Monthly Archives: February 2007

UAC: When you halfass technology theft

Microsoft, Security
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Much has been said, and ridiculed, about the UAC feature in Microsoft Vista. Aside from 2 security MVPs and a handful of Microsoft employees I have not met anyone else that either likes this feature or is not asking to … Continue reading

New Microsoft Certification Framework

Microsoft
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Got a chance to sit in on the Microsoft webcast outlining the changes they are making to the Certified Professional program.. I must say, way to go. Here is one of the slides from the webcast (click to enlarge) that … Continue reading

Peer Throwback: Do you get it now?

IT Business, Microsoft
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So you’ve had the time to sleep over the questions, not the answers, provided in yesterday’s MAPS call. Chris and Tim blogged about it, there has been a little followup in the community.. So here is the 64,000 question (no, … Continue reading

MAPS: The big picture question (and transcript)

IT Business
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I’m sorry Amy.. I really am, but someone has to say it even if its not pretty. The big picture question is why do my peers, and I use that term loosely, do not understand the concept of edge case? … Continue reading

What’s it like working with Vlad: The MAPS Quagmire

Vladville
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Earlier today my colleague and honorable friend Susanne Dansey responded to an email interview. Vijay asked her what it was like working with me.. to which Susanne responded with: Working with Vlad is a unique experience. To tell you would … Continue reading

Microsoft Action Pack Webcast

Gaypile, Microsoft
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Microsoft will be holding a webcast tomorrow so if you can take a moment to climb out of the pile it might be a good idea to attend and ask questions. David Schrag has a wiki set up for people … Continue reading

DST patch fun

Microsoft, System Admin
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Susan talks about the DST issues on her latest podcast. DST of course is the Daylight Savings Time and is observed by a number of countries in order to reduce energy utilization by messing with the clock and when people … Continue reading

More on the Microsoft Retail Strategy

IT Business, Microsoft
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No, nothing more from the boards (as there is a lot more and as usual its degenerated beyond the disrespective banter) but straight from da man in Redmond. First, the SBSC Webcast that started it all, Microsoft Retail Strategy. Second, … Continue reading

SBS Show Newsletter Launches!

Podcast, SBS Show
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I’m proud to announce that we’ve launched the first SBS Show newsletter. In the same spirit as the podcast, the newsletter is a non-commercial glue for the SBS community that we can share info thats relevant to us. I’ve even … Continue reading

Vladfire 20: David Schrag

Vladfire
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Vladfire 20 with David Schrag. This is a must-see for all aspiring SMB consultants that want to establish and run a consulting practice. The road, the business and the future, enjoy: Runtime: 10:05 minutes Download a WMV (Microsoft Windows Movie) | (56 Mb) … Continue reading