Posted by: kurtsh | December 23, 2015

TRAINING: Windows Security & Forensics

This is a heck of a course.  And it’s FREE.

Every organization must prepare for the possibility of cybercrime within its networks or on its computer systems. Are you able to investigate crimes, like fraud, insider threats, industrial espionage, employee misuse, and computer intrusion? These days, every IT Pro should learn to recover key intelligence from Windows systems.

Learn how to do just that, from leading expert Erdal Ozkaya, and find out what you need to become a digital forensic professional, incident responder, and media exploitation expert, capable of piecing together Windows system events, second by second. Erdal joins forces with Hasain “the Wolf” Alshakarti and Raymond Comvalius to show how cybercrime happens, what you can do to prevent it, and how to respond when it occurs.

  1. Windows Security and Forensics
    Take a look at the current state of the security landscape, Windows Security, and what "computer forensics" are.
  2. Windows Memory Attacks and Forensics
    Learn how and why hackers attack a system’s memory, and see how Memory Forensics can help address the problem.
  3. Windows Authentication Attacks and Forensics
    See demonstrations of how attackers use credential dependencies to gain elevated access to systems and to perform lateral movement. Plus, learn how to detect and prevent many of these attacks.
  4. Windows Forensics
    Explore Digital Forensics, and find out what to do as a first responder to preserve evidence for legal actions.
  5. Network Forensics
    Explore network forensics, along with case studies, best practices, and online analysis techniques.
  6. Malware Incident Response
    Learn about malware incident response, including identifying, locating, and removing malware.
  7. Windows 10 Forensics
    Take a look at Windows 10 forensics, and hear about new security features and innovations that can help forensic experts with their work.

Learn the following through this course:

  • Examine how and why hackers attack a system’s memory.
  • Identify how attackers use credential dependencies to gain elevated access.
  • Review what to do as a first responder to an attack; learn to preserve evidence for legal actions.
  • Explore network forensics.
  • Learn about innovations of Windows 10 that can help forensic experts do their jobs.
  • Learn the basics of computer forensics.
  • See how to respond to malware incidents.

Enroll in this on-demand course here from Microsoft Virtual Academy.

Posted by: kurtsh | December 23, 2015

HOWTO: Get Support for Surface devices

imageIf you have an issue with your Surface device or simply have a question, the best place to start is NOT Reddit.

No, the best place to start for any sort of issue with Surface hardware or software is… wait for it… Microsoft.  Shocking, I know.

IN-PERSON SUPPORT
If you have one available, I strongly suggest going into a local Microsoft Store where you can get a Technical Advisor to speak to about your issue.  Find your local Microsoft Store here:

PHONE SUPPORT
If you need to talk to someone on the phone, there are a couple options:

ONLINE SUPPORT
Otherwise, here are the Microsoft sponsored sites and support areas for you to submit you questions.

imagePlanning is already well underway for Microsoft Convergence 2016 and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic event. Convergence brings the best minds in business and technology together. You’ll discover breakthrough business insights, explore emerging solutions for your industry, and learn how your peers are reinventing their roles.

Join us and discover strategies that can help you, your team, and your business achieve more.  We’ll have some exciting details to announce soon, so make sure you stay in-the-know. Bookmark this website, sign-up for e-mail updates, and stay connected through social media.

Registration opens in early January 2016. Get ready!

imageJoin us at the inaugural Power BI and Excel user conference

Join your peers, leading data analysts, and the Power BI and Excel product teams in Seattle, WA to talk about bringing your data to life with Power BI and Excel. Learn valuable new skills, test drive the latest technology, and schedule a one-on-one meeting with Microsoft experts.

The Data Insights Summit will be a dynamic, fun-filled, two-day event with the following activities:

  • Keynotes
    • Microsoft Opening Keynote by James Philips – CVP of Microsoft’s business applications, platform and intelligence
    • Industry Keynotes with renowned guest speakers
  • Ask the Experts: 1:1 meetings between the attendees and Microsoft engineers where the attendees bring their data problems to the Microsoft engineers who will help them solve their problems using Power BI, Excel, etc.
  • User Group Meetups: organized by user group/forum topics to facilitate discussions and networking
  • Sessions: multiple sessions featuring customer stories, big ideas, and product capabilities & best practices
  • Workshops: instructor-led labs where the attendees can get hands on trying and practicing what they’ve discovered

DATE:
March 22-23, 2016

LOCATION:
Hyatt Regnecy
900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

DATA INSIGHTS SUMMIT FAQ:
http://community.powerbi.com/t5/Data-Insights-Summit-Discussion/Microsoft-Data-Insights-Summit-FAQ/m-p/11580 

REGISTRATION:
http://www.datainsightssummit.com/

Posted by: kurtsh | December 17, 2015

RELEASE: OneDrive for Business Next-gen Sync Client

Big news in the world of OneDrive for Business:  We’re releasing the “next gen sync client”, which alleviates a number of pressing issues with syncing with OneDrive for Business:

  • Improves reliability & performance of file sync
  • Removes the 20,000 file sync limit
  • Enables selective sync
  • Support for large files up to 10Gb in size
  • etc.
    Microsoft OneDrive for Business December 2015 Product Updates

A WORD ABOUT SHAREPOINT:
One important note for those with users that sync files with SharePoint document stores – not just OneDrive for Business stores:

  • The next gen sync client will NOT sync SharePoint document libraries.  This is coming in the future – more will be announced in Jan 2016.
  • As a workaround, you can run both the existing OneDrive for Business sync client (for Sharepoint sync) side-by-side with the next gen sync client. (for OneDrive for Business file store sync)

For more information, visit the following sites:

I wanted to highlight this announcement:

Unlimited file storage will be granted to Office 365 customers on PREMIUM plans. This includes individuals in organizations with more than five people subscribing to one of the following plans:

  • Office 365 Enterprise E3, E4 and E5
  • Office 365 Government E3, E4 and E5
  • Office 365 Education
  • OneDrive for Business Plan 2 and SharePoint Online Plan 2

For more information, please check out the following post:

Posted by: kurtsh | December 17, 2015

RELEASE: OneDrive for Business Next-gen Sync Client

Big news in the world of OneDrive for Business:  We’re releasing the “next gen sync client”, which alleviates a number of pressing issues with syncing with OneDrive for Business:

  • Improves reliability & performance of file sync
  • Removes the 20,000 file sync limit
  • Enables selective sync
  • Support for large files up to 10Gb in size
  • etc.
    Microsoft OneDrive for Business December 2015 Product Updates

A WORD ABOUT SHAREPOINT:
One important note for those with users that sync files with SharePoint document stores – not just OneDrive for Business stores:

  • The next gen sync client will NOT sync SharePoint document libraries.  This is coming in the future – more will be announced in Jan 2016.
  • As a workaround, you can run both the existing OneDrive for Business sync client (for Sharepoint sync) side-by-side with the next gen sync client. (for OneDrive for Business file store sync)

For more information, visit the following sites:

Posted by: kurtsh | December 13, 2015

RELEASE: Center for Out of Office Excellence

imageMicrosoft recently launched the Center of Out of Office Excellence.

What is the COOOE?  It’s a site designed to help you create your own OOO (out-of-office) memes just in time for the holidays. Upload an image, choose a design type and revel in the joy of OOO.

The “Center” is also a recognition that achieving more sometimes means doing less, with tools like Automatic Replies in Outlook to help you unplug, recharge, connect with loved ones and enjoy the holidays.

“I think most of us who live a lot of our lives online are learning that breaks from being constantly reachable, present and ‘on’ can help in every aspect of our lives,” says writer Emily Gould in an essay penned for Microsoft. “A break of any length makes it possible to come back refreshed – to appreciate what there is to appreciate about digital connectivity.”

Gould’s essay was a follow-up to her piece in The New York Times on the “art of the out-of-office reply,”  in which she examined OOOs funny to self-important in a look at the whole auto-reply phenomenon.

The site is located at:

Incidentally, Doug Thomas from the Office team created this video to help folks understand how to use their Out of Office message to “work for you” while you’re away.

How To: Set your Out of Office with Outlook

imageFor those of you looking for training on the Volume Licensing Service Center or Software Assurance benefits, here’s the site you should be going to.

Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center training and resources
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Licensing/existing-customer/vlsc-training-and-resources.aspx

Here’s an outline of what they provide:

Overview

How-To Training Videos
Watch videos to help you get started with the VLSC

Online Services Activation

Additionally, here are some other resources you may want to tap:

Posted by: kurtsh | December 8, 2015

INFO: Using Windows-to-Go with Windows 10

imageLooking for content on Windows-to-Go for Windows 10?  Here’s some references for you to dig into:

TECHNET DOCUMENTATION:  Plan for Windows 10 Deployment: Windows-to-Go Overview
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt185782(v=vs.85).aspx

Step-By-Step: Creating a Windows 10 to Go Workspace
http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2015/01/27/step-by-step-creating-a-windows-10-to-go-workspace.aspx

CHANNEL 9: Windows To Go lifecycle: How to deploy, manage, recycle and kill your devices
https://channel9.msdn.com/events/Ignite/Australia-2015/WIN342A (to be posted)

Watch Video

[SESSION CHANGE] Windows To Go lifecycle: How to deploy, manage, recycle and kill your devices [WIN342]
Windows to Go is another way of deploying Windows 10. It allows end users to boot into a corporate configured and managed Windows 10 image on any Windows 7 or later certified hardware. This session will walk you through the life cycle of a Windows to Go device. Starting with the various deployment options for provisioning single or multiple devices. We will then look at the capabilities offered by Azure AD and Intune for OS level management, and also explore the hardware management features offered on IronKey’s hardware encrypted Windows to Go devices. Finally we will demonstrate the remediation techniques available to disable or wipe a device should it be lost, stolen, or not returned when the user leaves
https://msftignite.com.au/sessions/session-details/1601/session-change-windows-to-go-lifecycle-how-to-deploy-manage-recycle-and-kill-your-devices-win342

CHANNEL 9: Defrag: Windows 10 Upgrade Tips, Microsoft IoT Starter Kits, Windows To Go and more…
https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/The-Defrag-Show/Defrag-Windows-10-Upgrade-Tips-Microsoft-IoT-Starter-Kits-Windows-To-Go-and-more

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