OK this is a potential scary situation you could find yourself in without knowing it. I wasn't aware until my good friend and fellow MVP Greg Ramsey of Dell told me about the new Advanced Format (AF 4k) drives that are going to start shipping in Dell…(read more)
[Deployment] If you’re deploying Dell systems you’ll want to checkout the “Advanced Format Hard Drives TechTuesday Chat” TODAY
With Dell planning to ship Latitude, Optiplex and Precision systems with the Advanced Format (AF) hard disks starting this month, I’d strongly recommend that you attend their “ Advanced Format Hard Drives TechTuesday Chat ” which is happening at 15:00…(read more)
[Events] UC User Group: Enabling REST clients for Lync, including Windows Phone – 15th April
The Unified Communications User Group are holding their next event on 15th April. For full details and to register for this event goto: http://lyncrestwp7.eventbrite.com/ " Join us for an hour long session exploring a Windows Phone 7 Lync client…(read more)
[MS KBs] New MS KB: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)
Microsoft has just published KB976932 which contains a link to Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3202ce6-4056-4059-8a1b-3a9b77cdfdda&displaylang=en…(read more)
[Announcements] New FAQShop Facebook Page Now Available
I'm pleased to announce that the new FAQShop Facebook Page is now up and running which you can access at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/FAQShopcom-Microsoft-System-Center-FAQs/350202469935 I know everyone is different and we all consume information…(read more)
[Deployment] New Book from Setup & Deployment MVPs Johan Arwidmark & Mikael Nystrom
Well I’m pleased to be able to blog about the availability of the first book relating to Windows Deployment using MDT 2010 Lite Touch and WDS written by WMUG’s good friends Johan Arwidmark and Mikael Nystrom. The book is called “ Deployment Fundamentals…(read more)
[Win7] Now a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
It’s been a busy time for me of late getting my certifications up-to-date and I’m pleased to say that I’ve achieved my Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Windows 7 which I hope will stand me in good stood employment prospect wise as there…(read more)
Passed 70-680 Configuring Windows 7 Exam Today – Some FREE Exam Vouchers STILL Available
Well I delighted to say I sat and passed this exam today. I used the free MS Press Book Microsoft sent me to help prepare for this (see this post for details) which was a GREAT help especially the searchable eBook that comes on the CD included with the…(read more)
[Events] Free MMS Convention Pass for the price of an email
If you’d like to go to MMS but the price of the Summit pass is beyond you don’t worry as someone is going to win a free pass. How do you enter this free competition? Easy just send an email as detailed below: Secure Vantage Technologies (SVT) is pleased…(read more)
[MMS] New MMS 2010 Schedule Planner Available
From the MMS 2010 News page: A new download is available on the MMS 2010 site to help schedule your time at MMS 2010. The document provides a session listing grouped by timeslot, with a list of the topics being presented in that slot. To plan your schedule…(read more)