Yung Chou welcomes back Principal Program Manager on the Azure Stack team, Charles Joy, to the show to discuss the recent release of Microsoft Azure Stack Technical Preview 1. Tune in for this great introduction and feature overview discussion packed with great demos and information on how to get started with Azure in your datacenter through Azure Stack. [2:04] What is Azure Stack and why do should IT Pros care?[3:13] What does the user experience look like?[5:40] DEMO: Azure Stack Portal and User Experience walk through[12:56] If a user has feedback or questions, how do should they get that to you?[13:54] How do I get Azure Stack?[16:00] What role does the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) play in here?[16:10] DEMO: How to deploy a template or application via PowerShell, Visual Studio and in the Azure Stack portal. __________________________ __________________________ If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Yung Chou's BlogMicrosoft Azure StackAzure Stack GuidanceRelated Resources: Azure Forum (MSDN) Topic for Azure StackAzure Stack User Voice siteDocumentation Landing Page for Azure StackTaking the cloud to your datacenter Microsoft Azure Stack WhitepaperAzure Stack GitHub TemplatesTools and PaaS services for Azure Stack Documentation PageThe Azure Stack Wiki Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Yung Chou, Kevin Remde and Dan Stolts continue their multi-part Windows 10 series and in part 2 they showcase free tools like the User State Migration Toolkit (USMT) that can easily migrate users and user data to Windows 10 from Windows XP, 7 and 8. [2:17] I understand there are some really cool tools available to migrate users and user data from older operating systems to Windows 10. Can you tell us a bit about the tools and maybe what all the acronyms around deployment mean. ADK, USMT, MDT, ABC, XYZ, what does it all mean?[5:00] DEMO: How should we work with the User State Migration Tool and ADK toolkit?[6:40] Does the ADK replace the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit?[7:50] Migrating user data is a major pain point for many organizations, can you tell us how to get started and what are the steps to a successful migration[18:40] Let's dive into the backup of the user data. How long does it take to setup and run USMT Scanstate?[28:30] Does it matter what version or sku of Windows 10 I am moving to?[29:18] Can I look into my backup to see what is there or just restore some files instead of doing a full restore?__________________________ __________________________ If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Yung Chou's BlogKevin Remde's BlogDan Stolts Blog ITProGuru.comMore Great Video Content From Dan StoltsRelated Resources: Step-By-Step How To Migrate users and user Data from XP, Vista, Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 Using Microsoft Tool USMT User State Migration ToolkitDeployment PlanningServicing Options Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Yung Chou, Kevin Remde and Dan Stolts kick off a new multi-part Windows 10 series today and in Part 1 they discuss the many ways you can deploy, upgrade and manage Windows 10 in your Enterprise environment. [2:15] What should we consider first before deploying Windows 10?[5:20] Compatibility, and having to test all of our applications has historically been the hold-up with regard to businesses upgrading to a new OS. What's the recommendation?[9:02] So, if I've decided I'm ready to deploy Windows 10, what tools should I consider using?[12:40] Is Microsoft recommending wipe-and-load of existing systems, or what?[18:02] Are there any instances when I shouldn't do an in-place upgrade?[24:02] Tell me a little more about the provisioning option.[27:15] I've heard of "Windows-as-a-Service".. what does that mean as far as future updates and upgrades?[40:02] Where should we go for more information?__________________________ __________________________ If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Yung Chou's BlogKevin Remde's BlogDan Stolts Blog ITProGuru.comMore Great Video Content From Dan StoltsRelated Resources: Deployment PlanningServicing OptionsIE 11 IT Pro Deployment GuideWatch: Get the inside track from Microsoft expertsMichael Niehaus's Microsoft Ignite Australia Session Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Blain Barton and Richard Balsley are back for Part 2 in this series on how to deploy Windows 10 to your Enterprise environment using the latest version of System Center Configuration Manager. In this all demo session we’ll show you what the new ConfigMan console looks like and how to use it. Check out Part 1 [0:34] DEMO: New Configuration Manager – version 1511 console[1:40] What does this new Windows 10 Servicing console looks like?[12:40] What happens if I don’t want to use a servicing plan? What do I use?[17:15] How does an upgrade task sequence work?[20:40] What is post-processing?[23:30] Can you describe the high-risk deployment message box for us?Click here to read more about the GA of System Center Configuration Manager 1511 ______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton's BlogVideos: (Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Blain Barton welcomes Richard Balsley to the show as they show us to how deploy Windows 10 in your Enterprise environment using the latest version of System Center Configuration Manager. Check out Part 2 [1:50] What’s new in Configuration Manager – version 1511?[2:40] How does Configuration Manager help deploy, manage and keep Windows 10 secure?[3:15] What are my options for getting to Windows 10?[8:25] How should I deploy and manage Windows 10?[11:15] How does the in-place upgrade work in ConfigMan?[17:20] Should I upgrade or refresh?[19:05] What are core operating system deployment scenarios?[21:55] How should I think about my deployment strategy for Windows 10?[26:00] What does Windows 10 management look like through ConfigMan?[29:50] How do you keep Windows up to date?[32:00] What about previous versions of System Center Configuration Manager --- will that work with managing Windows 10?Click here to read more about the GA of System Center Configuration Manager 1511 ______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton's BlogVideos: (Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business(Part 11) To the Cloud! Building a Windows App Using Windows App Studio Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.

Dan Stolts welcomes back Claus Joergensen to the show as they discuss Storage Spaces Direct - a new feature found in Windows Server 2016. Tune in learn about the ins and outs of this great new technology as well as how your organization can benefit from it. [1:24] What is Storage Spaces Direct and why is it important in Windows Server 2016?[5:12] What kind of internal disk drives can I use and will this support external storage devices?[7:15] Can you tell us a little bit about the underlying architecture and how this works?[9:19] How do you manage this?[11:29] Is there a reliance on iSCSI (or something similar) to enable this?[15:05] How do you deploy something like this? Let's talk about Private Cloud Hyper-Converged and Private Cloud Storage.[18:40] What does the process look like for when I want to expand a cluster?[21:20] If someone has existing storage or an external storage source vs. an internal disk (say a fibre channel system) --- is it still possible to still use this?[23:55] What are some typical real-world use case scenarios for this and can people benefit by using it immediately? If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: ITProGuru.comMore Great Video Content From Dan StoltsLearn more about Storage Spaces Direct. Click here. Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Concluding our special "To the Cloud" series, Blain Barton welcomes James Quick to the show as they show us Windows App Studio and how to build mobile apps that will supplement your company's website. [5:10] DEMO: Windows App Studio______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton's BlogCheck out the book! "Setting up your business in the cloud"Videos: (Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications(Part 10) To the Cloud! Building a Website for Your Business Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

In Part 10 in our "To the Cloud" series, Blain Barton shows us how we can use Microsoft Azure to build websites, web apps, mobile apps, and API apps, and deploy a scalable site that uses the programming language you choose. [3:27] DEMO: Web Apps Gallery Demo______________If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Blain Barton's BlogCheck out the book! "Setting up your business in the cloud"Videos: (Part 1) To the Cloud! What the Cloud can do for your Business(Part 2) To the Cloud! Getting Started with Office 365(Part 3) To the Cloud! Storing your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business(Part 4) To the Cloud! Keeping track of customers with Microsoft Dynamics CRM(Part 5) To the Cloud! Managing Devices in the Cloud with Microsoft Intune(Part 6) To the Cloud! Building and Running Servers without the Hardware(Part 7) To the Cloud! Understanding Server Manager(Part 8) To the Cloud! Running Windows Applications Remotely(Part 9) To the Cloud! Giving Users Access to Third-Party Applications Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/MicrosoftITPro Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS

Jennelle Crothers welcomes Jenny Dooley from the Microsoft IT team to share with us their experience with using Windows Azure Pack for developing, deploying and supporting internal lab environments for product development at Microsoft. Listen in as they chat about how MSIT was able to provide a scalable private cloud for dev and test to enable rapid and agile product development. [0:45] What do you and your team do at Microsoft? [1:11] So why did your team build an internal private cloud?[2:20] How big of a lab are we talking here?[3:13] Wow! Implementing something this large has to have some challenges. Can you tell us about some of the road bumps you encountered?[5:20] Doing charge backs at this level has to be pretty tricky to implement, right?[7:00] How did you start using Windows Azure Pack? Was there anything special you had to do?[8:41] How did this help your team overall?[10:08] How do you see this evolving in the future? Interested in learning more cloud development and test environments on Azure? Check out this great series on Dev-Test starts with IT! __________________________ Experience Microsoft's latest products with these FREE downloads! Build Your Lab! Download Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 and Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and get the best virtualization platform and private cloud management solution on the market. Try it FREE now! Don't Have a Lab? Build Your Lab in the Cloud with Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines. Try Windows Azure for free with no cost or obligations, and use any OS, language, database or tool. FREE Download __________________________ If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jennelle Crothers’ blog Cloud Solutions HubBuilding Clouds blogMicrosoft IT ShowcaseVideos: Microsoft Virtual Academy – Cloud Data Training Follow the conversation @MS_ITPro Become a Fan @ facebook.com/Micr