Are you wondering which path to take to MCSA: Windows Server? Check out my answer to this question over at http://www.trainsignal.com/blog/mcsa-2008-or-mcsa-2012 Thanks to the folks at TrainSignal for inviting my to blog. Mike
Author: Michael Bender
More on Building Your Lab…
Disclaimer: If you are reading this, you are an IT Pro or a developer in possibly the wrong place. Either way, you are a professional (like me) and need to understand what you are doing before you do it. There are concepts such as Boot from VHD which can leave your PC as a brick if not done correctly. I…
Building a Lab to Get Your Geek On!
Greetings True Believers, So I wanted to take some time and talk about building a lab environment for learning Windows Server 2012 and preparing for MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification. As an IT Pro, I know that book knowledge is great, but it is the hands-on skills that get the job done. Getting time in a lab environment to learn…
New Blog Post for 90 Day Challengers…
Greetings True Believers, I just posted the latest blog on planning for the 90 Days to MCSA Challenge. http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/certification/b/90days2mcsa/archive/2013/03/19/building-a-plan-for-passing-the-90-day-mcsa-challenge.aspx#fbid=-Hnbs9ya2xG Let me know what you think… Mike
Ready….Set…Certify!!!!
Greetings True Believers, The #90Days2MCSA challenge is officially started!!!! Check out My opening blog with next steps to get you on the road to MCSA: Windows Server 2012… Also, check out the opening blog post by Veronic Sopher of Microsoft Learning. It’s full of a lot of great information! Good Luck! Mike
Microsoft Certified Career Day 2013
Greetings True Believers, It’s official. I’ve been asked to participate on the industry panel at the Micrsoft Certified Career Day on March 12, 2013. It’s a very exciting opportunity to discuss how the cloud is changing the IT recruitment and skills landscape. IMHO, IT Pros WILL NOT succeed in the future without investing in themselves and building cloud-specific skill…
Solving the problem of Flash on Windows RT
Good Afternoon True Believers, Before we get into today’s topic, a word of warning. I do not recommend you do this on your Windows RT device, and claim no responsibility should you end up with issues. Choose wisely…And think before you jump! Like many, I was excited about the possiblities of Windows RT and it’s inclusion of Flash in the…
Need a Hyper-V Test Lab…No Problem!
Greetings True Believers, I just got done installing VMware Workstation 9 and found an awesome addition. You now have the option to choose Hyper-V as the OS for your VM. This will create a VM that is customized to run Server 2012 w/ the Hyper-V role AND nested VMs OUT OF THE BOX! You do not have to perform any tweaks or…
Are you looking to step up your game?
Greetings True Believers, I’ve got a lot of stuff on my plate, and a bunch of stuff to share with everyone that I’m hoping to get rolling in the next few months so stay tuned. I wanted to get out a quick blog post about a great resource for IT Pros looking for solid information on Windows 8, Server 2012,…
Come on out and Learn some cool Windows 8 Stuff…
As part of the MVP program, I will be presenting at the Microsoft Store in Oak Brook, IL on Saturday, December 8th, at 10am. If you are in the area, please come out and learn some cool stuff. Lots of demos and tips! Plus an opportunity to win an ASUS VivoTab RT. For more information on the event, check out…