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Microsoft Ignite 2020 – What’s your track?

Posted on 22 September 2020 by rayc25

Ignite 2020 is around the corner. If you have not decided yet what sessions to attend, the various product teams have posted their lists of sessions to attend. I created this list of links to the specific tracks. Windows deployment … Continue reading →

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My first big Microsoft conference

Posted on 1 August 2018 by rayc25

Here is a lightly edited repost of a story I once wrote for the Springboard Series Newsletter in 2012. The story is still very true for those attending Ignite for the first time.   I’ll never forget the arrival at … Continue reading →

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A TechEd Story

Posted on 6 June 2012 by rayc25

My contribution to the Springboard Series Insider – June 2012 I’ll never forget the arrival at my first TechEd at the Côte d’Azure in France, 1997. My first international business trip ever. Completely prepared for business. Sharply dressed, I went … Continue reading →

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My profile at Microsoft.com

Posted on 5 May 2009 by rayc25

I just noticed that my picture and profile are currently showcased on the Microsoft Springboard site. Spread the word and meet me at Tech Ed 2009 next week in LA.

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Member of the Springboard Series Technical Experts Panel (STEP)

Posted on 6 February 2009 by rayc25

It’s been a while since I posted here. A lot has happened since my last post. Currently I am working as the lead solution architect in project building a worldwide Active Directory and mail infrastructure. This time I am focusing … Continue reading →

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Reporting from Tech Ed IT Pro 2008

Posted on 3 November 2008 by rayc25

This week I will be blogging the news from Tech Ed IT Pro Barcelona on bink.nu. If you are in Barcelona, check out my book at the conference book store. If you have spare time, pay me a visit in … Continue reading →

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Windows Vista for XP Professionals is out now!

Posted on 23 October 2008 by rayc25

My book is out! Finally I managed to finish the book I have been working on for the past 18 months. Still I am actually quite happy with the result. Windows Vista for XP Professionals is aimed at IT Professionals … Continue reading →

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My interview on Windows Essential Business Server at bink.nu

Posted on 23 June 2008 by rayc25

Last Friday I was provided the opportunity to interview Russ Madlener, Director of Planning, Windows Server and Tools division at Microsoft. Russ is responsible for the product release of Windows Essential Business Server (WEBS) formerly known as Centro. The meeting … Continue reading →

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Technet subscription downloads UI

Posted on 12 June 2008 by rayc25

Today I found out I am not the only one who thinks that the Silverlight based UI of the Technet Subscriber downloads is a monster. I had a very interesting chat with Chris Slemp from Microsoft in the Technet Zone … Continue reading →

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Network issue with Hyper-V

Posted on 6 March 2008 by rayc25

Ok. I finished migrating my VMs to Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V and installed my file server running Windows Server 2008 in a VM. I installed all VMs on my Dell Power Edge 2900 and at first I thought I … Continue reading →

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