Welcome to another of our series of “VMware or Microsoft?” articles. Hyper-V 3 which is built into both the Free Hyper-V Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 (Standard and Datacenter) which you can evaluate for free (free ISO, free VHD), has some really awesome capabilities. You can read more about Hyper-V in the overview of…
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What Does Windows Azure Cloud Computing REALLY Cost + How to SAVE (Part 15 of 31 Days IaaS) by Dan Stolts ITProGuru
The 15th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at What Does Windows Azure Cloud Computing REALLY Cost + How to SAVE (Part 15 of 31 Days IaaS) Dan Stolts ITProGuru In this edition, Dan Stolts teaches us how to figure out what Windows Azure will cost for our…
Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure (Part 11 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Keith Mayer
The Jan 11th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Part 11 of 31. The Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering supports running Windows virtual…
Windows Azure and Virtual Networking – Getting Started– (Part 10 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Bob Hunt
The Jan 10th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Windows Azure and Virtual Networking – Getting Started– (31 Days of Windows Servers (VMs) in the Cloud–Part 10 of 31). Yesterday’s blog post introduced Windows Azure Virtual Networks, so after reading that post, the next logical question is…
Windows Azure and Virtual Networking–What it is (Part 9 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Bob Hunt
The Jan 9th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Windows Azure and Virtual Networking–What it is –Part 9 of 31). Bob Hunt explains networking and connectivity in simple terms. As businesses start to understand how to leverage the power of Windows Azure, customers find that the Virtual…
Step-by-Step: Setting up Management with Windows Azure (Part 8 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Brian Lewis
The Jan 8th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Setting up Management (8 of 31). Brian Lewis shows us Step-By-Step how to install and use the free tools available for managing your Windows Azure infrastructure. Managing your Cloud based servers in the Windows Azure IAAS web based…
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Beta Start Planning Your Migration
The latest release from the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) team provides organizations with tools to accelerate their migration to the cloud. The beta is available on the connect site. Download the beta materials on Connect: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=219165 Accelerate your Windows Server 2012 migration with Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 8.0 Beta. This latest version…
Creating Your Private Cloud Foundation Step-By-Step–How To Convert Your Laptop To a Private Cloud Lab
I have a prior post where I offered suggestions and very high level steps to setup your private cloud. I just updated that post with pretty detailed step by step instructions. You can get to the new post at https://aka.ms/lab It includes links to all downloads (including sysprep images) Happy building
IT-Pro Tech Update 2012 Event Coming May 2nd To Providence–Great Lineup And FREE!
IT Pro Tech Update 2012 On Wednesday May 2nd 2012, the IT-Pro User Group is hosting Tech Update 2012 an all day FREE event. Come join us for this FREE event and discover the next phase of Information Technology as we discuss Windows 8 in the business environment, Virtualization, Security, Interoperability, and Systems Management. Here…
Private Cloud Is The Future of IT, Free Training Coming Soon–Registration Open
Private Cloud is the future of IT, and the future is now. Spend the day at our IT Camp and learn about Microsoft’s virtualization solution, Hyper-V, the first step on your path to mastering Private Cloud. You’ll embark on an interactive journey as you learn the foundation of cloud services, Hyper-V, through architecture, networking, virtual…
Event VDX Drive Down Data Center Costs With Hyper-V And System Center Management–Resources Posted
VDX Drive Down Data Center Costs With Hyper-V And System Center Management High quality, high availability, simple to use and full virtual and physical management at a fraction of the cost of the alternatives. That is what you get with Hyper-V and System Center. In this session, we will look inside Microsoft’s flagship virtualization platform,…
Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2012 Coming To Boston March 10th 2012 – Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn about Cloud and Virtualization
Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2012 Coming To Boston March 10th 2012 – Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn about Cloud and Virtualization. . Registration is open for the fourth annual Virtualization Deep Dive Day. Act now while you can still take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. This event will be bigger and better…
How To Create Enable Permissions and Run a Multi-Line PowerShell Script
This topic explains how to enable scripting in Windows PowerShell, which script extensions are used in Windows PowerShell, how to enable running PowerShell scripts, how to create a script and how run a script. Enabling Windows PowerShell Scripts to Run When you start Windows PowerShell on a computer, the default security policy does not allow…
Live IT Time Private Cloud Chat–Get Your Questions About Cloud or Virtualization Answered By THE Experts
Have you built your first cloud yet? If not, now is a great time to build out a lab. Go ahead, grab a server (or laptop) and setup you proof of concept. If you have not done it already, it is likely because you are worried about what you will do if you get stuck! …
Career Progression-Getting Ready for the Cloud Free Online Training Jan 18
Free TechNet Webcast – Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud on 1/18/2012 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM PST. You will NOT want to miss this… Please Register https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032501883&Culture=en-US About this TechNet webcast: To be successful with the business and IT challenges of today and tomorrow, you need to move beyond virtualization to private…
70-659 Microsoft Server Virtualization Certification Everything You Need To Know to PASS! Blog Post Series
Happy New Year! Do you have certification on your New Years Resolution list? If so, you are going to LOVE This! The Microsoft East Region ITE’s (IT Pro Evangelists) will, over the next couple months, be putting out a blog post series to give you all the information you need to take and pass…
Have questions about Microsoft’s Private Cloud solutions-Private Cloud Chat
Even Better… We are planning on providing this service to you ongoing. Watch my blog for details and schedule of upcoming chats If you attended one of our Live Private Cloud TechNet events, hopefully we inspired you to build out your own test environment with our downloadable evaluation products. If you did, you may need…
Almost Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft Private Cloud (Including, Hyper-V, Networking, HA, SCVMM, SCOM, SCO, The Rest of System Center and MORE)
Some of my friends and peers in the Central Region of the US have collaborated to put together a great blog series Cloud on Your Terms: 30 Days about the Cloud. This has some really incredible information so I wanted to make you have the opportunity to learn from the wealth of knowledge they have…
TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 1)
TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 1) Download WMV Download | WMA | MP3 Have questions about Microsoft’s Private Cloud solutions? If you attended one of the Live Private Cloud TechNet events below, hopefully we’ve inspired you to build out your own test environment with our downloadable evaluation products. If you did,…
Microsoft Virtual Labs Available NOW! System Center, Windows, Virtualization, SharePoint, Exchange, SQL, And Lots More!
TechNet Virtual Labs enable you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft’s newest products and technologies through a series of guided, hands-on labs that you can complete in 90 minutes or less. There is no complex setup or installation required, and you can use TechNet Virtual Labs online immediately, free. Check here for system requirements. OR…
