April 2009 - Posts

[vpro] Microsoft Windows 7 Survey
30 April 09 07:04 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

 

 

From: admin@lists.myITforum.com [mailto:admin@lists.myITforum.com] On Behalf Of Witherow, Kelsey E
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:10 PM
To: ProExpertCenter; vpro@lists.myitforum.com
Cc: Hilliker, Josh
Subject: [vpro] Microsoft Windows 7 Survey

All,

            On behalf of Josh Hilliker with the vPro Expert Center, please take a moment to participate in this survey we have created on the Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade. Thank you in advance! Your responses are appreciated.

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Dsbce68_2b0qjcTPTQ0ereRg_3d_3d

 

Thanks,

Kelsey Witherow

Intel Corporation

BCG Training & Events

Desk: 916.356.9901

Cell: 916.529.7424

 

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ConfigMgr Child Labor Video « The Realm of the Verbal Processor
30 April 09 03:00 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

Jarvis Davis put together another video for MMS 2009.  Check it out:

ConfigMgr Child Labor Video « The Realm of the Verbal Processor

Nexus SC: The System Center Team Blog : Enable Users, Not Just Devices
29 April 09 10:02 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

 

Nexus SC: The System Center Team Blog : Enable Users, Not Just Devices

Adaptiva Launches Green Planet to Address PC Power Management Adoption
29 April 09 09:53 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=6302&z=71

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myITforum.com’s MMS 2009 booth slide deck – and a happy birthday!
29 April 09 11:31 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

This is myITforum.com’s 10th year birthday, celebrated at the 10th year of the Microsoft Management Summit.  Here’s the slide deck used in the myITforum.com booth to help understand a bit more about myITforum.com.

http://www.myitforum.com/downloads/booth/myITforum_2009_show_files/frame.htm

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The myITforum Party awards at MMS 2009
29 April 09 11:27 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

You can now view the awards online here:

http://www.myitforum.com/downloads/awards2009/myITforum%20awards%202009_files/frame.htm

It was a great event once again, showing the strong commitment of the System Center community to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

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Announcing a New Program for System Center Influencers
29 April 09 12:59 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

 

 

Feed: Nexus SC: The System Center Team Blog
Posted on: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:16 PM
Author: davemorehouse
Subject: Announcing a New Program for System Center Influencers

Officially launching at MMS 2009 in Las Vegas is a new community program that will give influencers—user group leads, MVPs, popular bloggers, and others recognized as influential in the community around System Center—the technical training content, people connections, and general guidance they need to enhance their credibility and impact in the community.

Key Member Benefits

  • Access key content:  Members get access to the latest technical training content to help them enhance their expertise.   This also includes exclusive user group content.
  • Meet experts and peers in the community:  Members can stay connected with System Center-focused events, or let others know about their upcoming events.   Members can register and find events, as well as request speakers for upcoming meetings.
  • Grow in influence:  Members can learn about new opportunities to lead their communities on and offline, and find out about other opportunities to get more involved with Microsoft.

This invitation-only program has its online home on Microsoft Connect, and offers or links to several different tools intended to support influencer needs. As this is very much a work in progress that is just getting off the ground, we are asking participants to help us develop the program and shape it in ways that are most relevant to the community.

Who’s Eligible

This program is intended for influencers of all kinds, or simply those who are looking for tools to become more influential in their communities. Our intention is not to supplant any existing influencer programs, such as the MVP program, but merely to complement and extend them, focusing specifically on the needs of the System Center (and soon: Virtualization) community.

How to Find Out More

If you are interested in this program, or have any questions about our tools, resources, or mission, please contact us at scnetsup@microsoft.com.

- dave //


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Visio Add-in for Operations Manager 2007 R2 Beta
28 April 09 09:28 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

 

 

Feed: www.contoso.se
Posted on: Saturday, April 25, 2009 10:07 AM
Author: Anders Bengtsson
Subject: Visio Add-in for Operations Manager 2007 R2 Beta

Microsoft has released Visio Add-in for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 beta (1.0.0.1054). It is a add-on to Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional SP1. With this add-on you can link health state from components in Operations Manager 2007 R2 to objects in Visio. This is a great way to visualize complex systems and business processes. You can use the “view in fullscreen” option in Visio to show the Visio documents on a big screen in your IT office or call center.

The Visio Add-in has the following features:

*Distributed applications exported from System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 (release candidate) as Visio documents automatically show live health state information on the exported objects when opened in Visio.
*You can easily create new Visio documents and link shapes to any managed object (computer, database, web site, perspective etc.) to show the current health state.
*You can automatically link entire existing Visio documents to the computer and network devices managed by Operations Manager by matching computer names or IP addresses.
*Health states can be automatically refreshed in Visio documents. You can use this option along with Visio’s full screen view to create dashboard views suitable for use as a summary display in a datacenter control room.
*Predefined data graphics enable you to toggle from Operations Manager health icons to shape color for health state.

Download the Visio add-in at Connect. (To get access to this release, apply to participate in the “Operations Manager Public Beta” at this site.)

Source: the Operations Manager team blog

Here are some screenshots of the Visio Add-in for Ops Mgr 2007 R2


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SCCM Expert Self Service Case Study for Avnet Inc - myITforum.com
28 April 09 08:07 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

"SCCM Self Service has definitely helped us be more efficient in our operations. We especially appreciate how well connected SCCM Expert is within the Microsoft® Systems Center community. With SCCM Expert well entrenched in that knowledge, we know the products we receive from them reflect industry best practices and direction."

Download the case study: 

SCCM Expert Self Service Case Study for Avnet Inc - myITforum.com

SystemCenterCentral.com launches today...
27 April 09 04:38 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

http://www.systemcentercentral.com/

 

Drop out, take a look.  Give them feedback.

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Free tool Coretech Application Creator gets a new name - Coretech SCCM Manager 1.0.3
27 April 09 08:37 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

This utility is developed based on many years of experience with Microsoft System Management Server now System Center Configuration Manager. Our mission is to streamline every aspect of the package creation process thus making the daily administration of the system smarter. In the latest version you’ll also find functionality to prestage computers and configure variables used in the image deployment process.

This utility is Freeware, making it illegal to change or sell, but legal to use in any purposes.

 

http://blog.coretech.dk/confmgr07/coretech-sccm-manager-103-%e2%80%93-freeware-download/

Be a MMS 2009 “Virtual” attendee
27 April 09 12:38 AM | rodtrent | with no comments

Today, the MMS folks announced how you can “attend” MMS 2009 without “attending” MMS 2009.  Pretty cool!

If you are unable to attend MMS 2009 in person this week, a new MMS 2009 Online” registration option has been created which provides access to the valuable session content being presented at this year’s MMS 2009 event - right from your desktop. 

MMS 2009 Online - Features
MMS 2009 Online” is an opportunity to access the MMS 2009 CommNet both during and after the event, just like attendees who are present at the event.  This option provides access to key content including:

·         Live Webcast of the MMS 2009 Keynotes*

·         Video Recordings of Breakout session topics**

·         Downloadable PowerPoint slide decks from the Breakout sessions

·         Hands-on Lab Manuals

·         Sample files shared by Speakers

·         Access to the MessagePoint system for online discussions with other attendees

·         Copy of the MMS 2009 Post-show DVD set mailed shortly after the event (a $275 value)

·         Copy of the MMS 2009 Hands-on Lab Walkthrough DVD mailed after the event (a $125 value)

·         Access to all MMS 2009 Online content for 3 months after the event closes

Registration as an “MMS 2009 Online” Attendee costs $350 and provides online access to over 140 breakout topics as recordings and PowerPoint slide decks as well as 76 Hands-on Lab manuals.  The Post-show DVD set provides indexed recordings of all available Breakouts plus bonus materials and supplementary files from session speakers and Event Sponsors.  The Hands-on Lab Walkthrough DVD provides video recordings of the most popular lab topics offered at the event with audio commentary providing step-by-step explanations of the key procedures covered.

*Note that the live webcasts of the MMS 2009 keynotes are not restricted to registered “MMS 2009 Online” Attendees.  Access to all other content is restricted to in-person and on-line attendees up to 3 months post-event.

**Breakout session recordings for most topics will be posted within 24 hours of the live session.

Full Session Details
Full details of the sessions being offered at MMS 2009 this week are provided on the event site Sessions Page and in a downloadable Session Details PDF.

 “MMS 2009 Online” Registration
The MMS 2009 Online registration package is available for only $350.  If you would like to register as an attendee of “MMS 2009 Online” click on the following link:

·          "MMS 2009 Online" Attendee Registration Site

The username and password you create during registration will give you immediate access to all the online content available to attendees at the event – and without leaving your desk!

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Opportunity to help MMS and Microsoft…
26 April 09 08:39 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

If you are attending MMS 2009, and interested in having a voice about the future of MMS bags, drop by booth #633 and let us know.

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LAST MMS 2009 breakout room session change
26 April 09 05:38 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

Timeslot

New Room

Code

Title

Speaker(s)

4/29/2009 2:15PM - 3:30PM

San Polo 3403

SO17

Protecting Applications with Data Protection Manager 2007 with SP1

Jason Buffington

4/29/2009 2:15PM - 3:30PM

San Polo 3401A

SU31

Ask the Community Experts

Brian Mason; Donnie Taylor; Ed Aldrich; Garth Jones; Greg Ramsey; Michael Schultz; Paul Thomsen; Richard Dixon; Rod Trent; Sherry Kissinger; Tev Sanders

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Last Minute MMS 2009 Breakout Session Room Changes
25 April 09 02:45 PM | rodtrent | with no comments

Timeslot

New Room

Code

Title

Speaker(s)

4/27/2009 3:00PM - 4:15PM

Titian 2304

SN01

Solution Accelerator for Windows Optimized Desktop

Chanel Chambers; Luis Camara Manoel

4/27/2009 3:00PM - 4:15PM

Veronese 2405

SS30

Internet Safety for Kids: Predator and Protection Tactics

Laura Chappell

4/28/2009 11:45AM - 1:00PM

Bellini 2001B

SY07

Advanced Topics in Software Updates Management for Configuration Manager 2007

Rick Duong

4/28/2009 11:45AM - 1:00PM

Titian 2201B

SO01

Overview of Operations Manager 2007 R2

Baelson Duque; Lorenzo Rizzi; Shilpa Ranganathan; Steve Wilson

4/29/2009 10:15AM - 11:30AM

Bellini 2001B

SY02

What´s new in System Center Configuration Manager SP1 and R2

Jeff Wettlaufer

4/29/2009 10:15AM - 11:30AM

Veronese 2401B

SN03

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010: The Next Generation

Michael Niehaus; Tim Mintner

4/29/2009 2:15PM - 3:30PM

San Polo 3401A

SO17

Protecting Applications with Data Protection Manager 2007 with SP1

Jason Buffington

4/29/2009 2:15PM - 3:30PM

San Polo 3403

SU31

Ask the Community Experts

Brian Mason; Donnie Taylor; Ed Aldrich; Garth Jones; Greg Ramsey; Michael Schultz; Paul Thomsen; Richard Dixon; Rod Trent; Sherry Kissinger; Tev Sanders

4/30/2009 10:15AM - 11:30AM

Bellini 2105

SC07

Introducing Policy Change Management with AGPM 3.0

Lilia Gutnik

4/30/2009 10:15AM - 11:30AM

Titian 2304

SC11

Introducing Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)

Ran Oelgiesser

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