Two weeks ago we ushered in the era of the Cloud OS with the launch of Windows Server 2012. By now, we hope you’ve had a chance to watch the Built from the Cloud Up keynote videos , download a Windows Server 2012 evaluation and try your hand at...

Today, as a result of our effort to better align security and protection solutions with the workloads and applications they protect, Microsoft is announcing changes to the roadmaps of some of the security solutions made available under the Forefront brand...

The last couple of weeks have been exciting times for those of us at Microsoft who have been working on Windows Server 2012, as we officially launched the product and made it broadly available to you, our customers. As part of our launch activities I’ve...

With Windows 8, Windows RT devices, and Windows Phone 8 coming soon, we are excited to give you a preview of the new client management capabilities and vision we’ll be delivering in the coming months: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager...

Microsoft’s Private Cloud is built on the industry leading foundation of Windows Server and System Center. The System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1) update enables System Center to run on and manage the final version of Windows Server 2012, released...

It’s sometimes easier to think about cloud computing in all or nothing terms – move everything into the cloud or leave everything as-is, on-premises. But, as most know, the emerging reality is more of a hybrid approach, combining both cloud...

With the the launch of Windows Server 2012 this week, customers are already using Windows Server 2012 to realize the promise of cloud computing. Our team developed this infographic showcasing just some of the success. We hope you enjoy! The Server...

With the launch of Windows Server 2012, we are excited about the great relationship we have with Dell around integration of Windows Server 2012 with Dell’s 12th generation PowerEdge servers. Together with Dell, we are delivering a powerful portfolio...

Today’s launch of Windows Server 2012 puts a spotlight on the transformational shift underway across the entire IT ecosystem. This transformation is being driven by an exponential growth of devices used for smarter, more personalized applications...

Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 Service Pack 2 was released earlier this month, and features improved support for SharePoint, Active Directory Services, and mobile devices. Details on the SP2 can be found on our engineering blog . For current Forefront...

Those of you that have implemented virtualization technologies, such as Windows Server with Hyper-V, have been able to experience the benefits it provides to you and your company through the consolidation of enterprise workloads in virtual machines, which...

Yesterday brought good news for FreeBSD customers looking to adopt virtualization and move toward cloud computing. Microsoft, alongside partners NetApp and Citrix , announced the availability of FreeBSD support for Windows Server Hyper-V. This collaboration...

I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts from my co-worker, Brett, regarding the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference held last week and in particular about a new program we launched called the "Switch to Hyper-V" program. Check out what Brett...

Microsoft Partners, Thank you for such strong engagement with the DidYouKnow2012.com Partner Contest (contest details here )! We’d like to congratulate the following six partners on their wins: Day 1 Winners 1. Jean-Benoit Paux (France) 2...

At Microsoft we have the opportunity to test and operate our software platform in our own datacenters at scale by running over 200 cloud applications with some of the largest online services in the world such as Bing, Hotmail, Xbox Live, Windows Azure...

The "Did You Know" about Windows Server 2012 contest continues in celebration of www.DidYouKnow2012.com ! Here’s the third question of the day: Q3: Name two types of ROI that Windows Server 2012 provides beyond virtualization. A reminder on...

The "Did You Know" about Windows Server 2012 contest continues in celebration of www.DidYouKnow2012.com ! Here’s the second question of the day: Q2: Name a free tool Microsoft offers to help with Hyper-V deployment. A reminder on how the contest...

In celebration of www.DidYouKnow2012.com , yesterday we kicked off the “ Did You Know About Windows Server 2012” Contest, read official rules here . Today’s prizes are a Smartphone Battery Extender valued at $79.95 and two Pocket Pico...

The "Did You Know" about Windows Server 2012 contest continues in celebration of www.DidYouKnow2012.com ! Here’s the third question of the day: Q3: Name two Linux distributions that Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V will support. A reminder on...

The "Did You Know" about Windows Server 2012 contest continues in celebration of www.DidYouKnow2012.com ! Here’s the second question of the day: Q2: Under their dramatically simplified licensing experiences, what are the editions one must...

In celebration of www.DidYouKnow2012.com , today we kick off the “ Did You Know” About Windows Server 2012 Contest, read official rules here . Today’s prizes are a Smartphone Battery Extender valued at $79.95 and two pairs of Bose Noise...

Last week I was reading a recently published, independent review of Windows Server 2012 in Windows IT Pro . The author, Sean Deuby, highlights his top ten features, of which four of the first five are virtualization and Hyper-V specific. He calls out...

Attention Microsoft Partners! Your opportunity to win one of six executive gadgets including Smartphone Battery Extenders, portable Pico Projectors and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones! Starting on Tuesday, July 10 th at 2:00 p.m. ET, we’re kicking...

Gartner just released their 2012 Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualization Infrastructure *, and I am very happy to report that Microsoft is listed as a leader. You can download the full report at the link above, and I hope you read the research in...

Today at 9:40 AM PDT, Satya Nadella, president of Microsoft’s Server and Tools Business (STB), will participate in an onstage fireside chat moderated by Derrick Harris, GigaOm senior writer, at the GigaOm Structure event. Tune in to hear Nadella...