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Two Windows Phone 7 Handsets Offer a Competitive Edge
By Mike Lata ⋅ May 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
This article talks about the hardware side of Windows Phone 7, and two smartphones that represent the “cream of the crop” of the platform. These two smartphones include the Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan II.
What the Windows Phone OS Offers Mobile Users
By Mike Lata ⋅ May 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
What separates Windows Phone 7 OS from competing mobile operating systems? What sort of features and software does Microsoft offer end users? These questions are answered here as we focus on the software side of Microsoft’s mobile strategy.
Learn PowerShell Scripting FAST
By Brian Nelson ⋅ May 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Once you’ve introduced yourself to Windows PowerShell and how get information about cmdlets, you’re ready to dig into scripting. This guide shows you how to start scripting fast with PowerShell commands and the features that will save you loads of time, and impress your fellow admins 
AppLocker: Lock Down Client Computers with AppLocker
By Chris Magiet ⋅ May 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn how to work with software restriction policies in a Windows environment using AppLocker in this video from our Microsoft Security Fundamentals training course.
Learn Windows PowerShell Fast Crash Course
By Brian Nelson ⋅ May 2, 2012 ⋅ One comment
See how you can move from the labor intensive world of point-and-click management to using PowerShell to run base scripts that can reduce task loads for Microsoft sys admins drastically. This is your PowerShell Fast Crash Course to get you started.
How to Customize Outlook Today
By J. Peter Bruzzese ⋅ April 26, 2012 ⋅ 3:32 ⋅ Post a comment
J. Peter Bruzzese found a nice little gem while using Microsoft Outlook, almost like an Easter Egg. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to customize Outlook Today to save fully-functional feeds of your favorite websites to view within your Outlook folders.
Microsoft Security Fundamentals: Shared Folders
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 26, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Don Jones explains shares, or shared folders, and how to use and manage them in your Windows environment.
Understanding the New MCSE Certifications from Microsoft
By Ed Liberman ⋅ April 24, 2012 ⋅ 6 comments
The new MCSE certifications have spawned a number of questions and concerns. In this article we’ll examine what is known about the new MCSE certs and what there still seems to be some questions about. MCT Ed Liberman will also offer his advice on how to make sense of it all.
MCSE Certification: 5 Ways Microsoft Succeeded in Bringing Back MCSE
By Gary Eimerman ⋅ April 19, 2012 ⋅ 4 comments
Microsoft has made the announcemnt: MCSE is back in 2012. But what does that really mean? Depending on where you are in your career this can have a positive or negative impact. Regardless, the discussion is heating up and TrainSignal Director of Product Development, Gary Eimerman, weighs in on how Microsoft also did the right thing. Where do you stand?
MCSE Certification: 5 Ways Microsoft Screwed Up Bringing Back MCSE
By Gary Eimerman ⋅ April 19, 2012 ⋅ 7 comments
Microsoft has made the announcemnt: MCSE is back in 2012. But what does that really mean? Depending on where you are in your career this can have a positive or negative impact. Regardless, the discussion is heating up and TrainSignal Director of Product Development, Gary Eimerman, weighs in on how Microsoft messed up the transition.
Account Lockout Password Policy
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
From our Microsoft Security Fundamentals training by Don Jones, learn about password policy & management through account lockout group policy management.
Microsoft Security Fundamentals Training
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
We already have another course in the Microsoft MTA certification path: Microsoft Security Fundamentals. Learn about firewall concepts, access control lists, secure sharing and lots more with renowned Microsoft MVP, Don Jones.
3 Reasons To Avoid IT Resumé Templates
By Alan Ackmann ⋅ April 13, 2012 ⋅ One comment
You are not a template! Avoid some common pitfalls of using resumé templates from Microsoft or other sources, making sure your credentials jump off the page. Make sure hiring managers aren’t overlooking your resumé with these 3 tips for using templates.
Configure Network Load Balancing for Exchange 2010 High Availability
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
This sample lesson from Exchange 2010 High Availability Training covers network load balancing configuration and building CAS arrays. Peter explains the concepts and then dives into the Exchange environment to show you how it’s done.
The MCSE is Back!
By Ed Liberman ⋅ April 11, 2012 ⋅ 23 comments
The popular MCSE certification is back — reinvented. Microsoft is launching the new lineup of MCSA, MCSE, MCSD and MCSM certification tracks which will be tied to all new Microsoft technologies. Learn about the new MCSE and how the new certification tracks break down.
Continuous Replication via DAGs: 10,000 ft View of Exchange High Availability
By J. Peter Bruzzese ⋅ April 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Exchange MVP J. Peter Bruzzese makes the case for using High Availability through Exchange, giving an overview of database availability groups (DAGs) configuration.
Future Challenges of IT Certifications in 2012 & Beyond: Part 2
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Part 1 discussed much about the vendor influence (good or bad?) on different IT certification programs. In Part 2, we’ll take a look at the question of real value with IT certs: are they still worth your time, effort and money?
The Purpose of Exchange High Availability
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 5, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Exchange MVP J. Peter Bruzzese explains the purpose of High Availability in Exchange 2010, going beyond the uptime of a server and providing unceasing accessibility for users, in this video from our new Exchange High Availability course.
Exchange 2010 High Availability Training
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
We’ve just released the most in-depth and realistic HA video instructor, taught by Exchange MVP J. Peter Bruzzese. It has one of the most robust lab setups we’ve ever used in a course, including 2 Hyper-Vs, 10 Exchange Servers, and 15 VMs. Get your High Availability expertise from this real-life setting from a top authority on Exchange Server.
Getting Familiar with iSCSI Part 2: Configuring the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
By Tony Bieda ⋅ March 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
In Part 2 of Getting Familiar with iSCSI, Tony gives a step by step tutorial on how to configure iSCSI initiator. Once the iSCSI target has been installed according to Part 1, you can configure the client on a separate machine and test snapshots.