I found a great article I wanted to share. If you use the Disk2VHD, be careful of SCSI and Raid controllers. Test booting and running the VM before you blow away the original disk; you have been warned :} … In previous posts, I have shown you how to export and import machines from one…
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Virtualization IT-Camp Coming–Registration Open Now
Free Microsoft IT Camp | Register Today Gain twice the virtualization skillset. Cover more ground. Industry experts estimate that over 70% of businesses now have more than one virtualization platform in their IT environment. IT pros who are fluent in several platforms have a considerable edge in their technical careers. Here’s your…
Become a Virtualization Expert with 20 + Days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert @ITProGuru (Part 0 of 20)
Abstract: Scenario based – How to do "this"… In this blog post series, we will show you "HOW" to perform tasks using scenario-based simulations. If you are already familiar with virtualization using non-Microsoft technologies, we will provide you a ramp to quickly understanding how to operate and manage a Microsoft and heterogeneous virtualization environment. If…
Virtualization Jump Start from MVA
Register Now for the Next Virtualization Jump Start The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team is excited to open registration for the third course from our three-Jump Start series focused on virtualization. This course is designed for IT professionals who need to manage, monitor and automate VMware in their datacenter using System Center 2012…
More IT Camps Coming Soon–Register NOW!
You’re invited. Select the city below to register online or call 1-877-MSEVENT Farmington, CT 2/26 Malvern, PA 2/26 Chevy Chase, MD 2/28 New York, NY 2/28 Alpharetta, GA 3/7 New York, NY 3/12 Rochester, NY 3/13 Durham, NC 3/19 Glen Allen, VA 3/21 Malvern, PA 3/26 Cambridge, MA 3/28 Charlotte, NC 4/2 New York,…
TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1)
TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1) ITProGuru Dan Stolts welcomes Sr. Product Marketing Manager Kenon Owens and Sr. Program Manager Stephen Baron as they discuss why systems management is such a concern for IT organizations and how private cloud environments fit into this equation. In part 1 of our…
TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 2)
Abstract: In Part 2 of our Systems Management & Private Cloud series, Dan Stolts, Kenon Owens and Stephen Baron dig deeper into how applications are packaged, deployed and managed across multiple cloud environments within System Center 2012 and how service templates, and the self-service concept is valuable to organizations of any size. GuruTip #1: Download…
IT Camp–Free Training Event-The Future Is Now – Part II
IT Camp: The Future Is Now – Part II System Center 2012 & Windows Server 2012 Highly managed systems and private cloud are the future of IT, and the future is now. In Part II of our IT Camp series, you will build a test lab with an AD domain, learn what you need to…
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,…
Explore Microsoft Private Cloud To Get Stuff Free!
This is cool. Microsoft is willing to PAY you to try some software and learn some stuff. And you could also win a very slick laptop in the process. “Huh? Seriously?” Well.. in a sense. We’re announcing today an opportunity for a limited (roughly 5,000) number of people to get a $20 coupon for the…
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…
New Download Links for System Center and Windows Server 2008 R2
CARE: System Center 2012 Suite CARE: Deploying and Managing Windows Azure Applications CARE: Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 CARE: Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1 CARE: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 SP1 CARE: System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 CARE: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3 MVA: Microsoft Virtual Academy Certification: Windows…
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! …
TechNet Video: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud
TechNet Video: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud Download WMV Download | WMA | MP3 Before benefitting from the higher levels of the cloud, you’ll need a firm understanding of virtualization as a foundation. For those that do not have virtualization experience, this webcast describes the fundamentals of Hyper-V while giving you a jump…
Free TechNet Webcast Series–Private Cloud
Free TechNet Webcast Series – Private Cloud kicks of today! Click the individual sessions below to register. Notice times are listed in PST time zone! You will NOT want to miss this… 1/18 : Register: TechNet Webcast: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud (Level 200) on 1/18/2012 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM PST….
70-659 Certification Series – 1.1.4 Enable Hyper-V Role
Several Ways to Enable the Hyper-V Role… Command Line: DISM /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Hyper-V Startup ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V PowerShell: Add-WindowsFeature Hyper-V GUI: Server Manager – Add Role – Hyper-V May use remote management to install via GUI on Server Core SCVMM – Add Host – Adding host will automatically add th Hyper-V Role Command Line, Powershell or…
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…
