Memory Overcommit Coming to Hyper-V?

Softpedia reports that they've seen leaked images out of Microsoft that might show the long-desired Memory Overcommit fe... continue reading Memory Overcommit Coming to Hyper-V?

by GregShields on Tue 02 Feb 2010 · No replies

Changing the Start Location for Windows 7's "Open Explorer" Shortcut (Windows-E)

Big hat-tip to Michael over at 4sysops for this great tip:If you're an old-fashioned kind of guy like me, you're pro... continue reading Changing the Start Location for Windows 7's "Open Explorer" Shortcut (Windows-E)

by GregShields on Sun 31 Jan 2010 · No replies

Being an Independent Contractor: How Much Should you Charge Per Hour?

Don's "Concentrated Guide to Being an Independent Contractor" is full of tips that we've both learned over... continue reading Being an Independent Contractor: How Much Should you Charge Per Hour?

by GregShields on Sat 30 Jan 2010 · Liked by 1 person · No replies

TechMentor Early Bird Prices END FEBRUARY 3rd!

You've all heard the advertising from Don and I both about the TechMentor conference. We wouldn't keep harping about... continue reading TechMentor Early Bird Prices END FEBRUARY 3rd!

by GregShields on Mon 25 Jan 2010 · No replies

Off-Topic: Google Translator Bridges the Online Language Barrier

I recently got back from a trip to Argentina and Chile. There, I had the great pleasure to meet a few locals who served as ... continue reading Off-Topic: Google Translator Bridges the Online Language Barrier

by GregShields on Mon 16 Nov 2009 · No replies

Are VMware's Actions with its Partner Ecosystem Helping to Create a Stronger XenServer/Hyper-V Partner Ecosystem?

Scott Lowe hits it right on the head with this post). He suggests that VMware’s attempts of late to pull critical bo... continue reading Are VMware's Actions with its Partner Ecosystem Helping to Create a Stronger XenServer/Hyper-V Partner Ecosystem?

by GregShields on Mon 16 Nov 2009 · No replies

I've Stopped Dragging My Laptop Around Conferences. Here's How You Can Too...

I’ve got a fairly comfortable laptop bag, one with a single shoulder strap that’s fairly padded. But even with ... continue reading I've Stopped Dragging My Laptop Around Conferences. Here's How You Can Too...

by GregShields on Sat 14 Nov 2009 · 3 replies

iSCSI SAN Software Starting to Gain Much-Needed High-Availability Features

I and others have always said that software-based iSCSI storage is a great idea for building test and demo enviornments. Ho... continue reading iSCSI SAN Software Starting to Gain Much-Needed High-Availability Features

by GregShields on Thu 12 Nov 2009 · No replies

How to Get Free (and Legal) Copies of Windows 7

Ed Bott pens a fantastically useful article that reveals seven ways in which we “in-the-know” IT pro’s sho... continue reading How to Get Free (and Legal) Copies of Windows 7

by GregShields on Fri 06 Nov 2009 · No replies

Gearing Up for Windows 7 & R2

Brendan Cournoyer with TechTarget interviews me on the retail release of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. IT environme... continue reading Gearing Up for Windows 7 & R2

by GregShields on Wed 21 Oct 2009 · No replies

How Can One Determine Network Speed & Duplex of an Auto-Negotiated NIC?

This seems like a basic question, but I can’t find an answer anywhere. I recently upgraded all the 100BaseT switches ... continue reading How Can One Determine Network Speed & Duplex of an Auto-Negotiated NIC?

by GregShields on Sat 17 Oct 2009 · 4 replies

Will You Get to Attend an IT Conference This Year?

OK: Informal survey time. We’re getting to the end of 2009, the “year no one attended IT conferences”, a... continue reading Will You Get to Attend an IT Conference This Year?

by GregShields on Fri 25 Sep 2009 · Liked by 1 person · 6 replies

Top Ten Reasons to Attend TechMentor 2010 in Orlando!

I’m stealing these from the TM2009 brochure, but they’re likely to be pretty similar when TechMentor returns in ... continue reading Top Ten Reasons to Attend TechMentor 2010 in Orlando!

by GregShields on Fri 18 Sep 2009 · Liked by 3 people · 4 replies

Greg's Citrix XenApp 5.0 Video Training Series is Now Available at www.cbtnuggets.com

Are you interested in a powerful remote applications infrastructure? Do you have one and need to know the best ways to admi... continue reading Greg's Citrix XenApp 5.0 Video Training Series is Now Available at www.cbtnuggets.com

by GregShields on Sun 13 Sep 2009 · 2 replies

Comcast Raises my Bandwidth to 31Mbps down / 3Mbps Up.

OK, so hate ‘em for quietly adding monthly caps to Internet usage, but love ‘em for this month’s “We... continue reading Comcast Raises my Bandwidth to 31Mbps down / 3Mbps Up.

by GregShields on Sat 05 Sep 2009 · No replies

If vSphere is "Faster" than ESX v3.5, Why Does it Run Slower on My Laptop?

I’m building a laptop-friendly environment for demo’ing vSphere, and am finding that its performance is dramatic... continue reading If vSphere is "Faster" than ESX v3.5, Why Does it Run Slower on My Laptop?

by GregShields on Fri 04 Sep 2009 · 1 reply

VMM 2008 R2: Idiosyncrasies No More!

Ahhh, the pleasure of a thing that…just…works… I’m in the process now of building my first full in... continue reading VMM 2008 R2: Idiosyncrasies No More!

by GregShields on Thu 27 Aug 2009 · No replies

Why do CNAMEs Give Fits to Win2008's (& R2's) DNS Client?

I’m in the process of building a new R2 environment, complete with DNS and AD. In that environment I’m experien... continue reading Why do CNAMEs Give Fits to Win2008's (& R2's) DNS Client?

by GregShields on Thu 27 Aug 2009 · Liked by 1 person · 3 replies

An Open Letter to VMworld: Please Eliminate Session Pre-registration and Pre-Session Badge Scanning

Dear VMworld: Once again this year we can all plan to experience the clusterfark that is VMworld’s pre-session badge... continue reading An Open Letter to VMworld: Please Eliminate Session Pre-registration and Pre-Session Badge Scanning

by GregShields on Thu 27 Aug 2009 · 2 replies

Windows 7's New Keyboard Shortcuts

Borrowed from 4sysops at this URL: http://4sysops.com/archives/windows-7-keyboard-shortcuts-the-complete-list/. Windows l... continue reading Windows 7's New Keyboard Shortcuts

by GregShields on Mon 24 Aug 2009 · 2 replies