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FREE ebook on Windows Server 2012
Sun, Jan 6 2013 15:53

Here's a free eBook on Windows Server 2012, which has been out there for a while now. But if like me you are just now preparing for your certifications then its a great resource. You can grab your self a copy in one of these formats: PDF - Introducing Windows Server 2012 RTM Edition - PDF ebook EPUB – Introducing Windows Server 2012 RTM Edition –... Read More...

by Nuno Luz | with no comments

Filed under: Windows Server 2012, Certification, MCSA, Free eBook

Nice RDP apps for Android and iPhone
Fri, Jan 4 2013 12:42

There's nothing like sitting at the couch watching TV and having a tablet or a smartphone on one hand where you can RDP your VM's and launch a live migration to an SMB file share :) Well I've trying out some apps on Android and iPhone (still waiting on my WP8 phone) and here are my recomendations: Android : 2x Client Clean interface, simple connection... Read More...

by Nuno Luz | with no comments

Filed under: Windows Server 2012, RDP, Smartphones, Android, Remote Desktop, iPhone

Create a Windows Server 2012 Bootable VHD
Thu, Jan 3 2013 5:24

This post is just a quick note to let you know about a great post by Harold Wong that describes in a simple way and in just a few easy to follow steps how to create a bootable Windows 8 VHD. The whole process is valid for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 or higher hosts and although the original post describes how to create a Windows 8 bootable VHD, the process... Read More...

by Nuno Luz | with no comments

Filed under: Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V, VHD, Virtualizaion

Great study resource for MCSA
Fri, Dec 28 2012 13:15

Here's a great and free resource for anyone wanting to take the MCSA certification path: https://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com The MVA or Microsoft Virtual Academy has some very interesting videos and self assessment tests that will complement your study. I advise you to start with the Windows Server 2012 Technical overview. https://www.microsoftvirtualacademy... Read More...

by Nuno Luz | with no comments

Filed under: Windows Server 2012, MCSA, Microsoft Virtual Academy, MVA

Ahhhh, NOW I feel like home!
Thu, Dec 27 2012 19:00

I had to do it! Microsoft has cleverly designed an intuitive and easy to use interface for touch sensitive devices. However, I must disagree completly on keeping the same philosophy when it comes to desktops and laptops wihtout a touchscreen. In my view, the OS should detect the presence of the touchscreen and use the correct UI. Because quite simply, its terrible... Read More...

by Nuno Luz | with no comments

Filed under: Certificates, Windows Server 2012, MCSA, Windows 8

First things first
Thu, Dec 27 2012 18:54

The path to certification is long and requires time and a lot of work. But the first setps are already done: Install Windows Server 2012 Evaluation on my T61p, and then get some VHD's running on it. Lets see how well it will handle the abuse! Read More...

by Nuno Luz | 2 comment(s)

Filed under: Windows Server 2012, Certification, MCSA