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Turn it up to Windows 10

Today I  will be delivering two sessions on the new Windows 10 Features. Here is the presentation for those interested. I will be discussing information about Cortana, the New Start, Windows Hello, Microsoft Edge and so much more.


Capstone Project Complete

Finished my Capstone project for my Bachelors Degree. The project consisted of upgrading the existing messaging system from an old server with Windows 2003 Server operating system and the Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 messaging software installed to a new separate server with the Windows 2012 Server operating system and the…


Windows Hello

Say goodbye to passwords and say Hello to a new way of doing Multi-factor Authentication in Windows 10. Here is a 4 minute video that explains the future of security.


MCSE: Messaging Re-Certification

Best Practice Series: Exchange Server 2013 Core Solutions of Exchange Server 2013 Jump Start Data Loss Prevention in Office 365 Encryption in Office 365 Exchange Online Integration with Office 365 Implementing Exchange Server 2013 Managing Exchange Online Using Microsoft Online Console Managing Exchange Online Using PowerShell Managing Exchange Server 2013…


Windows 10 Features

Are you an end user and interested in new Windows 10 Features? Well, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on exploration. From Windows Hello to the return of the Start Menu, check out this excellent presentation on Windows 10: Top Features for Consumers. However, if you are an IT Professional…


Containers and Docker

Over the last year, I’ve heard the word containers and docker thrown around and I was kind of curious as to what the commotion was all about. So I decided to go internet diving to see what I could find on Containers and Docker. Obviously, we start with Mark Russinovich who…


Binge on AzureCon

Binge on AzureCon – By now you will probably have heard of Azure and have gotten lost in a mountain of terminology, such as virtual networks, Azure SQL Databases, web apps, worker roles, Azure AD, and the list just goes on and on. Doesn’t it just make your head hurt. Well,…


SQL Saturday – Kansas City

Stopping by SQL Saturday – Kansas City on my way home from the MCT Summit. One last time for my presentation on The Process of Queries and how this effects Batches, Transactions and Error Handling. You can find the PowerPoints here and the handout of the lecture here.


MCT Summit

What another great week getting together with my fellow MCTs. The first three days were spent picking up presentations tips and tricks. There were also many sessions covering a variety of technical skills (Including of course my two sessions on SQL Server coding.) The last two days was for the…


Exchange 2016 released

Exchange 2016 released and is available to download starting today! There is quite a bit of content out there already. I recommend checking these out. Exchange 2016 debuts to delight on-premises customers — Tony Redmond Exchange Server 2016: Forged in the cloud — Exchange Team Blog What’s New and Cool in Exchange 2016 –…