Keith Combs' Blahg https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/feed.xml Ramblings from another nerd on the grid Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:29:28 GMT en-US hourly 1 Operating Your Hybrid Cloud - Health monitoring and Self-service https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/operating-your-hybrid-cloud-health-monitoring-and-self-service Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:54:35 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2014/01/10/operating-your-hybrid-cloud-health-monitoring-and-self-service/ In this post we’ll examine two critical aspects of hybrid cloud operations: Health monitoring and self-service, including how to identify and troubleshoot some of the most common maintenance questions and obstacles. To successfully operate your Hybrid Cloud, both of these factors will need to be planned for and actively executed on a regular basis. MORE

]]> Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Ordered https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/lenovo-thinkpad-t440s-ordered Mon, 04 Nov 2013 22:16:53 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/11/04/lenovo-thinkpad-t440s-ordered/ lenovo-laptop-thinkpad-t440s-front-1

See https://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/t-series/t440s/ for the details and specs.  I ordered the base model with an upgraded CPU.  I will add more memory and storage later.  Looking forward to seeing the new IPS screen.  Did Lenovo finally get a clue?  We’ll see. I should have it around Thanksgiving.  Gobble Gobble.

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Hold on to your butts. https://cars.mclaren.com/p1.html

]]> Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro - now available for order https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/lenovo-yoga-2-pro-now-available-for-order Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:41:04 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/22/lenovo-yoga-2-pro-now-available-for-order/ Tis the season to spend money and if you are considering a notebook or slate, you should consider the popular Lenovo Yoga.  Lenovo just released the Yoga 2 Pro with the latest generation Intel Haswell processors.  This form factor device works in a variety of configurations from standard notebook mode, to a slate or tent mode.  Very nice.

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See the features, technical specs, and ordering links at https://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/yoga/yoga-2-pro/.

]]> NOKIA Lumia 1520 Announced https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/nokia-lumia-1520-announced Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:04:11 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/22/nokia-lumia-1520-announced/ Nokia took the wraps off some new devices today on the other side of the world.  See the press release for details on their new slate form factor computer and smartphones.  I don’t normally dig huge screen smartphones, but the list of features in the Lumia 1520 is rather impressive. 6” IPS 1080p display, 20 megapixel camera, Snapdragon Quad Core 800 processor and much much more. Dig it!

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More information on this lovely phone at https://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia1520.

]]> RSAT for Windows 8.1 now available for download https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/rsat-for-windows-8-1-now-available-for-download Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:24:16 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/22/rsat-for-windows-8-1-now-available-for-download/ Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8.1 includes Server Manager, Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins, consoles, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, and command-line tools for managing roles and features that run on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. In limited cases, the tools can be used to manage roles and features that are running on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008. Some of the tools work for managing roles and features on Windows Server 2003.

Go get the bits @ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39296

]]> Windows Azure Pack for Windows Server - Technical documentation update https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/windows-azure-pack-for-windows-server-technical-documentation-update Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:22:15 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/22/windows-azure-pack-for-windows-server-technical-documentation-update/ This download package contains Word and PDF versions of the technical documentation for Windows Azure Pack. The following guides are available:

  • Deploy Windows Azure Pack for Windows Server, updated 10/17/13
  • Plan, Deploy, and Configure Windows Azure Pack: Web Sites, updated 10/17/13
  • Administer Windows Azure Pack for Windows Server, updated 10/17/13

Go get it @ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40792

]]> Take the Tour - Windows 8.1 Features https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/take-the-tour-windows-8-1-features Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:26:14 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/18/take-the-tour-windows-8-1-features/ tour

Check out the 411 on Windows 8.1 at https://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/features.

]]> The Cloud OS Vision Wave Gets Delivered https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/the-cloud-os-vision-wave-gets-delivered Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:39:02 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/18/the-cloud-os-vision-wave-gets-delivered/ I am proud to be part of the team providing information on the innovation Microsoft is delivering to support our Cloud OS vision.  Today some of the best products in the industry are “generally available” meaning you can download them and start testing them against your unique technical requirements.  Here’s a recap of the blog posts we have written and posted on the Server and Tools Blog Network today:

We have a ton of technical information coming over the next weeks and months.  Deeply technical “How-To” posts and videos to help you build technical muscle and competencies on the products.

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In the meantime, be sure and explore the TechNet Evaluation Center to grab some bits.  Windows Server 2012 R2 is at the core, so head on over to the TechNet Windows Server 2012 R2 hub for information and videos on the server roles and technologies.

]]> My Favorite Time of Year Begins https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/keithcombs/my-favorite-time-of-year-begins Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:22:41 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithcombs/2013/10/18/my-favorite-time-of-year-begins/ It is the holiday season. Cool weather, leather jackets, the sound of the leaves shaking to old man winter.  Then there is the fall parade of cameras, gadgets and computers vying for your hard earned dollars. Today the parade begins.  Windows 8.1 is officially available and our OEM partners are taking the wraps off a slew of devices.

Samsung has one of the best laptop designs on the planet and the machine they released today is no exception.  The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus NP940X3G-K04US is a crowd pleaser.  Next generation Intel i7 4500U dual core CPU with integrated 4400 GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, a mind blowing 13.3” 3200x1800 resolution screen, backlit keyboard, and much more.  I had the pleasure of owning the previous generation machine and you literally could not tell it was in my backpack.  Look at the technical specifications carefully.

If you need a state-of-the-art light weight computer, this should be on your list of candidates.  It isn’t cheap so look for a deal.  Let me know if you have any questions. I have owned both the 13.3” and 15” versions of the previous generation.

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