August 2007 - Posts

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 31, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 31, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes myITforum Daily Newsletter Schedule for the weekend of September 1st, 2007 The myITforum daily newsletter will not deliver on Monday, September 3rd, 2007. It will resume on Tuesday, September 4th, 2007.   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.   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online 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.   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum MOF Edit not working SMS 2003 RE: Driver Version in SMS? SMS 2003 RE: Refer to the drive letter when "requires drive letter" is set for a package SMS 2003 RE: creating a WIM System Center Configuration Manager RE: Including customized vbs scripts in winPE Windows PE Amending MOF to allow USB device report? SMS 2003 RE: WMIDiag - a new tool from Microsoft SMS 2003 RE: OSD: mini-setup on reference computer crashes SMS 2003 RE: Upgrade SMS 2003 SP1 System Center Configuration Manager RE: SMSPKG Directory SMS 2003 RE: Upgrading from SCCM RC1 to SCCM RTM? System Center Configuration Manager RE: SMS WebRemote Console on VISTA SMS 2003 RE: 1e products for SCCM 07? 1E Products RE: Don't collect data from my mini.mof? SMS 2003 RE: Why some clients generate new GUID? SMS 2003 Cucusoft iPhone Video Converter software iPhone RE: Data Replication SMS 2003 RE: Does Clients Automatically update? System Center Configuration Manager RE: Eval install cannot download prerequisite components System Center Configuration Manager RE: SMSPKG Directory SMS 2003 RE: Vista computers SMS 2003 RE: Quik question about AD SYS GRP DISC SMS 2003 RE: SMS multiple ADs SMS 2003 RE: Collections will not update SMS 2003 RE: Need help troubleshoot cause of SP2 client install failure SMS 2003 SMS Query for Processors SMS 2003 Package/Distribution Point Issue SMS 2.0 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads   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...   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Saying goodbye to WindowsSecrets.com I got a call from the Managing Editor of WindowsSecrets.com last night, letting me know that he had decided to discontinue my column effective immediately. He plans to have one of the other editors combine the same kind of content into their columns.... by cmosby to Chris Mosby at myITforum.com   Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 Delayed What is the status? Windows Server 2008, formerly Longhorn, will be delayed until Q1 of 2008 but will be available to SA and MSDN subscribers prior to RTM. SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 are scheduled to be released with Server 2008 so I can only... by aclendenen to The Daily Ramblings of an SMS Engineer   SANS Internet Storm Center - Vista Patches? Vista Patches? Published: 2007-08-30, Last Updated: 2007-08-31 06:22:54 UTC by Mark Hofman (Version: 1) Some of you will have noticed some vista patches coming through today. It looks like there are 5 patches, 2 important, 2 recommended and one optional... by cmosby to Chris Mosby at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database SQL Server LINQPad 8/31/2007 Can't wait for C# 3.0 and LINQ? Well you don't have to! Dynamically query SQL databases today in LINQ: no more struggling with antiquated SQL. Download LINQPad and kiss goodbye to SQL Management Studio: LINQPad supports LINQ to objects, LINQ to SQL and LINQ to XML—in fact, everything in C# 3.0 and .NET Framework 3.5. LINQPad is also a terrific learning tool for experimenting with this exciting new technology. Query Express 8/31/2007 Query Express is a simple Query Analyzer look-alike, but being small and free it can be run where the SQL Server client tools are not installed or licensed. This makes it especially useful as a query tool for MSDE and SQL Express. It also connects to Oracle and other OLE-DB compliant databases. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs FAQ # 336 : Will I be able to upgrade from SCCM RC1 to SCCM RTM? Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Windows PowerShell Script Repository Microsoft Operating System Deployment Softgrid Wake-on-LAN Technologies Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   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...     Back to top Today's Fun Click Where's George Back to top         Posted Aug 31 2007, 05:23 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter Schedule for the weekend of September 1st, 2007

  The myITforum daily newsletter will not deliver on Monday, September 3rd, 2007.  It will resume on Tuesday, September 4th, 2007. Posted Aug 31 2007, 04:42 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 30, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 30, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes 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!   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online 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.   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: SMS SP3 Client Auto-Discovery isn't functioning SMS 2003 RE: Collections will not update SMS 2003 Does Clients Automatically update? System Center Configuration Manager RE: SMS 2003 Distribution Point Security Settings SMS 2003 RE: Does anyone know how to become a reference site for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager RE: Use a group policy to copy file to XP pc's Active Directory and Group Policy inboxes\auth\ddm.box - where do these authorized DDR records come from? SMS 2003 RE: OSD: mini-setup on reference computer crashes SMS 2003 RE: Partition using Light Touch Operating System Deployment RE: Comparison Document System Center Configuration Manager RE: Query based membership SMS 2003 RE: Comparison Document System Center Configuration Manager RE: Don't collect data from my mini.mof? SMS 2003 Seeking CBT Trainers (MCT Cert a Plus) Job Board RE: winbom.ini does not wipe old disk SMS 2003 RE: Install from DVD failing SMS Feature Packs RE: Running multiple DSUW packages SMS 2003 RE: HAL, Can you deploy image to different HAl SMS Feature Packs RE: SMS query returns incomplete output. SMS 2003 RE: First attempt at Uninstall.... (winzip9.0) SMS 2003 WAIK running out of space on drive C when install on other drive Operating System Deployment RE: Management Point Question SMS 2003 Error in Domain Joining at Task Sequence System Center Configuration Manager RE: Clients Stop Working SMS 2003 SCCM RTM however, this is not the case for beta versions...." href="http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=163677&key=">RE: Upgrading from SCCM RC1 to SCCM RTM? System Center Configuration Manager RE: Advertisement issue SMS 2003 PEIMG failed, rc = 1 Operating System Deployment RE: Update tool and HW inventory SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads   Reinventing the Desktop This white paper reviews challenges with existing desktop PC architectures and introduces Pano's innovative technology for desktop virtualization.   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Halo's Gone Gold! From Bungie : Halo 3 for Xbox 360 has gone Gold! That means we delivered a final version to our internal certification group that passed all the tests and is now being whisked away to top secret manufacturing locations to be turned into retail versions... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Do your users load chat clients? In the month of August to date, there have been 38 malicious-code attacks on instant-messaging networks, double the number experienced in July. According to IM security and compliance vendor Akonix , IM worms with such bizarre names as Delf, Mimbot, MSNHorm... by jgormly to John at myITforum.com   Common SoftGrid Rookie Mistakes http://blogs.technet.com/softgrid/archive/2007/08/29/common-softgrid-rookie-mistakes.aspx On the SoftGrid blog they posted a Common SoftGrid Rookie Mistakes article that is very nice. Take a look and see for yourself. digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2... by rcrumbaker to Ron Crumbaker at myITforum.com, Inc.   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database Active Directory and Group Policy Active Directory Discussions Mailing List - ActiveDir.org 8/30/2007 ActiveDir.org started in January 2001 with the aim of providing a forum for discussing various aspects of Microsoft's Active Directory technology. Since then the list has grown to a membership of over 1000 subscribers, has become extremely active, and includes many of the foremost experts in Active Directory. SMS 2003 A Pretty Good Frontend for BDD 2007 8/30/2007 Features: Only appears if computer is not in the BDD Database already. Allows for entering a computer name. Allows for Selecting target OU (Selection list is from live Actice Directory data). Allows for entering UDDIR folder (for replace scenarios). Allows for OSD/ZTI Image selection (Selection list is from live SMS data). Allows for role selection (Selection list is from live BDD database). Configured from rules in bootstrap.ini, no hardcoded values in the Frontend. Started as a userexit (no scripts on the winpe image). Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News Sony blasted for helping hide malware on users’ PCs Wednesday, August 29, 2007 builder.au Security specialists are warning that Sony's MicroVault USB, which is a biometric USB storage device, cloaks driver software in a Windows directory that could be used by malware to avoid detection from security applications. Click here to read this article Green Desktops From Dell Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Smartoffice Dell has released the OptiPlex 755, a new business desktop line that the company claims to be EnergyStar 4.0 and Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) compliant. Click here to read this article Corporate E-Mail on the iPhone Wednesday, August 29, 2007 BusinessWeek Security concerns have led some employers to forbid corporate e-mail access on Apple's iPhone, but third parties are stepping in to bridge the gap. Click here to read this article Microsoft Ceases AutoPatcher Project Wednesday, August 29, 2007 myITforum.com Today we received an e-mail from Microsoft, requesting the immediate take-down of the download page, which of course means that AutoPatcher is probably history. Click here to read this article Symantec CEO doesn't plan another big acquisition Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Reuters Symantec Corp Chief Executive John Thompson said on Tuesday that he doesn't plan to make another large acquisition, pointing to the July 2005 purchase of Veritas Software Corp for about $10 billion. Click here to read this article Startup Takes Thin Client Computing One Step Further Wednesday, August 29, 2007 eWeek New virtualization technology from startup Pano Logic runs multiple instances of Windows on servers. Click here to read this article Yes, Virginia, There Is a Vista SP1 Wednesday, August 29, 2007 eWeek Microsoft has finally released Windows Vista Service Pack 1 details and expected delivery date. Let the waiting begin. Click here to read this article HP launches ad campaign to boost printers Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Reuters Hewlett-Packard Co said on Monday it is launching a $300 million marketing campaign to promote Web-based printing services as it seeks new uses for printers, the company's most-profitable business. Click here to read this article WGA failure: 12,000 systems affected, caused by "human error" Wednesday, August 29, 2007 ars technica Microsoft is now talking about the cause and scope of this past weekend's WGA outage. As expected, the problem was indeed Microsoft's WGA "validation service," which Microsoft says began experiencing problems processing validation requests on Friday, around 3:30 PM Pacific Time. The outage was caused by "human error." Click here to read this article Apple shares rise on new iPod buzz Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Reuters Apple Inc shares rose more than 4.5 percent on Wednesday, fueled by excitement over the pending launch of new iPod digital music players, which could entice current users to buy upgraded models. Click here to read this article Apple to launch iTunes TV service in U.K. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Reuters Apple Inc. will sell television programs in Britain via its iTunes store as part of its push to become a one-stop shop for digital entertainment, the U.S. company said on Wednesday. Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Softgrid Windows PowerShell Script Repository Microsoft Operating System Deployment   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   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...   Windows Service Delivery contractor needed in Duluth, GA Length: Contract 6 months Availability: Immediate Work Description needed: Requires experience in a broad range of skills based on Windows systems architecture. Additional technologies include but are not limited to hardware and operating system life... SMS Patch Management Administrator Needed in NJ Job Title: SMS Patch Management Administrator Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807, United States Duration: 5 months Job Code: RCI-SA-269861 JOB DESCRIPTION Duties:- The individual will be responsible for testing, piloting, patching and reporting on the patch...     Back to top Today's Fun Click Unlocking the iPhone Back to top         Posted Aug 30 2007, 03:35 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 29, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 29, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes SDM, SML, and a bunch of other TLA's... OK - so my promise now that we've shipped is to try to blog more. So, here ya go - 2 in a few days! Was reading Fontana's article in ComputerWorld on Config Manager 07 RTM, and he talks about the story withy CM 07 and SDM/SML. Here's the article: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9033158&intsrc=news_ts_head So, something to clarify so that you guys don't think that you have hidden migratory problems ahead of you somewhere. The Systems Definition Model (SDM) is what our mgmt division has been working on the past 4-5 yrs in creating an application model whereby manageability can be a first-class element. Manageability has historically been a process of building the app, and IF TIME PERMITTED - add some perf counters or some fundamental eventing behavior. We want to change that behavior to allow manageability to really be baked into the app right up front. SDM was cool - and was getting a lot of support. But, we knew that manageability was bigger than just MS - so we started working with other vendors to really take SDM to the mainstream. As SDM evolved in these conversations, so did the name. The Service Modeling Language (SML) was born out of that collaboration. Now, what is in what? System Center Configuration Manager 2007 uses SML (not SDM) for our modeling language for all of our Desired Configuration Management (DCM) functionality. So, nothing needing "migrated" from SDM to SML for SCCM 07. The core knowledge that we'll ship from MS for config mgmt of our apps will be in SML. And, as SML continues to evolve, like always - it will be a primary goal of ours to help you move this knowledge along with you. So, just like today - where we make upgrade/interop a high-priority when we release a new product, this will be the case as we go forward to do more with DCM in future versions of SCCM. Just wanted to make sure you gys didn't think we shipped 4 days ago, and the product was already out of date! Lemme know if you have further ??'s. Bill Anderson Lead Program Manager System Center Configuration Manager 2007     Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online 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   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Cannot see Component Status Messages SMS 2003 RE: Changing package share on distribution server SMS 2003 RE: OSD: mini-setup on reference computer crashes SMS 2003 RE: SMS administrator console connectivity SMS 2003 RE: Diskpart fails - OSD + BDD 2007 SMS Feature Packs RE: Whats the deal with MS07-040? SMS 2003 RE: Trend Micro ServerProtect for Windows Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities Breaking Virus & Security News RE: Application list is empty SMS Feature Packs RE: Updates in wrong order. Software Update Services/Windows Update Services RE: ZTI name computer Operating System Deployment RE: HAL, Can you deploy image to different HAl SMS Feature Packs RE: Running multiple DSUW packages SMS 2003 RE: Suppress MBSA 2.01 icon? SMS Feature Packs RE: no matching dp location found SMS 2003 RE: Patch my Office 2003 installations with ITMU SMS 2003 RE: Reports: Computer Models SMS 2003 MSN Messenger Video Conversation Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Breaking Virus & Security News RE: NOIDMIF DATE ATTRIBUTE SMS 2003 RE: Reader 6.0 and 7.0 removal (NON GPO) SMS 2003 RE: SMS traffic SMS 2003 RE: Deploying Acrobat 8 and .MST (Help) + PDFMaker.xla error message SMS 2003 New child site not inheriting packages/advertisements? SMS 2003 RE: How get date last load of the profile for MIF file? SMS 2003 SDM, SML, and a bunch of other TLA's... System Center Configuration Manager RE: Stop 7B error (maybe?) SMS Feature Packs Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads   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.   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Amazon offers new Creative Zen Creative ZEN 8GB Black Enjoy all your media on a device that's about the width of a credit card Watch 32 hours of videos, enjoy up to 2,000 of your favorite songs or share hundreds of photos with your friends 2.5-inch TFT color display with 320 x... by jgormly to John at myITforum.com   First Windows Vista Ultimate Extra since release Some out-of-band patches for Windows Vista came through today. When I checked to see what they were, prior to installation, I saw that a new Windows Ultimate Extra was available: BitLocker and EFS enhancements When I tried to install it, I received this... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   When will SCCM 2007 be available publicly? http://www.myitforum.com/faqs/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=333 digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/29/when-will-sccm-2007-be-available-publicly.aspx';digg_title='When will SCCM 2007 be available publicly?';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database System Center Configuration Manager Configuration Manager Documentation Library 8/29/2007 Configuration Manager 2007 contributes to a more effective IT department by enabling secure and scalable operating system and application deployment and desired configuration management, enhancing system security, and providing comprehensive asset management of servers, desktops, and mobile devices. Windows Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides for IT Professionals 8/29/2007 These step-by-step guides provide instructions for deploying or migrating to Windows Vista, and various management tasks, including configuring security, monitoring performance, and managing printers. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs FAQ # 333 : When will SCCM 2007 be available publicly? Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki No Wiki updates today. Drop by the Wiki and add your own content: http://www.myitforum.com/myITWiki   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   Windows Service Delivery contractor needed in Duluth, GA Length: Contract 6 months Availability: Immediate Work Description needed: Requires experience in a broad range of skills based on Windows systems architecture. Additional technologies include but are not limited to hardware and operating system life... SMS Patch Management Administrator Needed in NJ Job Title: SMS Patch Management Administrator Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807, United States Duration: 5 months Job Code: RCI-SA-269861 JOB DESCRIPTION Duties:- The individual will be responsible for testing, piloting, patching and reporting on the patch...     Back to top Today's Fun Click Captain Toy Back to top         Posted Aug 29 2007, 01:25 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 28, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 28, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes 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   From the SCCM Docs Team I mentioned this is a separate e-mail to Ed Aldrich, but I wanted to share with all of you as well. I'm very proud of the Configuration Manager writing team and what they've accomplished (often against the odds). We've worked very hard to give you all the content you need to be successful with the product. Configuration Manager is an exciting release, andwe are proud to be contributing to its success. Some stats: ~975K words; 65% is new or updated content; 25% is focused specifically on procedural "how to" topics of the kind Jeff provided below. We've traditionally had a great working relationship with Brad Anderson when he was GM for SMS and Config Mgr. As you probably heard, he has taken over Kirill's role as GM for System Center - and we continue to have his support. With such strong management support, we'll continue to innovate. For example, we've reworked the Superflows significantly based on the feedback we got from all you folks at MMS and the format and usability is looking very slick. We have Brad's endorsement and support, so look for a request from Doug Eby soon to review the latest and greatest! Finally, we could not do what we do without the support of everyone in the community. Your feedback, reviews, and suggestions are truly appreciated especially because it helps us to write to your needs, not our assumptions. So kudos to you and everyone in the management community. This content is great because of all our efforts. We all own it! Cheers! Steve Kaczmarek     Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online 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.   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Software Metering SMS 2003 RE: Reporting site issue SMS 2003 RE: LANDesk VS SMS 2003 SMS 2003 RE: Problems connecting to Central site via OSD CD Operating System Deployment RE: Error on cas.log file for my clients SMS 2003 RE: ZTI name computer Operating System Deployment RE: SMS 2003 OSD - A failure exit code of 5 was returned SMS 2003 RE: BDD 2007 basic questions for Task Sequencer SMS Feature Packs RE: Generic WDS image from Windows XP SMS Feature Packs Gateway NX860 Model #M685 T5500 Widescreen distortion... Gateway RE: BDD 2007 Virtual PC 2007 setup Operating System Deployment RE: Advertisement issue SMS 2003 BDD Package Installation not working SMS Feature Packs RE: Deploying Acrobat 8 and .MST (Help) + PDFMaker.xla error message SMS 2003 RE: SMS Admin Salary Poll myITforum Polls RE: Make package for hardware Inventory and machine policy SMS 2003 Upgrading OS to W2K3 SMS 2.0 RE: Patch my Office 2003 installations with ITMU SMS 2003 Report:License 1A - Microsoft License Ledger for Microsoft License Statements SMS 2003 Remote Access - What are you using? General Security Discussions SMS 2003 dropping connections Microsoft Systems Management Server RE: Setting WMI Values for HW inventory SMS 2003 RE: SMS Admin Console won't install? SMS 2003 RE: Diskpart fails - OSD + BDD 2007 SMS Feature Packs RE: Advertisement Status problem SMS 2003 RE: SetIfno: Access Denied VB Script Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads 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)   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs SANS Internet Storm Center - Non-malicious compromise pointing to a benign VBScript! Non-malicious compromise pointing to a benign VBScript! Published: 2007-08-28, Last Updated: 2007-08-28 10:18:07 UTC by Maarten Van Horenbeeck (Version: 2) Note: please tread carefully here. While we've obfuscated all malicious links, some of them... by cmosby to Chris Mosby at myITforum.com   Microsoft opens hackers blog... Microsoft has opened a new blog, hackers @ microsoft. Check it out. Hello world. Welcome to a new blog from Microsoft. The focus of this blog is likely to be a little different from most other blogs you'll see on blogs.msdn.com. Microsoft employs... by jgormly to John at myITforum.com   IBM zOS Release - Focus on Security Improvements Sharing for those who still use IBM mainframe technologies (as we currently do in our companies). IBM zOS Release - Focus on Security Improvements http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/tech-news/?p=1059 quote: It appears that IBM has just introduced a new... by hwaldron to Harry Waldron - My IT Forums Blog   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database System Center Configuration Manager What's New in Configuration Manager 2007 8/28/2007 Some aspects of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 have changed very little from Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003, while some have changed a lot. Also, several new features have been added and some features have been removed. Prerequisites for Installing Configuration Manager 8/28/2007 After reviewing the Configuration Manager supported configurations, you should next ensure that you have the proper prerequisites for installing a Configuration Manager 2007 site or site system. Knowing what the prerequisites are ahead of time will enable you to efficiently deploy Configuration Manager sites and features to most effectively support the clients assigned to the site. System Center Operations Manager WS-Management v1.1 8/28/2007 WS-Management OOB is a targeted release for supporting WS-Management functionality on the following platforms: Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows 2003 Server R2. It replaces the WS-Management version that shipped in Windows Server 2003 R2. Customers are advised to update their Windows 2003 Server R2 with this update. This is a required component for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 and Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 SP1. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News Document Formats Survey Shows Growing Interest in XML-Based Standards Monday, August 27, 2007 myITforum.com Interoperability and choice are key factors driving strong Open XML adoption in Europe and the U.S. Click here to read this article Taiwan's Acer to buy Gateway as foils Lenovo Monday, August 27, 2007 Reuters Taiwan's Acer Inc will buy Gateway Inc for $710 million to double its U.S. presence and unseat China's Lenovo as the world's No. 3 PC maker, while dealing a blow to its efforts to grow in Europe. Click here to read this article Media Alert: Microsoft Office Accounting and Microsoft Office Live Team Up With City of Miami to Help Students and Entrepreneurs Monday, August 27, 2007 myITforum.com Free software giveaway, free Web site training to take place at the Economic Business Seminar as part of the ACCESS MIAMI initiative. Click here to read this article DVR viewership eating away at DVD watching Monday, August 27, 2007 ars technica DVRs have earned the enmity of broadcasters and advertisers alike by enabling viewers to easily skip their least favorite bit of the TV watching experience, commercials. Click here to read this article New security technology bypasses the OS Monday, August 27, 2007 searchWinIT Bypassing the operating system is becoming more prevalent as Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. continue to develop technology that allows system and security management software to hook into the chip. Click here to read this article New Yahoo Mail Leaves Beta, Adds SMS Monday, August 27, 2007 BetaNews Yahoo on Monday dropped the beta tag from its revamped webmail service, just a few months after Microsoft began rolling out its new Windows Live Hotmail. Click here to read this article Quest Software’s Newest Solution to Join the Toad Family Monday, August 27, 2007 myITforum.com Newly Released Toad for Data Analysis Brings Popular Toad Suite of Solutions and Best Practices to Wider Range of IT Professionals. Click here to read this article Software key turns iPhone into myPhone Monday, August 27, 2007 Good Morning Silicon Valley These days, if you release a nifty tech gadget that has certain desirable features missing or restricted, you can expect some post-launch, third-party enhancement efforts (otherwise known as “hacking”) to commence immediately. So needless to say, Apple’s iPhone has been under assault by an entire geek guerrilla army since its introduction in efforts to unlock its closed system and break the bonds that chain it to AT&T. Click here to read this article Critics ask: Is Google becoming too powerful? Monday, August 27, 2007 ajc.com Ever since its founding nine years ago in a Silicon Valley garage, Google Inc. has said its simple goal is "to organize the world's information." Click here to read this article Research sheds light on out-of-body experiences Monday, August 27, 2007 Reuters Researchers have found a way to induce out-of-body experiences using virtual-reality goggles, helping to explain a phenomenon reported by about one in 10 people. Click here to read this article InsideSales.com Hires Jeff Adcock as Vice President of Strategic Alliance Sales Monday, August 27, 2007 InsideSales.com Same Partnering and Alliance Veteran Who Brought HP, Microsoft, and Intel to Altiris Joins InsideSales.com Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs FAQ # 331 : What new features are available in SCCM 2007, the next version of SMS? FAQ # 332 : What is required for installing SCCM 2007? Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Softgrid Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   Windows Service Delivery contractor needed in Duluth, GA Length: Contract 6 months Availability: Immediate Work Description needed: Requires experience in a broad range of skills based on Windows systems architecture. Additional technologies include but are not limited to hardware and operating system life... SMS Patch Management Administrator Needed in NJ Job Title: SMS Patch Management Administrator Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807, United States Duration: 5 months Job Code: RCI-SA-269861 JOB DESCRIPTION Duties:- The individual will be responsible for testing, piloting, patching and reporting on the patch...     Back to top Today's Fun Click 80's Movie Trivia Back to top         Posted Aug 28 2007, 02:23 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 27, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 27, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes News Flash - System Center Configuration Manager 2007 has left the building!!! Wow – how time flies. It seems like only yesterday that Brady/I were on stage at MMS, basking in the glow that was the release of SMS 2003. (I think the actual quote he used was, “wow – we should ship a product that works more often” J). Ah, those were the days. We could stand in front of a room, announce we removed logon points, and get applause! Ah, the simple life... Today is the next in that line of milestones. At 4PM Friday 8/24, the team signed off on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (still can’t get used to that name!) and we’ve officially released it to manufacturing. What this team is delivering to you is the most SIGNIFICANT release in the 13 year history of the product, and I’m so proud to have been a part (albeit small as I’ve been working on SCCM V5 for a year now!) of the past 3+ yrs of work that has gone into it. It’s significant for so many things. Sure – it’s got a TON of features and functionality that we hope will help you all continue to “do more with less”, “stay TechSexy” or whatever those slogans have said in the past! But it’s so much more than that. It’s about massive investments in making sure the quality is at the point so that you can bet your business on our ability to deliver. We made a quality mistake with you guys 8 years ago, and promised you it would never happen again. We continue with that promise. (I'll put out test stats in the next few days that will blow your mind!). It’s about significant time in understanding how you’ll upgrade between versions, because we know that the deployment of an enterprise systems mgmt tool is not a “next, next, next, finish (and then reboot)” activity. If you’d like, we COULD bring back “express setup” and it could be that fast! It’s about a commitment to you on schedule. We set an internal schedule 2 years ago that had a bottoms-up RTM date of August, 2007. We HIT that. We know you guys (and gals, April, et al!) bet your tech strategies on our ability to get you a product in the right time window. We take a lot of pride in being able to deliver that for you. But, most importantly – it’s about you – the 50,000 (ballpark) SMS customers and admins around the globe that continue to support us, continue to beat us up when we don’t get you what you need, continue to add/extend on top of this product we provide, continue to find new business problems to solve with SMS, continue to fight battles with network and security admins to get this product installed right, continue to delight end-users by giving them services w/o them even knowing, continue to evangelize this product to your peers, continue to do what we tell you not to do (edit site control file, work direct to the database, etc), and continue to not only be our customers, but be our peers and friends. Wish you guys could all be here to share with us in this celebration (now THAT would be a party) but a lot of us will be on the road in the upcoming weeks. There is an event in Boston on 10/4, and a few of us (tough life!) will be gallivanting around Europe for MMS Best of Europe road show, culminating in our worldwide launch in Barcelona at IT Forum (yes – that other IT Forum thing!). You’ll be seeing updates on ms.com with stuff about SCCM 07 early next week – but I couldn’t wait that long to tell you how much we appreciate all your help in making this happen, and how we know that the battle isn’t over – it’s only begun – as we work together to get you guys deploying this product in the upcoming months! Bill Anderson Lead Program Manager System Center Configuration Manager Microsoft Corporation   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 And speaking of KiXtart...BETA 2 of KiXtart 2010 4.60 Released: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=3844&zoneid=71    TechNet Webcast: A Technical Overview of Forefront Client Security Join us for this webcast as we introduce Microsoft Forefront Client Security. See how Forefront Client Security enables centralized control and policy-based deployment of client security technology, helping IT administrators protect their desktop computers, mobile computers, and server operating systems from malicious software (malware) like spyware, viruses, rootkits, and other threats. We explain how Forefront Client Security policies are made up of registry modifications, which can be deployed to Windows-based desktop computers, mobile computers, and servers using Group Policy, Microsoft Systems Management Server, or a third-party deployment product. Attend this session to learn how Forefront Client Security also pairs with Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 architecture to monitor client computers, enabling capabilities for responsive alerting and deep, well-designed reports. Date:   Monday, August 27, 2007 1:00 PM Pacific Time Link:  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/calendar.asp?eventid=44&calDate=2007-08-27 Discuss:  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=162005   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online 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.   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Why some clients generate new GUID? SMS 2003 ZTI name computer Operating System Deployment RE: ITMU - problem running scanwrapper SMS 2003 Diskpart fails - OSD + BDD 2007 SMS Feature Packs USMT 3.01 and duplicate pst-files SMS Feature Packs RE: SMSWakeUp 1E Products RE: User profile automatically renamed? Active Directory and Group Policy RE: VBS Script\Startup Script Active Directory and Group Policy RE: Wake On LAN status of computers Web Reporting RE: sms installation and hidden files SMS 2003 RE: office 2003 custom installation wizard SMS 2003 RE: Report for XP SID's ? SMS 2003 RE: Query to find local admin rights? SMS 2003 RE: SMS Console Snap-in .. SMS 2003 RE: PowerGUI 1.0.9 Released Windows PowerShell Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads 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...   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Capacity Planning for Configuration Manager 2007 As with other tools released with SMS, you should only use tools that are either designed, or supported, for the specific product version you are installing. The Capacity Planning tool released for SMS 2003 SP1 should not be used to determine a capacity... by jgilbert to Jeff Gilbert's web blog at myITforum.com   Did SMS 2003 SP3 break Netmeeting? This has been a hot topic in the forums recently, and Brian Huneycutt (Microsoft) has come up with the definitive answer. From Brian… Thanks Rod, I had not heard of that post; if so I would have sent out some details sooner as I happen to be very... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Download details: Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides for IT Professionals These step-by-step guides provide instructions for deploying or migrating to Windows Vista, and various management tasks, including configuring security, monitoring performance, and managing printers. Download details: Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides... by jgormly to John at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database Miscellaneous Find a Job 8/27/2007 Let SnagAJob help you find a job that's right for you. No matter your skills or experience, SnagAJob can find a job that's what you've been looking for. Web Technologies Nico's IT Rumblings Blog 8/27/2007 myITforum's own lnesta431's web blog covering SMS, OSD, and other IT stuff. Windows Sizer 8/27/2007 Sizer is a freeware utility that allows you to resize any window to an exact, predefined size. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   Windows Service Delivery contractor needed in Duluth, GA Length: Contract 6 months Availability: Immediate Work Description needed: Requires experience in a broad range of skills based on Windows systems architecture. Additional technologies include but are not limited to hardware and operating system life... SMS Patch Management Administrator Needed in NJ Job Title: SMS Patch Management Administrator Location: Bridgewater, NJ 08807, United States Duration: 5 months Job Code: RCI-SA-269861 JOB DESCRIPTION Duties:- The individual will be responsible for testing, piloting, patching and reporting on the patch...     Back to top Today's Fun Click Sam's Stash Back to top         Posted Aug 27 2007, 12:33 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 24, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 24, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes myITforum FAQ: The queue is empty We’ve finally answered all of the questions in the myITforum.com FAQ queue and made them public. So, that means we need more questions! Jump out to the myITforum FAQ and ask a question, or review the new FAQs available: http://www.myitforum.com/myITFAQs/   Last day to help Microsoft Microsoft needs some input today for a feature that will potentially be included in v4 SP1. Participate in the survey: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/ContentPackaging.asp   Johan returning to the U.S. for another BDD training The recent BDD training was such an overwhelming success that Johan Arwidmark will be making a return trip. Class dates are Oct 9-11 in Birmingham, AL. For details or to register for the class visit www.truesec.com The hotel for the event is (mention John Marcum’s name for a discounted rate): Courtyard® by Marriott® Birmingham Colonnade 4300 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, Alabama 35243 USA Phone: 1-205-967-4466 Fax: 1-205-967-2499 Sales: 1-205-967-4466 ext. 606   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 Extending Hardware Inventory for PNP Devices by Sherry Kissinger - 8/24/2007 A few days ago, the project manager for our desktop teleconferencing project came to me with a challenge. (He didn't know it was a challenge; he thought he was just asking for a new report!) Scripting An almost forgotten computer administration art: Windows shell scripting by Paul Thomsen - 8/24/2007 Computer management requires many skills, including what I would call computer administration skills. Amongst those is shell scripting. Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to change administrator password on a list of machines by Ying Li - 8/24/2007 Here is a PowerShell script to change local administrator (or any account interested) password on a list of remote machines. Security Vista Security? by Paul Strain - 8/24/2007 For some reason today my laptop decided that it was no longer happy on the domain. The trust relationship was hosed. So without thinking too much about it, I removed the laptop from the domain. Windows Vista Security? by Paul Strain - 8/24/2007 For some reason today my laptop decided that it was no longer happy on the domain. The trust relationship was hosed. So without thinking too much about it, I removed the laptop from the domain. Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Data Replication SMS 2003 RE: winbom.ini does not wipe old disk SMS 2003 RE: Reporting site issue SMS 2003 RE: Odd issue SMS 2003 RE: Software deployment pleeease help SMS 2003 BDD 2007 basic questions for Task Sequencer Operating System Deployment RE: BDD Driver Injection - Drivers.xml SMS Feature Packs RE: Image Packages not displayed in console SMS 2003 RE: Networking booting of the OSD SMS Feature Packs RE: How get date last load of the profile for MIF file? SMS 2003 RE: SMS synchronization of Hot fixes SMS 2003 Outlook 03 in Citrix with TS Profiles Microsoft Office RE: OWA 2003 STAYS LOADING Exchange Server Wake On LAN status of computers Web Reporting RE: Install software from ftp via vbs VB Script RE: Advertisement issue SMS 2003 RE: Johan returning to the U.S. for another BDD training Operating System Deployment Vista Performance, Compatibility and Reliability Updates Windows Vista RE: Win32_PhysicalMemoryArray- DIMM slots SMS 2003 Trend Micro ServerProtect for Windows Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities Breaking Virus & Security News RE: Deploying Acrobat 8 and .MST (Help) SMS 2003 RE: Setting up OWA on Exchange 2003 Exchange Server RE: Error 10006 SMS 2003 RE: Enumerating HKCU remotely VB Script RE: sms client cache and registry entry SMS 2003 RE: Advertisement Problem SMS 2003 RE: All Collections for a specific computer Web Reporting Announcing The Manageability TechCenter System Center Configuration Manager Inventory Monitors SMS 2003 RE: Login Scripts for Installation of Advanced Client for SMS2003 SMS 2003 RE: Console installation on Vista MOM Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads file user section date size TreeSize Free rodtrent Windows 8/24/2007 722.6 kb TreeSize Free can be started from the context menu of a folder or drive and shows you the size of this folder, including its subfolders. TreeSize Free is freeware for Windows 9x/2000/XP/Vista.   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs   PowerShell Training Deal!!!! I've seen Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks at their two day class at Windows Connections Conference back in 2006. They were great people, more than willing to help every one in the class and the class was excellent as well. It was the most worth while... by smoss to Scott Moss at myITforum.com   Shadow Puppet Rendition of A Wonderful World and now for something totally different (and cool)... digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/jgilbert/archive/2007/08/23/shadow-puppet-rendition-of-a-wonderful-life.aspx';digg_title='Shadow Puppet Rendition of A Wonderful World';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor... by jgilbert to Jeff Gilbert's web blog at myITforum.com   Look what I picked up...jealous? Click for a larger view digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/23/look-what-i-picked-up-jealous.aspx';digg_title='Look what I picked up...jealous?';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent'; by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database System Center Configuration Manager Configuration Manager Documentation Library 8/24/2007 Configuration Manager 2007 contributes to a more effective IT department by enabling secure and scalable operating system and application deployment and desired configuration management, enhancing system security, and providing comprehensive asset management of servers, desktops, and mobile devices. System Center Operations Manager How to change the credentials for the OpsMgr SDK Service and for the OpsMgr Config Service 8/24/2007 This article describes how to change the credentials for the OpsMgr SDK Service and for the OpsMgr Config Service in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007. Additionally, this article describes how to change the Management Server Action Account. Zenprise Connector for Operations Manager 2007 8/24/2007 Zenprise Connector for Operations Manager 2007, extends Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 with advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Windows PowerShell Script Repository Systems Center Operations Manager 2007   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured... VMWare Administrator in Phoenix (Banner Health) I currently have an opening for a VMWare Administrator (ESX-Server, VDI, Lab Manager...). Candidate will be responsible for a large scale rollout of Virtual Technologies and must have experience in the following: ESX-Server, VDI, Microsoft Virtual Server...   Back to top Today's Fun Click Surprising things we have learned from our children or grandchildren Back to top         Posted Aug 24 2007, 01:40 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 23, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 23, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes Star in your own Newsletter Hi, folks. Starting next month we’re going to be implementing a cool new feature for the daily newsletter. At the end of each month we will be going through the forums to see who is the top contributor with the most, helpful posts. Once we figure out who the individual is, the daily newsletter for the following month will be named after that person for the entire month. If you are the lucky forum participant for the month, we’ll contact you to get your approval, of course, but also to give you the opportunity to submit a BIO, resume, or just something fun about yourself to be included in the newsletter text. So, make sure your site email address is valid. Get your name in lights for an entire month just by helping out in the online forums. Amaze your friends. http://www.myITforum.com/forums/   New myITforum.com Poll: Content Packaging Survey Microsoft needs some input by this Friday on a feature for potential inclusion in v4 SP1. Participate in the poll: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/ContentPackaging.asp   Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Administrator's Companion for pre-order This comprehensive reference delivers all the information you need to plan, design, deploy, and manage mission-critical software updates and help maximize your organization s productivity. About the Author Steven D. Kaczmarek, MCP, MCT, MCSE, is the manager of the System Center Configuration Manager documentation team. Check it out...   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online System Center Configuration Manager Two SCCM 2007 Books Ready for Pre-order by Rod Trent - 8/23/2007 Two books on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 are already listed as ready for pre-order. Both release dates are scheduled for January 2008. Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to ping a list of servers - .NET way by Ying Li - 8/23/2007 Here is a PowerShell script to ping a list of servers – using the .NET method, which is very neat! Windows Troubleshooting WMI With WMIDiag by Anthony Clendenen - 8/23/2007 If you have never worked with Microsoft PSS, PFE, QFE, MCS, RRE, or any other arm of their professional support staff you may not be aware of the tools that these army of men and women come equipped with to resolve issues. Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum SQL Backup Brain Cramp SQL Server RE: Install software from ftp via vbs VB Script Error 10006 SMS 2003 RE: Query Help Please!! SMS 2003 RE: Exclude computers from collections SMS 2003 Advertisement SMS 2003 group. I logged out, logged in and the install completed o..." href="http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=163294&key=">RE: OSD FP install on Site Server SMS 2003 Login Scripts for Installation of Advanced Client for SMS2003 SMS 2003 Reporting site issue SMS 2003 How get date last load of the profile for MIF file? SMS 2003 Multiple resource names in client properties SMS 2003 Migrating SMS 2003 from one server to another SMS 2003 RE: Deploying Acrobat 8 and .MST (Help) SMS 2003 Software deployment pleeease help SMS 2003 Why some clients generate new GUID? SMS 2003 RE: Don't collect data from my mini.mof? SMS 2003 RE: Logon User Audit - VISTA SMS 2003 RE: sms client cache and registry entry SMS 2003 Flash port scanning Breaking Virus & Security News Blackberry apps for admin Blackberry RE: office 2003 custom installation wizard SMS 2003 RE: VBS Script\Startup Script Active Directory and Group Policy Create a WMI based Attribute in SCOM 2007? System Center Operations Manager RE: Package was pushed even though IP address not in site boundaries SMS 2003 RE: Best Way to stop client install tries? SMS 2003 VMWare Administrator in Phoenix (Banner Health) Job Board AD Discovery issue SMS 2003 RE: Run command error trap or log VB Script Managing AD clients without running AD discovery SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads No download today If you have scripts, programs, or documents that you have created that you would like to share with your community, upload them today: http://www.myitforum.com/downloads/upload.asp For more information on how to upload, see the following link: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2006/06/24/21490.aspx Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs FREE PowerShell Logo bumper sticker Show your support for Microsoft Windows PowerShell with a FREE PowerShell Logo bumper sticker! Enter your shipping information in the form below and we will send you a couple stickers - one for your car, one for you laptop, etc. For showing your PowerShell... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Skype: The Microsoft connection clarified Yesterday, we posted an explanation of what happened to Skype on August 16. Some reactions to the explanation, however, have reminded us of one of the basic tenets of communication: It’s not what you say. It’s what they hear. We’d therefore... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   The difference between a state message and a status message in ConfigMgr http://blogs.technet.com/wemd_ua_-_sms_writing_team/archive/2007/08/22/status-and-state-and-backlog-oh-my.aspx digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/22/the-difference-between-a-state-message-and-a-status-message-in-configmgr... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   PowerShell videos Jeffrey Snover and Dmitry Sotnikov: Learn and Master Windows PowerShell with Quest Software’s PowerGUI Dmitry Sotnikov: Using Windows PowerShell to manage Windows Server 2008 Active Directory and Read-Only Domain Controllers digg_url='http://myitforum... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   New System Center, SMS and MOM KB Articles since August 2007 Source http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=938699 You may experience errors on computers that run site system roles that rely on IIS after you install System Center Configuration Manager 2007 7/30/2007 Sys Center Config Manager 2007 http://support.microsoft... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database MOM Monitoring at Microsoft with Operations Manager Blog 8/23/2007 Have you ever wondered how Microsoft monitors its internal server infrastructure? For instance, what products are we using, how are using them and what challenges have we faced when scaling these products in our environment? Hopefully we can shed some light on these topics and in the process provide you with some information that can help in solving challenges you are facing in your specific environments. Web Technologies Job Site Script - Best Employment or recruitment Software 8/23/2007 Jobs script from Phpshoppy offers far more features for creating a wonderful job portal. Php job site script for anyone who wants to run an employment website and manage the resumes and jobs online. IIS Logs Lite 8/23/2007 Here is a free tool developed to compress and / or delete IIS logs locally. You can either keep them local or store them on a remote UNC share. It does require the .NET 2.0 framework. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News A Microsoft Milestone: Hardware Celebrates 25 Years of Proven Success Wednesday, August 22, 2007 myITforum.com Microsoft Hardware expertise paved the way for Xbox, Zune and Microsoft Surface. Click here to read this article Microsoft Hardware’s Got Game: SideWinder Line Is Back With a Mouse That Defines Customized Gaming Control Wednesday, August 22, 2007 myITforum.com SideWinder Mouse is group’s first gaming mouse built in-house from the ground up. Click here to read this article Microsoft Sets Date to Launch Next Generation of Unified Communications Software Wednesday, August 22, 2007 myITforum.com Unified communications launch will be Oct. 16. Click here to read this article Microsoft Voice Quality More Than Measures Up Wednesday, August 22, 2007 myITforum.com Intel, Texas Instruments and others license Microsoft intellectual property for voice; new Quality of Experience Monitoring Server for customers unveiled. Click here to read this article Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 With Connected Services Drives Down Travel Costs and Eases Stressful Commutes Wednesday, August 22, 2007 myITforum.com New product helps travelers save time and money with current traffic updates and gas price information. Click here to read this article Microsoft Gains Momentum in Business Intelligence Market as It Prepares to Launch Major BI Offerings Wednesday, August 22, 2007 myITforum.com Industry recognizes Microsoft’s achievements in BI market while customers eagerly anticipate Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Click here to read this article Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Office Wednesday, August 22, 2007 BBC News Software giant Microsoft has begun renting its Office productivity suite to users in South Africa so that they are able to run the package without buying it. Click here to read this article iPhone Updated, UBS Estimates 800,000 Sold This Quarter Wednesday, August 22, 2007 BetaNews Apple on Tuesday released its second software update for the popular iPhone, which has seen sales continue to soar even a month after its debut. Click here to read this article Google in its sights, Microsoft opens up Content Ads beta program Wednesday, August 22, 2007 ars technica Microsoft announced yesterday via the Windows Live Blog that it plans to extend its Content Ads beta program to all US customers who wish to advertise on MSN properties. Click here to read this article Quest Software Receives Noncompliance Letter From Nasdaq Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Trading Markets.com Quest Software Inc. said Nasdaq indicated the company regarding its non-compliance as the company did not file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2007, by the filing deadline. Click here to read this article Licensing issues delay vPro security Wednesday, August 22, 2007 ZDNet Symantec has delayed its virtualised security system for Intel's vPro platform because of licensing issues around the Windows CE platform, the company said on Tuesday. Click here to read this article Google Earth to launch new service for stargazers Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Reuters Popular mapping service Google Earth will launch a new feature called Sky, a "virtual telescope" that the search engine hopes will turn millions of Internet users into stargazers. Click here to read this article DVR love spreading: 20 percent of US homes now in on the action Wednesday, August 22, 2007 ars technica DVRs are now in 20 percent of all US households, according to the Leichtman Research Group's sixth annual study on DVRs and video on demand. Click here to read this article Amazon Leaks Price, Date of Windows Home Server Box Wednesday, August 22, 2007 PC World Apparently, systems are scheduled to ship Sept. 15 at prices starting at $599. Click here to read this article Skype: The Microsoft connection clarified Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Skype Blog Yesterday, we posted an explanation of what happened to Skype on August 16. Some reactions to the explanation, however, have reminded us of one of the basic tenets of communication: It’s not what you say. It’s what they hear. Click here to read this article Get a FREE PowerShell Logo bumper sticker Wednesday, August 22, 2007 nsoftware Show your support for Microsoft Windows PowerShell with a FREE PowerShell Logo bumper sticker! Click here to read this article Apple signs iPhone deals for Europe, report says Wednesday, August 22, 2007 InfoWorld Apple Inc. has signed its first deals with mobile phone operators to offer its iPhone in three of Europe's largest markets, ending a period of intense negotiations, according to a report in the Financial Times newspaper. Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs FAQ # 311 : Windows XP OS system received Dialog Box Title=STAC97 DeviceIoControl()returned FALSE when clicking Control Panel. FAQ # 319 : For the SMS Package the default timer is set to, 5 minutes. Is it possible to change this to a 15 minute countdown? FAQ # 320 : How do I determine if an ICP Is installed on the SMS Site? FAQ # 321 : Where can I download the International Client Packs for SMS 2003 and find more information about them? FAQ # 322 : I upgraded to SMS 2003 SP3 and now my ITMU reports are gone. Is this a bug? Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Softgrid Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007 Windows PowerShell Script Repository Windows PowerShell Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured... VMWare Administrator in Phoenix (Banner Health) I currently have an opening for a VMWare Administrator (ESX-Server, VDI, Lab Manager...). Candidate will be responsible for a large scale rollout of Virtual Technologies and must have experience in the following: ESX-Server, VDI, Microsoft Virtual Server... Back to top Today's Fun Click Modded Action Figures Back to top         Posted Aug 23 2007, 04:01 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

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  Hi, folks.  Starting next month we’re going to be implementing a cool new feature for the daily newsletter.  At the end of each month we will be going through the forums to see who is the top contributor with the most, helpful posts.  Once we figure out who the individual is, the daily newsletter for the following month will be named after that person for the entire month. If you are the lucky forum participant for the month, we’ll contact you to get your approval, of course, but also to give you the opportunity to submit a BIO, resume, or just something fun about yourself to be included in the newsletter text.  So, make sure your site email address is valid. Get your name in lights for an entire month just by helping out in the online forums.  Amaze your friends. http://www.myITforum.com/forums/ Posted Aug 22 2007, 07:08 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 22, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 22, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes New myITforum.com Poll: Content Packaging Survey Microsoft needs some input by this Friday on a feature for potential inclusion in v4 SP1. Participate in the poll: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/ContentPackaging.asp   myITforum.com Poll: Does your company block access to social networking sites? Social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Digg.com are all the rage, but they can take up a lot of time, especially at work. Does your company block access to social networking sites? Answer here: http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/socialnetworking.asp   Wow -- and thanks! myITforum.com listed as the “best non-MSFT forum/blog site about System Center and other stuff”: Some Common Questions (and Answers) that I Get about 'My Stuff' from EDU customers...   Today's Event - TechNet Webcast: Security Features in Windows Vista In this session, we discuss many of the innovative design philosophies and development strategies involved in making Windows Vista the most secure Windows operating system yet. We describe security features like Windows Service Hardening, which restricts critical Windows services from performing abnormal activities that could allow malicious software to install itself or attack other computers. We also demonstrate several user-level security features within the Windows Vista interface, in addition to the antispyware and anti-phishing enhancements in Windows Internet Explorer 7. Learn how Windows Firewall has undergone significant improvements, including enhanced UI functionality, inbound and outbound filtering, filtering by application, and full support for IP version 6 (IPv6). Other security enhancements available in Windows Vista, such as Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption, data protection, and improved smart card support are also covered in this webcast. Date:   Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:00 AM Pacific Time Link:  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/calendar.asp?eventid=43&calDate=2007-08-22 Discussion:  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=162004     Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 How to determine a client's subnet mask when defining IP subnet boundaries by Jeff Gilbert - 8/22/2007 Lately a lot of people seem to be having some troubles in determining the appropriate subnet mask to use in site boundaries to assign clients when using IP subnet type boundaries (SMS site boundaries and roaming boundaries and Configuration Manager boundaries). Scripting VBS Wrapper Shell For The SMS Utility MakeColl by Don Hite - 8/22/2007 This By Request VBS script will allow you to create a list of machine names to import into a new SMS 2003 collection using a VBS script that will function as a wrapper or shell for the SMS utility Make Collection (MakeColl). Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to query ADSI and get user object properties by Ying Li - 8/22/2007 Here is a PowerShell script to query ADSI and to get user account properties and report the results in excel. When I wrote this script, there are three huddles(trial and errors) I had to overcome which I added notes here to save you time. Windows Mobile Installing WMDC on a Windows Vista Computer by Rod Trent - 8/22/2007 Use these instructions to install Windows Mobile Device Center on a Windows Vista computer. SQL Server SMS SQL Query To Use As A Web Report To Retrieve Machines Operating System Information by Don Hite - 8/22/2007 This SQL query can be used as a web report to allow you to view all the machines in the SMS database and their operating system information in a readable format where the Operating system (Caption) and Service Pack (SP) level (Csd Version). Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: ITMU - problem running scanwrapper SMS 2003 Another reason for 'Can't find path specified' 80070003 error on preinstall SMS Feature Packs Help to make drawers by wire? myITforum Bar-and-Grill Please Instruct Me Install SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Desktop Step By Step Linux RE: How do I make a collection from registry entry? SMS 2003 RE: Autoform 4.1 thru SMS SMS 2003 RE: Patching with ITMU on isolated subnet SMS 2003 RE: %SCRIPTROOT%? Operating System Deployment RE: report for expired/expiring user accounts SMS 2003 RE: Random Folder Names SMS 2003 RE: What is wrong with this query? SMS 2003 Exchange 2007 Management Pack System Center Operations Manager RE: SMS 2003 SP2 to SP3 upgrade SMS 2003 RE: Group Policy Software Install Active Directory and Group Policy RE: Change default DP share folder SMS 2003 RE: Win32_PhysicalMemoryArray- DIMM slots SMS 2003 RE: LANDesk VS SMS 2003 SMS 2003 RE: Find and replace file? SMS 2003 RE: Customsettings.ini + usmt 2.6.1 SMS Feature Packs RE: Odd issue SMS 2003 RE: SMS Agents/Clients Uninstalling Automatically? SMS 2003 Motorola Q9m on the Very Near Horizon for Verizon Windows Mobile ITMU not updating applicable status SMS 2003 RE: SQL help " The maximum connection limit has been reached" SMS 2003 RE: Problem with patch management SMS 2003 RE: Discovery doesn't work in SCOM System Center Operations Manager RE: SMS Server Client Obsolete SMS 2003 Storm Worm - Invitations to become club members Breaking Virus & Security News RE: Storm Worm - Inappropriate themes in latest variants Breaking Virus & Security News SQL help " The maximum connection limit has been reached" SMS 2003 RE: Error 1619 SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads InstallShield 2008 Datasheet InstallShield 2008 for Windows: Industry-standard installation authoring tool combines power and flexibility with ease-of-use.Also available in German , French , and Japanese   InstallShield 2008 Premier and Professional Evaluation Guide InstallShield 2008 Premier and Professional Evaluation Guide   InstallShield 2008 Express Evaluation Guide InstallShield 2008 Express Evaluation Guide   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Zealots in the music industry I ran across iCompositions today. It’s a web site dedicated to musicians. Upon accessing the page for the first time, I was confronted with the following page: Seems a little ridiculous — and I tested bullet points one and two. Both work fine... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Windows Vista Wireless Hotfix (Non-Public) The rumors of my death are all untrue, I have merely been out of the country and working very hard. In the next couple of days I will release an extensive new article on fixing WMI so stay tuned. In the mean time there is a hotfix for wireless issues... by aclendenen to The Daily Ramblings of an SMS Engineer   McAfee Avert Labs Blog - Oh boy, more Nuwar tricks! Oh boy, more Nuwar tricks! Tuesday August 21, 2007 at 4:19 am CST Posted by Allysa Myers Trackback Hot off the presses - here’s a copy of a new Nuwar email I just got in my inbox: Welcome Member, We are glad you joined Downloader Heaven. User Number:... by cmosby to Chris Mosby at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database MOM Migrating from MOM to Operations Manager 2007 8/22/2007 Server monitoring and management is a critical part of any modern IT infrastructure. It is vitally important to ensure that your IT infrastructure is not only working correctly but that it is adequate to support the load exerted on it by users. Sofftgrid Take Your Apps Virtual with Microsoft SoftGrid 8/22/2007 The concept of software virtualization, in some form or another, has been around since the 1960s. However, it has taken the IT industry decades to begin to realize the potential of application virtualization. People are now catching on, and major developments are being made. Windows RES Wisdom 8/22/2007 RES Wisdom is the complete computer management solution for Windows. It enables administrators to deploy, automate, and simplify tasks inherent to Windows desktops from one central console. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News Identity attack spreads; 1.6M records stolen from Monster.com Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Computerworld Convincing phishing mail seeds bank account-stealing Trojan horse and 'ransomware'. Click here to read this article Security configuration = enterprise sore spot Tuesday, August 21, 2007 InfoWorld Security configuration -- or the process of tuning all of an organization's security and management tools to coordinate on a level that leaves them least vulnerable to attack -- continues to haunt many enterprises, according to a new survey released by BigFix. Click here to read this article Virtualization: A new era of roaming desktops Tuesday, August 21, 2007 InfoWorld Application virtualization will make IT’s life much simpler by separating application code from the platform on which it runs. And the technology is ready to roll. Click here to read this article Motorola Q9m on the Very Near Horizon for Verizon Tuesday, August 21, 2007 WindowsMobileToday Motorola's should introduce the follow up to the Motorola Q, called the Q9m, this Wednesday, according to a article on Brighthand. Verizon Wireless will be the first carrier to offer the smartphone, followed by Sprint at some unspecified later date. Click here to read this article Cisco, Microsoft says competing products to mesh Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Reuters The top executives of Cisco Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. said on Monday that they would ensure their products work together, seeking to prevent customers from putting off buying decisions. Click here to read this article Google to Video Customers: We Screwed Up Tuesday, August 21, 2007 BetaNews Google on Tuesday apologized for the way it handled a decision to exit the video sales business, telling customers it has listened to their feedback and wants to remedy the situation. Click here to read this article Canon Debuts 21.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Tuesday, August 21, 2007 BetaNews Canon announced two new digital SLR cameras on Monday, including a model with 21.1 megapixels of resolution. Click here to read this article Wal-Mart Begins Selling Music in MP3 Tuesday, August 21, 2007 BetaNews Wal-Mart said Tuesday it will begin offering MP3 tracks from its music download service through arrangements with labels EMI and Universal. Click here to read this article DreamWorks Animation, Paramount choose HD DVD Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Reuters Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc said on Monday they will release their next-generation DVD titles exclusively on HD DVD ahead of what they say could be the biggest holiday season ever for DVDs. Click here to read this article Microsoft aims for online supremacy, opens up Windows Live ID Tuesday, August 21, 2007 ars technica Microsoft recently opened up its Windows Live ID service to third-party web developers. Windows Live ID—formerly known as Microsoft Passport—is a web-based authentication service that allows applications such as Microsoft Hotmail to identify users. Click here to read this article Vlingo launches voice recognition software for mobile phones Tuesday, August 21, 2007 ars technica It's no secret that voice command technology hasn't exactly taken off on mobile phones—it seems that only a select group of dedicated users, grandparents (oddly enough), and businesses seem to make use of it on their mobile phones or automated call systems. Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Softgrid Windows PowerShell   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured...   SMS Administrator (IT Analyst III) (Pasadena, Ca) City of Pasadena Plans, installs, maintains and supports a large Systems Management Server 2003 environment along with information systems for the city’s Data Center environment with 140+ servers operating on a 24/7 schedule. Requires a B.A. in computer science...   Back to top Today's Fun Click Sounds from Mountain Park Back to top         Posted Aug 22 2007, 12:53 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 21, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 21, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes Nice Mention of myITforum in this latest BDD 2007 Article At a glance: BDD 2007 Solution Accelerator Preparing the image Drivers and application packages http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/09/BDD/default.aspx    Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 SMS Web Reports Active Server Pages Script Timed Out Error 0113 by Don Hite - 8/21/2007 Here you will find a little background information on why the Active Server Pages script timed out error 0113 may occur when running SMS Web Reports as well as how to prevent them from occurring in the future. MOM Unable To Connect To MOM 2005 Operators Console With An Access Denied Error by Don Hite - 8/21/2007 If you attempt to open the MOM 2005 Operators Console that is hosted on a Windows 2003 server with Service Pack (SP) 3 applied you may receive the following error... Scripting VBS Script To Change The Local Administrator Password On A List Of Machines And Send The Results To Excel by Don Hite - 8/21/2007 This VBS script will allow you to change the local administrator password on the machines contained in a text file named MachineList.Txt. Windows PowerShell Check to see if PowerShell installed and version by Ying Li - 8/21/2007 Use this PowerShell script to see if PowerShell has been installed on a computer and what version has been installed. Windows VBS Script To Change The Local Administrator Password On A List Of Machines And Send The Results To Excel by Don Hite - 8/21/2007 This VBS script will allow you to change the local administrator password on the machines contained in a text file named MachineList.Txt. Windows Mobile WMDC Update for Windows Vista by Rod Trent - 8/21/2007 Microsoft has released x64 and 32bit updates of the Windows Mobile Device Center. SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release Date by Don Hite - 8/21/2007 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Release Date   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Adding Sata-support on an universal image for zti? [Solved] SMS Feature Packs RE: Win32_PhysicalMemoryArray- DIMM slots SMS 2003 RE: Storm Worm - Inappropriate themes in latest variants Breaking Virus & Security News RE: LANDesk VS SMS 2003 SMS 2003 SMS doesn't Collect Last Bootup time for Windows 2000 Systems SMS 2003 RE: OSD FP install on Site Server SMS 2003 RE: Find and replace file? SMS 2003 RE: SMS Reports SMS 2003 RE: Redistribute New Package SMS 2003 RE: Error 1619 SMS 2003 RE: Looking for an SMS tool package SMS 2003 RE: Dependencies and Advertisment IDs SMS 2003 %SCRIPTROOT%? Operating System Deployment What do with PCs that are not online for a while? SMS 2003 RE: ITMU - problem running scanwrapper SMS 2003 RE: SMS Server Client Obsolete SMS 2003 report for expired/expiring user accounts SMS 2003 RE: Setting up OWA on Exchange 2003 Exchange Server RE: No Full name SMS 2003 RE: Client installation problem SMS 2003 RE: Event 9100:'Microsoft Windows File Server SMB counters calculation MOM wmi CIM_DataFile SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads No download today If you have scripts, programs, or documents that you have created that you would like to share with your community, upload them today: http://www.myitforum.com/downloads/upload.asp For more information on how to upload, see the following link: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2006/06/24/21490.aspx  Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Huate Secure upgrade available New version 1.1.1.579 http://hautesecure.com/upgrade.aspx digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/21/huate-secure-upgrade-available.aspx';digg_title='Huate Secure upgrade available';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Upcoming TechNet Event - Sept 28: Best of MMS http://blogs.technet.com/aralves/archive/2007/08/17/upcoming-technet-event-sept-28-best-of-mms.aspx digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/20/upcoming-technet-event-sept-28-best-of-mms.aspx';digg_title='Upcoming TechNet Event... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   CNET - My laptop was stolen, what concerns should I have? Laptop security is always a concern and several recommendations can be found in this featured CNET thread: CNET - My laptop was stolen, what concerns should I have? http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10149_102-0.html?forumID=7&threadID=259087 QUOTE : My... by hwaldron to Harry Waldron - My IT Forums Blog   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database System Center Configuration Manager System Center: Deploy Apps and Updates to Your Branch Offices 8/21/2007 Microsoft is set to release its next-generation solution for systems management. Formerly known as Systems Management Server (SMS), the new System Center Configuration Manager 2007 has a good number of new features that are sure to impress. One of these handy features is the branch distribution point (BDP), a new type of distribution point that is specifically designed to meet the needs of small or distributed office settings. System Center Essentials Getting Started with System Center Essentials 2007 8/21/2007 System Center Essentials 2007 is a new IT management solution specifically designed for midsize businesses with 50 to 500 PCs and 5 to 30 servers. Essentials 2007 came about in response to extensive feedback from IT professionals regarding their specific needs for a unified management solution. Essentials 2007 addresses those needs and enables you to get up and running quickly with a single install and easy configuration. System Center Operations Manager Keep an Eye on Your Servers with Operations Manager 2007 8/21/2007 System Center Operations Manager 2007 offers a great leap forward in the Microsoft operations management platform. Operations Manager 2007 represents a paradigm shift in strategy, moving from computer-focused monitoring to a true service-oriented monitoring platform. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Microsoft Operating System Deployment   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured...   SMS Administrator (IT Analyst III) (Pasadena, Ca) City of Pasadena Plans, installs, maintains and supports a large Systems Management Server 2003 environment along with information systems for the city’s Data Center environment with 140+ servers operating on a 24/7 schedule. Requires a B.A. in computer science...   Back to top Today's Fun Click Antlions Back to top         Posted Aug 21 2007, 02:36 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 20, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 20, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes Manageability TechCenter launched on TechNet! The Manageability TechCenter (http://technet.microsoft.com/manageability/default.aspx) was launched on Friday, August 17, 2007. It provides step-by-step guidance to help you more effectively manage the servers, desktop, and mobile computers in your organization. The TechCenter contains sections on Getting Started with manageability, Configuration Management, Service Monitoring and Control, Storage Management, Consolidation and Virtualization, Troubleshooting and Help Desk. Each section contains Key Tasks and the Tools and Technologies/Products and Solutions that can be leveraged to successfully complete those tasks. If you're new to enterprise systems management this is a great resource to get started. It's also a great place to go if you are already working in this arena and just want to learn more about the management technologies out there. This TechCenter has information about a ton of management technologies like Group policy, SMS 2003, ITMU, WSUS, SoftGrid, as well as new Microsoft System Center technologies, including System Center Configuration Manager 2007,  System Center Operations Manager 2007, System Center Essentials, System Center Data Protection Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007...and on and on. Bottom line, if you're like me, and I know I am, and you're interested in manageability technologies, I think you're going to love this new TechCenter! - Jeff Gilbert   Softgrid content on the Microsoft site Steve Kaczmarek, Content Publishing Manager for SCCM and Softgrid, made this post to the forums about places to get Softgrid information. The message can be located at: http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=163085     RE: Documentation   Hi, folks!  Some of you will recognize me as the Content Publishing Manager for Configuration Manager (SMS). With Microsoft's acquisition of SoftTricity, I am also the content publishing manager for SoftGrid 4.5. I see Frank has posted the download link for the content supporting the current version of the product. Kalle is quite right in observing that we are looking to update the content going forward. As many of you know, my team has long been committed to producing high-quality content for SMS and Configuration Manager, and some of my writers (most notably Jeff Gilbert and Carol Bailey) have been requently contributors to MYITForum. I am just as committed to providing high quality content for SoftGrid 4.5. As we speak, the existing content is being converted into our current authoring environment so SoftGrid 4.5 can be fully supported by Microsoft and our publishing team, and we are starting work on documentation to support the beta later this year. Please keep your eyes on the SoftGrid TechCenter (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/softgrid/default.aspx) and the SoftGrid Product Site (http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/softgrid/default.mspx)  as places where you can find up to date information about SoftGrid and its content updates.  Regards Steve Kaczmarek  _________________________________ Steven Kaczmarek, MCSE, MCP since 1993 Content Publishing Manager Management & Solutions Division -UA 425-707-3626 stevenka@microsoft.com Providing the right content at the right time.       Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 VBS Wrapper Shell For The SMS Utility SiteBoun by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 This VBS script will allow you to export your SMS site boundaries to a Csv file using a VBS script that will function as a wrapper or shell for the SMS utility Site Boundary (SiteBoun). System Center Operations Manager The Boris Yanushpolsky Override Creator by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 This utility created by Boris Yanushpolsky allows you to disable or enable multiple rules, monitors and discoveries in a graphical user interface. MOM The Boris Yanushpolsky Override Creator by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 This utility created by Boris Yanushpolsky allows you to disable or enable multiple rules, monitors and discoveries in a graphical user interface. System Center Essentials Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 Free VHD Download by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 Microsoft has released a VHD downloadable version of System Center Essentials 2007 that will allow you to evaluate the product in a sandbox environment. Scripting VBS Script To Return A Remote Machines Actual Time Zone Name Rather Than Its Offset by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 The WMI Win32_TimeZone class uses the Bias property to return the operating systems Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset which is the difference between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and local time. Windows PowerShell Using PowerShell to start your day... by Ying Li - 8/20/2007 Ever have a need to open multiple browser at one time *and* you also “love” PowerShell? Well Looks like PowerShell is going to love you back! Patch Management Identifying and selecting Office patches by Steve Pruitt - 8/20/2007 If you are preparing your first Office patches, you may have a hard time finding them in the Distribute Software Updates Wizard. SQL Server SQL Query To Retrieve Basic Computer Hardware Information For A Specified Assigned Site Code by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 This SQL query will allow you to specify a site code (Assigned Site) and will return the following information for the resources that are assigned to the specified site as client resources. Sharepoint Discovery Wizard for SharePoint Freeware From Quest Software by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 This Freeware utility from Quest Software will detect the Microsoft SharePoint servers, Site collections and Sites on your network. Microsoft Office Configuring Outlook 2007 To View Holidays From Around The World by Don Hite - 8/20/2007 Here you will find the steps necessary to add holidays for other counties from around the world to your Outlook 2007 calendar.   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Problem with deploy fis Win2000 SMS 2003 script to remotely repair software inventory component? SMS 2003 RE: Documentation Softgrid OSD, BDD, and Windows OSes SMS Feature Packs RE: is sfw inventory saved in a file on client before it gets sent to MP? SMS 2003 RE: iis admin server failed to start SMS 2003 RE: Justification for forced reboot after deploying security patches. SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads No download today If you have scripts, programs, or documents that you have created that you would like to share with your community, upload them today: http://www.myitforum.com/downloads/upload.asp For more information on how to upload, see the following link: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2006/06/24/21490.aspx Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs How 1E came to be.... This article came out internally in an e-mail today, and I thought I'd share. The article is a brief step into history on the creation of 1E, as well as core principles. Enjoy! http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/enterprise/article2283117... by bktucker to Brian Tucker at MyITforum.com   New GpCode Ransomeware variants have surfaced New GpCode ransomeware attacks are circulating on a limited basis in the wild and AV vendors are adding protection. These new variants will encrypt several types of data files on a PC, demanding $150 in an online payment for a de-crypting capability Users... by hwaldron to Harry Waldron - My IT Forums Blog   Gaaahhh! I installed a MiniSD card tonight and employed ReadyBoost. I then refreshed my Windows Experience Index. It went down! My WEI went from 4.7 to 4.5! What the heck…? digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/17/gaaahhh.aspx... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database System Center Configuration Manager SMS Evolved: A Powerful New Solution to Manage Your Systems 8/20/2007 Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 has become an important configuration management and software delivery tool for administrators around the world. Now Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new version of its enterprise management solution, and the new version brings both new capabilities and a new name: System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Windows Microsoft Virtualization Web Site 8/20/2007 Our updated virtualization site provides insights into the many ways virtualization technologies can help your business, from the datacenter to the desktop. Check back often for new information. Pidgin 8/20/2007 Pidgin is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Microsoft Operating System Deployment     Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured...   SMS Administrator (IT Analyst III) (Pasadena, Ca) City of Pasadena Plans, installs, maintains and supports a large Systems Management Server 2003 environment along with information systems for the city’s Data Center environment with 140+ servers operating on a 24/7 schedule. Requires a B.A. in computer science...   Back to top Today's Fun Click Drop a Dime Back to top         Posted Aug 20 2007, 01:02 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 17, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 17, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes Wiki Upgraded to Version 2.0.14 Today, we upgraded the Wiki software from version 2.0.12 to 2.0.14.  Here’s the list of changes and fixes since the previous version we had installed: 2007/08/09 - Version 2.0.14 Fixed JavaScript error in Edit.aspx Improved load time for Edit.aspx Fixed problem with ampersands in page links (no more allowed) 2007/07/27 - Version 2.0.13 Improved Editing page (after saving a specific page section, the user is redirected to it instead of the to the top of the page) Improved exception handling in EmailSender Fixed problem with WikiMarkup inside headers and TOC   Drop by the Wiki and check out the changes...   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 VBS Script To Create An SMS Collection by Don Hite - 8/17/2007 This Vbs script will take an SMS site server name and site code from an input dialog box and then prompt you for a new collection name and description. Once the new collection is created the script will set the update collection schedule to every two hours. Scripting SMS Web Report To Get Current Site Status by Don Hite - 8/17/2007 This SQL query was developed to be used as a Web Report to provide site admins with a quick overview of the current SMS site status. Windows PowerShell PowerShell Scripting for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 by Ying Li - 8/17/2007 Check out this Technet video presentation about using PowerShell in Exchange Server 2007 – it is a must see! SQL Server SMS Web Report To Get Current Site Status by Don Hite - 8/17/2007 This SQL query was developed to be used as a Web Report to provide site admins with a quick overview of the current SMS site status. Exchange Server PowerShell Scripting for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 by Ying Li - 8/17/2007 Check out this Technet video presentation about using PowerShell in Exchange Server 2007 – it is a must see!   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum MPack - v0.91 now rated as More Dangerous Breaking Virus & Security News RE: SMS_DEF.MOF Distribution SMS 2003 RE: Justification for forced reboot after deploying security patches. SMS 2003 Server Image Capture with OSD SMS Feature Packs RE: Report Question SMS 2003 RE: LANDesk VS SMS 2003 SMS 2003 RE: Windows XP stop to update SMS 2003 RE: Find and replace file? SMS 2003 RE: Clients temporarily getting advertisements they shouldn’t SMS 2003 RE: Did SP3 break Netmeeting? SMS 2003 RE: Redistribute New Package SMS 2003 RE: Trouble with August Patches SMS 2003 RE: New Storm Worm - Features dangerous animated e-card links Breaking Virus & Security News 2. Best software fix and clean the registry for Windows Vista? Windows Vista RE: Latitude D630, D620 issues Dell 'Old computer' scenario question Operating System Deployment RE: Best practice to update programs? SMS 2003 RE: Collection based on SMS Client Version SMS 2003 Need to find Last User Login by System Model... SMS 2003 iPhone Video Converter Suite iPhone RE: Apple quietly handling iPhone touchscreen issues? iPhone New GpCode Ransomeware variants have surfaced Breaking Virus & Security News RE: ITMU Scan only SMS 2003 RE: Content Not Available SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads RES Wisdom RES Wisdom takes just minutes to install on the administrator’s workstation. From there, it can be deployed quickly across the network to all the desktops and servers in the business, regardless of geography...   RES Wisdom Series 4 RES Wisdom Series 4, the complete computer management solution for Microsoft Windows ® , is extended with great new features and improvements, such as Building Blocks, Security Roles, RES Wisdom Resource...   Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Farmer Phil and the Honeydew melon Phil Wilcock on a slow day at the pig farm… digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/17/farmer-phil-and-the-honeydew-melon.aspx';digg_title='Farmer Phil and the Honeydew melon';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Chicago Windows User Group - Extending HW Inventory On August 16th, I spoke to a few people at the Chicago Windows User Group about extending Hardware Inventory using sms_def.mof Attached is the presentation, the mini.mof used for the demo, and the not-swag-but-better-than-nothing. I didn't have any... by skissinger to Sherry Kissinger at myITforum.com   IIS 6.0 - Troubleshooting - Virtual Directory Error I recently created a virtual directory within IIS 6.0 to house an internal web page structure. After creating the directory, I decided to test and see if all my permissions were correct, so I navigated to the page and received the following error: You... by mlucero to Logs of an SMS Administrator at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database SMS 2003 Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Source Code 8/17/2007 This is a complete release of the BDD 2007 source code including the Patch 1 updates posted in June 2007. It will install into a separate directory and will not overwrite the original source to permit inspection of the differences and avoid disturbing any customer modifications to the original source code. The changes are summarized in KB 937191. Windows PowerShell PoshConsole 8/17/2007 PoshConsole is a more modern PowerShell Console. We aim to have a complete open source implementation of the PSHostUserInterface and PSRawHostUserInterface written in WPF and including a custom ConsoleTextBox control which could be reused for other purposes. Powershell Plus 8/17/2007 Powershell Plus extends the windows Console adding functionality that has long been amiss in windows. Additionally its a fully featured Powershell Host including an editor and debugger. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News   myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Yahoo Messenger Hole Found Thursday, August 16, 2007 PC World A vulnerability in Yahoo's IM program could allow an intruder's code to run on a PC. Click here to read this article Xbox 360 now the same price as Wii in Australia Thursday, August 16, 2007 Gamespot Aussie Xbox 360s get price cut, Core system now same cost as a Wii; HDMI-enabled Pro systems to also make their way down under. Click here to read this article How to know when something smells 'phishy' Thursday, August 16, 2007 Christian Science Monitor So how can you tell if a website is authentic, when even smart Web columnists can fall into their clutches? Click here to read this article France Telecom declines comment on iPhone report Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Orange, the mobile phone arm of telecoms group France Telecom declined to comment on Wednesday on reports it had won the license to sell Apple Inc.'s iPhone in France. Click here to read this article Bulky iPhone Bills Land in Mailboxes Thursday, August 16, 2007 ABC News iPhone Users Astonished by Heft of Their First Monthly Statements. Click here to read this article Blu-ray outpaces HD-DVD in U.S.: Home Media Research Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Blu-ray high-definition movie discs outsold films on the rival HD-DVD format by 2-to-1 in the United States in the first half of 2007, Home Media Research said on Tuesday. Click here to read this article Symantec, Intel work on security on microchips Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Symantec Corp and Intel Corp are jointly developing security products that could be built into tiny computer microprocessors, Symantec Vice President Rowan Trollope said on Tuesday. Click here to read this article Digital camera growth better than expected in '07 Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Consumer appetite for digital cameras so far this year has grown twice as fast as expected, as buyers replace older models at cheaper prices, according to research firm IDC. Click here to read this article Softgrid Client Setup Kit version 1.0 released Thursday, August 16, 2007 myITforum.com We have released the SoftGrid Client Setup Kit. This is a very useful tool when it comes to deploying the SoftGrid client to Windows desktops. Click here to read this article Activated Content Licenses Microsoft Technology to Enhance Audio Watermarking Efforts Thursday, August 16, 2007 myITforum.com Innovative technology from Microsoft Research Redmond lab to help local company advance the audio watermarking industry. Click here to read this article Microsoft and Xandros Expand Collaboration Thursday, August 16, 2007 myITforum.com Xandros licenses protocols to enable Scalix e-mail servers to better interoperate with Microsoft and others. Click here to read this article DirecTV to Offer Internet Over Power Lines Thursday, August 16, 2007 BetaNews DirecTV said Wednesday that it had signed an agreement with Current Group, which would allow it to offer Internet broadband services via power lines. Click here to read this article FM power to the people: FCC to offer noncommercial licenses Thursday, August 16, 2007 ars technica Although the airwaves belong to the public, you can't go around broadcasting on them willy-nilly. Click here to read this article IBM Awarded $119.9 Million to Educate Americans About DTV Transition Thursday, August 16, 2007 BetaNews One of the first government contracts for the nearly $1 billion Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program has been awarded - in a surprise move - to IBM. Click here to read this article Tech Lets You Pay With Your Finger Thursday, August 16, 2007 Discovery Channel.com Nowadays, giving someone the finger has a negative connotation. But soon, it might just mean that you're paying for something. Click here to read this article Major Skype outage in progress: "12-24 hours" for a fix Thursday, August 16, 2007 ars technica Skype has confirmed it is having software problems on its network, resulting in a lack of connectivity for millions of Skype users. Many users cannot currently authenticate to Skype, rendering all voice, chat, and voicemail services effectively offline. Click here to read this article Office 2007 SP1 Now in Limited Beta Thursday, August 16, 2007 BetaNews Microsoft has released to a select group of testers the first beta release of Office 2007 Service Pack 1. Dubbed a "Technical Preview," those in Microsoft's TAP program will have 30 days to provide feedback to the Redmond company. Click here to read this article Virtualization shake-up: Citrix acquires XenSource, VMware goes public Thursday, August 16, 2007 ars technica These past few days have brought big news for the virtualization market. Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Windows PowerShell Microsoft Operating System Deployment Softgrid How to use a USB key as the boot device for ZTI. Welcome to the myITforum.com Wiki Service Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured...   SMS Administrator (IT Analyst III) (Pasadena, Ca) City of Pasadena Plans, installs, maintains and supports a large Systems Management Server 2003 environment along with information systems for the city’s Data Center environment with 140+ servers operating on a 24/7 schedule. Requires a B.A. in computer science...   Back to top Today's Fun Click The IT Crowd Back to top         Posted Aug 17 2007, 09:31 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 16, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 16, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes You can Now Browse the myITforum.com Newsletter Archives We’ve upgraded our Newsletter, which allows us to provide a list of past newsletters that is updated automatically when new editions are delivered.  You can find the new area here: http://www.myitforum.com/Newsletter/Archives.asp For more information about the daily newsletter for yourself, or to forward to a friend or co-worker, you can find that information here: http://www.myitforum.com/Newsletter/   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 SMS Exclusions By MAC Address by Don Hite - 8/16/2007 In SMS 2003 as well as SMS 2.0 you can exclude resources from being discovered by adding the machine names... SMS 2.x SMS Exclusions By MAC Address by Don Hite - 8/16/2007 In SMS 2003 as well as SMS 2.0 you can exclude resources from being discovered by adding the machine names... Scripting VBS Script To Get The Last Logon User Name And Domain From A List Of Machines by Don Hite - 8/16/2007 This VBS script will allow you to retrieve the machine name, last logon user domain and domain name from the SMS database using a text file of machine names and send the results to Excel. Windows PowerShell Powershell script to get Symantec Antivirus Client version and virus definition date - Version 4 by Ying Li - 8/16/2007 Here is V4 of this script and thanks KirkAMunro for his detailed help so that I can replace my switch statement with Hex conversion algorithm. This way not only I replaced ~80 lines of codes with ~8 line and most beautifully I don’t have to update those version number any more! Security Powershell script to get Symantec Antivirus Client version and virus definition date - Version 4 by Ying Li - 8/16/2007 Here is V4 of this script and thanks KirkAMunro for his detailed help so that I can replace my switch statement with Hex conversion algorithm. This way not only I replaced ~80 lines of codes with ~8 line and most beautifully I don’t have to update those version number any more!   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Win2K3 SP2 Breaks ADS - KB937088 Automated Deployment Services (ADS) RE: ITMU: Popup missing SMS 2003 RE: Bug in SMS Automation DLL SMS 2003 RE: Looking for SMS Tools SMS 2003 Application list is empty SMS Feature Packs RE: Missing Updates SMS 2003 RE: IBM Laptops SMS Feature Packs RE: Logging onto a DC Active Directory and Group Policy RE: Adding a prompt to a report SMS 2003 RE: Problems connecting to Central site via OSD CD Operating System Deployment RE: SQL Query (or Report) help SMS 2003 RE: Deploying outlook - Small install??? SMS 2003 RE: Script to occur on AD attribute after package successful SMS 2003 RE: August Patches Slow with ITMU and SMS 2003 SMS 2003 RE: SMS Agents/Clients Uninstalling Automatically? SMS 2003 RE: Advertised Programs Client Agent SMS 2003 RE: MIF ATTRIBUTE TYPES SMS 2003 RE: quick client cache question SMS 2003 RE: Active Directory Authentication and lastlogon Active Directory and Group Policy RE: Call Center Confessions HelpDesk Support and Issues RE: SMS Site Codes not assigned SMS 2003 RE: Advertisement Status not working SMS 2003 RE: 1E.com's Nightwatchman and SMSWakeup SMS 2003 RE: Outlook 2003 Stationary Picker Removal - HELP! Microsoft Office RE: Add hardware to be inventoried SMS 2003 RE: Enumerating HKCU remotely VB Script RE: SMS discovery method not finding SMS 2003 RE: Did SP3 break Netmeeting? SMS 2003 Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads No download today If you have scripts, programs, or documents that you have created that you would like to share with your community, upload them today: http://www.myitforum.com/downloads/upload.asp For more information on how to upload, see the following link: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2006/06/24/21490.aspx Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs MSKB941440 outlines a fix for Windows 2000 and the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941440/en-us The scan process fails when the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates tries to scan Microsoft Windows 2000-based SMS 2003 Client computers for compliance var sectionFilter = "type != 'notice'... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) is due to be Released To Manufacture (RTM) at the end of August Larry Orecklin ("General Manager at Microsoft focussed on the System Center family of Management products and Virtualisation") has announced that System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) is due to be Release(d) To Manufacture (RTM) by the... by rcrumbaker to Ron Crumbaker at myITforum.com, Inc.   You should probably use the SQL Server Simple Recovery Model for the SMS/Configuration Manager site database Why? Using the simple recovery model improves performance and saves your server hard drive space from a useless (from an SMS recovery point of view) and possibly large, transaction log file. Using the SQL Server full recovery model for an SMS/Configuration... by jgilbert to Jeff Gilbert's web blog at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database Miscellaneous FlightAware 8/16/2007 FlightAware is a free flight tracker that will change what you think about live flight tracking and aviation data. MSI The Complete Guide to AdminStudio SMS Edition 8/16/2007 The Complete Guide to AdminStudio SMS Edition examines the role of AdminStudio SMS Edition in the predeployment software packaging process, including converting setups to the reliable Windows Installer (MSI) format, customizing those MSI packages for different business units, and handing off those packages to SMS 2003 for deployment. Windows Screenshot Captor 8/16/2007 Screenshot Captor is a program for taking screenshots on your computer. It's different from other screenshot utils in several notable ways... Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News Yahoo Messenger Hole Found Thursday, August 16, 2007 PC World A vulnerability in Yahoo's IM program could allow an intruder's code to run on a PC. Click here to read this article Xbox 360 now the same price as Wii in Australia Thursday, August 16, 2007 Gamespot Aussie Xbox 360s get price cut, Core system now same cost as a Wii; HDMI-enabled Pro systems to also make their way down under. Click here to read this article How to know when something smells 'phishy' Thursday, August 16, 2007 Christian Science Monitor So how can you tell if a website is authentic, when even smart Web columnists can fall into their clutches? Click here to read this article France Telecom declines comment on iPhone report Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Orange, the mobile phone arm of telecoms group France Telecom declined to comment on Wednesday on reports it had won the license to sell Apple Inc.'s iPhone in France. Click here to read this article Bulky iPhone Bills Land in Mailboxes Thursday, August 16, 2007 ABC News iPhone Users Astonished by Heft of Their First Monthly Statements. Click here to read this article Blu-ray outpaces HD-DVD in U.S.: Home Media Research Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Blu-ray high-definition movie discs outsold films on the rival HD-DVD format by 2-to-1 in the United States in the first half of 2007, Home Media Research said on Tuesday. Click here to read this article Symantec, Intel work on security on microchips Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Symantec Corp and Intel Corp are jointly developing security products that could be built into tiny computer microprocessors, Symantec Vice President Rowan Trollope said on Tuesday. Click here to read this article Digital camera growth better than expected in '07 Thursday, August 16, 2007 Reuters Consumer appetite for digital cameras so far this year has grown twice as fast as expected, as buyers replace older models at cheaper prices, according to research firm IDC. Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs No new FAQ items today. Drop by the myITforum.com FAQ and submit a question or read through the questions already answered: http://www.myitforum.com/myITfaqs/ Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki How to use a USB key as the boot device for ZTI.   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured...   SMS Administrator (IT Analyst III) (Pasadena, Ca) City of Pasadena Plans, installs, maintains and supports a large Systems Management Server 2003 environment along with information systems for the city’s Data Center environment with 140+ servers operating on a 24/7 schedule. Requires a B.A. in computer science... Back to top Today's Fun Click Find the cell phone tower Back to top         Posted Aug 16 2007, 01:51 PM by Anonymous with 6 comment(s) Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter

• myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 15, 2007

  myITforum Daily Newsletter August 15, 2007 Articles Forums Blogs Wiki FAQs Email Lists In this issue, you'll read: The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Community Notes myITforum Site Sponsorship The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing IT's Potential Realized Today's Articles 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Today in the Forums Today's Site Downloads Today's Web blog Posts Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Today's Links Today's Industry News Today's FAQ Items Today's Wiki Updates Today's Highlighted Job Postings Today's Fun Click The myITforum.com newsletter is delivered Monday-Friday. Manage your online subscriptions at http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-login.aspx  To Unsubscribe from this list please follow this link http://www.myITforum.com/absolutenl/user-unsubscribe.aspx?s=1&l=1 The myITforum.com Newsletter is brought to you by 1E: Back to top Community Notes Today's Event - TechNet Webcast: Information About Microsoft August Security Bulletins On August 14, 2007, Microsoft releases its monthly security bulletins. Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the August security bulletins. The intent of this webcast is to address your concerns. Therefore, most of the webcast is devoted to attendees asking questions about the bulletins and getting answers from our security experts. Date:   Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:00 AM Pacific Time Link:  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/calendar.asp?eventid=42&calDate=2007-08-15 Discuss:  http://www.myitforum.com/forums/fb.asp?m=162003   Back to top myITforum Site Sponsorship   Back to top The myITforum.com Monthly SWAG Drawing By helping sponsor myITforum.com, you are also entered into the monthly SWAG drawing. Each month, we hold a drawing for some great SWAG, and your donation ensures that you have the opportunity to win! Based on your donation level, you increase your chances of winning. Read more about it... Back to top   IT's Potential Realized Back to top   Today's Articles Search the Articles Online SMS 2003 The Randomizer by Brian Mason - 8/15/2007 Don't melt your DP's. Scale up past 5000 clients by using the Randomizer. Scripting Vbs Script To Document Your Servers Network Adapter IP Information by Don Hite - 8/15/2007 This Vbs script will read server host names from a text file called MachineList.Txt and write the following information to an Excel spreadsheet for documentation purposes: Machine Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and MAC Address. Windows PowerShell PowerShell script to display service status on a remote client in a colored webpage by Ying Li - 8/15/2007 Here is a powershell script to display service status on a remote client in a colored webpage and inspired by my friend Don Hite’s VBScript. Windows Improvements for Group Policy in Windows Server Longhorn by Ying Li - 8/15/2007 Windows Server “Longhorn” uses DFS Replication to replicate Group Policy. Web Technologies HTA Script To Return Operating System Information For All Resources In A Specified Domain by Don Hite - 8/15/2007 This HTA script will allow you to enter a domain name and it will then write all of the machine names with their corresponding Operation System name, version and service pack level to the active window. Active Directory and Group Policy Improvements for Group Policy in Windows Server Longhorn by Ying Li - 8/15/2007 Windows Server “Longhorn” uses DFS Replication to replicate Group Policy. Networking Vbs Script To Document Your Servers Network Adapter IP Information by Don Hite - 8/15/2007 This Vbs script will read server host names from a text file called MachineList.Txt and write the following information to an Excel spreadsheet for documentation purposes: Machine Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and MAC Address.   Back to top 1E - Intelligent Windows Management Back to top Today in the Forums Visit the Forums   Topic Forum RE: Staging Deployment SMS 2003 RE: OSD: mini-setup on reference computer crashes SMS 2003 RE: Enumerate extensionattribute1 for a specified user VB Script RE: Looking for SMS Tools SMS 2003 RE: Partition using Light Touch Operating System Deployment RE: Odd issue SMS 2003 RE: SMS Agents/Clients Uninstalling Automatically? SMS 2003 Disable ESC key in Remote Assistance Windows Workstation RE: MSI files SMS 2003 RE: 1E.com's Nightwatchman and SMSWakeup SMS 2003 RE: LANDesk VS SMS 2003 SMS 2003 Trend Micro to Host Beta Test Event General Security Discussions Missing name in SMS Collection SMS 2003 New Storm Worm - Features dangerous animated e-card links Breaking Virus & Security News New Microsoft Security Bulletins Released for August 2007 Breaking Virus & Security News RE: Odd issue SMS 2003 RE: Changing Site Description SMS 2003 Novell, security and Reese's Pieces ZenWorks Altiris Deployment Solution Elevation of Privilege Altiris (now Symantec) RE: staged deployments SMS 2003 RE: Can somebody assist with packaging and software? SMS 2003 Are SQL Jobs still monitored? System Center Operations Manager Files in my SMS\Inboxes\schedule.box\*.job SMS 2003 Console installation on Vista MOM RE: Office Resource Kit Transforms Windows Installer - MSI RE: BDD 2007 XP with SP2 image problem Operating System Deployment Back to top Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads nGenX SoftGrid Case Study nGenX deployed Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization for Terminal Services and augmented the service delivery environment of nGenX with load balancing technologies. Benefits Eliminated the application... Back to top   Today's Web blog Posts Visit the Blogs Nightwatchman versus SMSWakeup Quite a thread is already burning the forum wires. Read what’s already there and then post your experiences: http://www.myitforum.com/forums/m.asp?m=162572 digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/14/nightwatchman-versus-smswakeup... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   SMS 2003 ITMU may fail to scan for update compliance on Windows 2000 Systems. Source With the pending deployment of the August Cab file an issue has been identified for Windows 2000 systems which did not receive the Root Certificate Update originally released in September of 2006 through the Windows Update site. Those Windows 2000... by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Microsoft Surface in real life use digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2007/08/13/microsoft-surface-in-real-life-use.aspx';digg_title='Microsoft Surface in real life use';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent'; by rodtrent to Rod Trent at myITforum.com   Back to top Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection Back to top Today's Links Link Database Softgrid The World Simplified is a Virtual World Blog 8/15/2007 My Name is Justin Zarb and am Part of Premier Field Engineering within Microsoft UK. I am a Project Dedicated Supportability Engineer aligned to many customers focusing on Platform related issues and Virtualisation. I have a wide industry background using multiple vendors and wish to pass this knowledge to the community. Windows VMDK(VMWare) to VHD Converter 8/15/2007 Vmdk2Vhd is a simple utility to convert virtual hard drive images from VMWare's VMDK format into the Microsoft's VHD format. This is a sector by sector copy operation from one format to the other and the source file remains unaltered. VHD Resizer 8/15/2007 VhdResize will resize Microsoft's VHD files and will also convert between Fixed and Dynamic file types. This is a sector by sector copy operation from one size/type to the other and the source file remains unaltered. Have a link you want to share?  Know the location of a great utility, script, or document that doesn't exist on myITforum.com?  Drop out to the public Link engine and submit your own. Back to top Today's Industry News Read the News Altiris Deployment Solution Elevation of Privilege Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Symantec Security Response A vulnerability has been reported in Symantec's Altiris Deployment Solution, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. Click here to read this article Novell, security and Reese's Pieces Tuesday, August 14, 2007 c|net Remember that old Reese's peanut butter cup ad? You got chocolate on my peanut butter. You got peanut butter on my chocolate. The obvious goal is to demonstrate how two distinct things can come together. Click here to read this article New Microsoft Security Bulletins Released for August 2007 Tuesday, August 14, 2007 myITforum.com Microsoft has released nine new security bulletins today, six of them critical. Click here to read this article New Storm Worm - Features dangerous animated e-card links Tuesday, August 14, 2007 myITforum.com This family of viruses is among the most advanced malware circulating using rootkit, botnet, polymorphism, and other techniques. Click here to read this article Nokia warns consumers of battery overheating risks Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Reuters Nokia warned consumers that 46 million batteries used in its mobile phones could overheat and offered to replace them for free while it negotiates with battery maker Matsushita over who would bear the costs. Click here to read this article Yahoo edges Google in user satisfaction survey Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Reuters Yahoo Inc may be struggling to convince Wall Street of its future prospects, but for the first time its users gave its services overall a better rating than what Google Inc received, according to a study released on Tuesday. Click here to read this article Bendable Battery Can Fit Small Spaces Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Discovery Channel.com It's a battery that looks like a piece of paper and can be bent or twisted, trimmed with scissors or molded into any shape needed. Click here to read this article Trend Micro to Host Beta Test Event Tuesday, August 14, 2007 BetaNews Security software vendor Trend Micro is hosting a two-day beta testing event to help the company prepare its Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 suite for release. Click here to read this article Microsoft Trumps Google on Free E-Mail Storage Limit Tuesday, August 14, 2007 CIO Microsoft is increasing the storage limit for its Web-based e-mail service, surpassing competitor Google's limit but far short of Yahoo's unlimited storage. Click here to read this article Media Alert: Consumer Security Expert Offers Tips and Advice for Online Safety Tuesday, August 14, 2007 myITforum.com New Microsoft survey reveals nearly one out of every five online U.S. adults has been victimized by online crime. Click here to read this article Microsoft Unveils Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 in Technology Preview Tuesday, August 14, 2007 myITforum.com New software builds on Exchange Server 2007’s anywhere access* to information, operational efficiency and built-in protection. Click here to read this article myITforum Industry News is powered by you!  Find and submit your own news to share with the myITforum community as our official News Reporter. Email us to find out how. Back to top Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs FAQ # 318 : How can I disable the ESC key in Remote Assistance? Back to top Today's Wiki Updates Visit the Wiki Softgrid Windows PowerShell Script Repository Windows PowerShell   Back to top Today's Highlighted Job Postings View the complete list of Job posts   SMS 2003 position, Springfield, MA Hi All, We have a position on our team for the right candidate. Please follow web instructions to post for job. Thanks, Steve Corporate link http://www.massmutual.com/mmfg/careers/index.html Position: Production Specialist - SYOP3PRODSPC https://secured...   Back to top Today's Fun Click Make your own iPhone Back to top         Posted Aug 15 2007, 12:20 PM by Anonymous with no comments Filed under: myITforum Daily Newsletter