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Blogcast: How to create your first blogcast!
From Brian Tucker's Web blog:
I thought that written directions seemed somewhat hard to understand and follow, so I came up with a video for you to use. The video shows all the basic steps you need to take to create your own blogcast! Now, I'm not Jay Leno and don't have all the character he may have, but at least you can see for yourself how quick it is to set it up and get it online for others to view.

The Basics
(http://www.smsblogcasts.com/BlogcastCreate.htm) - What you need to get started.

Watch the Video
(http://www.smsblogcasts.com/CreateBlogcast.htm) - How to configure and record the blogcast.



Blogcast: The basics of SMS Patch Management
From Brian Tucker's Web blog:
I had a request to create a blogcast on patch management. The Blogcast is a general overview of how to seup patches, configure the scan tool and dynamic packages. I hope you enjoy it and also hope you find the information useful. Watch the Blogcast:
(http://www.smsblogcasts.com/Blogcasts/Contributor/Btucker/SMSPatchMgmtBasics.htm)

VBScroll solves the problem with mouse wheel scrolling in Visual Basic IDE and VBA editor in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and etc.
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PATCH MANAGEMENT: AuotPatcher 2003
[by Ron Crumbaker, 28 February 2005]
One of my favorite tools has just been updated for Windows 2003 Server.
> Read all Patch Management articles

SMS 2.X: MSKB Watch: Secondary site does not communicate with parent sites
[by Rod Trent, 28 February 2005]
This issue occurs if the secondary site server does not have public keys for the parent site that the secondary site server wants to send status information to.
> Read all SMS 2.x articles

SMS 2003: Forum Stories: Site name Description Change
[by Rod Trent, 28 February 2005]
Is it possible to change the Site server description? If so, is this supported?
> Read all SMS 2003 articles

SQL SERVER: Newest additions related to SQL Server 2000 / 2005 at Microsoft's corporate Web site
[by Svetlana Kuvshinkova, 28 February 2005]
Every SQL Server Database Administrator should be aware of latest news and additions to Microsoft's corporate Web sites, related to SQL Server 2000 and their upcoming release of flagship RDBMS ? Microsoft SQL Server 20005 (former name "Yukon").
> Read all SQL Server articles

VB SCRIPTING: VBScroll
[by Ron Crumbaker, 28 February 2005]
VBScroll solves the problem with mouse wheel scrolling in Visual Basic IDE and VBA editor in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and etc.
> Read all VB Scripting articles

WEB TECHNOLOGIES: Should you consider Mozilla Firefox 1.0 as an alternative to IE?
[by Paul Teodorescu, 28 February 2005]
The Mozilla Foundation's Firefox browser was designed to compete directly with Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer.
> Read all Web Technologies articles

WINDOWS: Should you consider Mozilla Firefox 1.0 as an alternative to IE?
[by Paul Teodorescu, 28 February 2005]
The Mozilla Foundation's Firefox browser was designed to compete directly with Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer.
> Read all Windows articles


WINDOWS WORKSTATION: System locking
HELPDESK: Disable Internet access on a Windows PC
SHAREPOINT SERVER: New SharePoint site in spanish
VB SCRIPT: Adding multiple printer
SMS INSTALLER: BlackBerry desktop v4.0
MOM: Disabling rules
SMS 2.0: XP SP2 SMSCLISVCACCT&
SMS 2003: Head scratcher....
AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT SERVICES (ADS): WSD Solution Accelerator: Anyone using it?


Scripting the Quick Launch Bar
By rbenke
This download applies an exact replica of a Master User's Quick Launch Bar to a Target User, including dimensions, contents and icon sorting order.


Microsoft Operations Framework Process Model for Operations
[28 February 2005]
This paper contains best practices for applying the MOF Process Model in an IT setting. The Process Model organizes the service management life cycle into quadrants, with each quadrant having a specific focus and set of tasks that are carried out through corresponding service management functions (SMFs).

Microsoft Operations Framework Risk Management Discipline for Operations
[28 February 2005]
This paper explains the core principles and components of the MOF Risk Management Discipline, which presents a proactive approach to managing risks that embeds risk management practices into every IT operations role, process and review.

Update for Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.0 and WinHTTP 5.1 Windows 2000 (KB842773)
[28 February 2005]
This software updates the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to v2.0 and updates WinHTTP. These updates help ensure an optimal download experience with future versions of Automatic Updates, Windows Update and other programs that rely on BITS to transfer files using idle network bandwidth.

Ask Microsoft: Remotely reinstalling SBS
[28 February 2005]
Microsoft VP Rick Devenuti answers questions on remotely reinstalling Small Business Server and decommissioning a backup domain controller. (SearchWinSystems.com)

No other license for Ultimate Boot CD
[28 February 2005]
Check out the Ultimate Boot CD. Unlike the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows, this free diagnostic software doesn't require a separately licensed version of Windows. (SearchWinSystems.com)

A successful antispam team begins with a plan
[28 February 2005]
There are dozens of spam-fighting solutions available. The bigger issue is how to equip your staff with the knowledge to effectively use these tools. (SearchWin2000.com)

Feature Topic: Secure SQL Server
[28 February 2005]
New features in SQL Server 2005 make it easier to secure the DBMS. Read about the changes and get some general best practices for securing SQL Server in this Learning Center. (SearchWindowsSecurity.com)

Microsoft preps for the 64-bit wave
[28 February 2005]
In addition to creating 64-bit versions of Windows, Microsoft is planning to give the 64-bit treatment to its other enterprise platforms, such as SQL Server and Exchange Server. The software maker is expected to offer more details at this week's Intel Developer Forum. (Microsoft Watch)

Microsoft IM release expected soon
[28 February 2005]
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is expected to take the wraps off Istanbul, the company's new instant messaging and real-time communications client, in a few weeks. (CNET News.com)

Kooks of Hazzard

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