Update – Removing Built-in Applications from Windows 8
In October last year I published a script that is designed to remove the built-in Windows 8 applications when creating a Windows 8 image. After a reading some of the comments in that blog post I...
View ArticleShould the paging file be moved from C: drive?
Should the paging file be moved from C: drive to another drive? This was the question I received today and thought I’d share my response to this.There is no general answer for all situations, so this...
View ArticlePowerTip: Create a New VHD with Windows PowerShell
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to create a new virtual hard disk to use with Hyper-V. How can I create a new virtual hard disk in Hyper-V? Use the New-VHD cmdlet.This will create a 60 GB dynamic disk...
View ArticleAlwaysOn Troubleshooting Guide now available
When disaster strikes, businesses need reliable ways to keep their databases intact and working.Now, enterprise customers who use AlwaysOn Availability Groups for disaster recovery have a new resource...
View ArticleTechEd 2013 – Good Seeing Mark Minasi at the Channel 9 booth!
Good seeing Mark at TechEd 2013 and look forward to having him once again on IT Time – TechNet Radio which just reached over 1,ooo,ooo hits for the year. This is our “Proud IT Heroes” look (lol).
View ArticleLenovo opens its first US-based PC production facility
Lenovo has opened its first U.S.-based PC production facility, which also serves as a logistics center, customer solutions center and national returns center. With the addition of PC manufacturing, 115...
View ArticleFujitsu CX420 and BX400 With Windows Storage Server 2012
By Scott M. Johnson – June 7th, 2013Hi Folks –The Register recently published a great article on Fujitsu’s new PRIMERGY CX420 S1 system, which can run Windows Server 2012 or Windows Storage Server...
View ArticleDeclutter those extraneous Wi-Fi hotspots from Windows 8
If you’re using Windows 8, every time you connect to a wireless network, it saves that Wi-Fi hotspot profile. If you’ve got a minimalist attitude, you might like a way to remove profiles you’re never...
View ArticleBing Desktop updated with more inline search options, news headlines,...
Bing Desktop packs the best of Bing in a handy little desktop dashboard that expands when you need it and folds up neatly when it’s not in use. The original version launched last April, putting a quick...
View ArticleGP MVP Activity
We already talked about Darren's tool to investigate Group Policy performance, so here's what some other GP MVPs are up to: Jeremy Moskowitz blogs about how to use his product, PolicyPak, to disable...
View ArticleLync for Mac 14.0.5
This article describes a number of new customer requested fixes and enhancements to the latest version of Microsoft Lync for Mac 14.0.5. Author : Terry Adams, Microsoft Program Manager Published : June...
View ArticleLync Server 2010 and 2013 Bandwidth Calculator Version 2.0
With this latest version of the Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and 2013 Bandwidth Calculator, you can enter information about your users and the Lync Server features that you want to deploy, and the...
View ArticleTechNet Radio: Virtually Speaking with Yung Chou–Moving from VMware to Hyper-V
Yung Chou and Keith Mayer welcome Server Administrator Brandon Dewar to the show, as he shares with us how his organization has made the decision to move from VMware to Microsoft Windows Server 2012...
View ArticleAnd Azure IaaS is the Winner in Price & Performance
Cloud Server Performance: A Comparative Analysis of 5 Large Cloud IaaS Providers Posted by John.... Read the details here...
View ArticleSocial Bots and Malware on the Rise
Malware authors and distributors follow the money. When you consider the growing popularity of social networking websites, it should come as no surprise that malware continues to maintain its presence...
View ArticleHyper-V Surge! June 30 Deadline is Coming Fast – Microsoft Partners Act Now!
We wanted to make sure and remind the Microsoft Partner community that the Hyper-V Surge! program is happening right now. This incentive program is for a limited time so don’t be late. If you are...
View ArticleExchange Server 2013 Architecture Poster PDF Download Available
We just released a downloadable PDF version of the Exchange Server 2013 Architecture Poster. This is the poster that we handed out at the Office booth and in various Exchange 2013 breakout sessions...
View ArticleWindows Phone developers: New code samples await you
The Windows Phone Developer Content team often adds new code samples that developers can download from the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN).Today, the Windows Phone Developer Blog lifts the curtain...
View ArticleNew Antimalware Engine is planned for release on 17 June 2013
As part of the regular updating of our antimalware technology to address the latest in the threat landscape, MMPC is planning to release a new antimalware engine on the 17th of Jun 2013.Affected...
View ArticleCheck out the all ways to accessorize your Xbox One come November
Along with the launch of Xbox One in November will come a wide-ranging lineup of all-new accessories to fuel the new generation of gaming. A new Xbox Wire blog post highlights some of the best-in-class...
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