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[MVP] Congratulations 2012 Microsoft MVP!

Well my 2012 got off to a fantastic start with the email from Microsoft telling me I've been re-awrded my ConfigMgr MVP for the 9th consecutive year for which I feel very honoured and humbled at the same time. I like to try to do "my bit"...

[ConfigMgr 2012] Wally's Slide Decks From 4th November Now Available For Download

Just a quick post to say I've now uploaded Wally's two slidedecks he used at our event on the 4th November. ConfigMgr 2012 Technical Overview What's New in Configuration Manager 2012 Since Beta 2

[ConfigMgr 2012] International version of Configuration Manger 2012 RC1 Now Available

Received this in my Inbox and thought I'd pass it on: " The Configuration Manager Team is pleased to announce the release of the International version of Configuration Manger 2012 RC1! It is now available on Connect: https://connect.microsoft...

[ConfigMgr 2007] List of WMIC CSProduct Get Name Results for various Makes and Models of machines - 9th Nov 2011

I've just updated this list various updates including those from Jim Aspinwall: List of WMIC CSProduct Get Name Results for various Makes and Models...
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[Events] Many thanks to everyone for attending our Event last Friday 4th November

On behalf of WMUG I just wanted to thank everyone for attending our event last Friday which was our biggest by far - over 140 of you took the time to attend. I also want to thank everyone from Microsoft UK for making this possible and for hosting us for...

[ConfigMgr 2007] Task Sequence appears to hang installing a Package

I'm trying to install a video driver as part of my Task Sequence as a Software Distribution Package. However, it seems to be stuck on this particular...
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[ConfigMgr 2012] Release Candidate is Here!

Well I can finally reveal publicly that the Release Candidate of Configuration Manager 2012 is now available. Full details in the following post from the Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform Blog: http://blogs.technet.com/b/server-cloud/archive/2011/10...

[ConfigMgr 2007] Failed to Run Task Sequence - An error occurred while retrieving policy for this computer (0x80072EE7)

When I try to run a Task Sequence I'm seeing the following error: Failed to Run Task Sequence An error occurred while retrieving policy for this computer...
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[Intune] The IT Pro Forecast: Managing and Securing your PCs in the Cloud with Windows Intune - 25th Oct 2011

I thought some of you might be interested in the following webcast being run by Microsoft's User Group Support Services (UGSS): TechTrax Workshop Training Series Learn how you can manage updates, remove viruses, deploy software, and support your Windows...

RIP Steve Jobs and thank you

There are moments that occur in all our lives that we never forget and today will be one of mine for when I heard the news that Steve Jobs had sadly passed away it really shook me up and it seems I'm not alone with colleagues entering the office as...

[ConfigMgr 2007] “Script for Package: <pkg_ID>, Program: <program_name> failed with exit code 7” when installing a video driver

I’m trying to install a Video driver although when I look in “ execmgr.log ” I’m seeing that the following lines: Successfully prepared command line "...
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[ConfigMgr 2007] Failed to Run Task Sequence - An error occurred while starting the task sequence (0x80070032)

I’m trying to build a Windows XP machine under ConfigMgr 2007. I boot off my boot USB stick and it runs the Task Sequence Wizard. I choose the Task Sequence...
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[SMS 2003] Is there an easy way to copy the log files from the C: drive to my USB stick to help me troubleshoot failed OSD builds?

I’ve booted from a memory stick and my build has failed. Is there an easy way to copy the log files from the C: drive to my USB stick to help me troubleshoot...
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[Intune] vNext Planning Contest Winner

Well this was a rather nice unexpected email I received in my Inbox: " Congratulations, Cliff Hobbs you have been selected as a winner in the vNext Planning Contest ( announcement ). Once we’ve confirmed that you meet the eligibility set forth...

[ConfigMgr 2007] Secrets of System Center Configuration Manager Webcast Series: Finding Hidden Treasures in ConfigMgr Log Files - TODAY

Just a quick "heads up" on this webinar TODAY between 13:00 - 14:00 CDT. To register goto: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/670775250 Here's a synopsis: " With System Center Configuration Manager, there are many logs to sift through...
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