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Stefan Kummert shares how User Experience Services used Power BI to capture and analyze real-time feedback about internal apps, providing business intelligence and enabling data visualization, leading to informed decisions about application solutions. [1:04] Tell me about you and what your team does[1:54] How many listening systems do you currently work with?[4:50] How much data do we capture from those listening systems in a month or year?[7:01] Tell me more about the backend solution you've created that captures this data? What kind of format are we talking about here?[8:05] So now that you can effectively manage this data in a central environment, how do you cleanse it and make any sense of that data?[9:50] Now that you know what the data is means, how did you successfully create your visualization solution to enable your business owners to make effective business decisions around that data?[11:31] DEMO: Can you show us what this looks like?[15:42] What does your technology roadmap look like?Learn more about Microsoft Power BI – Click here. __________________________ 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: Tommy Patterson’s BlogCloud Solutions HubBuilding Clouds blogEnterprise Mobility BlogExperience what’s next in Power BI --- click hereVideos: Microsoft Virtual Academy – Cloud Data Training Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Your environment can be protected by automating the replication of the virtual machines based on policies that you set and control. Azure Site Recovery can protect Hyper-V, VMware and physical servers and you can use Azure or your secondary datacenter as your recovery site. Join Keith Mayer and Jennelle Crothers as they take us through this in-depth step-by-step demo on how to get started and use Azure Site Recovery in your environment. [1:17] What is Azure Site Recovery and how can it benefit my organization?[4:37 ] DEMO: How to use Azure Site Recovery 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: Keith Mayer's BlogJennelle Crothers’ blog Cloud Solutions HubBuilding Clouds blogVideos: (Part 1) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Foundation(Part 2) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Hyper-V Enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 3) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Networking Enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 4) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Managing Cloud Foundations with Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 5) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Building a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 6) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Networking in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager(Part 7) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Managing Storage with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager(Part 8) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Build Your Compute Fabric with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager(Part 9) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Getting Started with the Windows Azure Pack(Part 10) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Windows Azure Pack Remote Console Support(Part 11) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Service Management Automation(Part 12) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Windows Azure Pack and the Virtual Machine Role Gallery(Part 13) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Cross-Premises Virtual Networking with S

Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device. It’s the foundation and the core belief system for a completely accessible future where users can connect and be productive anytime they want. But how do we get there and what are the potential ramifications for providing this type of access? Join Kevin Remde, Matt McSpirit, Joe Breslin and Thomas Willingham as they discuss how technologies like Remote Desktop Services (RDS) have evolved to provide the world with greater accessibility and productivity. [3:45] I said “Remote Computing”, but are we really just talking about the old Terminal Services / Remote Desktop kind of thing?[15:40] How about security breaches? What do we have to consider here with this type of anywhere anytime level access?[11:40] What reasons are people giving for NOT wanting to go this direction?[29:47] Let’s talk scenarios… where can we see RDS impacting more tangible items? IoT? Devices? Where can we go with this?Next Steps:Learn how you can achieve more with an accessible futureWatch! Top 10 Reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #4: Remote Desktop ServicesRun Windows desktops and applications on any device at scale__________________________ 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: Kevin Remde's BlogMatt McSpirit’s BlogRemote Desktop Services Blog Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Yung Chou and Tommy Patterson show us how to get started using nested virtualization within Windows 10 from its benefits to its features and everything else in between. [4:50] DEMO: Getting started with nested Hyper-V Virtualization in Windows 10__________________________ __________________________ 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: Yung Chou's BlogTommy Patterson’s BlogRelated Resources: Deployment PlanningServicing Options Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

“Empowering every organization and every individual on the planet to achieve more.” It’s an ambitious statement and Microsoft’s vision for a more productive work force and everyday life experiences. But how do we get there? Today we’re kicking off a new series entitled “Tech Futures” which is devoted to the idea of exploring new possibilities in our quest to “achieve more” in our daily lives. From connected cows to smart fridges, 3D printed pizza and driverless cars --- all while tackling cyber security and privacy issues as well as trying to figure out how to support this new tech frontier through infrastructure management and enterprise mobility --- no topic is off limit. So join us in our journey and let us know what you think the future will look like and how we can challenge what we see today, so that we can create the technologies that will shape tomorrow together. [3:40] Before we can look to the future, we have to explore our past…[8:40] What current technology are you most encouraged by that you think will be a major player in the future?[11:40] How do we get to the future? What is it built on and how are they all interconnected?[15:34] So now let's think about the future... what are a couple of things that you see coming that will radically change the way we "achieve more" in our work and play?[19:30] How will these new possibilities impact user productivity? How’s a 3D Printed Pizza and Enterprise Mobility related exactly?[25:32] What does productivity and advancements in technology really mean?Learn more. Check out http://aka.ms/TechFutures3DPizza __________________________ 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: Kevin Remde's BlogMatt McSpirit’s Blog Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

The “World Famous” Paul Thurrott makes his TechNet Radio debut as he joins Dan Stolts to discuss their Top 10 Reasons to make the move to Windows 10 now. Check out the show as well as their comments and let us know what you think? Agree? Disagree? You tell us! [2:00] Its Free! Or is it?[3:46] Automatic and regular updates? Good or bad?[5:58] Well Hello there Windows! Is this the beginning of the end for passwords?[7:30] The Edge…browser that is.[10:06] Hey Cortana! Microsoft brings is personal digital assistant to the party[11:16] Action Center makes notifications make sense[13:00] Works great on a PC! How do I love thee Start Menu? Let me count the ways…[15:26] Continuum - transition automatically between usage modes[17:24] Works the way you want --- tablets, PCs, you name a device we got it![19:52] UWP – One Platform to Rule them All!__________________________ __________________________ 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: Dan Stolts Blog ITProGuru.comMore Great Video Content From Dan StoltsLearn more! ITProGuru.com/Join Check out Thurrott.com – News, Reviews & Analysis for Tech Enthusiasts Related Resources: Deployment PlanningServicing Options Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Renowned author and Cloud Computing thought leader, David Linthicum joins Yung Chou for this insightful discussion around the future of IT and what the next big bets in technology will be and how it will affect IT Pros. [1:55] How did you get in the IT industry and what was your first job in IT?[4:54] How did you start paying attention to cloud computing and what was your initial thoughts? How have your views evolved?[7:30] When talking about computing, many will immediately get concerned with resource sharing, multi-tenancy, compliance, and security. What are your thoughts?[9:19] Regarding mobility and cloud computing, what are the challenges for IT and how can we solve it?[11:57] Many say that Hybrid Cloud is the next big thing. What's your view and why? And how do we get there?[14:20] What do micro-services, containers and DevOps mean to IT pros?[17:20] IoT, Big Data, Machine Learning --- how is this re-shaping the industry?[21:02] What is the current state of IT/Cloud Computing? Where do we go? What's the next big disruptive technology?[24:45] What’s your advice to those who are getting into and those who have been in the IT industry?__________________________ __________________________ 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: Yung Chou's BlogDavid Linthicum’s blog Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Author and Windows expert Ed Bott joins Jennelle Crothers as they discuss Windows 10, telemetry and data driven designs. Tune in as they discuss how telemetry works in Windows 10 as well as address concerns consumers and Enterprise organizations may have. [0:50] Tell us about your new book on Windows 10?[5:01] What is the purpose of telemetry? What's your take on it?[9:40] Why are people upset about telemetry? Can you turn it off?[11:40] How is telemetry controlled in an Enterprise environment?__________________________ __________________________ 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: Jennelle Crothers’ blog Ed Bott’s blogDownload Ed’s FREE eBook: Introducing Windows 10 for IT ProfessionalsRelated Resources: Deployment PlanningServicing Options Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Finding new and better ways for NFL fans to experience Game Day as well as improve work productivity for coaches, players and organizations. This is the mission of the NFL and Microsoft partnership and in today’s episode, Blain Barton and Mike Downey walk us through some examples of how Microsoft is delivering innovative devices, services and technologies for the NFL. [1:30] How did Microsoft first get involved with the NFL?[2:50] Tell us about Surface on the Sidelines and how this is impacting the game?[6:08] So what happened exactly during the AFC Championship game earlier this year?[8:09] Lets talk about Xbox and consumer apps for a second --- how does this impact the Game Day experience for NFL fans?[11:22] How are players using the Surface?[14:37] How about Azure Machine Learning? Is this being used by teams?______________ 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: Blain Barton's BlogVideos: (Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Microsoft Azure Stack is a new hybrid cloud platform product that enables your organization to deliver Azure services from your own datacenter to help you achieve more. Join Keith Mayer and Andy Syrewicze as they take us through this in-depth step-by-step demo on how it install and configure Azure Stack in your environment. [2:40] What is Microsoft Azure Stack and why should IT Pros use it?[9:22] DEMO: How to Install and Configure Azure StackTry Azure Stack for yourself! Click here 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: Keith Mayer's BlogAndy Syrewicze's BlogCloud Solutions HubBuilding Clouds blog Videos: (Part 1) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Foundation(Part 2) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Hyper-V Enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 3) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Networking Enhancements in Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 4) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Managing Cloud Foundations with Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 5) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Building a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Windows Server 2012 R2(Part 6) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Networking in System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager(Part 7) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Managing Storage with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager(Part 8) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Build Your Compute Fabric with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager(Part 9) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Getting Started with the Windows Azure Pack(Part 10) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Windows Azure Pack Remote Console Support(Part 11) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Service Management Automation(Part 12) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Windows Azure Pack and the Virtual Machine Role Gallery(Part 13) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Cross-Premises Virtual Networking with Site-to-Site VPN and ExpressRoute(Part 14) Building Your Hybrid Cloud - Disa