While they also updated several of their tools like Process Explorer, Handle, ZoomIt and SigCheck, the much more interesting news is that you don't have to download the tools any longer and put them somewhere in %PATH% you can execute them directly from the website. How cool is that? From a command prompt or Run simply type \\live.sysinternals.com\tools\<tool name here> And this site has...

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In case you missed out the free AVG offer here is another free anti-virus product. Once you create a free account on the CA site they will send you link to download it. There words regarding the account. "This information will be used to create your FREE account in case you are in need of any support. Your information will be kept private and will not be shared with any third parties." Get...

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I got a really good question today on maintenance windows and patching and how they can or cannot work together. Specifically if you had a maintenance window defined, but told the patches to install ignoring the maintenance window but suppress the reboots until the maintenance window will it install the updates and hold off on rebooting the clients until the maintenance window? First let's go over...

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Update : Download link More Details . Overview Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 now offers full support for management with Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008, integrates customer feedback, feature Integration with Intel vPro Technology and enhances Asset Intelligent features. Full Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 Support: Deploy and manage Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008—with...

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Just made public today, it will take a day or so to get the bits available for download. Regards, Anthony Anthony Clendenen | Solutions Engineer | 1E Microsoft MVP System Center Configuration Manager http://configmgr.com © Anthony Clendenen Technorati Tags: ConfigMgr , service pack , SCCM

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My client is seeking an SMS Administrator to join their operations team in Seattle. The ideal candidate must be passionate and driven about SMS 2003/SCCM 2007, but also enjoys interfacing with customers. The contract would be roughly 6 months in duration with a start date of immediately. Responsibilities: - Communicates and negotiates deployment activities with the customer on peer and management level...

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