Canadian IT Pro Blog

Hands-On With Private Cloud Technology - IT Virtualization Boot Camp Dates for Ottawa & Calgary

Canadian IT Professionals — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Getting hands on with Private Cloud technologies and one of its key technical elements – virtualization – is turning out to be pretty popular with many of you out there. When I first announced the IT Virtualization Boot Camps we kicked off in Toronto...(read more)

Busting the Myth: You cannot cluster Windows Small Business Server

Canadian IT Professionals — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

The following article is written by Mitch Garvis ( @MGarvis ) and also appears on The World According to Mitch . Microsoft created Windows Small Business Server as a one-box solution for companies that did not need more. It has always been a hobbled product,...(read more)

“The SQL Guy” Post #14: The Myth Behind Stored Procedure Behaviour

Canadian IT Professionals — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

You are a trusted database developer for your company. You developed a Stored Procedure that will perform some important functions on the database. You tested the Stored Procedure and everything looks great. The Stored Procedure runs the way you expected...(read more)

One of the Many Reasons Why We Support Communities!

Canadian IT Professionals — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:28:16 GMT

The following article is written by Mitch Garvis ( @MGarvis ), who wanted to share the story of an individual who spoke of the value of getting involved with user groups and community and the benefits of doing so. It is also a great example of why...(read more)

You Only Need One Tool to Get System Center 2012 RC Installed!!

Canadian IT Professionals — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:42:18 GMT

Talking to individuals who downloaded the System Center 2012 RC from the TechNet Eval Center in December or early January, one of the pieces of feedback I received is that in order to get everything running you needed to install each component individually...(read more)

Free Learning Resources for Microsoft Virtualization & Private Cloud

Canadian IT Professionals — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

In the last little while as we have started to deliver the IT Virtualization Boot Camps as well as go out to various user groups and talk about the Microsoft Virtualization and Private Cloud offerings, I have often been asked where IT Pros can find resources...(read more)

Virtualization Infrastructure: Which platform is right for you?

Canadian IT Professionals — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The following article is written by Mitch Garvis ( @MGarvis ) and also appears on The World According to Mitch . Over the past year as a Virtual Partner Technology Advisor for Microsoft Canada I have heard a lot of people say a lot of things about Hyper-V,...(read more)

Hey Vancouver IT Pros!!! IT Virtualization Boot Camps Are Coming to Your City Feb 10 & 11!!

Canadian IT Professionals — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:03:28 GMT

Wow! When we announced the IT Virtualization Boot Camps in the TechNet eNewsletter last week, the response from you has been overwhelming. Many of you emailed me saying you wanted an IT Virtualization Boot Camp in your city. The folks...(read more)

“The SQL Guy” Post # 13: Changes to Location of Startup Options in SQL Server 2012

Canadian IT Professionals — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Many users have hated the way SQL Server supported configuring startup parameters in previous versions. It was confusing and buried in a single text box under the Advanced Tab of SQL Server services in Configuration Manager. The only way you could separate...(read more)

Lots of Learning & Team Spirit at IT Virtualization Boot Camps in Mississauga

Canadian IT Professionals — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:09:56 GMT

Yesterday, we wrapped up the second IT Virtualization Boot Camp brought to you by Microsoft TechDays Canada and your local user group - IT Pro Toronto . Both on Saturday and on Monday, we had a full house with 40+ attendees taking part in a hands-on...(read more)

Licensing software in the cloud

Canadian IT Professionals — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:03:00 GMT

A girlfriend of mine called me up this weekend looking for a DVD copy of an older piece of software. She was rebuilding a computer for a family member who had the product key but no installation media. I’m sure many of you have similar stories trying...(read more)

What’s a Layer 1 or Layer 2 Hypervisor and Where Does Hyper-V Fit In?

Canadian IT Professionals — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT

The following article is written by Mitch Garvis ( @MGarvis ) and also appears on The World According to Mitch . Expect to see more articles from Mitch in the future. In the world of Server Virtualization, there are two types of hypervisors: Layer...(read more)

Microsoft Online learning opportunities: February 2012

Canadian IT Professionals — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48:25 GMT

Hello folks, This is my compilation of some of the online resource available to you in February 2012 . This list featuring both live and on-demand content including webcasts, videos, virtual labs, and podcasts by product and topic. this is not the WHOLE...(read more)

“The SQL Guy” Post # 12: Understanding Data Hashing Techniques in SQL Server

Canadian IT Professionals — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

I don’t often deal a lot with the business intelligence side of SQL Server preferring to spend most of my time on the relational side of the house. However, once in a while topics about optimizing a data warehouse or helping to secure BI data peak...(read more)

Important Webcast Tomorrow: Learn About Exciting Developments in Microsoft’s Private Cloud Strategy

Canadian IT Professionals — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:14:53 GMT

Tomorrow (January 17th) at 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST there is a really important webcast featuring Satya Nadella , the President of Microsoft’s Server and Tools Business. If you are interested in hearing developments about Microsoft’s Private Cloud...(read more)