Vista, Events, Microsoft, Bitlocker, Podcasts, Security Management, Threat Assessment, Physical Security, Encryption, IT Pro, People, Partners, Small Business Security

• Looking for a last minute gift idea for the geek in your life?

  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

• What happens when IT and Football Collide: Cleveland Browns Style

  I am extremely excited about this post!!!!! A few weeks back our team got some really nice cameras from Sony , with the goal to do some interviews with IT folks like you. We wanted to find out how you use technology, what challenges you have and other... Posted Nov 02 2007, 03:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Vista, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Are you a TechNet Subscriber...Do you want to be one, I can save you $100!

  This is not spam, this is a great offer from corporate. So if you are looking at buying a TechNet subscription you can save a $100, it is as simple as using the following promotion code when you go to buy your subscription: TMSAM09 Click here to get your... Posted Oct 23 2007, 08:10 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

• TechNet Radio Interview --- System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM2007)

  I interviewed Jason Buffington a few weeks ago and we talked about Data Protection Manger. The interview has been published on TechNet Radio and you can follow the link below to tune in. In this interview Jason and I talk about the next release of System... Posted Sep 12 2007, 10:44 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Windows Vista, System Center, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Exchange 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Data Protection Manager, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI)

• Straight from the Source: Windows Server 2008 TechNet Radio Interviews

  Of Course I have to be politically correct in my title although during the two interviews, the use of the word Longhorn was extensive. :-) We actually recorded the sessions prior to the official naming of the product, so I do get an out of jail card for... Posted May 24 2007, 07:15 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008

• TechNet Online Media Calendar - May 2006

  I just received an e-mail from our producers of Online Media (Webcasts, Podcasts, and Virtual Labs) containing the latest highlighted events and titles for May.. and links to where you can register. Rather than post them here, I've put them up as a separate... Posted Apr 17 2007, 04:22 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, SharePoint, Windows Vista, Webcasts, Exchange Server, Windows Server, IT Pro Resources, Microsoft Resources, TechNet Webcasts, Podcasts, Screencasts

• Windows Meeting Space - a TechNet Radio Interview with Todd Manion

  (Just a quick plug for an interview that I'm proud of.) You know how sometimes you get a new or upgraded piece of software, and you see some new application or function, but you're not quite sure of what it is? That's what most of us think when we first... Posted Mar 21 2007, 09:04 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Podcasts