March 2006 - Posts

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Scenarios and Procedures for Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003: Security by rodtrent

Follow these established best practices to create the most secure SMS environment possible, and then follow the guidance to maintain the most secure environment possible. This document has been updated...
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My son -- the track star -- who would have thought? by rodtrent

My oldest, Alex, in his first track meet ever, came within 2 seconds from breaking the state record for the 200 and 400 last night. Amazing! And, he’s only a Freshman. Since it’s his first...
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Testing the new setup! by rodtrent

Nothing to see here. Actually, just testing the new settings for BlogJet . It seems to work pretty dang well. A lot faster, too.
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BOF at MMS by rodtrent

This year the SMS Documentation Team is proposing to present a Birds of a Feather session called "Content Innovations for SMS". At this session I plan to demonstrate the new hot fixing process we developed...
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MMS 2006 Keynote Sessions by rodtrent

Attend these exciting and insightful keynote sessions to learn about Microsoft’s future plans for IT Management and how Microsoft manages it own desktops, severs, and applications. Tuesday, April...
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MMS 2006 With Registration – Receive the MMS 2006 and TechEd 2006 Post-Show DVDs by rodtrent

One of the most valuable benefits of attending the Microsoft Management Summit is the post-show DVD which carries recordings of every keynote and breakout session at the event as well as copies of all...
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MMS 2006 Breakout Sessions by rodtrent

All Breakout sessions have now been selected and scheduled. The full list of breakout sessions is available on the event web site at https://www.mms2006.com/content/sessions.aspx
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MMS 2006 Book Hands-on Labs Now by rodtrent

Starting March 6, 2006, the MMS 2006 CommNet site will be open for registered attendees to book Hands-on Labs. The Hands-on Labs at MMS are always popular and many are fully booked well before the event...
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Here we go... by rodtrent

William Shatner’s birthday is tomorrow!
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Internet Explorer ActiveX Update by rodtrent

Summary Microsoft will be making some necessary changes to Microsoft Windows desktop operating system software related to the way in which Internet Explorer handles some web pages. The purpose of this...
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Release Notes for Microsoft Systems Management Server 4.0 Beta 1 by rodtrent

These Release Notes contain information that you need to successfully install Systems Management Server (SMS) 4.0 Beta 1. Much of this information is not available in the product documentation. http:/...
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MMC 3.0! by rodtrent

Microsoft Management Console 3.0 (MMC 3.0) is a framework that unifies and simplifies day-to-day system management tasks on Windows by providing common navigation, menus, toolbars, and workflow across...
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MCI laying off workers due to the merger with Verizon by rodtrent

I’m not sure if this has been in the news or not yet, but I just got off the phone with some MCI folks. Apparently, MCI is preparing to lay-off a huge number of employees due to the Verizon/MCI merger...
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Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 3/14/2006 by rodtrent

March 14, 2006 Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s). Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically...
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The WMI Diagnosis Utility by rodtrent

WMIDiag.vbs is a VBScript script designed to help you ascertain the current state of the WMI service on a computer. The download package includes the utility itself, a ReadMe file that discusses how the...
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Shatner explores world of 'Trek' tech by rodtrent

The irreverent documentary "How William Shatner Changed the World" features the actor examining the ways "Star Trek" technology inspired real-life innovators, whose inventions include communicator-like...
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The new MSN Search Desktop rids you of the MSN Search toolbar in Outlook by rodtrent

Even though the new beta of the MSN Search Desktop works pretty well, I kinda miss it on my MS Outlook toolbar. Why would Microsoft remove it from MS Outlook for those folks that LIVE in MS Outlook. Now...
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New update to WinZip available by rodtrent

Please download and install WinZip 10 build 6698 to replace WinZip 10 build 6685: http://download.winzip.com/ngs/winzip100.exe
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Get a FREE Second Chance to Pass Your Microsoft Certification Exam by rodtrent

For a limited time, you can get a free second shot at any Microsoft IT Professional, Developer, or Microsoft Dynamics (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions) Certification exam. Just register for this...
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20,357 and still growing by rodtrent

Wow! myITforum.com has over 20,000 members and it’s still growing. Who would have thought a couple years ago that we would be growing so quick. Thanks to everyone for helping out!
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'Star Trek 2.0 by rodtrent

40th Anniversary Celebration to Feature Multi-Faceted 'Star Trek 2.0' and Saturday Marathons of Original, Un-Cut 'Star Trek' Episodes, Beginning in April. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060307/latu066.html...
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March 22nd at 11:00pm by rodtrent

Bill gives a concert on the TVLand channel.
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Questions and Answers from Microsoft by rodtrent

Q) SMS v4 recompile the MOF automatically like version 2 A) In beta 2 we will do this, already been submitted and accepted Q) ITMU wizard MMC would be fixed? I understand this might already be done in...
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SMSWISH getting you down? by rodtrent

I’ve read some threads this past week about the SMSWish email address not working. Microsoft has verified that it does, in fact, work, so you may want to check with your internal email folks.
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