October 2007 - Posts

• Technical Writing Position at Microsoft in Cambridge, MA

  The Management and Solutions Division User Assistance content group has an immediate opening for an experienced technical writer in its Cambridge, MA office. As a member of the writing team, under the supervision of a lead writer and manager located in Redmond, WA, you will be responsible for designing and writing the documentation for Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization based on feature specs, discussions with members of the feature team, and known troubleshooting issues with the products. This position requires subject matter expertise in one or more of the following Windows Server technologies: SoftGrid, Systems Management Server (SMS), Configuration Manager 2007, Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, SQL Server, and Windows security. The ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly develop domain expertise for new management products and features, and the skills to schedule and manage writing projects. The writer must have a deep understanding of the IT Professional audience as demonstrated by at least 3 years previous experience as a system administrator, technical trainer or consultant, or a proven track record of successfully documenting such products. The qualified candidate must also have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with experience managing small projects on deadline. This position offers the longer term possiblity of becoming a project lead in Cambridge, helping to build and manage a technical writing team in that location. The hiring manager is Steve Kaczmarek, Content Publishing Manager for the Configuration Manager 2007 writing team. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact our rescruiter Theresa de la Osa (tdelaosa@microsoft.com). Posted Oct 31 2007, 08:35 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Jobs

• SMS Contract in Chandler, AZ

  Our client is in need of an SMS guru for a 6 month contract with the possibility of going permanent at the end of the assignment.  The ideal candidate should have experience with the following: Three to five years of experience or an equivalent combination of relevant Information Technology experience in an enterprise class corporate environment Experience with SMS 2003 design, administration and operation including Site Settings (Site Boundaries and Roaming Boundaries) Experience with SMS 2003 Collections (not only basic membership rules but dynamic Collections based on more advanced WQL queries), Advertisements, Packages, Reports and System Status Strong experience with the SMS 2003 SP2 Advanced Client including WMI and DCOM troubleshooting, Component configuration and a strong of understanding of the Advanced Client logs and interpreting errors Strong understanding of SQL and WQL query language and the ability to create advanced SMS Reports and Queries Experience with the SMS ITMU or previous Security/Office Update Feature Packs Support for operational policies and standards and the ability to operate in a team environment Strong documentation and SMS 2003 troubleshooting skills Posses advanced knowledge of client/server technologies Strong verbal/written communication skills are required Working experience of application packaging/automating technologies If you are interested, please contact me at paelliot@teksystems.com Posted Oct 31 2007, 04:48 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Jobs

• Today's Articles; October 31, 2007

  System Center News The System Center Team Blog by Rod Trent - 10/31/2007 The System Center Team at Microsoft has started their own blog. System Center Configuration Manager System Center Configuration Manager TechNet Forums Are Now Available by Don Hite - 10/31/2007 The System Center Configuration Manager (CfgMgr) 2007 TechNet web Forums are now avalible. SMS 2003 SMS 2003 - Log Files - The CAS.log Revealed - Part 2 by Mike Lucero - 10/31/2007 This is the second part of a two-part series on the inner workings of the CAS.log. Part 2 discusses the events of a downloaded package. System Center Essentials Essentials 2007 and Exchange: Addressing the Needs of the Mid-Size Company by Gwen Zierdt - 10/31/2007 For smaller companies, a dedicated Exchange administrator is rarely an option. Simple and efficient tools are needed to aid the generalist administrator. Scripting VBS Scripts To Create An Access Database by Don Hite - 10/31/2007 Here you will find a VBS script to create an empty or blank Microsoft Access database based on the name you specify from an input box. You will also find an additional VBS script that will perform the same function as described above but will add sample columns to the access database. SQL Server Query To Report Table Owners by Don Hite - 10/31/2007 Use the SQL script below to get a list of all of the tables and the associated table owners from your SQL Database. Exchange Server Essentials 2007 and Exchange: Addressing the Needs of the Mid-Size Company by Gwen Zierdt - 10/31/2007 For smaller companies, a dedicated Exchange administrator is rarely an option. Simple and efficient tools are needed to aid the generalist administrator. Posted Oct 31 2007, 12:17 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Today's Articles; October 30, 2007

  SMS 2003 SMS Data Stores for Software Metering by Ian Dearing - 10/30/2007 This article describes the SQL Views and WQL Classes for Software Metering and some of the relationships that can be defined between them so that they can be used effectively for reporting or creating collections. System Center Operations Manager KB Watch: SCOM Installation fails on 64 bit Windows Server by Rod Trent - 10/30/2007 On a 64 bit Windows Server 2003 SP1 computer, SQL 2005 (32 bit) SP1 is installed. When you try to install System Center Operation Manager 2007, the prerequisites checking fails. It states that you must install Service Pack 1 for SQL although the Service Pack is already installed. System Center Essentials SCE 2007 Management Console Workstation Installation Prerequisites by Don Hite - 10/30/2007 Here you will find a listing of the prerequisites that are checked when you attempt to install the SCE 2007 User Interface Management Console on a workstation or another Server. Scripting VBS Script To List Server Drive Information To Excel by Don Hite - 10/30/2007 This VBS script will take a server or machine name form an input box and write the following disk drive information to an excel spreadsheet. System Name, Device ID, Description, File System, Volume Name, Disk Size (GB) and Free Space Windows PowerShell Comparing Window Server(2008) Virtualization with VMWare ESX Server by Ying Li - 10/30/2007 Here is a little chart to compare Microsoft Window Server (2008) Virtualization with VMWare ESX Server. Windows The Windows Vista command-line: Winrm.exe by Rod Trent - 10/30/2007 Windows Remote Management Command Line Tool- Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is the Microsoft implementation of the WS-Management protocol which provides a secure way to communicate with local and remote computers using web services. Windows Mobile JETCET Print Version 5.1 by John Gormly - 10/30/2007 Experience the best mobile printing solution on the market! SQL Server Find Last Database Backup Time Stamp by Don Hite - 10/30/2007 Use the SQL script below to find your last database backup time. Hardware and Gadgets HTC Mogul ROM Update by John Gormly - 10/30/2007 HTC has posted a ROM update for the HTC Mogul. Posted Oct 30 2007, 01:15 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• New Community News on each myITforum main site page

  In the past, its just been easier for us to post site and community news to the blogs, so that’s where the information ended up.  And, that was definitely not the best place for it since not everyone grabs the RSS feeds or visit the blogs, leaving out a whole crowd of folks who could benefit from being part of this community. Today, we implemented a new rotating news section on each page of the main site, so if if you’re visiting the main page or just looking through the ConfigMgr 2007 articles, you’ll still be able to keep up on Community News. We’ll take this concept a bit further in the next few months where each section (example: ConfigMgr, MOM, OpsMgr, Windows PowerShell, etc.) will have news specific to the topic.  It’s all going to be really neat and really useful.  myITforum.com 2.0 is coming… Anyway, check out the Community News on the primary site:  http://www.myITforum.com As always, comments and suggestions are welcome:  admin@myITforum.com Posted Oct 29 2007, 09:59 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• Support us using MicroPledge

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• myITforum.com at the 1E Road Show - Enterprise Solutions – Atlanta, 29 November 2007

  This complimentary event is aimed at senior managers and technology influencers involved with either System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and/or “Green” computing initiatives.  It provides a unique opportunity to learn directly about the new and significant Microsoft System Center  technologies, along with the latest Windows Management and PC power management solutions from 1E. These events will also offer enterprise organizations with over 5,000 seats, a unique opportunity to discuss their technical and business challenges directly with Sumir Karayi, the co-founder and CEO of  1E, Lauren DiNatale, Management and Security Solution Specialist from Microsoft, and Rod Trent, President of myITForum.   There is a significant amount of technical detail provided around Configuration Manager 2007, as well as the increasingly important “Green PC” computing topic. This includes detailed information around ROI and cost/benefit determinations for “Going Green”.  Specific answers to participants’ challenges are also provided from 1E and the guest speakers.   The feedback received after the first US event, held recently in NYC, was overwhelmingly positive and participants had a fun and productive day discussing their challenges and networking with industry colleagues . These are exclusive events and registrations are limited to 20 participants per session. To make a reservation please register at http://www.1e.com/roadshow;  or, call Daniel Acorda directly on Toll Free 1 866 592 4214.   Details on venue and agenda are available at  1E Road Show Atlanta Agenda Posted Oct 29 2007, 05:00 PM by myitforum with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Site News

• Today's Articles; October 29, 2007

  System Center Configuration Manager VBS Script To Remove The Configuration Manager 2007 Client On A Local Machine by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 This VBS script will remove or uninstall the ConfigMgr 2007 client on a local machine. SMS 2003 Using The Systems Management Server 2003 Account Review Tool by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 Using The Systems Management Server 2003 Account Review Tool System Center Operations Manager OpsMgr 2007 Inventory Utility by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 The Operations Manager inventory utility from Microsoft is a command line utility that also is a graphical user interface or GUI that collects current OpsMgr 2007 inventory information for the Management server it is executed on. System Center Essentials Essentials 2007 Virtual Lab by Gwen Zierdt - 10/29/2007 Interested in checking out Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007? Scripting Sending SMS Machine Names Resource IDs And Last Logon Information To Excel by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 This VBS script will take an SMS site server name and site code from input dialog boxes and write the following information to an excel spreadsheet: Machine Name, Last logon User Domain\ Last logon User Name and the machines resource ID. Windows PowerShell PowerShell Script To Return The Local Machines Installed Memory In Megabytes by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 This simple PowerShell script will return the local machines Installed memory in Megabytes. Windows Creating Windows 2003 Server Transparent Desktop Icons by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 If you want to make your Windows 2003 Server desktop icons blend in with the desktop color scheme or wallpapers like Windows XP and Vista workstations do this tip will show you how. SQL Server Free SqlCmd 2005 Utility Tutorials From Microsoft by Don Hite - 10/29/2007 Microsoft has provided the following SqlCmd 2005 Utility Tutorials that will allow you to run ad hock SQL queries against a database from the command line in an interactive mode. Miscellaneous Citrix iForum07 - Day 1 by Dan Taylor - 10/29/2007 I had intended to update this daily last week, while I was at iForum, but it didn’t work out so well. Being that it was my first time in Vegas, I was rather pre-occupied. Over the next few days, I will give a brief overview of the sessions I attended. Posted Oct 29 2007, 01:05 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• myITforum.com Poll: RealPlayer Usage

  Do you use RealPlayer or even have it installed on your computer? Answer here: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/realplayer.asp Posted Oct 26 2007, 07:47 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Polls

• myITforum Poll: Are you using the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates (ITCU) in your company?

  Participate here: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/itcu.asp Posted Oct 26 2007, 05:02 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Polls

• Today's Download; October 25, 2007

  Introducing System Center Certifications Introducing System Center Certifications Posted Oct 25 2007, 01:59 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; October 25, 2007

  System Center News Microsoft Deployment RC1 Now Available! by Rod Trent - 10/25/2007 Microsoft Deployment is the next version of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. It unifies the tools and processes required for desktop and server deployment into a common deployment console and collection of guidance. System Center Configuration Manager Beta SCCM 2007 Exam (71-401) Objectives by Ian Dearing - 10/25/2007 The new SCCM 2007 exam betas on the 28th November. This article lists the objectives and experience needed for the exam. SMS 2003 SMS Data Stores for Software Metering by Ian Dearing - 10/25/2007 This article describes the SQL Views and WQL Classes for Software Metering and some of the relationships that can be defined between them so that they can be used effectively for reporting or creating collections. Scripting Connection Strings for VB Script by Sherry Kissinger - 10/25/2007 I'm in a training class this week for scripting, and one of the web sites they mentioned was www.connectionstrings.com Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to search by Ying Li - 10/25/2007 Let’s say that you have a log folder contain a lot of log.txt files and you want to find out which log file contain a particular “event” or “string”. Windows Mobile Mobility and Anywhere Access by John Gormly - 10/25/2007 This presentation will demonstrate the benefits of remote access and mobility features for Office Communicator 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 SP1. Exchange Server Mobility and Anywhere Access by John Gormly - 10/25/2007 This presentation will demonstrate the benefits of remote access and mobility features for Office Communicator 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 SP1. Posted Oct 25 2007, 01:58 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Articles

• Microsoft Deployment - keeping up with the times

  As you may know, BDD 2007 has been given a new name.  It’s now called Microsoft Deployment and RC1 was just set on the outside doorstep yesterday. To keep up with the flurry of new System Center products, myITforum.com is working feverishly to provide you with resources to learn more about products like Microsoft Deployment and to give you places to get support. Today, we created the new Microsoft Deployment forum where you can post your questions and search for answers. Check out the new forum: http://www.myitforum.com/forums/forumid_168/tt.htm Posted Oct 25 2007, 01:55 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Forum News

• 400 myITforum.com FAQ items and growing

  We just reached our 400th answered FAQ item! The myITforum.com FAQ system is where YOU ask questions that are then assigned to our resident experts for answers.  The system works great. At the FAQ you can view the top 20 FAQs (i.e., the FAQs most accessed), review the latest answered FAQs added to the ever-growing database, and with a single click you can ask a question that is placed in the queue. Check it out: http://www.myitforum.com/myITFAQs/ Posted Oct 25 2007, 01:29 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Site News

• Today's Download; October 24, 2007

  Mobile Device Manager Overview Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 brings IT professionals new security features and improved control over Windows Mobile devices for their business and employees. Posted Oct 24 2007, 01:24 PM by myitforum with no comments Filed under: Downloads

• Today's Articles; October 24, 2007

  System Center News Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Announced by Rod Trent - 10/24/2007 Starting in the second quarter of 2008, Microsoft® System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 will bring IT professionals new security features and improved control over Windows Mobile devices for their business and employees. System Center Configuration Manager VBS Script To Install The Configuration Manager 2007 Client On A Local Machine by Don Hite - 10/24/2007 This VBS script will install the ConfigMgr 2007 client on a local machine and assign it to a specified Site Code. SMS 2003 Correcting package distribution issues by Mark Mears - 10/24/2007 Normally during the course of a package deployment there are some distribution points that fail to load the package. The procedure detailed in this document can be used successfully to remediate those servers. It can also be used to remediate servers that have lingering files in the SMS\Inboxes\Di Scripting VBS Script To Read XML File Information by Don Hite - 10/24/2007