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myITforum Daily Newsletter; August 17, 2007

myITforum Daily Newsletter
August 17, 2007
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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

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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...

 

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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!

 


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Today in the Forums Visit the Forums


  Topic Forum
New Messages MPack - v0.91 now rated as More Dangerous Breaking Virus & Security News
New Messages RE: SMS_DEF.MOF Distribution SMS 2003
New Messages RE: Justification for forced reboot after deploying security patches. SMS 2003
New Messages Server Image Capture with OSD SMS Feature Packs
New Messages RE: Report Question SMS 2003
New Messages RE: LANDesk VS SMS 2003 SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Windows XP stop to update SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Find and replace file? SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Clients temporarily getting advertisements they shouldn’t SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Did SP3 break Netmeeting? SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Redistribute New Package SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Trouble with August Patches SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: New Storm Worm - Features dangerous animated e-card links Breaking Virus & Security News
No New Messages 2. Best software fix and clean the registry for Windows Vista? Windows Vista
No New Messages RE: Latitude D630, D620 issues Dell
No New Messages 'Old computer' scenario question Operating System Deployment
No New Messages RE: Best practice to update programs? SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Collection based on SMS Client Version SMS 2003
No New Messages Need to find Last User Login by System Model... SMS 2003
No New Messages iPhone Video Converter Suite iPhone
No New Messages RE: Apple quietly handling iPhone touchscreen issues? iPhone
No New Messages New GpCode Ransomeware variants have surfaced Breaking Virus & Security News
No New Messages RE: ITMU Scan only SMS 2003
No New Messages RE: Content Not Available SMS 2003



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Today's Site Downloads Review ALL Downloads
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, 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...

 


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Today's Web blog Posts

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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...

 

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...

 

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...

 


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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.


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Today's Industry News Read the News

 

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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

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Today's FAQ Items Review the FAQs


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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...

 


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