August 2007 - Posts

• The myITforum Community Calendar has been updated for September

  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/calendar.asp?calendarID=1&calDate=2007-09-30 Posted Aug 31 2007, 06:30 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Forum News

• Today's Download; August 31, 2007

  WOL.NET 2007 The new version of the Microsoft (VeriSign) certified solution to remotely start or shutdown workstations implements several new features and enhancements. WOL.NET 2007 is fully compatible with the new... Posted Aug 31 2007, 05:22 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; August 31, 2007

  System Center Configuration Manager WOL.NET 2007 released by Jan Marten - 8/31/2007 A new Version of WOL.NET has been released. WOL.NET 2007 is a powerful application to wake-up and shutdown workstations remotely for software deployment, management tasks and other purposes. SMS 2003 WOL.NET 2007 released by Jan Marten - 8/31/2007 A new Version of WOL.NET has been released. WOL.NET 2007 is a powerful application to wake-up and shutdown workstations remotely for software deployment, management tasks and other purposes. Scripting Learning To Script In VBS by Don Hite - 8/31/2007 VBS Script was developed by the folks at Microsoft as the scripting language for Active Server Pages (ASP) but was soon adapted for basic Windows scripting on the client side for web page scripting. Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to list Local Groups on a remote computer by Ying Li - 8/31/2007 Here is a PowerShell script to list Local Groups on a remote computer. Security BeyondTrust Controls UAC Pop-ups by John Gormly - 8/31/2007 BeyondTrust recently unveiled their software named Privilege Manager 3.5 which helps control the annoying pop-ups appearing while having User Access Control Activated. Windows BeyondTrust Controls UAC Pop-ups by John Gormly - 8/31/2007 BeyondTrust recently unveiled their software named Privilege Manager 3.5 which helps control the annoying pop-ups appearing while having User Access Control Activated. Windows Mobile Palm issues 750/750v Windows Mobile 6 upgrade by John Gormly - 8/31/2007 But before you run and and try to download it, this will not work on AT&T/Cingular branded 750's, only what Palm refers to as "rest-of-world" devices. Exchange Server HTCmail announced by John Gormly - 8/31/2007 HTC has announced the launch of HTCmail, a fully hosted, secure, and managed email service based on Microsoft Hosted Exchange. HTCmail will bring the benefits of always-connected business to mobile professionals. Hardware and Gadgets Amazon offers new Creative Zen by John Gormly - 8/31/2007 Creative ZEN 8GB Black. Altiris Getting the Most of Altiris Notification Server - Randomizing Daily Inventories by Reed Porter - 8/31/2007 Depending upon your network infrastructure, how often you collect the various inventories, how many clients you service, and other factors there comes a point when there is more data coming in than the Notification Server can efficiently consume. Posted Aug 31 2007, 05:21 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Today's Download; August 30, 2007

  Reinventing the Desktop This white paper reviews challenges with existing desktop PC architectures and introduces Pano's innovative technology for desktop virtualization. Posted Aug 30 2007, 03:37 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; August 30, 2007

  System Center Configuration Manager Configuration Manager Setup Redistributable File Download Requirements by Jeff Gilbert - 8/30/2007 If you have downloaded the 120-day trial version of Configuration Manager 2007 please read the release notes (ConfigMgr07Readme.htm in the root of the installation media). In fact, please read the release notes any time you install anything that has them! SMS 2003 About the #Pragma Deleteclass command by Jeff Gilbert - 8/30/2007 The #pragma deleteclass command is used in SMS/Configuration Manager hardware inventory modification to delete class information from WMI repositories. Scripting VBS Script To Return A List Of Machines Specified SMS Log File Size by Don Hite - 8/30/2007 This VBS script will take a list of machines from a text file called MachineList.Txt and will write the machine name, specified log file name and the specified log files size in MB to an excel spreadsheet. Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to list group members in Active Directory by Ying Li - 8/30/2007 In my previous post, I listed user group membership in AD and now we will visit the other side of the street. Here is a powershell script to list target group members in Active Directory. Patch Management What’s Planned for Windows Vista SP1 by Rod Trent - 8/30/2007 Here’s the current list of Windows Vista improvements that Microsoft is expecting to address in Windows Vista Service Pack 1. Windows What’s Planned for Windows Vista SP1 by Rod Trent - 8/30/2007 Here’s the current list of Windows Vista improvements that Microsoft is expecting to address in Windows Vista Service Pack 1. Posted Aug 30 2007, 03:36 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• A couple site happenings this weekend

  On Saturday, September 1st, we will be upgrading the software for our email discussion lists in hopes that the recent traffic slowdowns can be minimized.  The lists will be unavailable most of the day on Saturday.  If you rely on the lists for support, please plan to use the web-based forums this weekend: http://www.myITforum.com/forums On Sunday, September 2nd, the server that hosts myITforum.com will be receiving an upgrade.  The site may be unavailable during this time.  If you have problems accessing the site on Sunday, please be patient and try again later. Thanks! Posted Aug 30 2007, 03:20 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• Seeking CBT Trainers (MCT Cert a Plus)

  We are developing our CBT Video  inventory and are seeking MCT consultants to join our team. click on the link to learn more. http://www.technerdsplus.com/tn52.html If you would like to email us for additional information, send us an email at questions@technerdss.com. Posted Aug 30 2007, 01:21 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Jobs

• Today's Download; August 29, 2007

  file user section date size BETA 2 of KiXtart 2010 4.60 rodtrent Scripting 8/29/2007 575.9 kb This update contains the following fixes & enhancements: Added option to disable/enable file system redirection on Windows x64, Added option to disable/enable registry redirection on Windows x64, Fixed AScan issue, Fixed issue with DISPLAY-ing files larger than 26 KB. Posted Aug 29 2007, 01:24 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; August 29, 2007

  System Center Configuration Manager Capacity Planning for Configuration Manager 2007 by Jeff Gilbert - 8/29/2007 The Capacity Planning tool released for SMS 2003 SP1 should not be used to determine a capacity planning baseline for Configuration Manager 2007 site installations. SMS 2003 Using SMS 2003 (SP2) to assess your hardware environment by Stuart Norman - 8/29/2007 Although the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 tool is available, and extremely detailed, I wanted to use SMS 2003 to create a web report that could provide a quick assessment of our hardware environment as we prepare for migration to Microsoft Vista Enterprise. Scripting VBS Script To Retrieve System Information For A Remote Machine Using MsInfo32 by Don Hite - 8/29/2007 This By Request VBS script will allow you to enter a remote machine name into an input dialog box and will return system information about the remote machine. The script will open the system information application (MsInfo32) for the machine. Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to list user group membership in Active Directory by Ying Li - 8/29/2007 Here is a powershell script to list target user’s group membership in Active Directory. Windows Using SMS 2003 (SP2) to assess your hardware environment by Stuart Norman - 8/29/2007 Although the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 tool is available, and extremely detailed, I wanted to use SMS 2003 to create a web report that could provide a quick assessment of our hardware environment as we prepare for migration to Microsoft Vista Enterprise. SQL Server SMS SQL Queries To Use As Web Reports To Find Machines With A Static IP Address by Don Hite - 8/29/2007 Locating machines in your SMS database with a static assigned IP address is actually quite easily accomplished. Web Technologies HTA Script To Get Basic Machine System Enclosure Information by Don Hite - 8/29/2007 This HTA script will allow you to enter a remote machine name and it will return basic System Enclosure information for the specified machine. The results will be written to the active window Posted Aug 29 2007, 01:22 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Today's Download; August 28, 2007

  file user section date size FileList rodtrent Windows 8/28/2007 289.5 kb FileList is a command line utility that produces a list of files of the given path in the CSV format, which can be imported in a spreadsheet or database. (only Windows NT/2000/XP) Posted Aug 28 2007, 02:26 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; August 28, 2007

  System Center Configuration Manager System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - Evaluation Software by Rod Trent - 8/28/2007 System Center Configuration Manager – previously Systems Management Server – represents a tremendous advance over its well-regarded predecessor, now providing the control necessary to more effectively manage change in today’s dynamic IT infrastructures. SMS 2003 Did SMS 2003 SP3 break Netmeeting? by Rod Trent - 8/28/2007 This has been a hot topic in the forums recently, and Brian Huneycutt (Microsoft) has come up with the definitive answer. System Center Operations Manager System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Update by Scott Moss - 8/28/2007 System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack has been updated. Scripting Browse For A VBS Script And Send The Results To Notepad by Don Hite - 8/28/2007 Here is a script that allows you to browse for a VBS script and when executed the results will be sent to notepad using the same process as the command prompt script version. Windows PowerShell Ten Quick PowerShell Console Scripts by Don Hite - 8/28/2007 Here you will find ten quick PowerShell console scripts that may be of use to you someday. Patch Management Allowing selected users to postpone patching by Steve Pruitt - 8/28/2007 How to deploy patches so that some users could postpone the update, while the others could not. Security Adding User Rights To A Windows 2003 Domain Controller by Don Hite - 8/28/2007 Here you will find information on how to assign user rights on a Windows 2003 Domain Controller. Windows Restoring Windows Vista right-side Start menu by John Gormly - 8/28/2007 I spent the better part of this morning trouble-shooting the right side of my start menu on my Windows Vista drive, the portion of the menu that contains logged on user, Documents, Pictures, Music. SQL Server SQL Server 2005 - Security Compliance - Cumulative update package 3 for Service Pack 2 by Mike Lucero - 8/28/2007 Cumulative Update 3 contains hotfixes for SQL Server 2005 issues that have been fixed since the release of Service Pack 2. Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Outlook Connector goes final by John Gormly - 8/28/2007 With Outlook Connector, you can use Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007 to access and manage your Windows Live Hotmail or Office Live Mail accounts, including e-mail messages and contacts for free! Hardware and Gadgets Toshiba Announces 32GB SDHC Card by John Gormly - 8/28/2007 Toshiba this week announced a trio of SDHC media, including the first ever 32GB SDHC card. Posted Aug 28 2007, 02:24 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Today's Download; August 27, 2007

  Microsoft Services Premier Support FAQ Microsoft Services Premier Support is a customizable support offering designed to help your people optimize IT efficiency and maximize the benefits of their Microsoft technology solution. With Premier... Posted Aug 27 2007, 12:35 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; August 27, 2007

  SMS 2003 The SMS 2003 Client Health Monitoring Tool Installation Step By Step Guide by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 Here you will find a step by step guide to installing the SMS Client Health Monitoring Tool. System Center Operations Manager Operations Manager 2007 Audit Collection Services by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 One of the new component features in Operations Manager 2007 is the Audit Collection Services which very basically allows for you to collect security events from managed machines. MOM MOM 2005 Reporting Numerous False Heartbeat Alerts To The Console by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 If you find that when you open the MOM 2005 Operators console there are numerous heartbeat alerts present stating that the managed computers are unreachable or even that they are offline the issue may be a domain time synchronization issue. System Center Essentials System Center Essentials 2007 Pre Setup Requirements by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 Here you will find information on how to prepare your Server prior to installing and configuring System Center Essentials (SCE) 2007 in your infrastructure environment. Scripting VBS Script To Determine When All Users From A Specified Domain Password Was Last Changed by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 This VBS script will allow you to enter a Domain name from an input dialog box. The script will then write the appropriate Domain’s user names and the timestamp for when their Domain password was last changed. It will then write the results to an Excel spreadsheet. Windows PowerShell Get a FREE PowerShell Logo bumper sticker by Rod Trent - 8/27/2007 Show your support for Microsoft Windows PowerShell with a FREE PowerShell Logo bumper sticker! Security VBS Script To Determine When All Users From A Specified Domain Password Was Last Changed by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 This VBS script will allow you to enter a Domain name from an input dialog box. The script will then write the appropriate Domain’s user names and the timestamp for when their Domain password was last changed. It will then write the results to an Excel spreadsheet. SQL Server Enabling SQL 2005 Remote Connections For The SQL 2005 Express Edition by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 Here you will find the steps necessary to enable remote connections for the Express as well as the Developer editions of Microsoft SQL server 2005. Sharepoint MOSS 2007 Advanced Install by Don Hite - 8/27/2007 Here you will find information on how to setup MOSS 2007 using the Advance Install procedures. Posted Aug 27 2007, 12:34 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• New KiXtart Forum

  We’ve supported KiXtart for years, so it makes sense that we would create a forum for announcements, discussion, and support for the KiXtart scripting language.  We have the smartest admins in the world in this community, and a lot of you use KiXtart or are familiar with it. Here’s one more reason to love myITforum.com: http://www.myitforum.com/forums/KiXtart/forumid_163/tt.htm Posted Aug 24 2007, 07:18 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Forum News

• Don't forget -- add your own links

  Did you know you can add your own favorite links on the web to the myITforum.com Link Database?  Find something cool on the Internet that you believe others will enjoy?  Add it.  Have your own blog somewhere other than myITforum?  Add it.  Have you written a cool utility hosted on another web site?  Add it. Find a very useful article or KB on the web?  Add it. By including these links to the myITforum.com Link Database, you expose the content, utility, or information to hundreds of thousands of IT folks worldwide. Follow this link and add your own: http://www.myitforum.com/links/editLinkpublic.asp?links=new Posted Aug 24 2007, 06:04 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News