Reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012, getting started as a developer, preparing for cloud federation

10 Things TechRepublic Member | August 31, 2012

10 compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 is generating a significant buzz among IT pros. Deb Shinder highlights several notable enhancements and new capabilities. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Watch this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! 10 ways for entry level developers to get hired The key to getting your newbie developer foot in the door is to show potential employers you have what they're looking for. These tips will help you do that. Read more 10 things you should know (and do) to get ready for cloud federation Public cloud vendors are working hard to overcome security and governance concerns. When they do, IT will need to be ready to dock into any cloud the business requires. Read more Five free and reliable cloning tools Image your drives for free with the help of one of these reliable tools. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0 WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0 has many powerful features for creating automated archives, but does that justify the asking price? Read more Ten companies with best work-life balance, and their job openings Employees say that work-life balance is one of the most important things a company can offer. Here are 10 companies that, according to Glassdoor, top the list in work-life balance. Read more How to win friends and waste money on consultants Patrick Gray talks about the most common ways companies misuse money they're spending on consultants. Read more Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Watch this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile (Citrix Online) Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) A New Day: How Smarter Computing can Grow Capacity on Flat Costs (IBM) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) The Smarter Railroad: An Opportunity for the Railroad Industry (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Do modern gadgets make working on holiday unavoidable? Mobile technology is making more and more people feel they have a duty to check in with the office, even though they're on vacation. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise

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Reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012, getting started as a developer, preparing for cloud federation

10 Things TechRepublic Member | August 31, 2012

10 compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 is generating a significant buzz among IT pros. Deb Shinder highlights several notable enhancements and new capabilities. Read more Resource of the day On-demand webcast: Steps to Move into a Virtualized Environment Learn about the many aspects of your IT operation that can benefit from virtualization; Discover virtualization technologies and how to decide what's best for each situation; Explore a plan for implementation to get you started fast! 10 ways for entry level developers to get hired The key to getting your newbie developer foot in the door is to show potential employers you have what they're looking for. These tips will help you do that. Read more 10 things you should know (and do) to get ready for cloud federation Public cloud vendors are working hard to overcome security and governance concerns. When they do, IT will need to be ready to dock into any cloud the business requires. Read more Five free and reliable cloning tools Image your drives for free with the help of one of these reliable tools. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0 WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0 has many powerful features for creating automated archives, but does that justify the asking price? Read more Ten companies with best work-life balance, and their job openings Employees say that work-life balance is one of the most important things a company can offer. Here are 10 companies that, according to Glassdoor, top the list in work-life balance. Read more How to win friends and waste money on consultants Patrick Gray talks about the most common ways companies misuse money they're spending on consultants. Read more Today's recommended downloads On-demand webcast: Steps to Move into a Virtualized Environment (VMware) Shorten release cycles (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Live Webcast: Discover Application Performance Management Practices of 400 Leading Companies (Quest Software) Connect with TechRepublic Do modern gadgets make working on holiday unavoidable? Mobile technology is making more and more people feel they have a duty to check in with the office, even though they're on vacation. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise

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[TechRepublic] Dual-boot with VHD

Windows and Office TechRepublic Member | August 31, 2012

Dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 using a VHD Greg Shultz shows you how to prepare and configure your Windows 7 system to dual-boot Windows 8 from a VHD. Read more Resource of the day IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud by Anne McFarland IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud is a data-center-in-a-box, featuring an integrated virtualization platform with converged networking, virtualized servers, storage and management. Discover a fully-virtualized, balanced infrastructure. Read more now. Use Consolidate to summarize Excel data without sorting There are a number of ways to summarize Excel data, but Consolidate is one of the easiest to implement and the results are easy to use. Read more Posts from TechRepublic   Five common database development mistakes Here are some of the most common gaffes Justin James sees in database development, along with advice on what to do to not make them. Read more 10 ways for entry level developers to get hired The key to getting your newbie developer foot in the door is to show potential employers you have what they're looking for. These tips will help you do that. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Mark your Microsoft calendars: Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 launch dates revealed Expect September to be a month of Windows Phone 8 handset reveals, and late October to be the official launch of the coming devices. Read more Samsung goes all in with Windows 8 in new line of devices Samsung unveiled a new line of Smart PCs and other devices today under the ATIV brand name, all ready to ship worldwide when Windows 8 launches in October. One thing that won't be included is a rumored Start menu replacement utility. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Galaxy Note 10.1. This Samsung tablet is easy to open, simple to service, and has several improvements over the 10-inch Galaxy Tab. View on site Today's recommended downloads Nestle: Near Zero Downtime to Upgrade (SAP) Five Calls To Make When Developing a Mobile Learning Strategy (SkillSoft) The shape of email (Mimecast) Supply Chain eBook (SAP) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Favorite Windows 7 Tips   How do I mail merge in Word 2007? How do I add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista? How do I build my own external hard drive enclosure? How do I change file extension associations in Windows Vista?   Connect with TechRepublic Do modern gadgets make working on holiday unavoidable? Mobile technology is making more and more people feel they have a duty to check in with the office, even though they're on vacation. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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The truth about Goobuntu: Google's in-house desktop Ubuntu Linux

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | August 30, 2012

The truth about Goobuntu: Google's in-house desktop Ubuntu Linux For the first time, Google reveals some details about its desktop of choice: Ubuntu. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. More from TechRepublic   Android leads mobile OS usage in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region Infographic: Two thirds of Android users don't pay for apps Mountain Lion's new text substitutions Dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows 8 using a VHD News from ZDNet   Intel hopes to revolutionize the way you charge your mobile devices Kindle Fire sold out, successor likely to be announced next week Torvalds touts Linux's advances in power, ARM and cell phones Here come the hybrids Gelsinger: VMware 'adolescent who has grown too quickly' VMworld 2012 roundup: VMware partners focusing on compliance, converged infrastructures Google adds turn-by-turn, voice-guided navigation for bikers to Google Maps for Android Windows Intune users: Final Windows 8 bits are available for download Making your energy efficient datacenter pay off. Literally. How to write a BYOD policy Singapore looks to extend free public Wi-Fi News from CNET   Google, Apple: Talking patent peace in our time? Back to the future: Apple and Microsoft on collision course, again Dell at IFA: Windows tablet to 27-inch touch-screen PC (pictures) Huawei's October Android plan: 4 phones, 2 tablets, 1 reworked UI Microsoft's best Windows 8 apps Kindle iOS app is now easier on the eyes At $249, the iPad Mini would be hard to stop, says analyst HTC's Desire X promises 'best-in-class camera' Amazon inks deal to sell e-books through other retailers Search your Facebook photos with Bing Featured galleries   Slideshow: Use VHD to dual boot Windows 7 and 8 Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile (Citrix Online) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Top 10 Reasons Why Customers Deploy Virtualized Microsoft Applications on EMC VNX (EMC) The Evolution of the Electronics Industry (IBM)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Is the death knell sounding for traditional antivirus? Antivirus developers need to run malcode in their labs in order to create malware-identifying signatures. What happens if they can't? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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