Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 RT and Windows Server 2012 R2 officially RTM'd

Microsoft officially confirmed on August 27 that Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 RT have been RTM'd.

Microsoft also confirmed that it would not be made available early to any customers, including MSDN and TechNet subscribers. The software will become downloadable globally on October 18th

Windows 8.1 will be free for existing Windows 8 users, but it's unknown what it will cost for those looking to upgrade from previous versions of Windows.

Microsoft also released to manufacturing Windows Server 2012 R2 today, August 27.  No MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be getting the gold bits until October 18.

Microsoft plans to continue to update the RTM bits right up until the time of launch. Brad Anderson said:  “Because this release was built and delivered at a much faster pace than past products, and because we want to ensure that you get the very highest quality product, we made the decision to complete the final validation phases prior to distributing the release.”

So, what is available for download today?

You can download a preview copy of Windows Server 2012 R2 here:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/dn205286

Preview copy of Windows 8.1: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/preview?ocid=blprev_pr_wom

Additional Information:

Readying Windows 8.1 for release: http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/08/27/readying-windows-8-1-for-release.aspx

Today is the RTM for Windows Server 2012 R2! http://blogs.technet.com/b/in_the_cloud/archive/2013/08/27/today-is-the-rtm-for-windows-server-2012-r2.aspx

UPDATED FAB4 Links for IT Pros:

Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 RTM; no early access to final bits

Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 to manufacturers ahead of October 18 launch -

Windows 8.1 officially finished, nobody to get it until launch day

Windows 8.1 is officially finished, but everyone has to wait until October 18th


Microsoft: Windows Server 2012 R2 goes gold

Windows 8.1 RTMs -- but developers won't get it until October http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/windows-81-rtms-developers-wont-get-it-until-october-225693

Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 RTM, but expect a large bug-fixing patch on release day

When RTM is No Longer RTM

Now all Windows developers have been thrown under the bus

Why is Microsoft keeping the final release of Windows 8.1 secret?


 
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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter Solution Accelerator

Convert VMware-based virtual machines and disks to Hyper-V-based virtual machines and disks with a Microsoft-supported, stand-alone solution (MVMC).

MVMC made to ease the migration from vSphere/vCenter-based irtual machines (including vCenter Server 4.1, 5.0, ESX Server 4.1 and ESXi Server 4.1, 5.0) to Hyper-V 2008 R2/Hyper-V 3, adding virtual  NICs to the converted virtual machine on Hyper-V and uninstalling VMware tools.

"MVMC provides the following features:
  • Converts and deploys virtual machines from VMware hosts to Hyper-V hosts including Hyper-V on Windows Server® 2012. 
  • Converts VMware virtual disks to Hyper-V based virtual hard disks (VHDs).
  • Supports conversion of virtual machines from VMware vSphere 4.1 and 5.0 hosts to Hyper-V.
  • Offers fully scriptable command-line interfaces for performing virtual machine and disk conversions that integrates well with data center automation workflows and Windows PowerShell scripts.
  • Has a wizard-driven GUI, making it simple to perform virtual machine conversion.
  • Uninstalls VMware tools prior to conversion to provide a clean way to migrate VMware-based virtual machines to Hyper-V.
  • Supports Windows Server guest operating system conversion, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003 SP2.
  • Enables conversion of Windows® client versions including Windows 7.
  • Installs integration services on the converted virtual machine if the guest operating system is Windows Server 2003 SP2."
Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter Solution Accelerator http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34591&WT.mc_id=soc-n-[TR]-loc-[Services]-[farukc

Additional Resources:

Microsoft Solution Accelerators: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/default.aspx
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview

Microsoft made available Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview on July 30, with support ending Jan. 10, 2023.

Windows 8 customers will have two years to move to Windows 8.1 after the General Availability of the Windows 8.1 update to continue to remain supported under Windows 8 lifecycle

Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview builds on the Window 8.1 Preview, adding premium features that were not available in the Windows 8.1 Preview such as Windows To Go Creator, Start Screen Control, DirectAccess, BranchCache, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, AppLocker and Windows Enterprise Side-Loading.

Here is the download link to the Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/hh771457.aspx?ocid=wc-blog-wfyb



Additional Information:

Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM released on TechNet and MSDN

Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview Now Available: http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/business/archive/2013/07/30/windows-8-1-enterprise-preview-now-available.aspx?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

New enterprise preview lets companies kick the tires on Windows 8.1(The Official Microsoft Blog): http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2013/07/30/new-enterprise-preview-lets-companies-kick-the-tires-on-windows-8-1.aspx

Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview with Start Screen Control, AppLocker, Side-Loading, more

Microsoft delivers to testers Windows 8.1 Enterprise preview: http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-delivers-to-testers-windows-8-1-enterprise-preview-7000018743/

Windows 8.1 Preview for Enterprises Goes Live: http://www.cmswire.com/cms/customer-experience/windows-81-preview-for-enterprises-goes-live-021915.php?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=dlvr.it&utm_campaign=SocialMedia
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview.

Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 8.1 Preview at BUILD 2013 conference in San-Fransisco today. This is the first major update to both Windows 8 and Windows RT.
Windows 8.1-a free update to Windows 8-is coming later this year.
Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview are prerelease versions of Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview include enhancements in personalization, search, apps, the Windows Store, and cloud connectivity, and have the security and reliability features.
Windows 8.1 Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 8.
The final version should be RTM in August so that it can be widely available for the 2013 holiday season, roughly a year after the debut of Windows 8.     
Windows 8.1 Preview: FAQ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-faq
 
You can download Preview here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/preview?ocid=blprev_pr_wom



Additional information:

Everything you need to know about the Windows 8.1 Preview (FAQ)

Windows 8.1 Pricing Revealed

Windows 8.1 feature comparison chart,

 Windows at Build 2013: http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/06/26/windows-at-build-2013.aspx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

50 Best New Features In Windows 8.1 [Must Read]

Want to know what’s new in Windows 8.1? Microsoft releases a 52 page guide http://betanews.com/2013/06/29/want-to-know-whats-new-in-windows-8-1-microsoft-releases-a-52-page-guide/?awesm=betane.ws_gnz&utm_content=twitter-publisher-main&utm_medium=betane.ws-twitter&utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=

The ultimate guide to what’s new in the Windows 8.1 update for Windows 8 and RT: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/hands-windows-81?utm_content=buffer6fbb8&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Screenshot tour of new Windows 8.1 features: http://winsource.com/2013/06/26/screenshot-tour-of-new-windows-8-1-features/?utm_content=buffer375c1&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Rapid Release Cycle Is The New Norm, Says Steve Ballmer:  http://www.windows81.com/2013/06/rapid-release-cycle-is-the-new-norm-says-steve-ballmer/#ixzz2XMwzPyI6

Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer 11 will support WebGL, SPDY, but no WebRTC: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/159779-windows-8-1-and-internet-explorer-11-will-support-webgl-spdy-but-no-webrtc

At Build, Microsoft moving to post-PC era on its own terms: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57591165-75/at-build-microsoft-moving-to-post-pc-era-on-its-own-terms/?ttag=twic

With Windows 8.1, Microsoft Steps Back Toward Operating System Relevance: http://readwrite.com/2013/06/26/windows-81-preview-smoothes-out-rough-edges#awesm=~o9UtrwS6gHdp3f

Microsoft Build 2013 keynote: http://live.cnet.com/Event/Microsoft_Build_2013?Page=0

Microsoft Delivers the Windows 8.1 Preview, Promises Metro Office: http://windowsitpro.com/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/microsoft-delivers-windows-81-preview-promises-metro-office

Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 Preview Introduces A Smarter Virtual Keyboard For Touchscreens: http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/26/microsofts-windows-8-1-preview-introduces-a-smarter-virtual-keyboard-for-touchscreens/

Microsoft Launches Windows 8.1 Preview With Start Button, Deep SkyDrive Integration, Smarter Search Tool & More: http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/26/microsoft-launches-windows-8-1-preview-with-start-button-deep-skydrive-integration-smarter-search-tool-more/

Microsoft Doubles Down With Bing for Windows 8.1: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421054,00.asp

Windows 8.1: Eight of the New Features Coming Later This Year: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/windows-81-released-software-developers-features-coming-microsofts/story?id=19495158#.UcucCyDD_IV

Windows 8.1: A complete list of changes and new features: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/159803-windows-8-1-a-complete-list-of-changes-and-new-features

Windows 9 release date, news and rumours http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-9-release-date-news-and-rumours-1029245?src=rss&attr=all

The Metro hater's guide to the Windows 8.1 Preview

Microsoft's Windows 8.1: When will users get the final bits?
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview

Microsoft has posted Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview for public consumption today.
A number of editions are available for the Preview:

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview for IT Professionals

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview on Windows Azure

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview for Developers

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Preview

All of them will expire on January 15, 2014.

Download links:

 Put Microsoft’s Cloud OS vision to work today http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/dn205292?WT.mc_id=Blog_SC_TEE_CloudOS



 
Additional Information:
 
 Download Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 (includes Hyper-V) Free :
 
TechEd Europe 2013 Launches with Cloud OS Product Previews, Partner Announcements, and Customer Case Studies: http://blogs.technet.com/b/server-cloud/archive/2013/06/25/teched-europe-2013-launches-with-cloud-os-product-previews-partner-announcements-and-customer-case-studies.aspx
 
TechEd Europe:  http://blogs.technet.com/b/uktechnet/archive/2013/06/25/teched-europe-the-keynote-announcements.aspx
 
Enterprises bet on Microsoft devices and services to accelerate business worldwide : http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2013/jun13/06-25TechEdEurPR.aspx
 
What’s New in Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 R2: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn282278.aspx
 
What's New in Failover Clustering in Windows Server 2012 R2: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn265972.aspx
 
What's New in Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303448.aspx
 
Windows Server Essentials 2012 R2: Deployment and Remote Access: http://www.petri.co.il/windows-server-essentials-2012-r2-deployment-remote-access.htm
 
First look: Windows Server Blue beta shows compelling improvements: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9240342/First_look_Windows_Server_Blue_beta_shows_compelling_improvements
 
Windows Server 2012 R2 Screens  /Arman Obosyan blog
 
Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview: Your cloud on-ramp is under construction
 
Features Removed or Deprecated in Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview -
 
 Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview Test Lab Guide
 
Giddy-up! Step-by-step Instructions for Building a Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview Lab
 
 
 Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview: Your cloud on-ramp is under construction
 
 Windows Server 2012 R2: It's the Little Things that Count http://www.serverwatch.com/server-reviews/windows-server-2012-r2-its-the-little-things-that-count.html
 
First look: Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V shines on
 
Microsoft touts Linux virtualization improvements coming in Windows Server 2012 R2
 
What’s New in Hyper-V 2012 R2 Preview :

 
Windows Server 2012 R2 Widens Enterprise Cloud Gateway


 It's a new (virtual) world with Windows Server 2012 R2 http://www.itworld.com/windows/366275/its-new-virtual-world-windows-server-2012-r2?WT.mc_id=Social_TW_OutgoingAnnouncements_20130807_27082_windowsserver

 Windows Server 2012 R2 Available October 18th:   
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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Windows 8 powered hardware: News and reviews.

Some companies are betting heavily on Windows 8, making multiple lines of  devices, including  laptops, all-in-ones, smartphones, tablets and PC's. It would be interesting to take a brief look at them all in one place and analyze hits and misses.

Top picks: The best Windows 8 tablet laptops, convertibles, and Ultrabooks

The best 11.6-inch laptops and hybrids that you can buy now

Are miniature Windows 8 tablets useful? Surprisingly so http://www.pcworld.com/article/2043195/are-miniature-windows-8-tablets-useful-surprisingly-so.html#tk.twt_http://www.pcworld.com/article/2043195/are-miniature-windows-8-tablets-useful-surprisingly-so.html

Don't buy a new PC or Mac before you read this http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3121_7-57591398-220/dont-buy-a-new-pc-or-mac-before-you-read-this/

New Windows 8 PCs use touchscreens, hybrid designs and Haswell to capture attention
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2042726/new-windows-8-pcs-use-touchscreens-hybrid-designs-and-haswell-to-capture-attention.html#lsrc.twt_pcworld

The 5 Best Windows 8 Tablets http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417564,00.asp

The Best Windows Phones http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420693,00.asp

Microsoft is implementing pretty stiff price cuts on some laptop-tablet hybrids. Is this just the beginning? http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57577634-75/microsoft-store-slashes-prices-on-windows-8-tablets-hybrids/

The new breed: Windows 8 PCs that innovate http://www.infoworld.com/slideshow/70246/the-new-breed-windows-8-pcs-innovate-205572

CES 2013: The coming of Windows 8 'table PCs' and supertablets http://www.zdnet.com/ces-2013-the-coming-of-windows-8-table-pcs-and-supertablets-7000009553/

2 Windows 8 touch-screen laptops for tight budgets


Microsoft Surface


Microsoft is building a Surface RT 2
Microsoft unveils a 256GB Surface Pro variant aimed at businesses http://www.pcworld.com/article/2043416/microsoft-unveils-a-256gb-surface-pro-variant-aimed-at-businesses.html#tk.twt_pcworld
Microsoft Surface Pro http://reviews.cnet.com/microsoft-surface-pro/
Five usability tips for Microsoft's Surface RT http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57568836-285/five-usability-tips-for-microsofts-surface-rt/
Microsoft Surface review: http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/microsoft-surface-rt/4505-3126_7-35332494.html
Microsoft Surface Tablet: 10 Coolest Features http://www.informationweek.com/hardware/handheld/microsoft-surface-tablet-10-coolest-feat/240002490?pgno=1
The Surface Pro has survived Round One. I would even call it a success. And, yes, Microsoft should definitely stay in the PC-making business. http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57574691-75/microsofts-first-pc-lives/
Microsoft Surface Pro http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/05/microsoft-surface-pro-review/
It’s a Tablet. No, It’s a PC. Surface Pro Is Both. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/07/technology/personaltech/microsofts-surface-pro-works-like-a-tablet-and-a-pc.html?smid=tw-nytimestech&seid=auto&_r=1
Surface RT vs Surface Pro- Comparison http://www.freewaresquad.com/2012/10/17/surface-rt-vs-surface-pro-comparison/
Microsoft Surface Pro versus the competition http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3121_7-57567773-220/microsoft-surface-pro-versus-the-competition/
Microsoft Surface Pro Review: A Tablet/Laptop Hybrid With Compromises http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/microsoft-surface-pro-review-tablet-laptop-hybrid-requires/story?id=18413678#.UcPFASDD_IU

Lenovo


Lenovo ThinkPad Helix review http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/21/4445492/lenovo-thinkpad-helix-review?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WinRumors+%28WinRumors%29
Lenovo Miix hands-on: Affordable $550 Windows 8 tablet with its own keyboard case http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/lenovo-miix/4505-3126_7-35796882.html
Lenovo launches Miix multi-mode Windows 8 tablet
Lenovo will update its laptop lines just in time for back-to-school. Here's what is new:
Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx http://www.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-ideatab-lynx/4505-3121_7-35477650.html
Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review: a decent Windows 8 tablet, but not Lenovo's best http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/08/lenovo-ideatab-lynx-review/
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga running Windows 8 pops up online for sale http://www.windows8core.com/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-running-windows-8-pops-up-online-for-sale/
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 review http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/29/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-11-review/
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 review http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/15/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-13-review/
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/11/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-2-review/
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch review: one of our favorite Ultrabooks gets a touchscreen http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/02/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-touch-review/
Lenovo ThinkPad Twist review: an old form factor gets new life with Windows 8 http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/21/lenovo-thinkpad-twist-review/

Samsung


Samsung unveils two new tablets http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2013/06/20/samsung-unveils-two-new-tablets/2442345/
Samsung goes big with Windows 8-powered Ativ line http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57590154-94/samsung-goes-big-with-windows-8-powered-ativ-line/
Windows 8, Android combine in the amazing Samsung Ativ Q (pictures) http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/windows-8-android-combine-in-the-amazing-samsung-ativ-q-pictures/6421774
Ativ Q: a first look at Samsung's new Windows 8 and Android hybrid laptop
Samsung's Ativ Book 9 Lite is a cheap 13-inch Windows 8 laptop with a touchscreen. Check out our hands-on:
Samsung’s Ativ Book 9 Plus: “For anyone that wanted a retina MacBook Air, this is worth a look” 
No, it’s not a massive Galaxy Tab. It’s the 21.5 inch Samsung Ativ One 5 Style, an all-in-one for the Galaxy crowd
The Samsung Ativ Tab 3 is a 10-inch tablet running the full version of Windows 8. Check out our hands-on:
Samsung unveils full Windows 8 ATIV Tab 3 and throws in a copy of Office 2013 free
Samsung Windows 8 dual-screen and ultra-high resolution prototype devices http://www.windows8core.com/samsung-windows-8-dual-screen-and-ultra-high-resolution-prototype-devices/
Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro review: a capable Windows 8 tablet with S Pen support http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/21/samsung-ativ-smart-pc-pro-review/
Samsung ATIV Smart PC review (AT&T LTE) http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/05/samsung-ativ-smart-pc-att-review/
Samsung Series 5 UltraTouch review: a solid, if slightly overpriced, mid-range Ultrabook http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/16/samsung-series-5-ultratouch-review/
Samsung ATIV Odyssey review: a budget WP8 phone that performs like a flagship http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/04/samsung-ativ-odyssey-review/
Samsung ATIV Tab review: the Windows RT tablet you'll never find in the US http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/04/samsung-ativ-tab-review/
Samsung ATIV S review: the Galaxy S III, repackaged for Windows Phone 8 http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/19/samsung-ativ-s-review/

Toshiba



Toshiba U925t Windows 8 Ultra TouchBook with slide-out screen revealed – Specs
http://www.windows8core.com/toshiba-u925t-windows-8-ultra-touchbook-with-slide-out-screen-revealed-specs/
Toshiba Kirabook review: Toshiba tries to reinvent itself with a flagship Ultrabook http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/toshiba-kirabook-review/

Acer


Acer to launch 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, unveils 5.7-inch smartphone http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/acer-launch-8-inch-windows-8-tablet-unveils-57-inch-smartphone-219830
Windows 8 ultrabook Acer Aspire S7 to cost from $1,199 to $1,399 http://www.windows8core.com/windows-8-ultrabook-acer-aspire-s7-to-cost-from-1199-to-1399-specs/
Acer Aspire M5 and V5 Windows 8 touch laptop devices http://www.windows8core.com/acer-aspire-m5-and-v5-windows-8-touch-laptop-devices-specs-and-pricing/
Acer Aspire R7 review: a flexible form factor at a reasonable price http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/30/acer-aspire-r7-review/
Acer Iconia W510 review: as Acer enters the Windows 8 era, it returns to its netbook roots http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/09/acer-iconia-w510-review/
Acer Iconia W700 review: a Core i5 Windows 8 slate that doesn't skimp on battery life http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/14/acer-iconia-w700-review/
Acer Iconia W3 review: a new, smaller kind of Windows 8 tablet
The Acer Aspire R7 is built for Windows 8


LG


 LG joins Windows 8 market with its 11.6-inch tablet and All-in-One http://www.windows8core.com/lg-joins-windows-8-market-with-its-11-6-inch-tablet-and-all-in-one-specs/

Sony


Sony Vaio Tap 20 touch PC http://www.windows8core.com/sony-vaio-tap-20-touch-pc-coming-with-windows-8-on-october-26-specs/
Sony VAIO Duo 13 review: a much-improved take on the Windows 8 slider http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/04/sony-vaio-duo-13-review/
Sony VAIO Duo 11 review: a Windows 8 slider that falls short http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/sony-vaio-duo-11-review/
 

Dell


Dell XPS 11 hybrid will ship with Windows 8.1 http://www.infoworld.com/d/computer-hardware/dell-xps-11-hybrid-will-ship-windows-81-219878
Dell XPS One 27 (Windows 8) review: http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-xps-one-27/4505-3118_7-35485706.html

HP


HP Envy X2 review: A Windows 8 tablet to covet http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobile-technology/hp-envy-x2-review-windows-8-tablet-covet-215950
HP Envy x2 review: a tablet / laptop hybrid that fails to deliver the complete package http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/14/hp-envy-x2-review/
Hands On with HP's New ProBook 400 Series http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6840&News=HP+ProBook+400+Series+Business+Notebook+Reviews
HP ElitePad 900 review: HP's first Windows 8 tablet for the business world http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/09/hp-elitepad-900-review/
HP Spectre XT TouchSmart review: all that, minus the battery life http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/01/hp-envy-spectre-xt-touchsmart-review/

Nokia


Nokia Sirius is a 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet that looks like a Lumia
Nokia reveals budget-friendly, large-screen Lumia 625
Nokia Lumia 1020 Review
Photo shootout: Nokia Lumia 1020, PureView 808, Lumia 925, HTC One, and iPhone 5
Nokia's Lumia 1020: http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/11/4514064/nokia-lumia-1020-hands-on
Nokia Lumia 1020: a cameraphone powerhouse (pictures): http://www.cnet.com/2300-8900_1-10017489-4.html
Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. 925 vs. 920 vs. 808 PureView: what's changed?
Nokia Lumia 1020 Accessories Preview
Fun fact: Nokia included a barometer in the Lumia 1020
Hands on with Nokia's Lumia 920, 720 and 520: Which takes the best pictures
Nokia Lumia 925 ad features scary-looking folks with serious red-eye http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-lumia-925-ad-features-scary-looking-folks-with-serious-red-eye?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Nokia Lumia 925 review http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/15/nokia-lumia-925-review/
Nokia Lumia 520 review http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/26/nokia-lumia-520-review/
Nokia Lumia 620 review http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/07/nokia-lumia-620-review/
Nokia Lumia 820 for AT&T http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/21/nokia-lumia-820-for-att-review/
Nokia Lumia 822 review http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/nokia-lumia-822-review-for-verizon-wireless/
Nokia Lumia 810 for T-Mobile http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/15/nokia-lumia-810-for-t-mobile-review/
Nokia Lumia 920 review http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/02/nokia-lumia-920-review/

Huawei


Huawei Ascend W1 review: the company's first WP8 device is promising, yet flawed http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/13/huawei-ascend-w1-review/

MSI


MSI Slidebook S20 review: MSI's flagship Windows 8 Ultrabook has a flawed design http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/29/msi-slidebook-s20-review/

Asus


ASUS VivoTab Smart review: a good, inexpensive Windows 8 tablet http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/20/asus-vivotab-smart-review/
ASUS TAICHI 21 review: are two screens better than one? http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/06/asus-taichi-21-review/
ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A Touch review: new touchscreen, same solid performance http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/31/asus-zenbook-prime-ux31a-touch-review/
ASUS Zenbook Prime review (UX51Vz): a blazing 15-inch Ultrabook with a lofty price http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/05/asus-zenbook-prime-ux51vz-review/
ASUS VivoTab RT review: everything you loved about the Transformer tablets, but with Windows http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/26/asus-vivotab-rt-review/

HTC


HTC 8S review: a budget Windows Phone that doesn't compromise on style http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/20/htc-8s-review/
HTC Windows Phone 8X for Verizon http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/08/htc-windows-phone-8x-verizon-review/
HTC Windows Phone 8X for T-Mobile http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/16/htc-windows-phone-8x-t-mobile-review/
HTC One Mini, with 4.3-inch screen, 1.7 GHz dual-core processor 


Rumors:

Microsoft anticipates 7-inch, 7.5-inch, and 10.6-inch Windows 8 tablets at super high resolutions http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/27/4471922/microsoft-surface-hints-7-inch-high-resolution-tablets

The mysterious i-mate Windows 8 phone is still coming

i-Mate Phone Runs On Windows 8 Pro, not Windows Phone 8

A vision for Microsoft's smartwatch and four more Surface family members http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034667/a-vision-for-microsoft-s-smartwatch-and-four-more-surface-family-members.html

Microsoft smartwatch? Computer giant reportedly gathering components for high-tech wristwatch http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/microsoft-reportedly-gathering-components-for-smartwatch/

Surface 2 release date, news and rumors http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/surface-2-what-microsoft-s-reddit-q-lls-us-about-the-next-surface-tablet-1129998

Windows Phone 9 release date, news and rumours http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-phone-9-nine-things-we-want-to-see-1092322

Rumor: Windows Phone 9 will be a clean slate, again

Microsoft's smartwatch concept moves a step closer to reality


 
 

 
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Friday, June 7, 2013

New features in Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V

Microsoft announced new features and improvements to Windows Server 2012 at TechEd  Conference in New Orleans.
Server & Tools Corporate Vice President Brad Anderson said they plan to release public preview version around the time of the Build 2013 conference, which is at the end of June 2013.
The final versions of Windows Server 2012 R2 will be available by the end of 2013.
Among the new features of Windows Server 2012 are:
  • Generation 2 virtual machines
  • Full Remote Desktop support
  • Live VM export
  • Extended Hyper-V Replica capabilities
  • Online VHDX resize
  • Storage improvements
  • Windows Azure IaaS compatibility
  • USB pass-through support
  • Linux Guest OS enhancements

New and enhanced features allow you to take advantage of even better performance and more efficient capacity utilization in your datacenter, helping you increase the agility of your business. Windows Server 2012 R2 offers a proven, enterprise-class virtualization and cloud platform that can scale to continuously run your largest workloads while enabling robust recovery options to protect against service outages.

Additional Information:




What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2: http://www.petri.co.il/whats-new-in-windows-server-2012-r2.htm

Top 10 Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V New Features: http://windowsitpro.com/hyper-v/top-10-windows-server-2012-r2-hyper-v-new-features

Top Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Virtualization Features: http://www.petri.co.il/top-virtualization-features-in-windows-server-2012-r2-hyper-v.htm

Microsoft's 'Blue' servers: What's coming when: http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-blue-servers-whats-coming-when-7000016224/

Windows Server 2012 R2 official page: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/windows-server-2012-r2.aspx?WT.mc_id=Blog_SC_TechEdNA_WinServ2012R2

10 great new features in Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V (slideshow): http://www.infoworld.com/slideshow/104337/10-great-new-features-in-windows-server-2012-r2-hyper-v-220067?source=twitter#slide2

TechEd 2013: Microsoft Details Cloud-First Strategy for the Enterprise: http://windowsitpro.com/paul-thurrotts-wininfo/teched-2013-microsoft-details-cloud-first-strategy-enterprise

What's New in Windows 8.1: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/dn140266.aspx?ocid=wc-mscom-ent

TechEd NA sessions recordings (ch9): http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/TechEd/NorthAmerica/2013#fbid=pXBo_T8I_MR

Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 Preview: http://winsupersite.com/windows-server-2012/windows-server-2012-essentials-r2-preview?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

TechEd North America 2013 Editor’s Choice: Windows Server: http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2013/06/03/teched-north-america-2013-editor-s-choice-windows-server.aspx

Massive Technology Displacement at Microsoft TechEd 2013: http://blog.concurrency.com/infrastructure/massive-technology-displacement-at-teched-2013-by-microsoft/

What are some of the other new features in Windows Server 2012? New in Windows Server 2012: ReFS, NTFS Updates and SMB 3.0 http://www.petri.co.il/windows-server-2012-refs-ntfs-updates-smb-3-0.htm

Windows Server 2012 R2 Adding Storage, Virtualization and Networking Improvements: http://redmondmag.com/articles/2013/06/19/win-server-2012-r2-additions.aspx?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Feature List Glossary  & Comparing Microsoft Cloud with VMware Cloud   by Aidan Finn

12 features in Windows Server 2012 R2 you need to know about

Blog post series by Brad Anderson: http://blogs.technet.com/b/in_the_cloud/archive/tags/what_2700_s+new+in+2012+r2/
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