Tech Talk

Indore .NET Groups - A New Face

2008-11-11T17:50:51Z

Please open your browser today and type http://indoreug.multiply.com and register today. I want to see each one of you joining the new group address. Don't wait till Feb 2009 as all our new messages, events and interesting tips are announced at the new address....(read more)

Use MS Technologies to reduce overall project budget

2008-10-16T10:29:07Z

Microsoft Office Live Meeting and Microsoft RoundTable have enabled managers to avoid costly travel expenses and yet still attend important quarterly meetings. By using these collaboration products, Microsoft Australia saved travel costs and time, improved productivity, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Article...(read more)

Microsoft Web Platform

2008-10-15T06:57:03Z

Just come across a very good product on the web from Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/web/channel/products/WebPlatformInstaller.aspx http://www.Microsoft.com/Web...(read more)

Microsoft Virtualization – Learning Portal

2008-09-17T07:30:11Z

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/virtualization/default.mspx Imagine a world where people and computers get the resources they need the moment they need them, where companies are able to mobilize and manage the resources of their entire infrastructure, both virtual and physical, to meet fast-moving business demands. Welcome to the world of virtualization—where all of this is a reality and almost anything is possible. At Microsoft, virtualization is a means for enabling our long-standing vision...(read more)

Thinking Enterprise Projects - Pilot is key to success

2008-09-03T07:45:05Z

The anatomy of an Enterprise Project: When we talk about an enterprise project, it is usually a project which caters the need of entire user base in the organization. Almost every time you prepare the estimates and timeline for such projects, the numbers look big. When you add Change Request, Risk Contingency etc. to the total, the number goes bigger. When the client looks at the number, he/she will have a sure question - Will this be successful? How can I bet a big amount on the project without...(read more)

Microsoft Certified Master : Registration

2008-08-29T08:32:37Z

Registration for Microsoft Certified Master is set to open September 2, 2008. Details will be listed at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/master/register/default.mspx ....(read more)

Microsoft is Planning More Than Just Social Bookmarking

2008-08-28T12:08:31Z

More complete story about social vision behind bookmarkign: http://blogs.technet.com/johmar/archive/2008/08/27/microsoft-is-planning-much-more-than-just-social-bookmarking.aspx...(read more)

IE8 Beta2 released

2008-08-28T12:05:21Z

Today the world’s most popular browser just got a whole lot better. You can download IE8 Beta 2 now at http://www.microsoft.com/ie8 . The bottom line is that IE8 is faster, easier and safer. To get a feel for the new IE8 experience, check out the videos here , download the product, and try it out. Here are the top 5 favorites: · Accelerators - Highlight an address, click the blue button and hover over “Map” or try Right Clicking a Page and Choosing Translate...(read more)

New Security Features in IE8

2008-07-27T23:08:06Z

Microsoft Unveils New Internet Explorer Security Features InformationWeek - July 2, 2008 Coming to IE8 is a set of cross-site scripting defenses to defeat hackers looking to steal cookies and browser history, logging keystrokes, stealing credentials, or just evading phishing filters....(read more)

Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and MAP 3.1

2008-07-27T23:06:18Z

The next generation hypervisor-based server virtualization technology for Windows Server 2008 is here. Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V is now released to manufacturing (RTM) and is available for deployment into production environments. You can download the Hyper-V role update here . With Hyper-V you can consolidate workloads of underutilized server machines onto a smaller number of fully utilized machines. Fewer physical machines can lead to reduced costs through lower hardware, energy, and management...(read more)

Live a Greener Life - Innovating to improve the planet

2008-06-26T09:46:00Z

Eager to know how Microsoft is helping the environment sustainability? A single source : http://www.microsoft.com/environment/ Discover how Microsoft and its partners use innovative technologies and responsible business practices to address environmental challenges worldwide. When it comes to saving the world, a small change can make a big a difference. Over 40% of CO2 emissions come directly from the actions we, as individuals, undertake. Reducing our carbon footprint is an easy way to take responsibility...(read more)

Tackling Windows Server 2008 & Vista SP1 Upgrades

2008-06-25T09:01:00Z

A Snapshot from http://www.processor.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/P3014/23p14/23p14.asp&guid STEPS : • Perform a proper risk assessment prior to upgrading production systems to Windows Server 2008 and/or Vista SP1 ( www.microsoft.com ). • Back up all the data on the production systems you’ll be upgrading to Windows Server 2008 and/or Windows Vista SP1. • Develop a rollback plan prior to upgrading production systems to Windows Server 2008 and/or Vista SP1. • If feasible, pilot test...(read more)

Identifying Server Candidates for Virtualization

2008-06-25T08:56:00Z

Identifying Server Candidates for Virtualization Given that the number of servers in its data centers is growing rapidly, while utilization of these servers is very low. Microsoft IT identified virtualization as one of the prime strategies to address the issues of server underutilization and data-center capacity. This following case study describes how Microsoft IT developed the RightSizing initiative to identify servers that could be virtualized. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700692(TechNet.10).asp...(read more)

Using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to Extend Network Health

2008-06-17T13:19:56Z

Microsoft IT uses Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection to enforce software update compliance for client computers in the corporate network. Configuration Manager ensures that computers connecting to the network meet the Microsoft IT software update policy requirements for system health. Download the case study with best practices and outlines guidelines to use System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to manage your network smartly. Here...(read more)

SQL Express 2005 with Full Text and Replication Support

2008-06-16T07:54:44Z

There is an edition of SQL Server Express 2005 that ships with Full-text and replication support built-in. This edition is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4C6BA9FD-319A-4887-BC75-3B02B5E48A40&displaylang=en This edition is different from the regular version that gets installed with VS.NET 2005/8. Also, it looks like you need to uninstall that version before you can install this one. The installation of SQL Native Client seems to run into issues if one...(read more)