Microsoft's September patch release ran into quite a few issues. One problem was associated with a nonsecurity update (KB2817630) for Microsoft Office 2013 that caused an Outlook folder pane to disappear.
Applies to the "Design and configure desktop settings" objective of Exam 70-415.
In the final column discussing XML conversion in PowerShell, Jeffrey walks you through converting nested objects to XML.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 09/16/2013
In an interview conducted by Mashable, a news and lifestyle publication, Peter Biddle, head engineer during BitLocker's creation, said he was approached by federal agents and asked to create a backdoor in Microsoft's encryption software.
According to a talk by Gartner Inc., IT will need a three-approach plan when upgrading to Windows 8.1
Part 2 shows how to convert and retrieve XML data without losing the hierarchical format.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 09/10/2013
Applies to the "Plan and implement a remote desktop services infrastructure" objective of Exam 70-415.
Microsoft announced on Tuesday a preview of a new distributed cache service for Azure-hosted applications.
Effective Oct. 1, exams for the Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) certificates will end.
In the first part of a three-part series, Jeffrey walks through converting XML files in PowerShell.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 09/03/2013
Applies to the "Design and Deploy Desktops" objective of Exam 70-415.
Microsoft today announced that Windows Server 2012 R2 has been released to manufacturers (RTM).
Arkoon Network Security has announced its ExtendedXP product will be available this fall for those organizations that want to stick with the aging OS.
Applies to the "Create and Maintain Desktop Images" objective of Exam 70-415.
Jeffrey Hicks shows you what to do when you have two commands with the same name.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 08/20/2013
Microsoft announced the release of a module that enables Lync Online management via PowerShell scripting commands.
Applies to the "Configure and Deploy Virtual Machines and Services" objective of Exam 70-247.
Here's how to get PowerShell to treat an object or command as a different object or command.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 08/13/2013
In an announcement made on Monday, Microsoft announced five Windows Azure improvements, including support for SQL Server AlwaysOn.
According to newly published Microsoft documentation, Windows Server 2012 R2 will arrive with price hikes on two editions