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FREE ebook on Windows Server 2012

2013-01-06T21:53:00Z

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 – ePub format MOBI – Introducing Windows Server 2012 RTM Edition – MOBI format (for Kindle) PS: its also available for free at...(read more)

Nice RDP apps for Android and iPhone

2013-01-04T18:42:00Z

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 settings, really enoyed it. iPhone: Remote Desktop Also simple to connect, very fluid to navigate. Too bad it has ads and the screen doesnt...(read more)

Create a Windows Server 2012 Bootable VHD

2013-01-03T11:24:00Z

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 is pretty much the for Windows Server 2012. So go ahead and visit the post here . Enjoy!...(read more)

Connecting remotely via PowerShell to Office 365

2013-01-02T01:53:00Z

Creating a new PowerShell session to administer remotely your Office 365 domains and users couldn't be easier. And Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) makes it even easier since you can write and save your scripts using a single Windows-based graphic user interface. To connect remotely to Office 365 just launch a new PowerShell command prompt and execute the following commands: $LiveCred = Get-Credential $Session = New-PSSession -ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri...(read more)

Happy New Year 2013!

2012-12-31T13:37:00Z

It's the end of a year filled of dreams, disillusions and hope. Some dreams will change, disillusions will be part of the past but not forgotten and hope is renewed. Happy 2013 everyone!!...(read more)

Great study resource for MCSA

2012-12-28T19:15:00Z

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.com/tracks/windows-server-2012-technical-overview Highly recomended!...(read more)

Ahhhh, NOW I feel like home!

2012-12-28T01:00:00Z

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 to use the W8/Metro interface with a keyboard and mouse setup. Fortunately there are some companies out there that got this. For instance...(read more)

First things first

2012-12-28T00:54:00Z

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)

It's been a while...

2012-12-27T20:27:00Z

From my last post on this blog... The main reason was that working as a Vendor for Microsoft Portugal left me litle time and space to make interesting posts. But now I'm back and with a different perspective and contents. This translates my transtition from being focused on mobile solutions to the begining of a new stage in my career where I am going after an MCSA certification. A lot will happen in the mean time and I hope to keep a track on my progress here, so stay sharp!...(read more)

Windows Phone 7 Client for Lync

2011-03-01T15:41:58Z

LP, which stands for Lync for Phone, is a Windows Phone 7 client for Lync which has been developed by Michael Olesen, a fellow Microsoft colleague Mikkel Bach Nielsen and his wife Irit on their free time. According to Michael, LP as already been submitted to the Marketplace and will be a free download ! You can check out a video of LP working with the Lync desktop client here . For more information visit Michael’s blog ....(read more)

Gaming on the 3 screens: PC, XBOX 360 and Windows Phone 7

2011-02-04T10:45:33Z

Here is the screaming example of what Microsoft meant about gaming on the 3 screens: RC-AirSim is a game that can be found on the PC, the XBOX 360 and in Windows Phone 7. The game is pretty much the same on all 3 screens, and I dare saying that on Windows Phone 7 it runs better than on my PC :) Also the XBOX experience is very good, and you can notice some effects enhancements like some particles coming from the plane. So far I’ve purchased the XBOX version, and its only too bad you have to pay for...(read more)

Problems with SharePoint Office Web Apps

2011-02-03T10:52:30Z

Office Web Apps is very cool and useful, and I was trying it from my home PC first opening and editing an Excel document and then opening and not being able to edit a Word document. I found this odd, since I could edit just fine Excel spreadsheets, so why wouldn’t Word docs be editable just as well? It seems I needed to activate the Office Web Apps Feature on the Site Collection Administration and then on the Site Collection Features ....(read more)

Problems with SharePoint Excel Services

2011-02-03T10:10:00Z

I have been implement a SharePoint 2010 server coupled with an UAG ForeFront server in order to use the Sharepoint functionality in Windows Phone 7 . With that out of the way I am now trying to create some mobile forms, to see how it would look and feel on WP7, but first I wanted to create a list based on an Excel spreadsheet but SharePoint just kept giving me this error: “This workbook cannot be opened because it is not stored in an Excel Services Application trusted location” Luckily after...(read more)

RC-AirSim - Crashing airplanes on WP7 is fun!

2011-01-20T23:45:56Z

Here is a quick video of a great game I found today on Marketplace. Its fun and addictive! More info here ....(read more)

First free navigation software for Windows Phone 7?

2011-01-20T21:46:50Z

XMaps has been available at the marketplace for some time as a paid version, and now you have the free version. Although its not the best (by far) “navigation software” on the market it is almost unique for the Windows Phone 7 platform which doesn’t have a universal navigation software, paid or free. Unfortunately due to the limited API’s and control over the OS the software fails in a few aspects and could be improved in others, but its worth taking it for a test drive. The problems I noticed where...(read more)

Trouble when trying to install Exchange Server 2010 SP1

2011-01-13T22:11:49Z

When trying to install Exchange Server 2010 SP1, the Setup would always throw out this error: Mailbox Role Failed Error: The following error was generated when "$error.Clear(); buildToBuildUpgrade-ExsetdataAtom -AtomName SystemAttendant -DomainController $RoleDomainController " was run: "An error occurred with error code '3221685221' and message 'Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.'.". It had to do with the Windows Firewall being turned off. On this server...(read more)

Trouble with Exchange after demoting from DC

2011-01-13T15:04:00Z

If you’re like me, always messing around with VM’s and server configs, etc., than you might have reached a point where you had to demote your Exchange Server from the DC role. After this your Exchange installation might start giving out some annoying errors like this: So, being tired of this, I did some research and found this piece of valuable information over at Chris and Robin’s Blog: The fix for me was not the highlighted one in that thread, but Adam Miceli's comment: "Delete...(read more)

Windows Phone 7 Business Apps round-up

2011-01-12T23:24:31Z

We already know that Windows Phone 7 is a great phone for productivity . But how about using it with the assets you have in your company such as CRM’s, ERP’s or even getting BI metrics? Well I have recently found a few applications that help you do just that on your Windows Phone 7: · PushBI – This great application will get your Kpi’s metrics from a Sharepoint Server with PushBI’s software and show them to you in very rich and easy way. The server side of PushBI will allow further customization...(read more)

Get a $99 rebate if you develop 2 WP7 apps

2010-12-29T16:15:41Z

It seems that US developers are in for a new years treat. According to the App Hub site , if you develop and publish successfully two Windows Phone 7 games or apps you will be eligible for a $99 rebate which represents your annual subscription cost. Not bad, right? But how about for developers living outside the US?...(read more)

Video: Burglar Alarm for Windows Phone 7

2010-12-06T22:32:31Z

I’ve created a small video that illustrates how Burglar Alarm works and how easy it is to use. Feel free to comment. Nuno...(read more)