Note: I have not included details on the scripts used for the processes in the post. I will update the post shortly with information about those scripts. Back in the days when I spent a lot of time managing MOM 2005, and SCOM 2007 deployments, I came across a product from a company called Opalis that focused on data center automation. I found this product to be a very powerful addition to any Microsoft environment as it allowed normal every...

Wow… I have to say 2011 was definitely a year of changes and challenges for me. As I reflect back on 2011 I’m both glad to see it go and thankful for most of the experiences. January also marks my one year anniversary living in Dallas, Texas, a move that I’m very glad I made.  2011 brought new jobs, new cities, and new friends. I’ve experienced everything from the joy of success to the sadness of losing a close family member....

**Updated Info on 11/28********************************************************************* I’ve been using my HTC Titan for almost a week now. I was a little skeptical on the battery life but HTC has proven me wrong. I’m getting more than 12 – 14 hours of batter with my normal usage (email, text messaging, a few calls, social networking, and an occasional game).  Mileage may vary if you’re a heavy user but I’m more than...

As reported by Neowin, Microsoft Kinect celebrates its one year birthday today.  To help celebrate Microsoft has released an awesome vision video. Check it...

Just in case you missed the Edge Server Deep Dive session Randy Wintle presented to UCVUG, it was redelivered to the DFW UC User Group this past week. This time we were able to successfully record the session. Great presentation if you’re interested in learning about the guts of how the Lync Edge server...

Just in case you missed it, The Microsoft Unified Communications User Group is back! We’ve cranked up meetings again and have some great stuff planned. If you’d like to join the community check out the website at http://www.ucvug.org.  See you there!!

I came across the below screen shot when sharing my desktop in a Lync conference the other day. Lync will not allow you to give control of an elevated application to other participants in the session. A nice little security nugget in application sharing. After all do you really want to give someone else control of an elevated application running on your...