About Me
Rick Claus
Rick Claus engages with the worldwide Technical Community on behalf of Microsoft. Rick's role is to support platform awareness for Windows Server and skills development through special events targeting the broad community.
Technical areas of expertise from his 20+ years of experience in the IT Industry include: Windows Server, core infrastructure services, Virtualization technologies of all kinds, and systems management.
Unofficially, Rick is focused on spreading his enthusiasm, passion and excitement on all things technical to anyone who has the time for a coffee (or pint) and a chat (in English or français - naturellement).
Category Archives: Windows Server 8
Ports and More for Remote Management of Server 2012
I was delivering a quick session on the wonder that is Multi-Server Management for WIndows Server 2012 and I got asked the question – What Ports are required to be open when managing a system remotely. ARGH… I always forget … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tech, How To, Microsoft, Windows Server 8
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New things in Group Policy for Windows Server 2012
I was on point for The Edge Show recently and decided to talk with my buddy Zach Alexander a PM on the Group Policy team on what’s new and cool in Group Policy these days. Three things immediately came to … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tech, interviews, Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Server 8
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How To: Change NIC binding order in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
An unexpected slowdown issue had me baffled a not too long ago with timeouts to online services, web surfing, network access – generally everything had delays in starting / connecting. For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why. … Continue reading
Posted in How To, Networking, Windows 8, Windows Server 8
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Samsung Series 9 etched Windows Server 2012 logo
Looks like I am batting “CleanUp” for the Window Server Track here at TechEd New Zealand. I’m the last session before the farewell drinks and the official conference closure. I do have one trick up my sleeve to ensure people … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Microsoft, Windows Server 8
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Getting ready to Head DownUnder in NZ and AU
I am in the final days of prep work to get ready to head down to TechEd New Zealand and TechEd Australia. I had a great time down there last year and apparently they liked my stuff enough to ask … Continue reading
Posted in Microsoft, Presentations, TechEd, Windows Server 8
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