Microsoft Role-based certifications

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/certification-overview.aspx

Windows 10

Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/modern-desktop.aspx

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/m365-enterprise-administrator.aspx

Exam MD-100: Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-md-100.aspx

Prep Guide MD-100
https://intunedin.net/2018/12/27/preparing-for-the-md-100-windows-10-exam/

Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-MD-101.aspx

Prep Guide MD-101
https://intunedin.net/2019/01/04/preparing-for-the-md-101-managing-modern-desktops-exam/

Windows 10 – Installation - Rocky Start

Window 10 Installation

To install Windows 10 you must first you must download the ISO and then create either DVD or Bootable USB

Step One – Download ISO

Use MSDN download site or Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

See More Download Options if needed

Step Two – Create DVD or Bootable USB

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool – Home Pro Only

Note if you use the Windows 10 Creation Tool ISO size can be smaller

3.95 GB – Windows 10 English US x64

Windows 10 Installation Issues – Rocky Start (2018)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

ISO files are now too big for typical 4.7 GB DVD …

Starting Build 1709 … must use dual layer DVDs … from MSDN site

5.0 GB - Windows 10 (Multi Edition) 1709 (Updated July 2017)

5.1 GB – Windows 10 (Multi Edition) 1709 (Updated Dec 2017)

4 GB – Windows 10 (Multi Edition) 1703 (Updated July 2017)

3.8 GB – Windows 10 (Multi Edition)

Note if you use the Windows 10 Creation Tool ISO size can be smaller

3.95 GB – Windows 10 English US x64

Windows 10 Installation Issues – Rocky Start (2015)

Upgrade failed after trying to upgrade preview

Created an ISO disk and now trying again

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Download Tool Now (64-bit)

Create ISO

Using new ISO … Try again

Privacy Concerns

Windows 10

Microsoft Offical Statement
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/09/28/privacy-and-windows-10/

Tools

Telemetry Tool - Spybot Anti-Beacon
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/

Reference

HostName List
https://forum.windowsfaq.ru/archiveen/index.php/t-219039.html

Microsoft Cloud - Azure

2015 Buckeye SPUG Event by Brian Jackett

Old Portal – ASM – V1 - Full Functionality but hard interface to use
New Portal - ARM – V2 - New Portal Interface
PowerShell https://github.com/Azure/azure-powershell

Azure Commander http://www.azurecommander.com/

Azure Automation – Shutdown VM Automatically
Azure Test Dev Labs – Manage many VMs in dev team
Local Desktop – Create local script to remotely shutdown VMSs

Azure Boot Camp

April 2013 (Old Links)
Links from Azure Boot camp http://global.windowsazurebootcamp.com/
Columbus https://gwabc2-columbus.eventday.com/
Labs http://cbus-gwab.azurewebsites.net/
Map http://azuremap.azurewebsites.net/
Service Dashboard https://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/support/service-dashboard/
Scripts - http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/documentation/scripts/
VPN - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/jj156075.aspx

So Last Year …

Microsoft Cloud is the fastest. Beats Amazon, Google and others.
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2011/10/windows-azure-faster-than-amazon-ec2-and-google-app-engine-in-yearlong-cloud-speed-test.ars

10979 – Microsoft Azure Essentials

Course Information
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/course.aspx?id=10979b

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Professional experience in information technology.
• An understanding of websites.
• A basic understanding of Active Directory concepts such as domains, users, and domain controllers.
• A basic understanding of database concepts, including tables and simple queries.
  

Module 1

Multi-Factor Authentication
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/jj713614.aspx

Understand Your Bill
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/support/understand-your-bill/

Azure General Price Information Page
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/

Storage Pricing
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/storage/

How to Reduce Bills (Save $) For Your Applications Deployed On Windows Azure Virtual Machines
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/cie/archive/2014/03/30/how-to-reduce-bills-save-for-your-applications-deployed-on-windows-azure-virtual-machines.aspx

I’m confused between Azure Cloud Services and Azure VMs?
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/plankytronixx/archive/2014/04/24/i-m-confused-between-azure-cloud-services-and-azure-vms-what-the.aspx

Free Workstation in Minutes
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/plankytronixx/archive/2014/11/21/provision-a-dev-workstation-in-6-minutes-and-0-00.aspx

What is a Cloud?
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/hh509051.aspx

More from the Cloud Engineer
http://thecloudengineer.blogspot.com/2015/04/azure-basic-definitions.html

Module 2

Services by Region Info
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/regions/#services
Locations Info
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/regions/#overview

Azure VM FAQ
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn683781.aspx
VM and Cloud Service Sizes for Azure
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/dn197896.aspx
Azure VM Extensions and Features
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn606311.aspx

Create a Virtual Machine Running Windows
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/virtual-machines-windows-tutorial/

Host Caching
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19370693/what-is-the-difference-in-the-host-cache-preference-settings-when-adding-a-dis

About Virtual Machine Disks in Azure
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn790303.aspx

Community created Linux and FreeBSD VM Images
https://vmdepot.msopentech.com/List/Index

Module 3

WebJobs
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/web-sites-create-web-jobs/

Why Clear DB?
https://www.cleardb.com/developers/help/faq

Module 4

Get started with Azure Websites and ASP.NET
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/web-sites-dotnet-get-started/

Azure Websites, Cloud Services, and Virtual Machines comparison
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/choose-web-site-cloud-service-vm/

Set up staging environments for web apps in Azure App Service
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/web-sites-staged-publishing/

Update an Azure Service
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/hh472157.aspx

Configure a Virtual Network in the Management Portal
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/dn631643.aspx

Configure a Cross-Premises Site-to-Site connection to an Azure Virtual Network
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/dn133795.aspx

Configure a Point-to-Site VPN connection to an Azure Virtual Network
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/dn133792.aspx

Configure a VNet to VNet Connection
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/dn690122.aspx

VNet Configuration Tasks
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/jj156206.aspx

VNet FAQ
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/dn133803.aspx

VNet Forums
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=WAVirtualMachinesVirtualNetwork

Module 5

Azure Subscription and Service Limits, Quotas, and Constraints

http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/azure-subscription-service-limits/#storagelimits

Azure Blog Storage (1st of 7 part article)
http://justazure.com/azure-blob-storage-part-one-introduction/

Windows Azure Storage Explorers (2014) Old List
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsazurestorage/archive/2014/03/11/windows-azure-storage-explorers-2014.aspx

Resize Azure Data Disks
http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2015/03/24/resizing-data-disks-in-the-cloud-on-microsoft-azure.aspx

Module 6

Azure SQL Database Guidelines and Limitations
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff394102.aspx

Module 7

More on Azure AD
Azure Active Directory Editions
Azure Active Directory Service Description
Azure AD Pricing Details

Azure Multi-Factor Authentication
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn249471.aspx

Assigning administrator roles in Azure AD – Billing, Global, Password, Service, User
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn468213.aspx

Module 8

Azure Downloads
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/

Appendix

Provision a developer workstation in 6 minutes and $0.00
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/plankytronixx/archive/2014/11/21/provision-a-dev-workstation-in-6-minutes-and-0-00.aspx

Use the Microsoft Azure Import/Export Service to Transfer Data to Blob Storage
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/storage-import-export-service/

Manage Upgrades to the Azure Guest Operating System
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/ff729422.aspx
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/ff729420.aspx

Certification Info

Great Study Guide for 70-534, 70-533 and 70-532

http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2015/01/12/early-experts-study-guide-for-microsoft-specialist-certification-exam-70-534-architecting-microsoft-azure-solutions.aspx

6419 - Configuring Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008

6419B Introduction

Course Description
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=6419b

Course Prerequisites
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=6419b#tab3

Before attending this course, students must have:
•At least one year experience operating Windows Servers in the area of account management, server maintenance, server monitoring, or server security.
•A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+, and familiarity with Windows (client side).
•Working knowledge of networking technologies.
•Intermediate understanding of network operating systems.
•Working experience with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
•Basic knowledge of Active Directory.
•An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies).
•Basic knowledge of TCP/IP.
•Basic knowledge of scripting tools such as PowerShell and WMI.
Exam 70-640 Learning Plan
Suggested Additional Material 6426 Course
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?id=6426c


Module 1 - Server 2008 Overview
2008 Server Info
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/cc304052.aspx
2008 Server R2 Info
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb310558.aspx
What's New
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd282984(v=ws.10).aspx
RSAT – Remote Server Administration Tools
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958830/en-us

Module 2 - Infrastructure
Roles and Features
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134039.aspx
PowerShell v2.0 OS info (XP, Vista …)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929
Moving DNS Checklist
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755303.aspx

Module 3 – Access to File Services
File Services for Windows Server 2008 R2
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd463985(v=ws.10).aspx
File and Storage Overview
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831487.aspx
Share and Storage Management
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731574.aspx

Module 4 – DFS
Replication Migration Guide: FRS to DFS Replication
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd640019(WS.10).aspx
Should you use DFS-R
http://blogs.technet.com/b/notesfromthefield/archive/2008/04/27/upgrading-your-sysvol-to-dfs-r-replication.aspx
DFS FAQ
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773238(WS.10).aspx
Access-based enumeration hides files and folders that users do not have permission to access
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961658

Module 5 - FSRM - File Server Resource Manager
FSRM
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754810(v=WS.10).aspx
Old FSRM
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755603(v=WS.10).aspx
Delegation and Access Control
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772723(WS.10).aspx
Working with File Management Tasks
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd758756(WS.10).aspx
Automatically Move All Files
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd758756(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_CreateExpire

Module 6 - Remote Access
Routing and Remote Access
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754634(v=WS.10).aspx
Old RRAS info
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787456(v=ws.10).aspx
Security Tools
http://www.backtrack-linux.org/downloads/

Direct Access
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd758757(v=WS.10).aspx

Module 7 & 8 – AD – Active Directory
Forest Domains OUs – Oh My (What Are Domains and Forests?)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc759073(v=ws.10).aspx
AD – Active Directory
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758107(v=WS.10).aspx
Compare Forest and Domain Function Levels
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/understanding-active-directory-functional-levels(v=ws.10).aspx
AD PowerShell
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee617195.aspx
ADAC Regressions
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/lixiong/archive/2011/08/21/two-years-review-look-back-with-active-directory-administrative-center.aspx

AD Auditing
Audit Policy
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd941595(v=ws.10).aspx
Building a Case
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ericfitz/archive/2008/08/20/tracking-user-logon-activity-using-logon-events.aspx
Security Events
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947226
AD Diagnostic Logging
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc961809.aspx
Audit AD User Creation/Deletion
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/17055.event-ids-when-a-new-user-account-is-created-on-active-directory.aspx
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/17056.event-ids-when-a-user-account-is-deleted-from-active-directory.aspx

Module 9 10 & 11 – GPO
GPO for the IT Pro
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Group-Policy-management-for-IT-pros
What's New
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd367853(v=ws.10).aspx
Windows 7 and cached credentials
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172931
GPO Refresh Policy
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc757597(WS.10).aspx
GPO Reference Tools
http://gps.cloudapp.net/
http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=25250
Windows 7 clients and 2003 Domain Controllers with 2003 Function Level
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserverGP/thread/dc5ee374-56ba-4a6c-aaee-2ee7137f166a
GPO Issues Problems and Potential Fixes
VPN GPO issues - due to cached credentials – Possible solution - to avoid that select logon using dial-up connections check box
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc736905(WS.10).aspx
Remove Run Once for IE
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/remove-run-once-from-ie.html

Module 12 - Branch Office
RODC – Read Only Domain Controller
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd734758(v=WS.10).aspx
Password Replication
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753470(v=ws.10).aspx
QoS – Quality of Service
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/bb530836.aspx
BranchCache
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/dd425028.aspx

Module 13 - Performance
Performance Guidelines
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/gg463394.aspx
PAL (Performance Analysis of Logs) tool
http://pal.codeplex.com/
http://www.petri.co.il/analyze-windows-performance-logs.htm
Relog
http://blogs.technet.com/b/richard_macdonald/archive/2008/04/08/3032386.aspx

Module 14 - Backup and Recover
Step by Step Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770266(v=WS.10).aspx

Extras

More from PowerShell 101
http://powershell101.blogspot.com

Copy User
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2011/04/are-you-copying-user-in-active.html
Active Directory Replication 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772726(WS.10).aspx
Active Directory Replication (old 2003 but good reference)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782376(WS.10).aspx
Replication Topology (old 2003 but good reference)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755994(WS.10).aspx
Technet guide to assist you upgrade to 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731188(WS.10).aspx
AD recycle bin in 2008 R2
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd392261(WS.10).aspx
Free AD Tool to help recover users
http://www.ldapexplorer.com/en/lazarus.htm
More PowerShell ISE - free
http://powergui.org/index.jspa
http://www.idera.com/Free-Tools/PowerShell-Plus/
Create AD using PowerShell 2008 R2
http://blogs.metcorpconsulting.com/tech/?p=517
http://lyncdup.com/2013/06/setup-a-2008-r2-domain-controller-with-powershell-install-tafirst2008r2domaincontroller/

SharePoint 2013 MCSE

2013

MVA Recertify (Deadline is April 30 2017)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/recertification-virtual-academy.aspx
First you need your MCSA on Windows Server 2012
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2013/03/mcse-2012.html
Next you need 70-331 and 70-332
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/mcse-sharepoint-certification.aspx
So if you are currently an MCITP on SharePoint 2010 these links should help.

70-331

Official Examhttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-331

Unofficial Study Guideshttp://www.savtechsol.com/Education/Exam-Prep/Pages/Exam-70-331-Study-Guide.aspx
http://sharepoint-community.net/forum/topics/study-guide-for-exam-70-331
http://gavinmckay.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/studying-for-exam-70-331-core-solutions-of-microsoft-sharepoint-2013/
http://www.slideshare.net/beckybertram/70-331-exam-cram

Official – What has Changed Guidehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607742.aspx

AdministrationPowerShell Access is required using SharePoint_Shell_Access
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee806878.aspx
Large File Support
http://blogs.technet.com/b/praveenh/archive/2012/11/16/issues-with-uploading-large-documents-on-document-library-wss-3-0-amp-moss-2007.aspx
Move Content Databases
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262792.aspx
Create a web application in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc261875.aspx

Alerts Settingshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262816.aspx

AntivirusFolder Exclusion - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/952167
Offical Statement - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322941
Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/sharepoint/en-US/bab1a929-d98e-40a8-9a85-5ccc0177f3cc/onprem-antivirus-solution-for-sharepoint-2013

Authenticationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219571.aspx
Oauth
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp142384.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp142382.aspx
Configure Authentication Infrastructure in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219795.aspx

BCS
Overview of Business Connectivity Services
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj163782.aspx
Planning Business Connectivity Services
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219580.aspx
Introduction to Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint Online (2010)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh412217(v=office.14).aspx
Configure Business Connectivity Services solutions for SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp161283.aspx
Walkthrough: Creating Your Own BDC Model (2010)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb447533(v=office.14).aspx
Business Connectivity Services: How-tos and Walkthroughs
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee557949(v=office.14).aspx

Content ManagementECM – Enterprise Content Management
Information Management Policy
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262490.aspx
Introduction to Shredded Storage in SharePoint 2013 [RTM Update]
http://blogs.technet.com/b/wbaer/archive/2012/11/12/introduction-to-shredded-storage-in-sharepoint-2013.aspx

WCM - Web Content Management
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219688(office.15).aspx

Cross-Site Publishing – Overview
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj656774.aspx
Cross-Site Publishing – Authoring Sites
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj635877.aspx

Domain – Active Directory Domain
http://peoplepicker.codeplex.com/

File TypesManage Blocked File Types
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262496.aspx

HealthMonitor Health
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681489.aspx
Overview
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee748636.aspx
InfrastructureDNS – SharePoint Online
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp161237.aspx - SharePoint 2013
http://onlinehelp.microsoft.com/en-us/office365-smallbusinesses/hh416759.aspx – older but relevant

InstallationHardware and Software Requirements
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262485.aspx
Prepare Installation Source – aka Slipstreaming
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff806331
Managed Paths
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc261845.aspx

Logging
Configure diagnostic logging in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee748656.aspx
Logging Levels
http://sgryphon.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/sharepoint-2010-logging-levels/

Managed MetadataPlan managed metadata in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee530389.aspx
Plan terms and term sets in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee519604.aspx
Navigation using Managed Metadata (Term Store)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj163949.aspx
https://www.nothingbutsharepoint.com/sites/eusp/Pages/SharePoint-2013-Navigation-using-Managed-Metadata-Term-Store.aspx
Assign a category page and a catalog item page to a term in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj884105.aspx

Office 365
Federation Domain
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj151794.aspx – Updated Feb 28
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2618887 - Issues
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn194105.aspx - PowerShell
Setup SharePoint Online Management Shell Environment
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-help/set-up-the-sharepoint-online-management-shell-environment-HA102919087.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA102915057
ADFS Step-by-Step and How To Guides
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/adfs2-step-by-step-guides(v=ws.10).aspx
Managing SSO
http://blogs.technet.com/b/abizerh/archive/2013/02/06/supportmultipledomain-switch-when-managing-sso-to-office-365.aspx

PerformanceCache Performance
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff934623.aspx
Data Collector Sets
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749337.aspx
MAXDOP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff758657.aspx
Performance Testing
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff758659.aspx
Performance Throttling - SharePoint Health Score and Throttling deep dive
http://www.wictorwilen.se/sharepoint-2013-sharepoint-health-score-and-throttling-deep-dive

Permissions
Permission Planning
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262939.aspx
Default Permission Levels
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721640.aspx
Security Groups
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc261972.aspx

Planning
Planning Guides - Plan for SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc261834.aspx

PowerShell Cmdlets List
Complete List - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff678226.aspx
Test-SPContentDatabase - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607941.aspx
Upgrade PS - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee906560.aspx
Connect to SharePoint Online - http://blog.ciaops.com/2013/05/connecting-powershell-to-sharepoint.html
Introduction to the SharePoint Online Management Shell
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-help/introduction-to-the-sharepoint-online-management-shell-HA102915057.aspx
Azure PS - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn194105.aspx
USPA PS - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc663011(v=office.14).aspx
More UPSA PS -http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee906542.aspx

RBSLimits http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262787.aspx
Overview http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee748649.aspx
Planning http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff628583.aspx

SearchOverview of search in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219738.aspx
Plan search in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc263400.aspx
Overview of the search schema in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219669.aspx
Features – On Premises
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj819291.aspx#bkmk_SearchfeaturesOnPrem
Great General List
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj819291.aspx
Promoted Result – aka Best Bets
http://www.surfray.com/blog/2013/05/30/promoted-results-in-sharepoint-2013/
Query Rules
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj871676.aspx
Crawl Rules
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219686.aspx
Search Health Reports
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-server-help/search-health-reports-HA102848814.aspx
Search Usage Reports
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/office365-sharepoint-online-enterprise-help/view-usage-and-search-reports-HA103640042.aspx

Configure result sources for web content management in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj715262.aspx
Understanding result sources for search in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn186229.aspx
Search Engine Optimization in SharePoint 2013
http://blog.mastykarz.nl/search-engine-optimization-sharepoint-2013/
SecuritySecurity and permissions (SharePoint 2013)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc261869.aspx
Secure SQL Farm for SharePoint 2013 Environments
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607733.aspx
Server Hardening for SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc262849.aspx

Service Applications
Exchange trust certificates between farms in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee704552.aspx

Sharing Content
http://blogs.sharepoint911.com/blogs/jennifer/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=116
Site Collections
Host-named
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc424952.aspx
Manage site collections in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607925.aspx
Create a site collection in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc263094.aspx
Social
What's New in SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219766.aspx
Plan for Social Computing and Collaboration in SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee662531.aspx
Micro Blogging
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219700.aspx

StorageRAID 10 is preferred
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc298801(v=office.14).aspx#Section33 (2010)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg266384.aspx
Storage and SQL Server capacity planning and configuration overview
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc298801.aspx

Upgrade
Upgrade PowerShell
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee906560.aspx

UPSA – User Profile Service ApplicationSynchronize user and group profiles in SharePoint Server 2013 - TechNet
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee721049.aspx
Synchronize user and group profiles in SharePoint Server 2013 - MSDN
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee721049.aspx
UPSA Permissions - How to grant the "Replicating Directory Changes" permission for the Microsoft Metadirectory Services ADMA service account
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303972
Default UPS Mappings
http://www.harbar.net/archive/2013/02/18/Default-Active-Directory-Import-User-Profile-Property-Mappings-in-SharePoint.aspx
My Site Configuration
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee624362.aspx
PhotoStore Update
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff607547.aspx
Photo Management in SharePoint 2010
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/spsocial/archive/2011/01/07/photo-management-in-sharepoint-2010.aspx
Good Article from Community - User Photo’s Stored In Active Directory Can Not Be Displayed
http://james-brennan.co.uk/2011/06/02/user-photos-stored-in-active-directory-can-not-be-displayed/
UPRE - User Profile Replication Engine
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj891109.aspx
Privacy Settings
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee721054.aspx

Workflow
MSDN Start: Set up and configure SharePoint 2013 Workflow Manager
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj163276(v=office.15).aspx
Install and configure workflow for SharePoint Server 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj658588(v=office.15)

70-332

Unofficial Study Guides
http://sharepoint-community.net/forum/topics/study-guide-for-exam-70-332
http://www.savtechsol.com/Education/Exam-Prep/Pages/Exam-70-332-Study-Guide.aspx
https://gavinmckay.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/studying-for-exam-70-332-advanced-solutions-of-microsoft-sharepoint-server-2013/
http://www.slideserve.com/xanthus-holder/70-332-core-solutions-of-microsoft-sharepoint-server-2013

AppsApp Catalog – Plan for apps for SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp161237.aspx
Business Continuity
Backup RBS
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg266384(v=office.15).aspx
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence for SP 2013 IT Pros
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/fp142398
Install SQL Server BI Features with SharePoint 2013 (SQL Server 2012 SP1)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj218795.aspx
BDC Permissions
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff798450.aspx
PowerPivot for SharePoint
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj218792.aspx
eDiscovery
Plan for eDiscovery in SharePoint Server 2013
A file on a file share whose file name is longer than 259 characters cannot be discovered.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/fp161512.aspx
Exchange SharePoint 2013 - eDiscovery Configuration
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj218665(v=exchg.150).aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/fp161514(office.15).aspx Project Server
Project Server – Install and Configuration
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee662109.aspx
Project Server - Create Project Site Collection
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee662105.aspx
Record Center
Send To
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee424395.aspx Upgrade
Test-SPContentDatabase
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-en/library/ff607941.aspx
Device Channels
http://blog.christian-heindel.de/2012/07/23/mobile-devices-and-sharepoint-2013-part-ii-device-channels-and-the-sharepoint-page-model/

Read Only Database during Upgrade
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj839720.aspx

Additional Cool Stuff found while Studying

Blog on Exchange/Lync integration
http://blogs.technet.com/b/jenstr/archive/2012/08/13/using-exchange-2013-preview-high-resolution-photos-from-sharepoint-server-2013-preview.aspx
Deploy software Updates for SharePoint 2013
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc263467.aspx
SharePoint How-to’s for SharePoint 2013
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj901636.aspx
Videos
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sharepoint/fp123606#download
URL Rewrites
http://www.iis.net/learn/extensions/url-rewrite-module/creating-rewrite-rules-for-the-url-rewrite-module
http://ruslany.net/2009/04/10-url-rewriting-tips-and-tricks/
SNI
http://www.iis.net/learn/get-started/whats-new-in-iis-8/iis-80-server-name-indication-sni-ssl-scalability

TechNet RIP

TechNet is going way …

http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/microsoft-kills-technet-the-fate-of-its-software-licenses-murky-221969

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2043421/microsoft-kills-technet-subscription-service-for-it-pros.html

SkyDrive

Uncheck Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet
Skydrive is changing.  Microsoft now has a structured price scheme for Skydrive.  If you have an existing account make sure to logon to get your free 25 GB of storage.  A reward for us old customers.  Also checkout the skydrive app that will simplify access to skydrive, no more mapping drives.

https://apps.live.com/skydrive

Issues

[Read Only] Problem


Read Only Issue - [Read Only]

File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Protected View

References
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-adds-paid-storage-options-to-its-skydrive-cloud-service/12524?tag=mantle_skin;content

MCSA and MCSE – They’re Back

 

The new cloud certifications are here. A blast from the past as the MCSA and MCSE are rebranded. I just received my MCSA Windows Server 2008 on my transcript above. The MCSA or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate is a first level cert that is available in Windows 2008 or SQL 2012. The higher level certifications are the MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert and MCSM - Microsoft Certified Solutions Master certs with more info to come later.

Schedule Exam
https://www.register.prometric.com/Login.asp

Microsoft Certifications
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-overview.aspx

Ref: "They're Back"

Microsoft Locations

Great info on Microsoft locations
http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/en/us/default.aspx

Microsoft Code Name Alpha

What is the latest secret code from Microsoft?

All About Microsoft: CodeTracker from ZDNet

http://www.techrepublic.com/downloads/all-about-microsoft-codetracker/390600?tag=content;siu-container

DataCenters - Top Ten - Microsoft

Great video on the cloud data center from Microsoft

http://microsoftfeed.com/2011/microsofts-datacenter-tour-video/

Older video on Microsoft video outlining key concepts for its Generation 4 Modular Data Center , which it unveiled in Dec 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPnoKb9fTkA

Greatest 10 DataCenters
http://blog.open-e.com/the-biggest-or-the-geekiest-data-centers-of-our-dreams/

SharePoint Certifications

 

Postponed
Retiring on January 31, 2014 !!!

70-667: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring

70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Administrator

 

SharePoint Administrators

MCITP: SharePoint Administrator 2010
70-667: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-667
70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Administrator
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-668

Classes
10174: Configuring and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (5 day)
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/Course.aspx?ID=10174A 10231: Designing a Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Infrastructure (5 day)
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/Course.aspx?ID=10231A
Learning Plans
http://learning.microsoft.com/Manager/Catalog.aspx
Just type in your exam number or admins click below

70-667
70-668

SharePoint Developers

MCITP: SharePoint 2010 Developer
70-573: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Application Development
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-573
70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-576

Classes
10175: Developing and Customizing Applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (5 day)
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=10175A
10232: Designing Applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (5 day)
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=10175A

Learning Plans

http://learning.microsoft.com/Manager/Catalog.aspx
Just type in your exam number

Microsoft Cloud offline for 3 hours!

Microsoft Cloud offline for 3 hours!

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-heres-what-caused-our-cloud-outage-this-week/10381?tag=mantle_skin;content

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2391315,00.asp

Is R2 content on your exam?

http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/forums/tnc/f/18/t/20893.aspx

Microsoft Test Drive - Direct VHD downloads

Add VHD directly to Hyper-V :)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb738372

RIbbon Hero 2 - Clippy's Second Chance

http://www.ribbonhero.com/

Course 6425B - Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

Class Overview and Prerequisites
6425 Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

Lesson 1

Max Number of Objects in AD

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/active-directory-maximum-limits-scalability(WS.10).aspx

RODC info

adprep http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731728(WS.10).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731970(WS.10).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771055(WS.10).aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754889(WS.10).aspx

Lesson 2
How to create OU with script
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa705902(VS.85).aspx

Lesson 3

You can change the complex password requirements by a password filter

 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms813420

Fine Grained Password Policy

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770842(WS.10).aspx

Lesson 5
Reset LSA secret on computer accounts
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216393

Lesson 6
Copy GPO from forest to forest or domain to domain

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa814314(VS.85).aspx

UAC control with GPO

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709628(WS.10).aspx

Change GPO refresh interval

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc757597(WS.10).aspx

http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Controlling-Group-Policy-Security-Settings-Refresh-Application.html

Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows and Windows Server

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=18c90c80-8b0a-4906-a4f5-ff24cc2030fb&displaylang=en

Starter GPO

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ae3ddba7-af7a-4274-9d34-1ad96576e823

Great web site on GPO - great reminder from Derek Rose - thank you

http://www.gpoguy.com/

GPO documentation

http://gps.cloudapp.net/

Lesson 7
Security Configuration and Analysis Tool Step by Step Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742512.aspx

Lesson 8
Active Directory Auditing Guidelines

AD DS Auditing Step-by-Step Guide

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731607(WS.10).aspx

Lesson 11
DFS-R FAQ
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773238(WS.10).aspx
NTDSUTIL
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255504
RODC
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732801(WS.10).aspx
Conversion SYSVOL from FRS to DFS Replication
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd641227(WS.10).aspx
SYSVOL migration states
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd641052(WS.10).aspx

Lesson 12

REPADMIN examples
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773062(WS.10).aspx
Display replication partners
repadmin /showrepl hqdc01.contoso.com
Start a replication event between two replication partners
repadmin /replicate hqdc01.contoso.com hqdc02.contoso.com dc=contoso,dc=com
Start a replication event between all replication partners
repadmin /syncall hqdc01.contoso.com dc=contoso,dc=com
Show connections objects
repadmin /showconn hqdc01.contoso.com
Show replication status in forest
repadmin /replsummary

Extras
Domain Rename
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc794919(WS.10).aspx

FSMO Placement
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754889(WS.10).aspx
Find all GC's using powershell or dsquery server -forest -isgc

• $forestinfo = [system.directoryservices.activedirectory.forest]::getcurrentforest()
• $forestinfo.findallglobalcatalogs()

http://exchangeshare.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/powershell-forest-information-find-all-gcs/
AD PREP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782481(WS.10).aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd464018(WS.10).aspx
AD cleanup
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216498

Additional Reading
http://www.pbbergs.com/windows/windows.htm

Microsoft Reorganization ... hmmm

More here ... interesting

http://www.infoworld.com/t/saas/after-microsofts-latest-re-org-whos-going-guide-silverlight-969