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It's been officially released. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471749508/102-5133764-7585703

I got this tip from John Roller on the TechNet Blogs... The blog posting: Google Search discussed using www.google.com/microsoft to search for Microsoft related...like SMS. Here is part of the article: " This will filter my results to Microsoft type answers. If I search for SMS, I’ll get Systems Management Server instead of Short Messaging Services. They also have a filtered search for the U.S. Government...

So...how was MMS 2006 for me ? It was great . Started off rocky though... I decided to drive to Nashville the night before so I wouldn't have to drive so far early in the morning...so I decided to leave around 5:00. I always check my tires before I leave...guess what, it was low. So I aired it up and as fast as I put air it, it came out. I had a HUGE rip in the tire. So, my wife and kids were going...

Just got my renewal letter stating that I am still a Microsoft MVP for Windows Server System - SMS. I'm still as honored as I was one year ago when I first was awarded. Thanks everyone!!

Ladies and Gentlemen of all ages… The blog comments now work with all browsers on all the myITforum.com blogs.

On the MMS2006 site, they have a Content Survey… Please take a few moments to answer the Content Survey at http://mms2006.com/wizard/content_survey/wp10.aspx , which should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Your answers will be kept confidential, and are used only as part of a statistical analysis to help allocate breakout session and hands-on lab slots where they are most needed.

Michael Wood seems to have really missed myITforum.com. Now, sit back and enjoy the show, because myITforum.com, Inc. is going… Ha!! Sorry, can’t let the cat out yet. I’ll just say, Rod has some BIG plans for myITforum.com, Inc.

Microsoft just re-launched the TechNet and MSDN virtual labs running on Virtual Server 2005 R2.

If you haven't had a chance to try out the online labs - you should. It beats building these systems and they get updated regularly so there is always something new to try. Plus, there are two places you can go, on the TechNet virtual labs , most technologies are covered including ISA, SQL Server, MBSA, WSUS, Active Directory, SMS, Live Communication Server, RMS... and the list just keeps going. And...

Are you ready for the best conference of the year? The MMS is by far the best conference to go if you are looking for Microsoft Management Solutions, aka SMS, MOM, etc. www.mms2006.com myITforum.com, Inc. is ALWAYS heavily represented by its members along with Microsoft. If you are interested in speaking at this conference, then keep an eye on www.mms2006.com site or the blogs on myITforum.com and...

The Industry Insiders : Free Microsoft Support Free Microsoft Support Blake Handler has posted a HUGE list of resources for Free Microsoft Support. Thanks Blake!!

MOM 2005 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers the latest security enhancements and features, including: •Broader OS and database support, including Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SQL 2000 SP4, which enables you to leverage the latest Windows Server System software. •Support for x64 platforms which allows MOM 2005 to run on and monitor the latest high...

New Mobile Management forum Join community discussions regarding managing your remote and mobile users. http://www.myitforum.com/forums/tt.asp?appid=5

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0 Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 2.0 is an easy-to-use tool that helps small and medium businesses determine their security state in accordance with Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. Improve your security management process by using MBSA to detect common security misconfigurations and missing security updates...

I have been recently notified that I have received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Windows Server System - SMS award for 2005. WOW. The MVP Program is “a worldwide award and recognition program that strives to identify amazing individuals in technical communities around the world. Microsoft MVPs are recognized for both their demonstrated practical expertise and willingness to share...

We are working on releasing a myITforum Code Pack, containing all the great scripts from the myITforum group. In order to try to collect as many scripts as possible, we will be giving away 1 copy of Windows 2003 Server to each of the two top donators of files . The scripts must be ones that were not included in any of the Code Repository Code Packs or the Original Database. The scripts can be any of...

Just got confirmation on the time of this presentation. Dan Thomson and I will be presenting on April 20, 2005 (Wednesday) at 4:00 - 5:15 PM http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rcrumbaker/archive/2005/01/31/2823.aspx

Eileen Brown has a great writeup on SMS - How the Client Calculates Network Saturation

LS35 myITforum Code Repository Speaker(s): Ron Crumbaker , Dan Thomson Session Level(s): 400 We are the myITforum version of Microsoft's Scripting Guys! I'm Ron Crumbaker; and this is my partner Dan Thomson! We're going to show you The Code Repository, Various Code Packs for the Code Repository and Various Resources as examples of what we do, and how these will help you in your day to day job. Oh,...

We (Dan Thomson and I) are wanting to gather up some more code so we can release another Code Pack for the Code Repository. http://www.myitforum.com/blog/rcrumbaker/archive/2004/12/01/178.aspx - Code Repository Links We are wanting to collect as many scripts as possible so we can get them included in our next Code Packs. If you are willing to share any of your bat, cmd, hta, html, ipf, js, jse, kix...

MMS 2005 MMS 2005 - What is it? It is the BEST Windows Management Conference I have personally ever been to...not only is it a great place to gather information about Windows Management, but it's a great place to meet the people on www.myITforum.com I highly recommend you trying to get approval for this conference. Hope to see you there.