I sincerely appreciate receiving these awards, and thank Microsoft and VMware for their faith in me. I also sincerely appreciate the contribution and feedback I get from the technical community around me, and thank you just as much for these awards. I would not have received them without the readers of my blog, the attendees at my seminars, and the vast community that I interact with on a daily basis. Thank you!
Back From the Pile: Interesting Links, March 4, 2011
March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I spent this week at the 2011 Microsoft MVP Summit in Redmond, WA. It was an excellent trip, full of great information that I can’t talk about: Microsoft is the only company I have an NDA with! But I can say that no one should count that company out. Although Apple, Google, and Facebook (?!) get all the attention, Microsoft is making some good moves. The Kinnect and Windows Phone 7 show that innovation and creativity is alive and well in Redmond!
Recognition: VMware vExpert and Microsoft MVP for 2010
July 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
I’m not one to toot my own horn (even though social networks seem more tolerant of this) but I had to mention two pieces of news I received this month: For 2010, I’m a VMware vExpert and a Microsoft MVP!
Microsoft’s Overlooked Innovation
February 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s fun to bash Microsoft. It’s easy, too, with Apple solidly conquering the high end of the PC and mobile markets and Google’s command of the Internet. But how fair are these articles skewering Microsoft, such as “Microsoft’s chronic lack of innovation” published today at Techworld? I suggest that Microsoft innovates as well as, if not better than, any other massive company. But no one innovates like an outsider.
Dustin Pedroia And I Have Two Things In Common!
July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Windows 7 Is Here! In My Hands! But Why 8 DVDs?
May 27, 2009 By 6 Comments
Microsoft just let loose a Release Candidate for Windows 7, the operating system that will bring peace, love, and joy to PC users everywhere and finally stop folks from switching to Macs instead of using Vista. Maybe.
I Can Finally Talk About Windows Storage Server 2008!
May 5, 2009 By 5 Comments
10 Cool Storage Features From the 2009 Microsoft MVP Summit
March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Note: Every one of these items has previously been discussed by Microsoft. I can’t yet talk about any other storage features I might have seen… iSCSI Quick Connect – No more fumbling through tabs and popups, just enter an IP address and you’re connected! Yeah, baby! Wire-speed 10 Gb iSCSI – The software iSCSI initiator can [...]
Attending Microsoft’s MVP Global Summit
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As y’all might know, I was pleased to receive recognition from Microsoft for my contributions to the storage community in the form of an MVP award. This award has allowed me to have much more insight into Microsoft’s products behind the scenes, and has helped me immensely in supporting my customers who use Microsoft products [...]
Storage MVP: I Feel Great!
July 2, 2008 By 1 Comment
I just got an email from Microsoft – they’ve given me the MVP award for the area of File System Storage! Great news – so how do I feel? Not quite as good as the “Steve” in this video, but pretty good… So what does this mean? Am I now a shill, beholden forever to [...]
