That’s right!  This blog is 12 years old today! 

Yep.  12 years ago today I entered my very first blog post.  And in the years that followed, it was a pleasure to bring the latest-news, technical resources, and sometimes just silly tech stuff to your browser of choice.

I know I haven’t been around much lately.  Priorities and “scorecards” have meant that I haven’t had as much time to create the fabulous content that many of you have been enjoying for 12 years now.   But that’s going to change really soon.  We’ve got a lot to talk about!  Keep watching this space.

In the meantime, if you would like other ways to check up on what’s happing in Kevin’s Microsoft IT and DevOpsy world, here are a few:

• Full of I.T.  on Facebook: https://aka.ms/FacebookFullofIT
• Windows Administrator Groups on LinkedIn: https://aka.ms/Wag
• Me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinRemde

I’d say, “Here’s to another 12!”, but in all honesty, I hope to be retired long before then. 

But don’t worry.  I will make sure you all know where to find my “Full of L.T.” blog.  (L.T. of course being “Leisure Time”)

About Lenovo

We make the technology that powers the world's best ideas. We are fueled by innovation. And we support awesome people doing ...awesome things. Together, we hope to make the world a better, more interesting, more connected place. We are Lenovo, and we are For Those Who Do.

For more information please visit https://www.lenovo.com]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/kevinremde/ch9-on-security-and-windows-10 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:50:55 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/kevinremde/?p=7735 In this 436th episode of David Giard’s “Technology and Friends”, I sit down with David to discuss how Windows 10 makes your data more secure.

Links:

• David's Blog
• Kevin’s Facebook page
• David on Twitter
• Kevin on Twitter

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• Yung Chou's Blog
• Kevin Remde's Blog

Related Resources:

• Deployment Planning
• Servicing Options

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A Proven Leader in Building the Most Rugged Tablets on Earth

Xplore Technologies Corp., maker of the most rugged tablets on Earth, has been in the business of developing, integrating, and marketing industrial grade rugged tablets for our customers in the Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing and Distribution, Public Safety, Field Services, Transportation, and Military sectors for more than 20 years.

Xplore Tablets use the most powerful and modern processors and components and are tested more vigorously for shock, thermal, vibration, impact, ingress, and emissions than any other mobile PC in the industry.

For more information please visit https://www.xploretech.com]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/kevinremde/tech-futures-anywhere-anytime-any-device-creating-an-accessible-future Thu, 26 May 2016 16:13:50 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/kevinremde/?p=7705 Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device.  It’s the foundation and the core belief system for a completely accessible future where users can connect and be productive anytime they want. But how do we get there and what are the potential ramifications for providing this type of access?

Join Matt McSpirit, Joe Breslin, Thomas Willingham, and I as we discuss how technologies like Remote Desktop Services (RDS) have evolved to provide the world with greater accessibility and productivity.

Next Steps:

1. Learn how you can achieve more with an accessible future
2. Watch! Top 10 Reasons you’ll love Windows Server 2016 #4: Remote Desktop Services
3. Run Windows desktops and applications on any device at scale

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Websites & Blogs:

• Matt McSpirit’s Blog
• Remote Desktop Services Blog

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It’s an ambitious statement and Microsoft’s vision for a more productive work force and everyday life experiences.  But how do we get there?

Today we’re kicking off a new series entitled “Tech Futures” which is devoted to the idea of exploring new possibilities in our quest to “achieve more” in our daily lives. From connected cows to smart fridges, 3D printed pizza and driverless cars --- all while tackling cyber security and privacy issues as well as trying to figure out how to support this new tech frontier through infrastructure management and enterprise mobility --- no topic is off-limits. 

So join us in our journey and let us know what you think the future will look like and how we can challenge what we see today, so that we can create the technologies that will shape tomorrow together.

Learn more. Check out https://aka.ms/TechFutures3DPizza

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Other Websites & Blogs:

• Matt McSpirit’s Blog

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Learn about a new technology range of PCs and software solutions for the education sector.  Join Gus Schmedlen,  VP of Education for HP and Lydia Smyers, Microsoft General Manager, Mobility and Windows Devices as they discuss the future of the classroom and the solutions that HP and Microsoft are making available.

Inspiring outcomes

At HP, we believe that a high-quality education is a modern education.  One in which students and teachers can create deeply individualized and connected learning experiences, at any time and from anywhere, in the classroom or not. It is only by evolving the way we empower teachers to differentiate instruction and students to learn how they learn best, that we can ensure meaningful learning and positive social and economic outcomes. This will create a brighter future for our whole society.

For more information please visit https://www.hp.com/hpeducation]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/kevinremde/how-i-automated-a-hands-on-lab-infrastructure-the-powershell-script-and-completing-the-build-part-6 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:12:00 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/kevinremde/?p=7593 In this final part of our series we walk through the PowerShell script that connects to Azure, creates the resource group, and then launches the creation of the lab environment.  We also walk through the final couple of manual steps required to complete the lab setup  

• The series landing page on "Full of I.T.": https://aka.ms/AZInfraLabBlog
• “The Links” document : https://aka.ms/AZInfraLabLinks
• Kevin’s GitHub lab base repository : https://aka.ms/AZInfraLabBase
• Lab Build Guide : https://aka.ms/AZInfraLabBuildGuide
• Lab Guide (“Home Brew Edition”) : https://aka.ms/AZInfraLabs
• “Full of I.T.” home on Channel 9 : https://aka.ms/Ch9FullofIT

That’s the headline, and indeed the purpose of this new resource for IT Professionals! 

“The Microsoft IT Pro Career Center is a free online resource to help map your cloud career path. Learn what industry experts suggest for your cloud role and the skills to get you there. Follow a learning curriculum at your own pace to build the skills you need most to stay relevant.”

“This sounds pretty cool on the surface, Kevin.  What’s it about?”

There’s no denying that the IT landscape is an ever-changing place in which to live and work.  Skills that were valuable 5 years ago are not necessarily as valuable today or 5 years from now.  So, based on what you know (or what you’d like to know), do you know where you want to go?  And based on current trends and job types that are new or up-and-coming, do you have a clue about where to start?  And can you evaluate what specific skills you’re going to need some additional training on in order to get your next dream job, or ride the next wave of cloud computing careers?

That’s what this site is all about. 

Learn about the latest tech trends according to Gartner.  Take a self-evaluation on what you know or where you’d like to go.  And based on that, we’ll even give you a list of “homework” to help you get there, in the form of links to training and additional resources. Or, just pick a cloud role and see where the salaries fall. 

For more information, and to sign-up, go here: https://itprocareercenter.com