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The CTO's year 2007 in review for myITforum.com

rcrumbaker — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

WOW, what a year myITforum, Inc. had in 2007.

First we (Rod Trent, Megan Trent, and myself) want to wish you a safe and successful 2008.

Now for "The Year in Review" for 2007.

First, we had a booth at MMS 2007! WOW, that was an exciting event. The mad rush to get the party button was a site to see and one I hope gets out done each and every year. A very special thanks to Martin Dey and his group at Microsoft at for helping us with MMS 2007!! It was a VERY successful time for myITforum. We meet some new faces. Got to know the Intellinet folks (booth next to us) really well and made some great friendships along the way.

The buttons were gone in a few minutes...literally. So, if you are planning on going to MMS 2008 and want to ensure you get a button see this post by Rod so you can get your button early.

Our "Blogger of year" just for the sheer number of posts he has made throughout the year is Don Hite. He has posted 1192 blogs since he started blogging in 2006. Amazing!! Thank you Don for your wonderful work with a keyboard!! Hopefully others have found as much value out of your blog and articles as I have!

We have also gotten some new bloggers that have joined the team, including but not limited to Gwen Zierdt who has blogged about Microsoft System Center Essentials more than anyone...on the whole internet! Seriously...do a search. You won't find anyone that has blogged more than Gwen!!

We've added new features to the site - myITforum.com TV & Radio, SWAG giveaways, and Wiki just to name a few...plus we are on the eve of rolling out the new myITforum v2 interface along with some other new stuff next year.

The site has been booming with recorded breaking number of page views each day after day. Here are just some of the stats that Rod posted in the December 19th Newsletter. Our monthly bandwidth has been growing each and every month.

Total Number of myITforum.com Columnists: 215

New Articles for 2007: 1,470

Total Number of myITforum.com Bloggers: 120

New Blog Posts for 2007: 5,728

Total Number of Registered Users: 25,400

New Forum Posts for 2007: 21,816 (compare this number to the number of people who visit per day, 47,000 — we have a lot of visitors who never register for a site account)

New myITforum.com TV videos and PodCasts for 2007: 560

New Site Uploads for 2007: 102

Total Number of Newsletter Subscribers: 16,268

New Newsletters Delivered for 2007: 151

Total Number of email discussion lists: 36

New email discussion list posts for 2007: 89,122

New Wiki Pages for 2007: 210

New FAQ items for 2007: 272

New Images added to the Image Gallery for 2007: 354

New Polls posted for 2007: 37

New Industry News posted for 2007: 653

Total dollars in donations for 2007: $2,460

All these stats continue to grow day by day and hour by hour!

I know that I have missed so many things that went on this year...but the main focus should be on YOU...each and everyone of YOU that participate on myITforum.com is the reason we are so successful! Without YOU myITforum.com would just be another space on the internet.

We do depend on you, not only for content...but for donations. So, please donate!

One other group I would like to recognize is our SPONSORS of the site! These companies keep support myITforum is numerous ways that should not go unnoticed! Thank you!

Lastly, I personally want to thank the myITforum Steering committee and the myITforum Community Council!

So, what is in store of myITforum.com in 2008??

Well...keep an eye on the site and email lists!

We WILL be back at MMS 2008 with a booth...so stop by and visit.

We WILL be releasing myITforum.com v2, a completely new web interface for myITforum.com

We WILL be continuing to keep abreast with Technology and offering blogs, forums, email lists, WIKIs, and etc. so you can ensure you get the support you need.

We WILL continue to revamp the site and adding new features.

See you at MMS 2008!!

The CTO's year 2007 in review for myITforum.com

rcrumbaker — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

WOW, what a year myITforum, Inc. had in 2007.

First we (Rod Trent, Megan Trent, and myself) want to wish you a safe and successful 2008.

Now for "The Year in Review" for 2007.

The buttons were gone in a few minutes...literally. So, if you are planning on going to MMS 2008 and want to ensure you get a button see this post by Rod so you can get your button early.

Total Number of myITforum.com Columnists: 215

New Articles for 2007: 1,470

Total Number of myITforum.com Bloggers: 120

New Blog Posts for 2007: 5,728

Total Number of Registered Users: 25,400

New Forum Posts for 2007: 21,816 (compare this number to the number of people who visit per day, 47,000 — we have a lot of visitors who never register for a site account)

New myITforum.com TV videos and PodCasts for 2007: 560

New Site Uploads for 2007: 102

Total Number of Newsletter Subscribers: 16,268

New Newsletters Delivered for 2007: 151

Total Number of email discussion lists: 36

New email discussion list posts for 2007: 89,122

New Wiki Pages for 2007: 210

New FAQ items for 2007: 272

New Images added to the Image Gallery for 2007: 354

New Polls posted for 2007: 37

New Industry News posted for 2007: 653

Total dollars in donations for 2007: $2,460

All these stats continue to grow day by day and hour by hour!

We do depend on you, not only for content...but for donations. So, please donate!

One other group I would like to recognize is our SPONSORS of the site! These companies keep support myITforum is numerous ways that should not go unnoticed! Thank you!

Lastly, I personally want to thank the myITforum Steering committee and the myITforum Community Council!

So, what is in store of myITforum.com in 2008??

Well...keep an eye on the site and email lists!

We WILL be back at MMS 2008 with a booth...so stop by and visit.

We WILL be releasing myITforum.com v2, a completely new web interface for myITforum.com

We WILL be continuing to keep abreast with Technology and offering blogs, forums, email lists, WIKIs, and etc. so you can ensure you get the support you need.

We WILL continue to revamp the site and adding new features.

See you at MMS 2008!!

SMS 2003 Administrator's Reference: Systems Management Server 2003

rcrumbaker — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 04:00:00 GMT

It's been officially released.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471749508/102-5133764-7585703

SMS 2003 Administrator's Reference: Systems Management Server 2003

rcrumbaker — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 04:00:00 GMT

It's been officially released.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471749508/102-5133764-7585703

Rod is realizing just how GREAT Kentucky is...

rcrumbaker — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Two trips in two days...

Even though one is for myITforum.com, Inc business...Rod realizing just how great it would be to live in Kentucky.

Rod even talks about building in Kentucky.

Rod is realizing just how GREAT Kentucky is...

rcrumbaker — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Two trips in two days...

Even though one is for myITforum.com, Inc business...Rod realizing just how great it would be to live in Kentucky.

Rod even talks about building in Kentucky.

MMS 2006

rcrumbaker — Sat, 06 May 2006 04:00:00 GMT

So...how was MMS 2006 for me? It was great.

Started off rocky though...

I decided to drive to Nashville the night before so I wouldn't have to drive so far early in the morning...so I decided to leave around 5:00. I always check my tires before I leave...guess what, it was low. So I aired it up and as fast as I put air it, it came out. I had a HUGE rip in the tire. So, my wife and kids were going to drive me down to Nashville, but my Dad let me drive his truck...which was great!

So, I finally arrive at San Diego and thought I was going to have a "special" room for speakers...but I was SADLY mistaken...the room was crap, sorry...but it was. So Monday, we were all at the Meet and Greet...waiting for Rod and Meg Trent to show up. However, found out on Tuesday he spent some time in the hospital.

I finished my slides up on Wednesday, presented on Friday. I did Rod's Building Community Session which I owe a HUGE THANK YOU ROD FOR THE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE!!

I did get to spend time with Mike Shultz and Meg Trent as we walked around the vendors booth while Meg was the "Voice of myITforum.com, Inc" Which she did an awesome job with!! Spending time with Mike Shultz is just awesom...The guy is a freakin' genius and he knows EVERYONE.

Seeing everyone was AWESOME at the meet and greets. Also, the trip to Sea World was great...yes, Henry Wilson was the guy with the Umbrella thought and it was his idea to take it to the Dolphine show. I made it home and then got approval to order SMS 2003 at Bremner, so I will be rolling it out soon here.

MMS 2006

rcrumbaker — Sat, 06 May 2006 04:00:00 GMT

So...how was MMS 2006 for me? It was great.

Started off rocky though...

I finished my slides up on Wednesday, presented on Friday. I did Rod's Building Community Session which I owe a HUGE THANK YOU ROD FOR THE VOTE OF CONFIDENCE!!

MMS 2006

rcrumbaker — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Are you ready for MMS 2006?

It should be a great Summit this year...myITforum.com, Inc. is represented extremely well, as always.

There are many great sessions to keep an eye on:

Greg Ramsey will showcase a Web Console...however, this session is the same time as mine, so you will have to see Greg's on the Post-Conference DVD (Sorry Greg!!)

I will be giving you a glimpse of Greg's work during my presentation.

There will be other great sessions from various people so keep an eye out for names you recognize. Also, don't forget the myITforum Party.

Look me up when you get there...email me, call my cell phone, track me down, or whatever it takes...I'll be around.

MMS 2006

rcrumbaker — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Are you ready for MMS 2006?

It should be a great Summit this year...myITforum.com, Inc. is represented extremely well, as always.

There are many great sessions to keep an eye on:

Greg Ramsey will showcase a Web Console...however, this session is the same time as mine, so you will have to see Greg's on the Post-Conference DVD (Sorry Greg!!)

I will be giving you a glimpse of Greg's work during my presentation.

There will be other great sessions from various people so keep an eye out for names you recognize. Also, don't forget the myITforum Party.

Look me up when you get there...email me, call my cell phone, track me down, or whatever it takes...I'll be around.