January 2008 - Posts
Community Server 2007.1 Enterprise Search fixed
Been working with Rick Reszler from tellignet systems on getting our Community Server 2007.1 Enterprise Search working. Rick has been working on this issue for us and things look great now. He finally discovered the issue and we now have it working. Things to look for: 1. Make sure that the Network Service user (Windows 2003 and above) or ASPNET user (Windows 2000) has at least modify permissons on...
Top 10 Reasons the iPhone is still annoying after 202 days
After reading this, I'm even more happy with my AT&T Tilt! Source: DVICE: Top 10 teasons the iPhone is still annoying after 202 days The Apple iPhone is 202 days old, and that means we've had plenty of time to really live with it. Tuesday's firmware update added some welcome new features, but the coveted iPhone still isn't perfect. If you're thinking maybe it's about time...
Managing Hyper-V remotely
Source: The Sean Blog : Managing Hyper-V remotely Hyper-V Question of the Day: Q: I’d like to install the Hyper-V MMC on Windows Server 2008 to remotely manage another Hyper-V System. How do I do this? Can I do this on Windows Server 2008 x64 and x86 Editions? A: Yes. This solution works for both Windows Server 2008 x64 and x86 Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter Editions. Here are the steps: 1. Launch...
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Administration Tools Pack
Download details: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Administration Tools Pack for x86 editions Download details: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Administration Tools Pack for x64 editions The Administration Tools Pack allows administrators to install the Windows Server 2003 SP2 management tools onto a computer running Windows XP Professional or a Windows Server 2003 family operating system to perform...
MVP Summit
WOW, it's getting closer! I'm excited about this year's MVP summit . Should be a good one. I just got some clarification for some other MVPs I know that are up for renew the first part of April 2008. If you were awarded the an MVP between April 2007 – April 2008…you ARE invited to the summit in April 2008. So, if you don’t get reawarded this April…you still are invited to the MVP Summit...
The "wake on LAN" feature does not work as expected if a site server uses a non-daylight saving time zone in System Center Configuration Manager 2007
The "wake on LAN" feature does not work as expected if a site server uses a non-daylight saving time zone in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SYMPTOMS Consider the following scenario: • The "wake on LAN" (WOL) feature is enabled on a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 site server. • Daylight saving time is not used in the current time zone of the site server...
Windows Internet Explorer 7 to be distributed via WSUS February 12, 2008; May require administrator action to manage the rollout
Windows Internet Explorer 7 to be distributed via WSUS February 12, 2008; May require administrator action to manage the rollout On February 12, 2008 Microsoft will release the Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability update to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) marked as an Update Rollup package. Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability Update is a complete installation...
GM has released its first photo of the front-end of the pre-production 2010 Camaro!
GM has released its first photo of the front-end of the pre-production 2010 Camaro! WOW, I'm getting excited. Email me offline if you want to add to my Camaro fund. I take PayPal! :P
Bill Gates Last Full day at Microsoft - Funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HA4lSUhlbw Featuring Bill Gates, Brian Williams, Bono, Steven Spielberg, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Al Gore, Steve Ballmer, Lisa Brummell, Robbie Bach, Kevin Turner, Ray Ozzie, and Craig Mundie. Funny stuff!!
2009 Chevrolet Camaro - Interior
2009 Chevrolet Camaro - Interior
"No more camo on the Camaros!"
Bob Lutz declares "No more camo on the Camaros!" - Autoblog
Cisco - TelePresence
The folks at Cisco came out with a wonderfully innovative idea for conferencing called TelePresence. TelePresence is a Three-dimensional holographic conferencing technology that will allow appear as if people are actually in the room with you. It was simply amazing to watch and you can check out the video below. You can watch the video here: Cisco Holographic Video You can read more about it here:...
Microsoft quiet on new HD-DVD Xbox 360 - Bink.nu
Bink.nu | Microsoft quiet on new HD-DVD Xbox 360 - Bink.nu WOW, I love seeing the Xbox 360 being upgraded...except there is no easy way to go from an old Xbox 360 to a newer better model. I have had my Xbox 360 from some time and just recently added the HD DVD option to the device and I simply love it! It is very quite, fast, and the picture quality is amazing!
Deploying Windows in a Virtual World
TechNet Magazine Blog : Deploying Windows in a Virtual World An AWESOME post on Deploying Windows in a Virtual World!!
The Sean Blog : The top Active Directory Issues
The Sean Blog : The top Active Directory Issues Great link on Sean's blog about the Top Active Directory Issues so far this quarter (Microsoft Fiscal year 2008) The whole list is http://blogs.technet.com/askds/archive/2008/01/02/which-kb-articles-resolve-the-most-directory-services-issues.aspx Number Title 216498 How to remove data in Active Directory after an unsuccessful domain controller demotion...
Microsoft SoftGrid 4.1 Service Pack 1 release notes
Microsoft SoftGrid 4.1 Service Pack 1 release notes
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Documentation Library
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Documentation Library (November 2007) Download an updated version of the documentation for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 for a computer running the Configuration Manager console. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=10&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3ffamilyid...
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 ICPs
SC Configuration Manager 2007 ICPs International Client Packs (ICPs) contain international-language clients to use with System Center Configuration Manager (SC Config Mgr) 2007. ICP downloads contain only the Config Mgr client files, not the English-language SC Config Mgr 2007, which is required. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=1&srcdisplaylang=en&srccategoryid=&srcfamilyid...
Webcasts - Windows Server 2008 for developers
MSDN: Windows Server 2008 for developers Windows Server 2008 will be launched in Q1 2008. Come and learn what’s new in this release for developers Date: 17/01/2008 13:30 - 16:15 GMT http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032358000&culture=en-GB Date: 23/01/2008 18:30 - 21:20 GMT http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032357994&culture=en-GB Date: 24...
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007
Free Download of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 Download and test drive Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 to maximize IT resources. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7949072
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V beta ships early to customers and partners.
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V beta ships early to customers and partners. Customers and partners today can download Windows Server 2008 RC1 Enterprise with the beta version of Hyper-V to evaluate the new technology, test applications and plan future consolidation, business continuity and high-availability projects. http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/dec07/12-13EarlyBetaPR.mspx
Windows Server 2008 RC1
Windows Server 2008 RC1 Windows Server 2008, which is scheduled to release to manufacturing (RTM) by the Feb 27 launch event, has reached the RC1 milestone and is available for customers to download. With RC1, Microsoft is enhancing Group Policy with Group Policy Preferences, formerly known as PolicyMaker Standard Edition and Policy Share Manager. As the code approaches final signoff, RC1 is one of...