Archive for September 7th, 2010
Sep
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In this screencast we look at how MAP 5.0 can help right-size your IT environment and simplify software license management and compliance processes? MAP 5.0's new usage tracking feature provides consistent software usage reports for key Microsoft server products: Windows Server, SharePoint Server, System Center Configuration Manager, Exchange Server, and SQL Server. Run updated reports
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Sep
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While Google's involved in the OpenID community's efforts, even though it doesn't yet supported the usage of OpenID standard for replacing passwords on its own sites.Google've now announced using of OpenID for the Google signup process. "Currently, Google only offers this feature for Yahoo! users, who sign up with Google see the page (pic1) with a
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Sep
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The next version of Windows Small Business Server beta software for both editions: Windows Small Business Server Code Name "Aurora" and Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available.
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Sep
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Here're two videos from business in Northern Ireland who're seeing benefits of Windows 7: "Nitec, IT resellers in N Ireland, love Win7 because it helps make the jobs of their support teams a lot easier. The team can resolve issues more quickly, making them more productive, and the customers get faster resolution of queries."
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Sep
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Microsoft announced that "Windows SteadyState will be phased out effective December 31, 2010. Microsoft will no longer support Windows SteadyState after June 30, 2011. After June 30, 2011, support will be limited to the resources that are listed under the Related Resources section, in this article," said Microsoft in KB2390706."Windows SteadyState helps you keep multiple
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Sep
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Use following steps to resolve a name mismatch error when viewing remote desktop connection of a VM on Hyper-V host through VMM (using Virtual Machine Viewer app). When you execute "Connect to virtual machine" action from VMM Administrator Console, you'll get error: "The remote computer couldn't be authenticated due to problems with its security certificate. It
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Sep
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Toshiba announced STOR.E TV+ digital media receiver that plays music, photos and high definition video at 1080p from a network location, locally attached USB 2.0 storage, an on board 3 in 1 card reader (supporting SD, MMC and MS) or from it's internal 3.5" SATA drive bay. A small front mounted screen allows easy control of
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Sep
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According to latest Hitwise release "In the first five days of its search alliance, Bing and Yahoo! combined to hold 24.15% market share for the week that ended on August 28th — reflecting five days of combined search results. Individually for those five days, Yahoo held 14.28% and Bing 9.87% of all U.S. searches."Google accounted 71.59%
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Sep
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Andre Vrignaud, Microsoft Director of Game Platform Strategy, is making the leap to Amazon.com, sparking speculation about a new Amazon games initiative. "Can't really talk about details at this point, but it'll become pretty evident soon enough… and you all know where my passions lie," Vrignaud wrote.From Vrignaud's blog: "I make this announcement with mixed emotions
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Sep
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Symantec announces Enterprise Vault 9.0, Enterprise Vault Discovery Collector, NetBackup 5000 and the NetBackup Cloud Storage for Nirvanix."Symantec Enterprise Vault 9.0 and Enterprise Vault Discovery Collector allows customers to easily store, manage and discover information across enterprise. Also announced NetBackup 5000 deduplication appliance and NetBackup Cloud Storage for Nirvanix. These new delivery models provide customers
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Sep
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Microsoft in the UK is running a two Weeks of Windows Azure virtual course;"This 'Windows Azure Platform – Accelerated Virtual Training Workshop' is uniquely delivered over a two week period and combines instructor led sessions (delivered virtually over Live Meeting) with independent distance learning, email support and access to hands-on practical exercises.The training provides delegates with
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Sep
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Google homepage in the US displayed an interactive doodle, that animates some particles which;re used to create the Google logo. It's very likely that the doodle celebrates Google's 12th birthday, which Google celebrates generally on Sep 7th or Sep 27th, depending on the year. "Google opened its doors in Sep 1998. The exact date when
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Are you thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010? To ease the transition, Microsoft've put together six handy Office 2010 migration guides to help you step up to the newest versions of Microsoft Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.While you're viewing any guide, you can save a copy for later
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Sep
7
The battle between Mark Hurd, HP, and Oracle continues. Yesterday Oracle announced the hiring of ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd as Co-President and a member of its Board. HP responded this morning by suing Hurd, alleging that he would potentially leak trade secrets to Oracle.Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has now responded to the suit,
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