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FREE ebook on Windows Server 2012

Nuno Luz — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:53:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Nice RDP apps for Android and iPhone

Nuno Luz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Create a Windows Server 2012 Bootable VHD

Nuno Luz — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:24:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Connecting remotely via PowerShell to Office 365

Nuno Luz — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:53:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Happy New Year 2013!

Nuno Luz — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:37:00 GMT

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

Nuno Luz — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:15:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Ahhhh, NOW I feel like home!

Nuno Luz — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

First things first

Nuno Luz — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:54:00 GMT

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...

Nuno Luz — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:27:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Phone 7 Client for Lync

Nuno Luz — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:41:58 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Nuno Luz — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:45:33 GMT

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...(read more)

Problems with SharePoint Office Web Apps

Nuno Luz — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:52:30 GMT

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...(read more)

Problems with SharePoint Excel Services

Nuno Luz — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:10:00 GMT

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...(read more)

RC-AirSim - Crashing airplanes on WP7 is fun!

Nuno Luz — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:45:56 GMT

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?

Nuno Luz — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:46:50 GMT

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...(read more)

Trouble when trying to install Exchange Server 2010 SP1

Nuno Luz — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:11:49 GMT

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...(read more)

Trouble with Exchange after demoting from DC

Nuno Luz — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:04:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Phone 7 Business Apps round-up

Nuno Luz — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:24:31 GMT

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...(read more)

Get a $99 rebate if you develop 2 WP7 apps

Nuno Luz — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:15:41 GMT

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...(read more)

Video: Burglar Alarm for Windows Phone 7

Nuno Luz — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:32:31 GMT

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)