Swiss IT Professional and TechNet Blog

SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP Availability

Interested in what new features will be in SQL Server 2008 R2, or maybe you want to test your...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 08/10/2009

Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2

Jason Perlow, a ZDnet columnist who has been writing about Open Source for over 10 years, was so...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 08/10/2009

Windows 7 RTM is now available for TechNet Plus Subscribers

Be among the first with access to Windows 7 RTM along with support and technical content included...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 08/06/2009

How to become a SharePoint Professional

Interesting post from Michael Gannotti on how to become a SharePoint Professional. Some good tips...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 08/04/2009

Microsoft Connection Days

At five locations in Switzerland from 28 September up to 8. October 2009, Microsoft Connection Days...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 08/03/2009

Windows 7 and Europe

It was announced Friday that Windows 7 “E” will not be launched, rather, shortly after new Windows...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 08/03/2009

Bing Add-on for Firefox

If your are using Firefox, the Microsoft Search Team have developed an add-in to allow you to make...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 07/30/2009

Are my PC’s Capable of Running Windows 7?

You can assess your existing PC hardware compatibility with Windows 7 requirements and do this...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 07/29/2009

Out of Band Security Release – 28 July 2009

The Security of our Customers and Partners is important to Microsoft . The be able to efficiently...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 07/28/2009

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Released to Manufacturing

Windows 7 release to manufacturing (RTM) means that it’s time for our OEM partners to get their PCs...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 07/23/2009

Windows 7 Upgrade Paths – Document Published

A document was published yesterday by Microsoft on the possible Upgrade Scenarios from older...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 07/21/2009

Windows 7 – Getting Close to RTM

As highlighted in the Windows 7 Blog, RTM is expected in the 2nd half of July 2009. Some important...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 07/14/2009

Swiss IT Pro User Group – Virtualization (VMware and Microsoft)

Subject: Virtualization - What's New (VMware / Microsoft) Language: German When: Tuesday 7 July...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/24/2009

Tech-Ed Europe 2009 – Registration Open

9-13 November 2009, Berlin, Germany, Tech-Ed Europe 2009, will you be there? This year, the...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/22/2009

Windows Server 2008 Product Activation in a Virtual Environment

OEM-, ROK- and FPP Licenses Windows Server 2008 OEM-, ROK- and FPP Products are supplied with 2...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/16/2009

Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide – SharePoint Online

You may want to Evaluate SharePoint Online (USA Site) (Swiss Site), but don’t know where to start....

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/15/2009

Microsoft Office 2010 – The Movie

The countdown has started…..Go and check this website https://www.office2010themovie.com/

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/10/2009

Update for DNS Devolution - Microsoft Security Advisory - 971888

Update for DNS Devolution - Microsoft Security Advisory – 971888 has been published. What is the...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/10/2009

New White Papers for SQL Server Published

A number of new white papers have been published relating to SQL Server and Microsoft or 3rd Party...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/08/2009

The popular free Windows PowerShell v 1.0 Manual, written by Frank Koch is available on the...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/04/2009

Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 availability dates announced

It is official!Windows 7 will Release to Manufacturing (RTM) in the Second half of July 2009 and the...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 06/03/2009

Microsoft Bing - The Decision Engine

Introducing Bing Search by Microsoft. A Decision Engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0rUzRAXGE...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/29/2009

Windows 7 – Boot from VHD Feature

The new feature in Windows 7, named VHD Boot, allows you to boot your Operating System from a...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/26/2009

Swiss TechNet Event - System Center Update – What is new?

Covering all the Topics and New Features of the System Center Family of Products, plus interesting...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/26/2009

Swiss IT Pro User Group- Exchange Server 2010 E14 (Beta) Roadshow

Subject: Exchange Server 2010 "E14" (Beta) Roadshow Language: German / EnglishSpeaker: Dejan Foro,...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/26/2009

SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 – Bug with Product Expiry

During the installation of Service Pack 2 (SP2), a product expiration date is improperly activated....

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/22/2009

Office 2010 – Dont use the leaks

Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview should be available in July 2009 (we are still working on...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/19/2009

SQL Server Failover Cluster on Hyper-V

It was announced at Tech Ed USA last week that building a failover cluster, comprising of Hyper-V...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/19/2009

Windows 7 – Power Management Reports

Wondering why your battery life of your laptop is not as good as the manufacturers claim? powercfg...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/18/2009

Free e-Learning: Windows 7

Microsoft Learning has just launched three free eLearning Clinics. Specifically targeted at...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/14/2009

Hyper-V R2 – News from Tech Ed USA

Yesterday at Tech Ed USA, we announced the following relating to Hyper-V R2 (Hyper-V release that...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/13/2009

SQL Server 2008 for the Oracle DBA – Free online training

This free 15 module, level 300 course provides students with the knowledge and skills to capitalize...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/13/2009

Practical PowerShell Videos

PowerShell.com and Idera have created a 5 part video series on PowerShell. How you use Powerhell...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/12/2009

Disk Partition Alignment Best Practices for SQL Server

The SQL Server Customer Advisory Team (SQLCAT) have published a white paper on the topic “Disk...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/12/2009

Server Virtualization Battle Continues……

In the past week, a number of “anonymous” and unfounded accusations have been going around over...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/10/2009

Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Local Resources for Switzerland

Do you want the Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 resources in German, French or Italian? Sprechen...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/05/2009

Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidates available for Download

Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is available for immediate download to the general public from...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/05/2009

SQL Server User Group Meeting - Zurich

The Swiss Chapter of PASS is holding a meeting on Tuesday 5 May in Zurich. If you can’t get to...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/04/2009

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista has been released. Windows Server 2008 and...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/04/2009

Power Management Improvements in Windows 7

Windows 7 helps decrease power consumption across the enterprise. The power management technologies...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 05/01/2009

Swiss TechDays 09 Screencasts Online

All screencasts for the TechDays 09 sessions are now online For TechDays 09 Bern (German):...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/29/2009

TechNet Event - Deep Dive into the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) for IT Professionals

On Monday 11 May 2009, Markus Erlacher will be presenting a TechNet Deep Dive (Level 300) covering...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/29/2009

Office 2007 Service Pack 2 is available

Today we shipped Service Pack 2 for: Microsoft Office 2007 Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Microsoft...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/28/2009

Talking About Windows

Join the Conversation with the people behind the code. See what they have to say. Mark Russinovich,...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/28/2009

Invitation to IT Pro Momentum

Wanting to do Projects with New Technologies? It sounds exciting, but does have an element of risk....

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/27/2009

Windows 7 Release Candidate availability

Windows 7 RC and Windows Server 2008 R2 RC (builds 7100) will be made available for download to...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/26/2009

Heidihosts.ch – Modern Hosting Solutions using Microsoft Technologies

Hosted services have always been a favorite for Companies and Individuals. The trend of "Services On...

Author: Michael Epprecht [MSFT] Date: 04/24/2009

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