January 2007 - Posts
Get Free Internet Access at T-Mobile Hotspots With Vista
This has been posted in several places over the last week and I kept ignoring, because I don't have T-Mobile, but then I finally read it. It doesn't matter if you are a T-Mobile customer or not. Anyone running Vista with IE7 can get it for free, they don't even require a credit card for the account. I fly through DFW and my layovers can be hours and there is a T-Mobile hotspot in C terminal, leather...
ACT 5.0 Released
If you haven't used ACT (Application Compatibility Toolkit) what it allows you to do is first get a database of applications you have installed, be it on all computers or just a select few, but any that install the monitoring tool. Then compare that list (automatically if you like) to the Microsoft database of applications they and vendors have certified as well as feedback from those who use the tools...
SMS 2003 SP3 - Initial Impressions
A coworker of mine in Australia, Brian T., has taken a look at the beta of SP3 and his hopes were not met. Below you will find his review. Thanks again Brian! The open beta only has the following: · A snapshot of the AssetMetrix database · Extended WMI classes for improved inventory · Additional reports What it doesn’t have is more important: · No method of inputting license information into the system...
Make Magazine Site Opens New Site Hackszine
I really enjoy these types of sites, and now some of the authors from O'Reilly's series of hack books have combined with the publishers of Make magazine site to make the new site that will cover how to hack your stuff to work in the way you like it, not what the R&D department found that most people would like. View article... Introducing Hackszine We're pleased to announce Hackszine.com , the...
Office 2007 Learning Tools
Mike Terrill and I were talking last night and he sent me this link. It is a whole list of free e-learning self based courses and a free ebook to boot. All of these are limited in time. Full page here. E-Learning – Free for a limited time Learn what's new with your favorite Microsoft Office program with targeted training that fits into your schedule. Each of these E-Learning courses focuses on specific...
Windows PowerShell 1.0 Available for Vista
As posted on the myITforum SMS mailing list ...Thanks to Greg and Rod for the heads up! Download Overview Windows PowerShell includes: One hundred and twenty-nine command-line tools (called "cmdlets") for performing common system administration tasks, such as managing services, processes, event logs, certificates, the registry, and using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Command-line tools...
Palm Treo Gets Microsoft Direct Push for Exchange
For the older, Treo's (like your Stephen) you can now get direct push from Exchange to your Treo. Read on for more details. Source "Palm, Inc. is releasing the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Update for Palm OS devices for the Palm Treo 680 and Treo 700p smartphones. Those Palm OS based Treo smartphones have long been able to use Exchange ActiveSync to access Microsoft Exchange Server information using...
Remote Control Your Computer with Any Remote
That's right, not VNC, not Remote Desktop, a TV remote. I love this site and just came across is last week, Cool Toys is favorite of mine too. But instrucables had a contest over the holidays for the best build it at home gifts, they are all outstanding but this one relates to computers and it is cheap! If you get the parts, software, and own a remote, say that TV tuner remote, you can control your...
WMI Diagnostics Tool v2
On Friday there was a TechNet webcast on using WmiDiag version 2 for troubleshooting WMI issues. I wasn't able to attend so I can provide any details, here is the introduction on the TechNet site. "The Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a pervasive component of Microsoft Windows that is often useful in critical situations. Many enterprise management applications rely on WMI, so it is important...
SCCM Adopts WSUS Interface for Patching
Omar, Omar, Omar....Why must you always.....read on folks. SCCM 2007: No ITMU but WSUS!! "If you are considering SCCM 2007 and you have your 'legacy' SMS 2003 running on ITMU or ITCU? -Forget it! SCCM 2007 will use WSUS. But will a few lesser screenclicks really speed up your patch management? The integration of ITMU / ITCU in SMS2003 was for me one of the biggest milestones for centralised patch management...
Windows Deployment Services on Server 2003
Keith does a nice job of discussing how to migrate from RIS to WDS without having Server 2007 or Longhorn. He also discusses how to implement the new BDD, so if you are planning on moving to BDD 2007 and you use RIS this is definite good read. If you have not registered for MMS 2007 yet make sure you start the process, approval for this type of training can take longer than normal. Management see's...
Talk to a Real Person
gethuman is a database of phone numbers for companies that gets you to a person. While some of the pre-people prompts actually gather information that routes your call correctly or gets your account in front of the CSR we have all made calls where we did not want to wait or care to enter all that information (again). Recently we attempted to switch to Citi Bank for our checking, it was a nightmare...
BDD 2007 Released
Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Published: January 16, 2007 Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007 is THE best practice set of comprehensive guidance and tools to optimally deploy desktops running Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, or Microsoft Office 2003. It helps IT professionals realize a quick return on investment while also...
New SMS and Vista Virtual Labs
Deploying Windows Vista with SMS 2003 After completing this lab, you will be better able to: Install the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack Update. Install USMT 3.0 to capture and restore user state information. Create an Image Capture Wizard CD. Image a Windows Vista client computer. Import the Windows Vista image into an SMS 2003 image package. Deploy the Windows Vista image to upgrade a Windows...
Recent Common SMS Support Issues
Posted today on the Microsoft Supportability blog are three KB articles regarding patching SMS and db size when running System Center Reporting Manager. Source . Recent Common SMS Support Issues We’d like to bring you attention to three recently released Knowledge Base articles which address some common issues SMS support has seen as of late. The first involves the Patchinstall.exe program and...
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