Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com, myITforum.com and the Windows Management User Group

[News] MS Announces General Availability of SBS 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008

chobbs — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:38:41 GMT

Reading, UK. — Nov. 12, 2008 — As part of Microsoft Corp.’s $6.5 billion annual investment in products, support programs and incentives for small and midsize businesses, the company today announced the...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 12th Nov 08

chobbs — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:40:53 GMT

Useful SQL Information [12/11/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] I've updated the SQL Page to not only include download locations for all of the SQL Service Packs but also to contain...(read more)

[Misc] Microsoft Download Center needs to go back to school…

chobbs — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:31:31 GMT

I openly admit I’m not very good at maths which is probably why I hate it. But seems I’m not alone as the following from the Microsoft Download Centre demonstrates: Results for - "SQL service pack"...(read more)

[UG] Southeast Management User Group Nov 14th meeting schedule and registration link

chobbs — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:12:42 GMT

The Southeast Management User Group invites you to attend the next SMUG meeting scheduled for November 14 th , 2008 for a day of great presentations, discussions, and networking, at the Alpharetta Microsoft...(read more)

[UG] System Center Professional User Group of Jacksonville Meeting! 19th Nov 08

chobbs — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:09:35 GMT

The System Center Professional User Group of Jacksonville will hold their 4th quarter meeting on November 19, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. It will take place at New Horizons Learning Center, 7020 A.C Skinner...(read more)

[SMS 2003] New FAQShop Article 10/11/08

chobbs — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:39:40 GMT

What is the product lifecycle for SMS 2003 SP3? [10/11/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] Want to know when official Microsoft Support for SMS 2003/ SP3 expires?.....(read more)

[Gadgets] Microsoft’s Arc Mouse…

chobbs — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:51:10 GMT

Now this seems a pretty cool new gadget from Microsoft, a desktop sized mouse that hinges to become the size of a notebook mouse (the pic below shows it hinged closed). My prime concern about this (other...(read more)

[Misc] I hate Channel 4’s “A Place in the Sun”

chobbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:41:34 GMT

It’s official. I hate Channel 4’s “ A Place in the Sun ”. Why? Because they KEEP showing properties in Portugal, somewhere Necy and I were lucky enough to spend a LOT of time last year and somewhere we...(read more)

[Patch Tuesday] Nov 08 – 1 Critical and 1 Important

chobbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Looks like Microsoft are going to be releasing 1 Critical and 1 Important patch relating to a Remote Code Execution in Windows and Office. For more details see: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security...(read more)

[News] Microsoft Introduces Windows 7 to Hardware Partners

chobbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:47:21 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Nov. 5, 2008 — Today at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) 2008, Microsoft Corp. showcased new innovations in Windows 7 that make it easier for hardware partners to create...(read more)

[TrainCert] So few System Center MCPs…

chobbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:03:35 GMT

Having passed my ConfigMgr Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exam, I received a congratulatory email from Microsoft which included a link giving a break down of the various Microsoft Certifications...(read more)

[MMS] Mark your diaries for the 9th December 2008…

chobbs — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:32:43 GMT

The MMS 2009 site is now live with registrations officially opening on the 9th December. However, don’t think there’s no reason to drop by the site now as YOU can win one of 4 Portable Media Players by...(read more)

[UG] Ohio System Center User Group – 19th November 08

chobbs — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

More details available at: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/jcondo/archive/2008/11/05/ohio-system-center-user-group.aspx...(read more)

[Rant] Glad it’s almost over…

chobbs — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:50:03 GMT

Is it just me or is anyone else going to be glad when the US Presidential Election is FINALLY over? Don’t get me wrong if I was a US Citizen then sure I’d be interested in what is going on but please for...(read more)

[WMUG] A BIG Thankyou to Wally and YOU

chobbs — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:46:49 GMT

On behalf of the WMUG Team we’d like to say a BIG thankyou to Wally Mead for helping us make our meeting yesterday our best yet and to YOU, our members who took the time to attend. Looking at the feedback...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 31/10/08

chobbs — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:13:23 GMT

All about Branch Distribution Points [31/10/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] Branch Distribution Points (BDPs), are a new Site System role introduced in ConfigMgr 2007 but trying to...(read more)

[SMS 2003] New FAQShop Article 30/10/08

chobbs — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:35:25 GMT

What are the benefits of the new AD Security Group Discovery introduced in SMS 2003 SP2? Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] One of the many new features of SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 is the...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] Passed 70-401 – Yet another acronym to add to my CV…

chobbs — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:01:33 GMT

Well I’ve taken and passed the ConfigMgr exam I’m pleased to say (I don’t like doing exams). So as well as being an MCP, MCSE, MVP I can now add MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist), to my...(read more)

[Rant] Are we not so bothered about remembering our War Dead?

chobbs — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:20:07 GMT

The 11th November has special significance to a lot of people (me included as it’s my birthday), as this is when we as a nation like many others remember our war dead as it coincides with the end of the...(read more)

[WMUG] Less than 2 days to go to…

chobbs — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:46:56 GMT

Our next event with Wally Mead of Microsoft – can’t wait. Safe trip Wally – see you on Friday ;-)...(read more)

[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 28 Oct 2008 - Weekly Summary

chobbs — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:31:00 GMT

SQL Server 2000 953504 How to change SQL Server parameters in a clustered environment when SQL Server is not online SQL Server 2005 958735 Cumulative update package 11 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack...(read more)

[Misc] Steve Ballmer - A Platform for the Next Technology Revolution

chobbs — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:50:26 GMT

I just received this email from Steve where he talks about Cloud Computing and the ability to be able to connect to people and share information regardless of their location. Isn’t this potentially a bad...(read more)

[Patching] New Emergency Critical Patch Released – MS08-067

chobbs — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:17:37 GMT

Microsoft released MS08-067 “Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644)” YESTERDAY (not on Patch Tuesday) because of it’s criticality. For more details goto: http://www...(read more)

[WMUG] Time is running out to come and meet Wally Mead…

chobbs — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:57:05 GMT

With just over a week to go until our half-day event with none other that the ConfigMgr/ SMS legend that is Wally Mead, there’s still time for you to register for this event but you’ll have to be fast...(read more)

[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 21 Oct 2008 - Weekly Summary

chobbs — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:27:00 GMT

Internet Explorer 6.0 956390 MS08-058: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer 956391 Microsoft Security Advisory: Cumulative security update for ActiveX Internet Information Services 6.0 958974...(read more)

[Misc] Been kind of busy, but I hope you understand why…

chobbs — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:27:47 GMT

In case you’ve been wondering why I’ve not been as active community-wise for the past few weeks/ months as I normally am (especially this past month or two), it’s all down to the fact of Necy and I getting...(read more)

[Misc] Google gets a new logo…

chobbs — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:57:49 GMT

Well only for one day to commemorate the visit today of her Majesty the Queen to their UK headquarters. More information at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7672149.stm...(read more)

[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 14 Oct 2008 - Weekly Summary

chobbs — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:24:00 GMT

Windows Server 2003 954434 A multiprocessor computer that is running a Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista stops responding on a black screen after you resume the computer from hibernation...(read more)

[Patch Tuesday] Oct 08 - 5 Critical, 6 Important and 1 Moderate Oct 08

chobbs — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:21:00 GMT

A BUMPER crop this month by looks. Critical Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644) Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957280) Cumulative...(read more)

[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 7 Oct 2008 - Weekly Summary

chobbs — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:21:00 GMT

System Center Operations Manager 2007 958170 Description of System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 support for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Windows Internet Explorer 7 956988 Error message when...(read more)