October 2006 - Posts

• Article areas covered by myITforum.com

  When folks contemplate becoming a columnist for myITforum.com, they soon wonder what areas of expertise they can contribute to.  Here’s the (current) full list of sections available to write articles for:   SMS 2.x   MOM   Altiris   MSI   SMS 2003   Windows Mobile   Scripting   SMS Installer   Miscellaneous   Windows   Networking   Support Management   SQL Server   Web Technologies   Patch Management   Security   SMS Alliance   Microsoft Office   Active Directory and Group Policy   System Center   Hardware and Gadgets   Sharepoint   Small Business Server   Macintosh-Apple Posted Oct 31 2006, 03:56 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Articles

• New "Mapple" email discussion list

  We’ve taken the wraps off of a new email discussion list.  The new “Mapple” list is for supporting and discussing Macintosh/Apple products. To sign up: 1. Create a new, blank email. 2. Address the email to:  command@lists.myitforum.com 3. Skip all the way down to the BODY of the new email (leaving the subject line blank) and enter the following: subscribe mapple 4. Send the email.   In a few minutes you’ll receive a subscription confirmation back.  Save this email, as it contains information on how to manage your subscription to the list. If you have problems receiving or sending emails from the email discussion list, first check with your email folks to make sure that myITforum.com is whitelisted.  If you still have problems after this step, contact:  admin@myITforum.com Posted Oct 31 2006, 01:38 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• SAVE THE DATE: Nov 8th "NY/NJ Systems Management User Group"

  This meeting of the “NY/NJ SMUG” will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Microsoft’s New York Corporate Office, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor Belvedere Castle conference room, New York, NY. (Use link for map and directions.)     What NY/NJ Systems Management Users Group Quarterly Meeting   When Wednesday, November 8th, 2006, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.   Where Microsoft Corp 1290 Avenue of the Americas 6th Floor, Belvedere Castle conference room New York, NY 10104 (212) 245-2100 Agenda 6:30 – 6:45pm   Opening Introduction and news   6:45 – 7:15pm   Security Solutions for MOM 2005 Learn how to maximize your investment in MOM 2005 to provide security auditing and reporting services. Secure Vantage Technologies provides solutions for Windows Security, Group Policy and Non-Windows security reporting. Learn what you can do today with MOM 2005 and get a taste of what’s available moving forward with Operations Manager 2007 and the new Audit Collection Service.   7:15 – 7:30pm   Break   7:30 – 8:30pm   Eric Kamor on the new version of ITMU and the release of the Desktop Optimization Pack http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/optimizeddesktop.mspx   8:30 – 8:45pm   Q&A, Open Forum   Register Today! https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=112251 Posted Oct 31 2006, 01:22 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: User Groups

• Today's Articles; October 31, 2006

  SMS 2003, System Center The Rapid Deployment Program for SCCM 07 nomination process by Rod Trent - 10/31/2006 The System Center Configuration Manager Customer team is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for participation in our Rapid Deployment Program. Scripting, SQL Server, SMS 2003 Locating Machines That Performed A Hardware Scan Within The Last Week by Don Hite - 10/31/2006 This SQL query will locate machines in your SMS inventory that have reported a hardware scan in the last week or 7 days. Support Management End of the Year - Here Comes the Pressure by Anthony Clendenen - 10/31/2006 If your company follows the calendar year, or close to it, you can expect to start getting more and more calls, emails, and visits about making sure you get this done, finish this, where are we on this, can you update me on x. Security Symantec to re-open the official support forums by Rod Trent - 10/31/2006 Once upon a time, Symantec closed their web-based support forums. When that happened, a site, Boardfish.com, opened to help support the Symantec products and to fill a void left open by the Symantec folks. Posted Oct 31 2006, 01:01 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• The myITforum.com Reading Room

  We've partnered with Amazon.com to help give you a one-stop area to see what we're reading these days.  Books are a great way to keep up on the top technologies.  We'll be updating the area regularly, so keep checking back.  You can access the myITforum.com suggested reading here: myITforum.com Suggested Reading Posted Oct 30 2006, 02:05 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• Today's Articles; October 30, 2006

  SMS 2003 Troubleshooting Server locator Point Active Directory Publishing by Don Hite - 10/30/2006 When you extend the Active Directory (AD) schema for SMS 2003 your server locator point (SLP) is published in AD. If you do not extend the schema the server locator point will not be published in AD. MOM Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Field Guide Released! by Rod Trent - 10/30/2006 Two more myITforum’ers have had their book released. This time it’s covering MOM 2005. It’s great to finally see MOM books being released into the wild. It seemed like, for so long, we might never see a book on MOM. Scripting Get The Most Current Installed Version Of Microsoft .Net Framework by Don Hite - 10/30/2006 This by request script will return the latest installed version of the Microsoft .NET framework from the local host machine. SQL Server Reporting Services Scripter by Don Hite - 10/30/2006 Reporting Services Scripter is a .NET Windows Forms application that enables scripting and transfers of all Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services catalog items to aid in transferring them from one server to another. Windows Terminal Server Printer Redirection Wizard Tool by Don Hite - 10/30/2006 Microsoft has a Terminal Server Printer Redirection Wizard Tool that can help you resolve Printer Redirection errors by scanning your Terminal server (TS) event logs in an automated process based on the MSKB article KB239088. Posted Oct 30 2006, 01:01 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Job Request: SMS/MOM specialist looking for a job

  Hello, my name is Marcin I'm looking for remote job (few hours/day). Skills: System Management Server 2.0/2003 (2years experience in administring and application packages creation (10 sms servers, 1500 clients, 3 sites, 10 locations) Microsoft Operation Manager 2005 (Monitoring and administring 100 windows servers) Excellent: Active Directory, VB, GPO, Windows Servers 2000/2003 etc. Certification: MCP, MCSA High quality, low price :-) dimitri4@wp.pl Posted Oct 29 2006, 01:23 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Active Directory Engineer

  I have the following contact for a Active Directory Engineer located in the Richmond, VA area.  If you are interested in this position, please reply with your resume and rate requirements to Cindy@AtlanticResource.com with ADEng in the subject line.     Contract position for 6-12 months Location: Richmond, VA This position will act as the lead administrator for Active Directory, PKI infrastructure supporting internal and external clients as well as a Security analyst for Windows 2000 to 2003 domain migration project. Candidates should have 5-7 years experience with Active Directory administration, auditing group membership of Active Directory groups. Access management/Identity management, resolving domain security issues, and providing security for Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. Experience with RSA SecurID token and ACE server administration is a plus.  Candidates must be able to pass extensive background check and drug test.     View all of my jobs and sign up for my jobs mailing list at www.richmondjobs.org Posted Oct 29 2006, 01:22 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Software Distribution Analyst

  I have the following contract in the Richmond VA area.  This is a contract until April of next year however could get extended up to 24 months.  If you are interested, please reply with your resume and rate requirements to Cindy@AtlanticResource.com with SWDist in the subject line.   SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION ANALYST RICHMOND, VA 6+ MONTHS   My client is looking for candidates with previous experience in the support and administration of SMS, Active Directory Administration, VBscript,and Wise for Windows to successfully distribute software to targeted client workstations. This position will also be responsible for testing/integration issues, and secondary support of software/ hardware on workstations.  Support and administration of tools to successfully distribute software to targeted client workstations.    Candidates MUST have:  2-5 years of Administration, Coding, Patch/Releases, and support experience with the following: 2-5 years experience with  Active Directory, SMS 2.0/ 2003, VB Scripting, Visual Basic, Wise for Windows along with at least 2 years of   View all of my jobs and sign up for my jobs mailing list at www.richmondjobs.org. Posted Oct 29 2006, 01:21 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Job Request: *** ORACLE DBA **** Looking for a contract

  Hi Guys, I will be done my current contract very shortly  and looking for a new one.  If you are interested, pls send your information to this following address and I'll send you my resume. Carrie Michaud carriemichaud@hotmail.com  Posted Oct 27 2006, 06:34 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Jobs

• Today's Articles; October 27, 2006

  SMS 2003 Target Computers by Users usergroup membership by Sherry Kissinger - 10/27/2006 Problem: The *they* in your organization (whether that is management, another team you don't have influence over, or just policies that are difficult to influence at this time), *they* want you to advertise software to users in a usergroup. Scripting, SMS 2003 List SMS Sites And Their Appropriate Client Counts To Excel by Don Hite - 10/27/2006 Use the following Vbs script to count the number of client machines for your site code using the _Res_Coll_Sms00001 collection IsClient attribute. Posted Oct 27 2006, 01:41 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Immediate need for SMS Administrator in San Antonio, TX

  Major military command has a contract position available for an experienced SMS Administrator that needs to be filled immediately in San Antonio, TX. Qualified individuals will have a minimum 3-5 years of Systems Administrator experience with SMS 2.0/2003, supporting Windows 2000/XP workstation and Windows 2000/2003 server Operating Systems. Candidate will assist with managing a SMS hierarchy that is three tiered and is composed of 67 primary sites and 80,000 clients deployed globally. Requirements Expert skills and understanding of SMS 2003 SP2 and advanced security model Intermediate skills and understanding of SQL 2000 and query development Strong working knowledge of Windows 2003 Active Directory, Group Policy and related networking services such as DNS, DHCP and WINS Possess strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills Ability to work in a office environment as a member of a team Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a general background check Preferences Experience with Microsoft’s Operations Manager (MOM) 2005Experience managing large enterprise infrastructures Experience working with SMS feature packs Experience packaging for SMS Experience working with the military If interested, please submit your resume to djlenoir@yahoo.com Posted Oct 26 2006, 10:23 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Packager in NY, NJ for 3 month contract

  Looking for a packager in the NY, NJ area for a 3 month contract.  Should have extensive packaging experience particularly with InstallShield Admin Studio. Interested parties should send an email to raphaelv@hensongroup.com Posted Oct 26 2006, 10:09 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Position Available for an SMS Guru In Twin Cities Area of MN

  Three Point Solutions has a 6 month contract for a Computer System Account Administrator with a Fortune 500 client in Plymouth, MN This is a senior level configuration management engineering position that will serve as a subject matter expert on the global Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) infrastructure. The responsibilities include the ability to assist with making strategic technology decisions as well as improving existing processes and procedures with all facets of the Microsoft SMS platform. Main Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. May provide guidance to lower level personnel. • Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role. • Interacts with senior external personnel. • Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on projects. • Interface with all levels of the business globally to provide leadership in the Systems Management space. • Prepare detailed specifications and documentation. • Provide Systems Management subject matter expertise supporting complex projects including evaluation of processes and products to enhance SMS. Job Qualifications REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar • Experience should show progressively complex assignments with Systems Management. JOB EXPERIENCE • 5+ years increasing work experience with Microsoft SMS. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES • Demonstrated SMS and SQL expertise • Strong analytical, project leadership, project management, decision-making, and communication skills. • Strong working knowledge of Active Directory PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Be able to work in a office environment and work with computer systems, programming tools etc. PREFERENCES • Experience managing large enterprise infrastructures • Experience in health care industry as it pertains to FDA regulatory requirements (e.g. CFR Part 11). • Experience with desktop deployment automation technologies (Imaging, scripting, application packaging) • Experience with Microsoft’s Operations Manager For consideration please call or email resume and cover letter to: Adam Hildreth Recruiter Three Point Solutions, Inc. 1680 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Ph: 612.435.3705 Fax: 612.435.3701 E: adam@3ptsolutions.com   http://www.3ptsolutions.com Posted Oct 26 2006, 06:19 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Today's Download; October 26, 2006

  Logged on from profiles akaplan Scripting, Windows 10/26/2006 7 kb Gets NT names of users logged onto a workstation logon and log off times based on profiles. Can be run GUI or batch. Download... Posted Oct 26 2006, 01:40 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; October 26, 2006

  SMS 2003, Patch Management SMS KB Watch: Internet Explorer 7 and SMS SUIT (Security Update Inventory Tool) by Greg Ramsey - 10/26/2006 If you haven't upgraded to the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) yet, here's something you need to keep in mind. Scripting, SMS 2003 Vbs Script To Delete An Individual Machine From The SMS Database by Don Hite - 10/26/2006 This Vbs script will allow you to enter a machine name and delete it from the SMS database. It will prompt you for the Site Server Name, Site Code and Machine name. It will then attempt to determine the ResourceId for the machine and if it is found delete the machine from the SMS database. Support Management Getting yourself a well deserved promotion by Paul Teodorescu - 10/26/2006 If one expects to read a detailed step by step procedure on how to get a promotion in a workplace, then a big disappointment may be encountered. Web Technologies Firefox 2.0: Recommended Add-Ons by Chris Mosby - 10/26/2006 I see Rod has been blogging a lot about Firefox 2.0 lately, and I figured I would chime in with a list of my favorite add-ons for Firefox. Altiris The Altiris Deployment Server and the Primary Lookup Key by Paul Teodorescu - 10/26/2006 In general, any software management suite available on the market uses a unique or primary key to identify its records in the database. Posted Oct 26 2006, 01:39 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Application Packager 6-12 months + in Rancho Cordova, Ca.

  Position Title:      Application Packager 6 -12 months + in Rancho Cordova, Ca.   Required Skills:   MSI Experience ¨       Extensive MSI Software packaging skills with Wise Package Studio 7.0. ¨       Expertise deploying applications using SMS 2003 ¨       Design test plans and package new applications for distribution.  ¨       Knowledge of test plan protocol including back out procedures ¨       Maintenance of the Microsoft Windows XP Desktop Standard Base Image ¨       Collaborate with Desktop Technicians, Developers and Application Support Engineers to determine packaging, distribution and test plan requirements and to obtain necessary signoff and approval in accordance with Change Management and Configuration Management procedures. ¨       Document packaging definitions and test protocols.   Other Experience ¨       Experience with Windows Server and desktop OS – Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP ¨       Expertise administering Microsoft Active Directory ¨       Expertise administering Microsoft Exchange environments ¨       Customer-focused orientation with sensitivity to Customer priorities and business requirements ¨       Strong verbal and written communication skills ¨       Strong analytical thinking, sharp problem solving skills and attention to details     Familiar with the following concepts ¨       USMT 2.6 ¨       SMS 2003 with SP1 ¨       SMS OSD Feature PackNetworking services infrastructure, including Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), and remote access ¨       Active Directory® directory service infrastructure, including logical and physical design of infrastructure   Gary Coleman Sr. Technical Recruiter Sapphire Technologies 800-500-5339x232 Posted Oct 25 2006, 07:07 PM by myitforum with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Exchange Administrator Urgently needed in RI

  PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. It is currently looking for a EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATOR to join our team in WOONSOCKET, RI. Job Responsibilities: *Primary function would be the administration of the Microsoft Exchange environment. Secondary duties include administering a variety of Servers hosting various other applications. Design, configure, and maintain Microsoft / Intel servers in a high availability data center environment. Meet all Service Level Agreement metrics pertaining to service delivery, incident management, request management, and change management. Follow standard operating procedures. Communicate effectively with customer IT staff and end-users. Candidate would be included in the on-call rotation.*. Required Skills: ·        *Microsoft Exchange 5.5/2003* ·        *Must have 3-5 years of experience supporting Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 operating systems* ·        *Active Directory* ·        *Anti-Spam, preferably Ironmail experience* Desired Skills: ·        *3-5 years of experience with virtual server technology and deployments* ·        *Microsoft sharepoint server, TSM, ControlM and Disaster recovery procedures* ·        *ISA* ·        *RightFax*   Qualified candidates should submit their résumé to: Carolyn-UCON.Caldwell@ps.net Posted Oct 25 2006, 05:17 PM by myitforum with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• SMS Expert: Sponsored blog post

  Extended Service Desk 2006 will rapidly automate the request, approval, and licensing of IT asset requests. ESD 2006 provides users with a familiar and easy to use storefront to request any type of IT assets like software, hardware, and active directory user accounts. Publish any type of request including OSD images, service packs, computers, laptop bags, and office supplies. ESD 2006 uses approval and inventory management policies to ensure requests are secure and receive the proper approval. http://www.smsexpert.com/products/esd.asp Posted Oct 25 2006, 05:10 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• The next New England User Group Meeting

  Our Next New England SMS User Group Meeting is November 1st. We are privileged to have both Dustin Ingalls and Steve Kaczmarek from Microsoft attending and presenting to our group! Dustin is now assigned to the Waltham office and coordinating the acquisition of Softricity, and its integration into SCCM 2007. Steve leads the Documentation Team back in Redmond. he says "My goal in meeting with on site customers is primarily to assess how the SMS admins approach their work, and especially where they go for information about making SMS work in their organization. As the doc manager, I am looking for contrastive feedback from customers about the content we are currently providing - quality, discoverability, usability, completeness, and format. I'd like to talk about the direction we are going with the SCCM content, and brainstorm about what can make the "content" into truly usable "information". I'd like to talk with the folks that implement and maintain SMS, as well as with those that use it daily." Location: Fidelity Investments 400 Puritan Way Marlborough, MA To register for this event, visit the Microsoft Group Events Registration site: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=112417; and reference Event Code: 112417 Posted Oct 25 2006, 04:09 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: User Groups

• Today's Articles; October 25, 2006

  SMS 2003, Patch Management From the FAQ: USMT 3.0 beta by Rod Trent - 10/25/2006 Is it possible to download the USMT 3.0 beta anywhere? MOM Hotfix Watch: Application has generated an exception that could not be handled by Rod Trent - 10/25/2006 The Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Operator console closes unexpectedly with the following error message: Application has generated an exception that could not be handled. Scripting, Windows Enumerating Disabled User Accounts by Don Hite - 10/25/2006 This PowerShell script will return all of the user accounts that are disabled from a specified Domain controller name and write the results to the screen. Web Technologies Accessing the Firefox Configuration File by Rod Trent - 10/25/2006 This method allows you to modify the deep settings for the Firefox browser. Hardware and Gadgets Treo 650 Updater 1.05a for Verizon Wireless by John Gormly - 10/25/2006 Palm has released a ROM update for Treo 650’s on the Verizon Wireless network. Posted Oct 25 2006, 02:30 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Powered by Google -- Twice as nice

  Today, we switched our site Search engine for the short-term.  We are now using the Google Co-op service to serve pages for all of you wanting to search the site.  The Google Co-op service does a good job. Check it at myITforum.com and give us feedback:  http://www.myitforum.com/myITSearchStart.asp   Posted Oct 24 2006, 10:36 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• Job Request: SMS or other Windows Infrastructure position in Jacksonville, FL

  I am coming out of a position that provided me with an intensive skills refresh as the "all IT" guy at a software startup.  I have current skills with SMS 2003, Exchange 2003, WSUS, Sharepoint Portal, Active Directory, IIS administration in a .Net devleopment environment.  Please send inquiries to ivan.j.lindenfeld@gmail.com or post here. Thank you kindly.  Ivan Lindenfeld Posted Oct 24 2006, 07:45 PM by myitforum with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• AntiVirus Administrator Urgently Needed in RI

  perotsystems has an immediate opening for a skilled AntiVirus Administrator in Woonsocket, RI.   Experience Required 3 yrs experience with Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition (v7x-v10x) in both a managed and unmanaged role, supporting Windows 2000/2000 Server, Windows XP and Server2003 operating systems preferred. Equivalent experience with McAfee ePo will be considered. Experience with Symantec’s AntiVirus Scan Engine for SharePoint or similar products (e.g. Scan Engine for ISA Server) a significant plus;   The successful candidate shall: maintain the operational antivirus protection infrastructure; ensuring up-to-date antivirus definition deployment on 100% of assigned systems at all times; Ensure client deployment is at 100% of all deployed systems at all times; Identify and remediate unprotected or unmanaged systems ensure redundant definiton retrieval and deployment mechanisms are in place and operational at all times for both managed and unmanaged systems; take immediate and preventive measures upon notification of any significant virus outbreak to ensure the safety of the enterprise System Hierarchy: 9 Server groups; 10,000 total managed clients; 12 unmanaged (firewalled/DMZ) Systems   Minimal Educational Experience: AS degree or equivalent work experience   Qualified individuals should submit their current résumé to the hiring manager, Bob Johnson at RNJohnson@cvs.com Posted Oct 24 2006, 06:44 PM by myitforum with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• SMS Administrator Urgently Needed in RI

  perotsystems has an immediate opening for a skilled SMS Administrator in Woonsocket, RI.   Experience Required 3-5 yrs Systems Administrator experience with SMS including SMS2003/sp1 or later, supporting Windows 2000/2000 Server, Windows XP and Server2003 operating systems in the Advance Security model   Additional Skills Required Basic skills and understanding of SQL query development and usage;   Basic understanding of AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP and WINS; 1-2 years demonstrated experience utilizing 3rd party tools integrated with SMS, including Wake-on-LAN integration using 1E’s SMSWakeup solution; The successful candidate shall: maintain the operational infrastructure; continually striving for client deployment at 100% of assigned systems; be responsible for assessment, testing and deployment of monthly security updates to all clients, including the Wintel server farm ; Manage 3rd party add-on UNIX client integration using eXc Software virtual agent technology (experience with eXc Software’s Sun Solaris Virtual Agent for SMS a significant plus) System Hierarchy: 22 sites using one central/primary, and 22 secondaries; 15,000 clients (including multi-domain and workgroup systems)   Minimal Educational Experience: AS degree or equivalent work experience   Qualified individuals should submit their current résumé to the hiring manager, Bob Johnson at RNJohnson@cvs.com Posted Oct 24 2006, 06:34 PM by myitforum with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• IT Programmer wanted !!!

  ICMediaDirect.com is seeking an experienced and independent (minimum 3 years experience) IT professional in New York City to single handily take on new and existing projects.  Must be willing AND able to work independently.  Must have strong .NET / C# and SQL/Store Procedure experiences; intermediate knowledge with XML feeds is needed.  Database management, website design and development skills are necessary.  Best office location and working environment. We also offer H-1 visa / Green Card. Please email your resume including salary expectations to hr@icmediadirect.com.  For more information, check out www.icmediadirect.com today. Technical Requirements: Candidates must have very strong skills in the following: .NET SQL Store Procedure C# MultiThreading Model and Architecture Data Model / ER Diagrams Data Flow Diagram XML Feeds XML Handler Server setup and website development Posted Oct 24 2006, 05:28 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Jobs

• Today's Articles; October 24, 2006

  SMS 2003, SQL Server Decommissioned DDR Processing Query by Don Hite - 10/24/2006 You can use the SQL query below to locate or find machines in your SMS database that have their Decomissioned DDR set. Scripting Get Remote Machines Last Boot Time From A List Of Machines And Write To Excel by Don Hite - 10/24/2006 Here is a modified version of the Get Remote Machines Last Boot Time script that will read a list of machine names from a text file called MachineList.Txt and write the Last boot time timestamp to an excel spreadsheet. Windows Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization Self Assessment Tool by Don Hite - 10/24/2006 The Microsoft infrastructure optimization self-assessment tool allows you to measure the optimization of your sites infrastructure by asking you some basic Yes or No based questions. Networking, Web Technologies A fix for not being able to sign in to Windows Live Messenger by Dan Thomson - 10/24/2006 I had not been able to login to Windows Live Messenger for a few days now and decided to do some digging around and see if I could find anything to help me get connected. Hardware and Gadgets Sprint 700wx SMS text messaging woes? by John Gormly - 10/24/2006 I have a couple of users with a Sprint Treo 700wx that were complaining text messaging wasn’t working. So, off I went to Google and I found that 700wx users are starting to complain that SMS text messaging to non-Sprint users are not getting through. Windows Mobile Microsoft offering two free OmegaOne apps by John Gormly - 10/24/2006 Microsoft has offered two free OmegaOne apps, 1–Calc Lite and Invaders, for your Windows Mobile PocketPC or Smartphone. Posted Oct 24 2006, 03:28 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• AZ Systems Management User Group 2nd Meeting

  We are planning on having our second meeting on Thursday, October 26th.  Remember to create a logo for our user group, as we will be voting on one at the next meeting.   Please send me your logos by Wednesday, October 25th.  You can find more details and register for the meeting at the following link: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=112130 We will have some things to give away at this meeting so be sure to register and attend.  Harold will be covering Windows Vista and touching on BDD 2007. If you have coworkers or friends in the business that would be interested in joining, please have them send me an email with their contact information.   Don't forget to subscribe to our email list ( azsmug@lists.myitforum.com) as this will be our primary method of communication.   Instructions on how to subscribe are listed in the meeting minutes.  If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks, Mike Terrill Posted Oct 24 2006, 02:24 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: User Groups

• SMS Administration/Operations; Fairfax County Public Schools

  Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for qualified candidates with SMS and MOM administration experience to fill a vacancy on the IT Desktop Management (DM) team.   If after reading this you are interested in applying for the position, please visit the “Applicant” Website for our Human Resources Department at http://www.fcps.edu/DHR/applicants/default.html immediately and submit your resume electronically using our online system, Career Quest, for the position of “Computer System Programmer I.”   Fairfax County Public Schools is located in Fairfax County, Virginia, minutes from downtown Washington, DC and is the 13th largest school system in the United States (for more interesting stats, please visit http://www.fcps.edu/statis.htm).  The Desktop Management team uses SMS 2003 to manage 80,000+ SMS clients (desktops and laptops) and 200+ SMS 2003 servers.   A qualified candidate must have experience in the following areas: SMS 2003 Operations/Management (including basic architecture and design) Software Distribution and Patch Management with SMS 2003 (both MBSA and ITMU) Knowledge, understanding, and experience with software packaging (preferably using AdminStudio) Design, creation, and deployment of operating system images   Additional skills: Experience with Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 Operating System Deployment with SMS 2003 leveraging ZTI Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Experience in desktop support (for troubleshooting SMS client installations) Detailed knowledge of desktop operating systems (Win2K and WinXP) Working knowledge of Windows 2003 Server   Who we look for and why: Fairfax County Public Schools’ Department of Information Technology focuses on hiring and retaining the best and the brightest IT professionals, possessing Microsoft Certifications along with years of experience and a track record of outstanding performance.  Our department mission is to “provide information technology leadership, products, and services for FCPS while managing division-wide information resources and ensuring information security and integrity.”  We seek those who want to support us in this mission and assist us in becoming the model for effective and efficient client-centered services and products so that we are the premier IT services provider for education.   Chris Lewis, Manager IT Desktop Management Group Fairfax County Public Schools chris.lewis@fcps.edu Posted Oct 23 2006, 07:54 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Systems Engineer in Bellingham, WA

  Details: http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=144751 Posted Oct 23 2006, 06:38 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs