PowerTip: Where Did that PowerShell Cmdlet Come From?
Summary: Determine the source of a particular Windows PowerShell cmdlet. How can I tell if a Windows PowerShell cmdlet comes from one module or from another module? Use the Get-Command cmdlet, and...
View ArticleThe Windows 8 Store is OPEN
OK, so I know most of my readers are IT Pros, but it’s important to know that the Windows 8 Store is now open for business to accept Windows 8 applications. Anyone who writes apps or is interested in...
View ArticleCongratulations to our Windows Server 2012 "Early Expert" Apprentices!...
Since we've released the "Early Experts" Challenge four weeks ago, we've had hundreds of IT Pros enroll in the study group, and we have quite a group of individuals that have already completed the...
View ArticleTake the Challenge and Bing it On!
Bing is challenging the nation to “Bing it On” by selecting which web search results they prefer. After conducting an independent study, revealing that users preferred Bing search over Google,...
View ArticleTake the Challenge and Bing it On!
Bing is challenging the nation to “Bing it On” by selecting which web search results they prefer. After conducting an independent study, revealing that users preferred Bing search over Google,...
View ArticleRemote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) now available for Windows 8
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8 includes Server Manager, Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins, consoles, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, and command-line tools for...
View ArticleWindows Storage Server 2012 is available to Microsoft’s hardware partners!
Windows Storage Server 2012, built using Windows Server 2012 technologies, is a platform for Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances. The storage team is working with our hardware partners to bring...
View ArticleTake the Challenge and Bing it On!
Bing is challenging the nation to “Bing it On” by selecting which web search results they prefer. After conducting an independent study, revealing that users preferred Bing search over Google,...
View ArticleGetting your Windows Server 2012 to use Wireless–Not best practice but….
I had several people ask about setting up wireless on Windows Server 2012 so I posted this for YOU! Server Manager – Add roles and features Wizard – Wireless LAN Service.
View ArticleHow can I achieve the best freshness of search results? Introducing...
Audience: Search Admin/ITProPre-requisite: This blog assumes the reader has basic Search Administration knowledge around SharePoint Search topology, crawl mechanism, and the principles of crawl...
View ArticleWorking Toward a Privacy Framework for the “Big Data” Era
Posted by Peter Cullen, Chief Privacy Strategist, Microsoft Over the past several months, we’ve been convening discussions with some of the world’s foremost privacy thinkers, including representatives...
View ArticleInternet Explorer 10 - DNT : 1
DNT (Do Not Track) I´m wondering how many people (mostly advertisement companies) must be upset with this sounded header field (DNT)? I don't know but certainly the discussion goes around money...
View ArticleSeptember 2012 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck
Hello, Today we published the September Security Bulletin Webcast Questions & Answers page. During the webcast, we fielded thirteen questions, focusing primarily on MS12-061, covering Visual Studio...
View ArticleReversal of fortune: Attempts to disguise file names
Social engineering tactics are vast and varied, and we see all sorts of methods being used on a daily basis by malware authors, in their attempts to compromise your machine. One such method that we see...
View ArticleWorking with Request Manager in SharePoint 2013
I haven't seen a lot of information out and about on this yet, so I thought I'd take a little time to frankly - get into some PowerShell - for Request Manager (RM). For those of you who aren't...
View ArticleServer for NFS in Windows Server 2012
In this introductory NFS blog post, let me provide you with an overview of Server for NFS feature implementation in Windows Server 2012. Native NFS support with Windows Server started with Windows...
View ArticleMonthly Mail Sack: I Hope Your Data Plan is Paid Up Edition
Hi all, Ned here again with that thing we call love. Blog! I mean blog. I have a ton to talk about now that I have moved to the monthly format, and I recommend you switch to WIFI if you’re on your...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 and Exchange
Windows Server 2012 RTM became available a few days ago. Many of you have been busy downloading and testing this latest and greatest version of Windows Server and now you're waiting to find out when...
View ArticleActive Directory PowerShell Notes From The Field
PowerShell Saturday 002 Today I have the privilege of speaking at the second-ever PowerShell Saturday event. As a Microsoft Premier Field Engineer I get to meet many customers and help them with...
View ArticleThe value of transparency
Dan Bross, Senior Director of Citizenship, Microsoft. Whether I’m engaging colleagues inside Microsoft or speaking externally I’m a consistent advocate for the value of transparency. That’s why I’m...
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