Category Archives: Writing

Exchange 2010 Inside Out receives “Distinguished” award


I received a note from Microsoft Press yesterday to let me know that Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Inside Out had received a technical publications award. The note said: “Every year, Microsoft Press enters our highest quality titles from the past year … Continue reading

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November posts on WindowsITPro.com


I know that many of the readers of this fine blog don’t have the chance or the time to keep up to date with the “Exchange Unwashed” blog that I contribute to on WindowsITPro.com (of course, you could subscribe to … Continue reading

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Favorite Exchange 2010 books


At the recent Exchange 2010 Maestro event in Greenwich, CT, I was asked to give my opinion about the set of Exchange 2010 books that are currently available on the market. Clearly I won’t comment about my own Microsoft Exchange … Continue reading

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Parasites who steal from books


I’m a tad annoyed. In fact, I am very annoyed. Very annoyed to discover that some people believe that it is right and proper to take text from my Exchange 2010 SP1: Inside Out book and use it in their … Continue reading

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The plight of the mother bat


One of the joys of a house in the country is the wildlife that occasionally make an appearance. Bats are common visitors as they roost under the eaves of the house and behind doors. I haven’t quite worked out what … Continue reading

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The spectrum of technical writing


I am often asked what is the difference between writing a blog post and an article that’s published in a magazine such as Windows IT Pro. In response, I think that a spectrum of technical writing exists that goes something … Continue reading

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Super deal: Exchange 2010 Best Practices and Inside Out bundle


Amazon.com has released the Microsoft® Exchange Server 2010 Kit: Microsoft® Exchange Server 2010 Inside Out & Microsoft® Exchange Server 2010 Best Practices books priced at $56.69. This seems like a great price for two books covering Exchange 2010 in more … Continue reading

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Kindle edition of Microsoft Exchange 2010 Inside Out available now!


I’m delighted that my Microsoft Exchange 2010 (including SP1) Inside Out book published by Microsoft Press is now available in a Kindle edition. The book is also available at Amazon.co.uk and other country-specific sites. Other e-book formats (ePub, MOBI, PDF) … Continue reading

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RTM of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 (SP1) Inside Out


I see from the Microsoft Press blog that my Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Inside Out book, also available at Amazon.co.uk and other fine booksellers, has now been Released To Manufacturing (RTM’d). RTM is a term that is normally applied to … Continue reading

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Books and their foreword


I’m pleased that Rajesh Jha, corporate Vice President for Microsoft Exchange Server, agreed to write the foreword for my Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Inside Out book. The book is also available from Amazon.co.uk and other online and traditional booksellers. I’m … Continue reading

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