Revelations of a Confused Mind

TechNet and MSDN Events Roadshow – Register now!

Well, you’ve been asking and the time has finally come. We’ve got more TechNet Events coming up for...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 08/11/2009

Direct Access Step by Step Guide Just Released!

For those of you who are attending my TechNet Unleashed events this quarter, you'll recall I've been...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 05/06/2009

Windows 7 Release Candidate Available to the Public for Download

In case you missed it, Windows 7 Release Candidate is now on the web! Go get it and play with it to...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 05/05/2009

Sign up to Attend a Microsoft Technical Event Today

Session 1: Windows Server 2008 R2 – Optimize your Time Get a jump start on your peers with Windows...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 04/08/2009

TechNet Flash: How to Install and Configure MOSS video

Just got my recent edition of TechNet Flash, and there was a nice little video in there walking...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/27/2009

Download Internet Explorer 8 RTM Today!

It’s a great thing when I can truly throw my full support behind a Microsoft release. Well, I’ve...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/19/2009

Join me in Indianapolis on Thursday, 3/12/09

We are delivering some great content tomorrow on Windows Server 2008 in the Indianapolis area. If...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 03/11/2009

Join Me for a Live TechNet Event!

Everywhere I go, people always ask when we are coming in town next. Well, here is the latest TechNet...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 02/17/2009

Microsoft LOVES User Groups! Want proof? Okay, we’ll give you Cash, Advertising, and Freebies for your next event.

Microsoft today announces the launch of User Group Support Services (UGSS), a website specifically...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 02/16/2009

Expired PINs in Vista SP1 Giveaways at TechNet Events [UPDATE]

Well, we have received a LOT of feedback about the Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1 giveaways that we...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 01/16/2009

Want to Download the Windows 7 Beta? Start Here...

If you want to download the just-released Windows 7 Beta, you'll need a TechNet Plus subscription....

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 01/08/2009

Connecting Your PC to the Internet Using Your Windows Mobile Phone is Easier Than You Think!

I spent a couple of weeks a while back trying to figure out how to tether my AT&T Tilt to my...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 11/20/2008

How to Map a Printer with Powershell 1.0

Well, I just finished presenting three shows in three cities in just two days in the great state of...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 11/07/2008

New Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) Released!

The latest version of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report is now publicly available:...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 11/05/2008

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit - Your First Stop for Deployment

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 was released a couple of months ago with little fanfare....

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 11/03/2008

New "Wormable" Exploit Discovered Affecting Windows OS's...

There was a new critical vulnerability announced today that could lead to remote code execution...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 10/23/2008

Recent TechNet event attendees - Please read this!

  Recent attendees to TechNet Events in the U.S., including my events, may have experienced an...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 10/03/2008

Register for the SQL Server 2008 Roadshow

Register now for the SQL Server 2008 Roadshow starting in October!!! Come and learn more about SQL...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 10/03/2008

Learn about Hyper-V, SCVMM, and MDOP at a FREE Microsoft Roadshow Event

Find out how Microsoft Windows Server 2008® with Hyper-V™, Microsoft System...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 09/30/2008

Powershell Sample Cmdlets - One-liners with a Punch!

Managing and troubleshooting Windows Clients and Servers is what Powershell is all about. And, the...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 09/26/2008

An Eye Opening Look at Windows Vista

This is an interesting look at how a few folks came to change their minds about Windows Vista. I'm...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 07/30/2008

SAVE 15% ON YOUR new TECHNET SUBSCRIPTION with code: TMSAM12

Hey folks! Microsoft recently announced a new worldwide subscription code that gets you 15% off a...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 07/25/2008

Windows Vista SP1 is Fully Baked!

That's right! If you haven't already heard, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is finished,...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 02/05/2008

Sometimes Security through Simplicity Isn't So Simple

Dr. Thomas Shinder makes some excellent points about how difficult it can be to enact good security....

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 02/01/2008

ISA Server 2006 Cache Q&A

I just got an email from someone who had watched one of my old ISA Server 2006 webcasts. She had a...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 01/04/2008

How to Create a Standard User Account in Windows Vista

Okay, this post is for the less technical among us. As part of a team project, I created a nice,...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 12/20/2007

How to Use the Powershell 1.0: A Beginner's Guide

If you're already convinced that the Powershell is right for you, skip ahead to the section:...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 12/17/2007

How To Create a Bootable DVD for Windows Vista (or any Windows for that matter)

If it's been a while since you've needed a boot disk for your Windows machine, you may just be...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 12/13/2007

Flat Stanley visits the Alamo

I'm presenting two TechNet events and two Angelbeat events in Texas this week, and I've gotta say -...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 12/13/2007

Check out my Security Viewpoint!

I've been published on the TechNet website! If you get a chance, please take a look at my security...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 12/12/2007

How to apply updates to .wim images when they are NOT running Okay, so, when you find someone who is...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 12/12/2007

Get $100 off a NEW TechNet Subscription!!!

I've got a cool opportunity for everyone. For a limited time, you can use the code at the bottom of...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 10/22/2007

FSSMC to RTM on October 10th

The Forefront Server Security Management Console (FSSMC) is set to release to manufacturing on...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 09/13/2007

What's in a confused mind?

I'm not going to try to break any new ground with this blog. To break new ground I would need think...

Author: TechNet Archive Date: 05/09/2006