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Efficiently deploying Windows 8 using MDT 2012

Hi folks, Out of a temporary assignment I'm doing for Microsoft Belgium as Technical Solution Sales around desktop deployment, I've been diving into Windows 8 features, functionalities and deployment approaches the last few weeks. Besides convincing...

Published vr, dec 07 2012 8:43 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Efficiently deploying Windows 8 using MDT 2012

The importance of MCSE certification for my job

Hi folks, A few months ago, when I attended TechEd 2012 Amsterdam, I took the opportunity to try some beta exams that were offered for free during TechEd only; After taking the exam, I was asked by Microsoft Learning to be interviewed about the importance...

Published vr, nov 16 2012 5:23 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: The importance of MCSE certification for my job

How becoming an MCT changed my life... interview

Hi folks, This is not a regular blogpost, I know, but I thought it might be of interest to give some feedback, ideas, input,... whatever you want to call out, about how my life has changed since I became an MCT - Microsoft Certified Trainer. The interview...

Published vr, nov 16 2012 5:00 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: How becoming an MCT changed my life... interview

Windows 8 XP-riences and feature overview

Hi readers, In this blog post, I'll give you a highlevel overview of my first experiences with Windows 8 Enterprise and some of the cooler feature I'm working with. The full article is published on Petri Knowledgebase, http://www.petri.co.il/windows...

Published wo, nov 07 2012 3:45 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Windows 8 Overview

After Regional Lead, now also accepted as STEP member

After the nice email last Friday about my recognition as Microsoft Learning Regional Lead for Belgium, I got another similar email this morning... I`m accepted as STEP program member. For the ones who don`t know STEP program, here is the exact email:...

Published ma, okt 01 2012 3:16 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: STEP member

Recognized as MCT Regional Lead

Hi folks, Yesterday, a received a cool email from Microsoft Learning, informing me I was accepted / recognized as MCT Regional Lead for Belgium :) Dear MCT, It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the new MCT Regional Lead program. Congratulations...

Published za, sep 29 2012 6:46 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: MCT Regional Lead

Exchange 2010 SP3 required for Exchange 2013 migration - need patience to 1st half of 2013

As announced on the Exchange Team blog earlier today ( http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/09/25/announcing-exchange-2010-service-pack-3.aspx ), Exchange 2010 SP3 will go live (ONLY) the first half of 2013. As this is a requirement for allowing...

Published wo, sep 26 2012 11:45 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Exchange 2010 SP3

Windows 8 Overview and XP-riences

Hi All, Last week, I presented at a local event in Belgium (yes, I still do present in Belgium as well, doesn't always have to be international :)), on invitation by SAI ( http://www.sai.be ) about my first experiences with Windows 8. During the very...

Published di, sep 25 2012 10:39 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Windows 8 Overview and XP-riences

Working as a vendor for Microsoft Belgium as TSS - Technical Solution Sales

As of Sept 1st, I’m employed by Microsoft Belgium for a 6-month “vendor” assignment as Technical Solution Sales (TSS) for desktop deployment (Windows 7/8 – Office 2010/2012). In this role, I’ll assist Microsoft and especially...

Published ma, sep 24 2012 8:48 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Microsoft TSS

My Community Day 2012 presentation on "the power of certification"

Hi All, As mentioned in earlier posts, I was a speaker at the latest Community Day in Belgium ( http://www.communityday.be ), organized by some really User Group and community day enthousiasts. I represented IAMCT, the International Association of Microsoft...

Published zo, jun 24 2012 4:38 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Community Day certification MCSA MCSE

I'll be at the center of IT next week, as I did 2 weeks ago :)

Hi all, It's not that easy keeping my blog up-to-date when traveling and speaking at conventions that much as I'm doing the last few weeks... 2 weeks ago, I was working as a HOL proctor (hands-on labs coach as we like to call it...) at Microsoft's...

Published za, jun 23 2012 10:26 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: Teched Orlando Amsterdam 2012 the center of IT

My first 10 minutes playing with Windows 8 Release Preview vs. Customer Preview and Developer Preview

Hello there, For the last 6 months or so, I've been playing around (well, not really playing, it should read: using preview versions of Windows 8 (developer and customer preview editions) on my day-to-day laptop I use for work. As Windows 8 Release...

Published za, jun 02 2012 10:47 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: WIndows 8 Release Preview

The Power of Certification - Session at Community Day 2012 Belgium June 21st

Hi all, Within a few weeks, right in the already busy weeks of TechEd Orlando and Amsterdam, I'll be presenting at our local Belgium Community Day event ( http://www.communityday.be ), talking about "The Power of Certification". This session...

Published za, jun 02 2012 10:41 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: community day 2012

Accepted as TLG at Teched Orlando and Amsterdam this year

After registering as volunteer for working at TechEd (published earlier this year on the MCT's Born to Learn platform ( http://borntolearn.mslearn.net ), I was more than excited when I received a confirmation email back 2 weeks ago: Hi Peter, Good...

Published za, mei 05 2012 6:55 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: TechEd 2012 Orlando Amsterdam TLG Hands On Labs

Presenting 2 sessions at TechFuse Minneapolis next week...

All, As you all know, I love to speak in public about my (Microsoft) technology addictions; a few weeks ago, I was accepted as speaker at TechFuse , Minneapolis USA, ( http://www.benchmarklearning.com/Event/TechFuse/default.aspx , a 2-day conference on...

Published za, mei 05 2012 6:32 by Peter De Tender

Filed under: TechFuse 2012 Exchange Office365 Hybrid Forefront TMG