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Go to the  Microsoft Virtual Academy for the part1 of 2 free online courses where you can learn about PowerShell right from the source! Join Jeffrey Snover, the inventor of PowerShell, together with Jason Helmick, Senior Technologist at Concentrated Technology, for this one-day, script-filled, hands-on Jump Start. IT pros, admins, and help desk persons will learn how to use this powerful management tool to improve your management capabilities, automate redundant tasks and manage your environment in scale.

Getting Started with PowerShell 3.0 Jump Start Part 1

| Register Now

Date: July 18, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm PDT

Where: Live, online virtual classroom
Cost: Free!

Getting Started with PowerShell 3.0 Jump Start Part 2

You know the basics, and now it’s time to dive deep into PowerShell. Register for day two of the PowerShell Jump Starts and find out how to turn your real time management and automation scripts into useful reusable tools and cmdlets. Jeffrey Snover, the inventor of PowerShell and Jason Helmick, Senior Technologist at Concentrated Technology, will discuss the best patterns and practices for building and maintaining tools and provide special tips and tricks along the way. Don’t miss it!

Advanced Tools & Scripting with PowerShell 3.0 | Register Now

Date: August 1, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (PDT)

Date for this Post come from Microsoft Site

 

If you are  VAR or reseller this is for you!

Join us for the ChannelPro SMB Forum

September 10, 2013, in Iselin, New Jersey (NYC area)!

The ChannelPro SMB Forum is a full-day, live event featuring presentations from industry experts and some of the top SMB resellers and systems integrators in the country.

Using an interactive format, presenters and panelists will share their insights on the hottest technology solutions in the SMB marketplace today. Each session opens with targeted educational presentations followed by an interactive Q&A discussion, or forum, that is led by a moderator to ensure a lively exchange. The goal is for attendees to end each session with practical, actionable advice and have all questions answered.

This event is free for qualified channel pros. Learn more here:

http://www.channelproforum.com/

Register for this free event here:

https://www.cvent.com/events/channelpro-smb-forum-fall-2013/registration-a5cf123a23e04cc7a9aaf5d44a5a7d68.aspx

ChannelPro SMB Forum sessions include:

• Where the Money Is in Mobility
• Winning Sales and Marketing Strategies for MSPs
• Adapting Your Business to the Cloud
• Today’s Hottest Trends in Hardware
• Quick Start Session on Crafting a Mobility Offering

Attendees also receive numerous session-related resources, including white papers, analysis tools, and worksheets that add value to their experience. We will have dedicated time to visit with the channel’s leading vendors and explore their solutions for your customers in the small business space.

There will also be a technology area where you can have a hands-on experience with today’s latest form factor gear, including tablets, ultrabooks, all-in-ones, and a variety of mobile solutions.

And as a special bonus at the event, our friends at CompTIA will be on hand, offering training for all attendees.

This event is free for qualified channel pros.

Learn more here:

http://www.channelproforum.com/

Register for this free event here:

https://www.cvent.com/events/channelpro-smb-forum-fall-2013/registration-a5cf123a23e04cc7a9aaf5d44a5a7d68.aspx

 

I been playing with a 3d printer for  while but it been a pain configuring the drivers. Now with Windows 8.1  (BETA) for now I just choose my 3d printer just like any other printer..

The MakerBot Replicator 2 and the 3D Systems Cube printers are already supported with plug-n-play compatibility and their functions are now tied into the Window’s GUI.

and the 3D Systems Cube printers

and the 3D Systems Cube printers are already supported with plug-n-play compatibility and their functions are now tied into the Window’s GUI. are already supported with plug-n-play compatibility and their functions are now tied into the Window’s GUI.

Shanen Boettcher, General Manager of the Startup Business Group at Microsoft said in a blog post, “Remember when we said there’d be a PC on every desktop? How about this — a factory on every desktop!” And concerning the adoption of 3D printing, commented “But will 3D printing go mainstream? We think so – which is why we’ve built it into Windows – the world’s most popular platform. This includes all of the things you’d expect from Windows: plug-n-play support for printers, enabling apps to seamlessly submit 3D print jobs, understanding 3D file formats, and connecting lots of apps with lots of hardware to deliver an end-to-end solution for customers. We want this to be so simple that anyone can set up their own table-top factory.”

to learn more go here 

 

Microsoft Corporation Tel 425 882 8080

One Microsoft Way Fax 425 936 7329

Redmond, WA 98052-6399 http://www.microsoft.com

Monday, July 01, 2013

Re: Jay Ferron, Most Valuable Professional, Enterprise Security

To whom it may concern,

It is with great pride we announce that Jay Ferron has been awarded as a Microsoft® Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for 7/1/2013 – 7/1/2014. The Microsoft MVP Award is an annual award that recognizes exceptional technology community leaders worldwide who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with users and Microsoft. All of us at Microsoft recognize and appreciate Jay’s extraordinary contributions and want to take this opportunity to share our appreciation with you.

With fewer than 5,000 awardees worldwide, Microsoft MVPs represent a highly select group of experts. MVPs share a deep commitment to community and a willingness to help others. They represent the diversity of today’s technical communities. MVPs are present in over 90 countries, spanning more than 30 languages, and over 90 Microsoft technologies. MVPs share a passion for technology, a willingness to help others, and a commitment to community. These are the qualities that make MVPs exceptional community leaders. MVPs’ efforts enhance people’s lives and contribute to our industry’s success in many ways. By sharing their knowledge and experiences, and providing objective feedback, they help people solve problems and discover new capabilities every day. MVPs are technology’s best and brightest, and we are honored to welcome Jay as one of them.

To recognize the contributions they make, MVPs from around the world have the opportunity to meet Microsoft executives, network with peers, and position themselves as technical community leaders. This is accomplished through speaking engagements, one on one customer event participation and technical content development. MVPs also receive early access to technology through a variety of programs offered by Microsoft, which keeps them on the cutting edge of the software and hardware industry.

As a recipient of this year’s Microsoft MVP award, Jay joins an exceptional group of individuals from around the world who have demonstrated a willingness to reach out, share their technical expertise with others and help individuals maximize their use of technology.

Sincerely,

Rich Kaplan

Corporate Vice President

 

Microsoft Virtual Academy is a site that has lots education about products. They have just add a new course…

Windows 8 Security Insights

Learn from seasoned technical Microsoft Premier Field Engineers as they step through a technical deep dive on Windows 8 Security insights. This course focuses on Windows 8 security improvements and addresses key insights, capabilities, and best practices for managing and securing Windows 8 clients. In this training you will learn about Windows 8 technical improvements and differentiators over Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 through insights into Mandatory Integrity Control, Windows Defender, Windows Resource Protection, User Account Control, System Service Hardening, SmartScreen Filtering, Session 0 Isolation, File and Registry Virtualization, Boot Security, and ASLR. This is a great online free way to learn what new and keep you skills updated…

You can go to the site by clicking Here 

 

How do manage your infrastructure and verify compliance.

Microsoft SCM offers security baselines to help you manage configuration drift, address compliance requirements, and reduce security threats. Security baselines include: a detailed view of security vulnerabilities related to certain servers, applications, operating systems, and/or browser settings; details on the potential impact of configuring significant settings in these areas; recommended countermeasures to address vulnerabilities; technical data required to implement and assess the state of each countermeasure that you implement; and product-specific security guides with detailed instructions and recommendations to help strengthen the security of your servers and computers.
To access security baselines for the following Microsoft products:

•	Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003
•	Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
•	Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 9, and Internet Explorer 8
•	Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2007
•	Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2007 SP2

 

Download the Microsoft SCM Here

Introducing EMET v4 Beta
The Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) is a free utility that helps prevent memory corruption vulnerabilities in software from being successfully exploited for code execution. Improvements in v4 are designed to enable EMET to be an effective mitigation layer for a wider variety of potential software exploit scenarios, to provide stronger protections against scenarios where EMET protection already exists, and to provide a way to respond to 0 day exploits as soon as possible.

 

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 14 Now Available
Volume 14 of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) offers an in-depth perspective on software vulnerabilities and exploits, malware, potentially unwanted software, and malicious websites based on detailed trend analyses over the past several years, with a focus on the second half of 2012. Download the full report, read key findings, and check out the featured article on Measuring Benefits of Real-Time Security Software.

 

Security Tip of the Month: The Security Response Readiness Assessment
Learn how to use Microsoft’s free Security Response Readiness Assessment tool to help you evaluate the effectiveness of your software security response processes and identify areas for improvement.

This is taken from an Microsoft Post

 

Windows Azure Virtual Network in the cloud, start leveraging it with these free learning resources.

• Want to learn more about Windows Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks?
  • COMPLETE the FREE online training on Windows Azure
  • COMPLETE Getting Started with Servers in the Cloud
  • COMPLETE additional lab scenarios with Step-by-Step Guides

• Want to learn more about Windows Server 2012? Become our next “Early Expert”!
  • DOWNLOAD Windows Server 2012 for further evaluation.
  • JOIN our Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” Challenge IT Pro Study Group. 
• Want to learn more about our FREE Hyper-V Server 2012?
  • DOWNLOAD Hyper-V Server 2012 for evaluation and production use.
  • COMPLETE the Step-by-Step Guide for Hyper-V Server 2012 to begin leveraging it. 

 

Here is a link to an article about the end of life for Windows XP 1 year and counting. I have blog about this before  and  I have explains some tools you can use including downloading and using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).

Here an article by Steven Rose that explain this in detail, what end of life means.

Click Here

The transition to the cloud presents every business and individual with new possibilities and challenges. As the cloud continues to transform IT, the need for qualified IT professionals has never been more urgent, and certification has never been more valuable. Microsoft has a strategy to help IT professionals accelerate their career path, narrow the existing skills gap, and prepare them for new opportunities.

Registration is now open for Certified Career Day, taking place on March 12, 2013. The day will begin with a live, interactive panel discussion with IT managers and industry experts who will discuss how the cloud is redefining IT recruitment and the growing need for up-to-date certification. The panel will be followed by an exclusive interview with special guest Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Technical Fellow. Next, attend the technology focused sessions with Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 product group experts.

Attendees of Certified Career Day are eligible to win an Acer tablet with full Windows 8. Event capacity is limited so register now!

Here is the LINK

The agenda:

	8:30: Registration Opens 8:45: Behind-the-Scenes Commentary
	9:00–10:15: Live Industry Panel Broadcast Moderated by Eddie Yandle, Senior Director, Microsoft

Mel Beckman CEO, Beckman Software Engineering   Michael Bender Instructor, Madison Area Technical College, MVP, MCT Wes Miller Research VP, Directions on Microsoft   Paul Thurrott Technology Analyst and editor of Supersite for Windows

	10:15–10:30: Special Guest Interview with Mark Russinovich Microsoft sees Cloud computing as a path towards better business agility, economics, and user experiences. In this exclusive interview with Microsoft Technical Fellow Mark Russinovich, Wes Miller brings this discussion to the technology level as they explore the challenges organizations will encounter when migrating workloads to the cloud and the key capabilities IT professionals and organizations will need as they make this transition.
	Mark Russinovich Technical Fellow Platform and Services Division Microsoft

	10:30–11:30: Windows Server 2012 Live Product Session Windows Server provides the best foundation on which to build your IT infrastructure, redefining the server category entirely by delivering hundreds of new features spanning virtualization, networking, user experience and most importantly, cloud computing. Attend this session to better understand how to get the training you need to transform your IT operations and deliver a whole new level of business value.
	Rick Claus Senior Technical Evangelist   Joey Snow Senior Technical Evangelist

	11:35–12:35: Windows Server 2012 Live Product Session Windows Server provides the best foundation on which to build your IT infrastructure, redefining the server category entirely by delivering hundreds of new features spanning virtualization, networking, user experience and most importantly, cloud computing. Attend this session to better understand how to get the training you need to transform your IT operations and deliver a whole new level of business value.
	Dandy Weyn Sr. Technical Product Manager SQL Server Group   Jennifer Moser Sr. Product Marketing Manager, SQL Server Group

 

Here is the LINK