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June 12, 2012  1:29 PM

Lessons learned from TechEd 2012 Day 1



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
System Center 2012, TechEd, Windows 8, Windows Server, windows server 2012

Microsoft's TechEd event is all about learning…but not always the kind you think. Our first day in Orlando came complete with a lot of new knowledge, and not just about the availability of the new

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June 6, 2012  6:03 PM

What to expect at TechEd North America 2012



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Microsoft, Microsoft Certification, office 15, office 365, SharePoint, System Center 2012, TechEd, Windows 8, Windows Azure, windows server 2012

As anyone who's been to TechEd will attest, the event is not a sprint; it's a marathon. With hundreds of technical sessions, workshops, labs and vendors, the annual Microsoft event doesn't lack quantity. But what's actually worth paying attention...


May 31, 2012  6:29 PM

Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate now available for download



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Windows, Windows 8, Windows Server, windows server 2012, windows server 2012 release candidate

IT pros eager to get their hands on the latest build of Windows Server 2012 won't have to wait until June. Today, Microsoft made the Release Candidate of its new server operating system

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April 24, 2012  7:51 PM

Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate expected in June 2012



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Microsoft, TechEd, Windows 8, Windows Server, windows server 2012

Yesterday, IT pros learned that the Windows 8 Release Preview (aka the release candidate), would be released in the first week of June 2012. Here's the announcement from Microsoft's official Windows 8 Twitter account: [brightcove] Now word comes that the release candidate for


April 17, 2012  3:08 PM

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 released – and new Windows Intune is on the way



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Microsoft, microsoft deployment toolkit, microsoft management summit, MMS 2012, System Center 2012, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, windows RT

Ready, set…deploy. Microsoft today released the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012, its product for automating deployment of Windows 7, Office 2010, Office 365 and Windows Server 2008 R2. According to the company, the latest version of the toolkit has several updates, including self-service,...


February 29, 2012  4:21 PM

Windows 8 Consumer Preview launch: reactions around the Web



Posted by: Jeremy Stanley
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows Server 8

See below for our Storify of the Windows 8 launch. Note: Due to some compatibility issues with Internet Explorer, the Storify might not show up; view it at Storify's website here.


February 29, 2012  3:17 PM

Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows Server 8 beta download links



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows Server 8

Today, Microsoft released the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and the Windows Server 8 beta. Looking to be among the first to tinker with the new bits? Here are the download links. We'll have an in-depth look at the improved features soon enough. Windows 8 Consumer Preview:


February 28, 2012  9:00 PM

The Windows 8 Launch Drinking Game



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview

As you've no doubt heard by now, Microsoft will launch the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Wednesday at an...


February 24, 2012  3:31 PM

Windows Server 8 beta coming February 29



Posted by: Ben Rubenstein
Microsoft, System Center 2012, Visual Studio 11, Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows Server 8

In addition to unveiling the Windows 8 Consumer Preview at a February 29 event during the Mobile World...


February 20, 2012  2:51 PM

Microsoft extends expiration date of developer previews



Posted by: Jeremy Stanley
Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows Server 8, Windows Server 8 Developer Preview

Microsoft released an update this week that extends the expiration dates of the Windows 8 Developer Preview and the Windows Server 8 developer preview.

In a note posted on...