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Like what you heard?  Try Windows Azure for FREE and enjoy the freedom to use your preferred OS, language, database or tool.  Windows Azure can help you deploy sites to a highly scalable environment, deploy and run virtual machines, and create highly scalable applications in a rich PaaS environment.  Give it a try! _________________Matt Hester kicks off his 8 part Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) series and in today’s episode he welcomes Chief Technical Evangelist for the Cloud, Brian Prince to the show as they give us an overview of Microsoft’s IaaS platform, aka Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Tune in as they build a case for why both developers and IT Professionals should consider using this service as well as how to get started and create your own Azure Virtual Machine in minutes. [1:44] What’s  “DevOps”? [4:52] How does IaaS affect me? What is Windows Azure Virtual Machines? [6:02] Tesla vs. Edison? Umm…I thought we were talking about Azure? How does this story fit in exactly? [13:01] Ok, I get it…now what’s the deal with PaaS (Platform as a Service)? How is this different than IaaS? [21:13] DEMO: How to setup and create an Azure Virtual Machine __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download  Windows Server 2012,  System Center 2012 SP1 and  Hyper-V Server 2012 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don’t Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Matt Hester’s Blog Brian Prince’s Blog Virtual Labs: Windows Azure Virtual Labs Follow

Dan Stolts welcomes Tony Asaro to the show as they take an in-depth look at the overall virtualization landscape and the many factors companies need to consider when thinking about their virtualization needs. Tune in as they discuss Hyper-V vs. VMware, Live Migration and Hyper-V Replica as well as how to manage your virtualization solutions with System Center 2012. [3:11] As a consultant and systems architect what are you hearing in the field as it relates to the virtualization landscape? [4:32] What do you think are the primary forces that play into the decision for how companies start looking at Hyper-V over VMware? [7:06] What kind of workloads are companies porting to Hyper-V? [8:59] What pace do you see companies moving at to roll out changes.  Is it  a rip and replace, or a migration or a bit of both? [10:18] Do you see more small businesses caring about Virtualization? [12:00] Do you see people taking advantage of virtualization management technologies like System Center 2012? __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download  Windows Server 2012,  System Center 2012 SP1 and  Hyper-V Server 2012 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don’t Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: ITProGuru.com Tony Asaro’s Blog – Contemplating IT Learn more about the Virtualization Technology Users Group (VTUG) Videos: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1) ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 2) ITProGuru vs. Virtua

Ann Vu and Brian Day are your hosts for today’s Exchange Ideas episode and in this installment they discuss how to upgrade to Exchange Server 2013. Tune in as they walk you through some simple steps to help transition you from Exchange 2007 or 2010 as well as how to manage your environments after everything is set up. [0:53] What are the pre-reqs to upgrade from Exchange 2007 | 2010 to Exchange 2013? [4:03] What are the transition steps? [7:40] Do I have to apply the updates to all of my servers? [10:20] What can users expect the day after you transition the namespace? [14:03] What happens with offline address books? [15:57] Can I migrate public folders to Exchange 2013? [18:34] How do I manage my environments? When do I use the old EMC tools versus EAC? [20:21] I hear that the way mailbox size is calculated different in 2013. How does this affect mailbox moves and quotas? If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: I am MEC: Microsoft Exchange Community Exchange Server TechCenter EHLO Blog Free Microsoft Trials: Exchange Server 2013 Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Windows Server 2012 Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 90 Day Free Trial of Windows Azure Download Windows 8 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

In Part 4 of their Building a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 SP1, Keith Mayer and Yung Chou show us how to configure the storage fabric in Virtual Machine Manager. Tune in as they walk us through the process of adding different types of storage into our fabric such as file server storage (SMB 3.0) and block storage (iSCI, Fiber Channel , or SAS). [1:45] Recap: What is a Private Cloud? [5:42] Recap: Setting up the Private Cloud Foundation [7:03] Recap: System Center 2012 SP1 VMM Overview [7:57] Let’s Talk about Storage. What are some of the challenges that IT Pros face today regarding file storage? [13:29] How do I Configure the Storage Fabric in Virtual Machine Manager? [16:41] DEMO: Adding File Server Storage (SMB 3.0)   [24:29] DEMO: Adding Block Storage (iSCI, FC, SAS) __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download  Windows Server 2012,  System Center 2012 SP1 and  Hyper-V Server 2012 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don’t Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________Become an "Early Expert" at IT Pros ROCK! The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can complete based on your own schedule and availability. If you're interested in learning more about the products or soluti

Harold Wong welcomes Sr. Marketing Manager John Allwright to the show as they discuss the latest enhancements made to System Center 2012 SP1 and the new capabilities found within Windows Azure Services for Windows Server. Tune in as they chat about Virtual Networking, Global Service Monitor and the Service Provider Foundation API as well as demo for us how this all fits into an integrated Cloud OS service model. [9:27] DEMO: Windows Azure Services for Windows Server After watching this video, follow these next steps: Step #1 – Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation SoftwareStep #2 – Download Windows Server 2012Step #3 – Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 _______________ Like what you heard? Try Windows Azure for FREE and enjoy the freedom to use your preferred OS, language, database or tool. Windows Azure can help you deploy sites to a highly scalable environment, deploy and run virtual machines, and create highly scalable application in a rich PaaS environment. Give it a try!If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Microsoft Virtual Academy Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform website Blogs & Articles Harold Wong’s Blog Windows Server Team Blog Virtualization Team Blog Get Started with System Center 2012 SP1 Global Service Monitor Learn more about Windows Azure Services for Windows Server Videos: Virtualization and Cloud Experts Café - What’s New in Windows Server 2012 Virtualization and Cloud Experts Café - A Discussion around VMware vs. Windows Server 2012 Virtualization and Cloud Experts Café - Why Hyper-V Matters and How it Can Work for You Virtualization and Cloud Experts Café - Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter and Hyper-V Virtual Switch Overview Virtualization and Cloud Experts Café - Your Hyper-V Server 2012 Questions Answered! (Yes, its Free!) Virtuali

Dan Stolts and Microsoft MVP Rob McShinsky are back for part 2 of their Hyper-V Live series and in today’s episode they demo for us Live Storage Migration, Multiple Live Migrations and how to rapidly move multiple VMs at one time without interruption through Live Cluster Node Evacuations. Guru Tip! Check out all of the Live Features in Hyper-V! [0:50] DEMO: Live Storage Migration [8:57] DEMO: Live Migration [18:50] DEMO: Multiple Live Migrations [21:16] DEMO: Cluster Node Live Evacuations / Pause After watching this video, follow these next steps: Step #1 – Download Windows Server 2012Step #2 – Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012Step #3 – Start Your Free 90 Day Trial of Windows AzureIf you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Microsoft Virtual Academy Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Websites & Blogs: ITProGuru.com Server and Cloud Platform Blog Private Cloud Architecture Blog VirtuallyAware.com Videos: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1) ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 2) ITProGuru vs. Virtualization ITProGuru vs. Servers in the Sky TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Virtualization Community TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Hyper-V Replica Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Back for Part 3 of their Building a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 SP1, Keith Mayer and Yung Chou show us how to deploy and upgrade to System Center 2012 SP1 Virtual Machine Manager. Tune in as they introduce some key VMM components and take us through an in-depth deployment and upgrading demo. [1:15] Recap: Episode 1 & 2 [8:28] What is System Center 2012 SP1 Virtual Machine Manager? Why is it important? [23:27] DEMO: Deploying System Center 2012 SP Virtual Machine Manager [39:39] DEMO: How to upgrade from System Center 2012 RTM VMM to SP1 Become an "Early Expert" at IT Pros ROCK! The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can complete based on your own schedule and availability. If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Windows Server 2012 Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 90 Day Free Trial of Windows Azure Websites & Blogs: Keith Mayer’s Blog Yung Chou’s Blog Cloud Solutions Hub Building Clouds blog Videos: (Part 1) Building a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 - Introduction (Part 2) Laying the Foundation with Windows Server 2012 Virtual Labs: TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS  

Are you up to speed on Hyper-V Live?  TechNet Radio, ITProGuru vs and Become a Virtualization Expert with 20 + Days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert (part 6a of 20+) have teamed up to bring you Hyper-V Live!  Dan Stolts welcomes Microsoft MVP Rob McShinsky to the show as they discuss the new "Live" features found in Hyper-V for Windows Server 2012. Tune in for part one of their two part series as they'll demo for us the Live Add Memory and Live Snapshot Merging capabilities. Guru Tip! Check out all of the Live Features in Hyper-V! [5:49] DEMO: Live Add MemoryWhat is it?: The ability to increase maximum memory to a VM while it is running. (Can also lower Minimum memory) Prerequisites : VM must be using Dynamic Memory Available in previous version of Hyper-V: No What to look out for: Watch available disk space where volume is placed. .BIN file will grow. How it could be better: Currently cannot reduce the amount of memory from a running VM. Powerhell: Get-Vm "VMNAME" | Set-VMMemory -MaximumBytes 2gb [11:56 ] DEMO: Live Snapshot Merging What is it?: A recovery point that saves the state, data, and hardware configuration of a VM without downtime to the VM, but it is NOT a backup Prerequisites : Must be performed before any changes!!! Available in previous version of Hyper-V: No (Downtime was needed for merge) What to look out for: Watch available disk space where volume is placed. .AVHD(X) file will grow until merged. Merging of large files can take a considerable amount of time. You should delete snapshot as soon as you can. Powershell: Remove-VMSnapshot "VMName" Get-VMSnapshot "VMName" | Where-Object {$_.name -eq "SNAPNAME"} | Remove-VMSnapshot After watching this video, follow these next steps: Step #1 – Download Windows Server 2012Step #2 – Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012Step #3 – Start Your Free 90 Day Trial of Windows AzureIf you're interested in learning more about the produc

In Part 2 of their Building a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 SP1, Keith Mayer and Yung Chou lay out the foundation of your Private Cloud by expanding on the features of Windows Server 2012. Tune in as they discuss Scale-up and Scale-out scenarios, how to configure NIC teaming and failover clustering. [2:34] What are some of the benefits of Scale-Up and Scale-Out with Windows Server 2012? [6:39] Can you describe a Scale-Up Scenario for us? [11:31] DEMO: Scale-Up Scenario [20:52] DEMO: How to Configure Network Teaming [29:09] DEMO: Failover Clustering & Cluster Aware Updating [35:04] What is an example of a Scale-Out scenario? [38:25] DEMO: Scale-Out Scenario Become an "Early Expert" at IT Pros ROCK!The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can complete based on your own schedule and availability. If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Windows Server 2012 Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 90 Day Free Trial of Windows Azure Websites & Blogs: Keith Mayer’s Blog Yung Chou’s Blog Cloud Solutions Hub Building Clouds blog Get Started with the FREE Hyper-V Server 2012 Step-by-Step: Build a Hyper-V Cluster - Part 1 of 2 Step-by-Step: Build a Hyper-V Cluster - Part 2 of 2 Virtual Labs: TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our

Blain Barton  and the Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson are back for their monthly show and in today's episode, they discuss the importance of Microsoft Certifications. Tune in as they chat about how getting certified directly affected their careers, some tips and tricks for the MCSA on Windows Server 2012 as well as the free "Early Experts" challenge you can sign-up for in preparation for the exam.  Become an "Early Expert" The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can complete based on your own schedule and availability.  If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Microsoft Virtual Academy Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Your FREE copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton’s Blog The Script Center Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog Learn Windows PowerShell Videos: TechNet Radio: IT Time - The Scripting Guy’s Top 5 PowerShell 3.0 Tips and Tricks TechNet Radio: IT Time - PowerShell 3.0 Step-by-Step with the Scripting Guy TechNet Radio: IT Time – Get Your Script on! Check out PowerShell Saturdays TechNet Radio: IT Time – PowerShell 3.0 Integrated Scripting Environment Overview TechNet Radio: IT Time - Automating and Managing tasks in Windows Azure with PowerShell TechNet Radio: Top 10 Reasons NOT to Fear PowerShell 3.0 TechNet Radio: IT Time – PowerShell Summit and the 2013 Scripting Games Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/M

Keith Mayer and Yung Chou kick off their multi-part series on how to build a Private Cloud using System Center 2012 SP1. Tune in for part 1 as they discuss the difference between a Private Cloud and a Highly Virtualized Environment, how System Center 2012 components map to Private Cloud requirements as well as how the SP1 release allows for even greater improvements to managing your datacenters and applications. [1:43] What are the differences between a Private Cloud and a Highly Virtualized Environment? [10:04] How does System Center 2012 components map to Private Cloud requirements? [13:05] What's New in System Center 2012 Service Pack 1? [21:13] How about Networking enhancements?  [40:07] Tell us about the protection improvements made for Hyper-V when using CSVs, Remote SMB, Live Migration and Windows Azure Online Backup If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Windows Server 2012 Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 90 Day Free Trial of Windows Azure Websites & Blogs: Keith Mayer’s Blog Yung Chou’s Blog Cloud Solutions Hub Building Clouds blog Virtual Labs: TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS Become an "Early Expert" at IT Pros ROCK!The Windows Server 2012 "Early Experts" Challenge provides a FREE online study group with certification exam preparation materials for quickly learning about the latest version of Windows Server! The Challenge involves a series of Knowledge Quests - starting with the Apprentice Quest below - and each Quest ends with a special completion certificate for you to promote your new knowledge! To make it easy to participate, each Quest is developed in a modular format that you can com

Like what you heard? Try Windows Azure for FREE and enjoy the freedom to use your preferred OS, language, database or tool. Windows Azure can help you deploy sites to a highly scalable environment, deploy and run virtual machines, and create highly scalable application in a rich PaaS environment. Give it a try! _________________ Abstract: Kevin Remde, welcomes Douglas Chrystall, Chief Architect at Dell Software to the show as they discuss Foglight for Windows Azure applications – a new product offering from Dell which helps monitor applications built on the Azure platform. Tune in as they chat about this solution which can provide diagnostics and improve your applications performance quality. If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Microsoft Virtual Academy Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Websites & Blogs: Kevin Remde’s Blog Learn more about Foglight for Windows Azure applications Videos: TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 1) Private Cloud Principles TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 2) Private Cloud Security TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 3) Private Cloud Planning TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 4) Private Cloud IaaS TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – (Part 5) Private Cloud and Identity Management Virtual Labs: MSDN Virtual Labs: Windows Azure Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Bob Hunt and Jose Barreto continue their Windows Server 2012 File Server and SMB 3.0 series and in today’s episode they lay out their top Tips and Tricks. Tune in as they disclose a number of useful bits of information such as how to use multiple subnets when deploying SMB multichannel in a cluster from how to avoid loopback configurations for Hyper-V over SMB.  Check out the full article here! After watching this video, follow these next steps: Step #1 – Download Windows Server 2012Step #2 – Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012Step #3 – Start Your Free 90 Day Trial of Windows Azure If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Microsoft Virtual Academy Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Websites & Blogs: Bob Hunt’s Blog Jose Barreto’s Blog Videos: TechNet Radio: Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V over SMB TechNet Radio: Windows Server 2012 - How to Scale-Out a File Server using Hyper-V TechNet Radio: Hyper-V over SMB: Step-by-Step Installation using PowerShell TechNet Radio: SMB Multi-channel Basics for Windows Server 2012 and SMB 3.0 TechNet Radio: SQL Server over SMB 3.0 Overview TechNet Radio: SMB 3.0 Deployment Scenarios TechNet Radio: Hyper-V over SMB 3.0 Performance Considerations TechNet Radio: Hyper-V Local vs. Hyper-V SMB Performance Virtual Labs: TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Ann Vu, Ross Smith, Jeff Mealiffe and Todd Luttinen are back, and in today’s Exchange Ideas episode, they discuss Exchange Server 2013 Architecture Planning. Tune in as they chat about things you may want to plan for in your environment such as multi and single namespaces, High Availability and Site Resilience, unified messaging and virtualization considerations. [1:06] What should I think about in terms of planning & sizing for my environment? [4:02] With only two roles, should I multi-role or not? [6:05] What about multiple namespaces or a single namespace in my environment? [12:20] What about TMG and UAG? [14:04] How does HA/SR planning change? [17:28] How does transport HA and safety net work and affect my architecture? [20:52] Should I think about virtualization? If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: I am MEC: Microsoft Exchange Community Exchange Server TechCenter EHLO Blog Free Microsoft Trials: Exchange Server 2013 Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Windows Server 2012 Download Your FREE Copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 90 Day Free Trial of Windows Azure Download Windows 8 Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Blain Barton  welcomes Jennifer Moser, Cindy Gross, Chuck Heinzelman and Thomas LaRock to the show as they discuss the upcoming PASS Business Analytics Conference. If BI and Big Data are important to you this is a must attend event. Tune in as they chat about why you should go and what you’ll get out of it as well as how this conference will separate itself from other BI events and the PASS Summit. Register Today! April 10-12, 2013 – PASS Business Analytics Conference  If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Resources: Microsoft Virtual Academy Download Microsoft Private Cloud Evaluation Software Download Your FREE copy of Hyper-V Server 2012 Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton’s Blog Cindy Gross’ Blog - SQL Server and Big Data Troubleshooting + Tips SQL Rockstar – Thomas LaRock’s Blog Spread the News! Help promote the inaugural PASS Business Analytics Conference in Chicago! PASS BAC PREVIEW SERIES: SQL Professionals and the World of Self-service BI and Big Data   Follow @technetradio Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftTechNetRadio Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS