Using SMB shares with Hyper-V Replica
SMB is getting a lot of attention with Windows Server 2012, and we’ve had questions from a few customers regarding the inter-play between SMB shares and Hyper-V Replica. In this post we’ll share our...
View ArticleOffice Mobile for iPhone Now Available
Today, we're releasing Office Mobile for iPhone available at no extra charge from the Apple App Store for Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 ProPlus subscribers. Similar to our free Office Mobile...
View ArticleImplementing SMB Shares with Hyper-V Replica
SMB is getting a lot of attention with Windows Server 2012, and we’ve had questions from a few customers regarding the inter-play between SMB shares and Hyper-V Replica. In this post we’ll share our...
View ArticlePodcast Episode 9: Corporate Device Management
In this episode, Brad expands on the topics he discussed earlier in the week on the topic of cloud-based corporate device management.As noted in that previous post, to see some amazing corporate device...
View ArticleKeep Calm and Migrate from VMware Using MAT
The new Hyper-V featuresintroduced by Windows Server 2012 were game changing for the IT industry, and the impact has been so positive that, just about every customer I speak with is conducting their...
View ArticleWeek of June 19: New blog posts from WS/SC MVPs
Hi, all,This weekend, I’m off to TechEd Madrid (I'll be in the Hyper-V booth Tuesday and Wednesday morning if you’d like to say hello). Before I go, here’s our regular roundup of new blogs from Windows...
View ArticleArt with Excel - Who Knew
Tatsuo Horiuchi said, “Graphics software is expensive but Excel comes pre-installed on most computers. And it has more functions and is easier to use than [Microsoft] Paint”.See the amazing article at...
View ArticleRunning with the Bulls at TechEd Europe 2013
TechEd Europe begins next week and we wanted to make sure you have all the information so you can stay ahead of the pack. For those of us in North America, that is a bit of a challenge with the time...
View ArticleVanquish Volante - The Difference Between Men and Boys
Remember the old saying the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys? I guess I know what camp I am in. Dig the car but I’m going to need to win PowerBall to afford one. See the...
View ArticleThe Future of the Cloud Looks Sunny Indeed!
Hot off the press! Last month, we invited you to participate in the 2013 North Bridge and GigaOM Research Future of Cloud Computing Survey. Thanks to those who took the time to share your opinion; the...
View ArticleHyper-V Management Pack Extensions 2012
I have just learned about this - and it looks quite handy. The Hyper-V Management Pack Extensions - available for download here: http://hypervmpe2012.codeplex.com/ - take our existing management pack...
View ArticleCreating a Virtual Machine with WMI v2
Most people use the built in Hyper-V PowerShell cmdlets to control Hyper-V these days. That said, there are people out there who program directly to our WMI APIs. In Windows Server 2012 we introduced...
View Article‘In the Cloud’ podcast, Episode 10: Service Template for SharePoint 2013
This week's episode, we discuss the very popular Service Template for SharePoint 2013 and talk with its creator, Jim Britt.I first talked about this service template in my keynote at MMS 2013, and I...
View ArticleHeading to TechEd Europe
I am currently on my way to TechEd Europe (writing from the airport right now). I will be in Spain this week and will be giving two presentations:Title: Hyper-V – What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2...
View ArticleMVP Pro Speakers Series: Iron Chef Automation: Cooking Up Gourmet...
Pete Zerger gave a great presentation on June 19, 2013 titled Iron Chef Automation: Cooking Up Gourmet Self-Service Solutions with System Center 2012 SP1. If you would like to view the presentation,...
View ArticleTechEd Europe: Big Bets & Big Opportunities
I am absolutely thrilled to be delivering the Day 1 keynote at TechEd Europe for the third straight year. This is consistently an amazing event with the very best and brightest companies and IT pros...
View ArticleMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview is Now Available for Download
Today at TechEd Europe 2013 we announced availability of the System Center 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 R2 previews. You can download these products right now from the evaluation center.Windows...
View ArticleTechEd Europe 2013 Launches with Cloud OS Product Previews, Partner...
Welcome to TechEd Europe 2013 being held in Madrid, Spain June 25-28, 2013. We have a lot of information to share this week on Microsoft products and services that comprise our Cloud OS vision. In...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 R2 - Preview available for download
Just in case you missed the announcement, the preview build of Windows Server 2012 R2 is now available for download. If you want to see the latest and greatest, head on over there and take a gander at...
View ArticleR2 Wave of Previews Now Available for Download
Welcome to TechEd Europe 2013 being held in Madrid, Spain June 25-28, 2013. We have a lot of information to share this week on Microsoft products and services that comprise our Cloud OS vision. In...
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