Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14361, bring us even closer to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. There two big What's New features with this release: a LastPass extension for Microsoft Edge and Hyper-V containers. LastPass is a popular password management service and the extension simplifies logging into websites. Extensions previously existed … [Read more...]
Book Review: Exam Ref 70-697 Configuring Windows Devices
Last Spring, I took and passed exams 70-687 and 70-688 to become Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate for Windows 8. A generous offer from Microsoft gave those that became Windows 8 MCSAs, a free voucher to take exam 70-697. This was originally announces as a Windows 10 MCSA but was changed before the exam was published to a Specialist certificate of Configuring Windows … [Read more...]
Windows Holographic video shows off the work and collaboration potential of VR
From the Windows Experience blog, Microsoft opened up Windows Holographic to partners this week at Computex. Those partners include Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, HTC, Acer, ASUS, CyberPowerPC, Dell, Falcon Northwest, HP, iBuyPower, Lenovo, MSI and others. Today, we announced that Windows Holographic is coming to devices of all shapes and sizes from fully immersive virtual reality to … [Read more...]
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 reaches general availability
Microsoft has released SQL Server 2016 for general availability. The announcement on the SQL Server Blog boasts its new and improved feature set including simplified analytics, leading benchmarks, performance improvements, unmatched security, and unmatched value. You can learn more about SQL Server 2016 from its product page, including a free ebook that covers 'Introducing … [Read more...]
Cannot connect to WSUS console after changing to HTTPS
I converted a Windows Server Update Services box to use HTTPS instead of the default HTTP port. Running on Server 2012 R2, this has most WSUS traffic use port 8531 instead of 8530. I actually made this change a while ago but ended up reverting the change to HTTPS because I was unable to connect to the WSUS console afterwards. Giving it another shot, I followed the directions … [Read more...]