|  | | | Microsoft MVP Zubair Alexander's technical blog that covers Microsoft products. |
| | | | Microsoft Directory Services Team blog. |
| | | | DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems allows remote users to securely access intranet shares, Web sites, and applications without connecting to a VPN. |
| | | | DirectAccess is supported by Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows Server 2008 R2. |
| | | | DirectAccess, introduced in the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems, allows remote users to securely access enterprise shares, Web sites, and applications without connecting to a virtual private network (VPN). |
| | | | This guide provides troubleshooting information for DirectAccess in the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems. |
| | | | Ask the Directory Services Team. |
| | | | In this TechNet Edge video Technical Evangelist Symon Perriman walks through a real-world multi-site cluster deployment. |
| | | | DNS is part of the Windows Server 2008 TCP/IP protocol suite and all TCP/IP network connections are, by default, configured with the IP address of at least one DNS server in order to perform name resolution on the network. |
| | | | RDCMan manages multiple remote desktop connections. It is useful for managing server labs where you need regular access to each machine such as automated checkin systems and data centers. It is similar to the built-in MMC Remote Desktops snap-in, but more flexible. |
| | | | If you are looking for Free Software and Online Services then this resource guide should help point you in the right direction. |
| | | | Video: How to Create an Unattended Answer Files Using Windows System Image |
| | | | News and comments on IPv6 from Sean Siler, IPv6 Program Manager. |
| | | | This list is updated every 24 hours. |
| | | | Excellent tutorial on the basics of LDAP queries. |
| | | | Our user group meetings are held in Rm 15104 (15th floor, rm #104). The meetings typically last until 8pm. Parking in the Lincoln Center underground parking garage is free if you leave after 8pm. Due to the security requirements, non-Microsoft employees must be escorted to the building by a Microsoft employee. We will have a sign on the 2nd floor elevator with instructions and/or contact phone number. Please feel free to contact Chris Avis of Microsoft on his cell at 425-647-3440 if you need assistance. |
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| | | | Network shell (netsh) is a command-line utility that allows you to configure and display the status of various network communications server roles and components after they are installed on computers running Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008. |
| | | | A great source for information on networking technologies including DNS, DHCP, IPv6, VPNs, firewalls, Network Access Protection (NAP), Direct Access, and wireless networking. |
| | | | Changes in VPN technologies in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. |
| | | | A listing of the official Microsoft Team Blogs and essential Web feeds organised by category. As of Sept. 2009 there were 262 blogs. |
| | | | A home for Private Cloud architectural resources. |
| | | | An excellent resource for SharePoint technologies by Microsoft MCT Share English. |
| | | | Step-by-Step Guide for Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP). |
| | | | Step-by-Step guide for VPN Reconnect. |
| | | | The DirectAccess test lab for Windows Server 2008 R2 is a test lab that you configure with 6 physical or virtual computers to demonstrate the DirectAccess functionality that is included in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 (Enterprise or Ultimate). |
| | | | Test Lab Guides (TLGs) allow you to get hands-on experience with new products and technologies using a pre-defined and tested methodology that results in a working configuration. |
| | | | Awareness of the recent hot fix and hot issue information from Microsoft. |
| | | | If you are interested in virtualization, this is one blog (from Ben Armstrong) that you must read. |
| | | | Walkthrough: Create a Windows PE Image |
| | | | Technical content ranging from 100-level to 400-level resources including step-by-step guides for deployment, troubleshooting, and other tasks. |
| | | | Public Key Infrastructure blog posts information about certificates. |
| | | | This is your guide to getting started with Windows PowerShell. Read through these pages to get familiar with Windows PowerShell, and soon you’ll be driving around like a pro. |
| | | | Get a jump on Windows Server 2008 R2. |
| | | | Information and announcements from Program Managers, Product Managers, Developers and Testers in the Microsoft Windows Virtualization team. |