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ConfigMgr SP1 Goes RTM

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 full support for the latest Windows platforms, from planning through inventory, to deployment, and...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, News, ConfigMgr, Server 2008, Configuration Manager, SCCM, Downloads

WAIK for Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and XP SP3 Dates

Hopefully you have heard by now that Vista SP1 and Server 2008 went RTM on Monday . But can you use these with OSD or MD? Well of course you can with the new version of WAIK. Also it is being reported that Vista SP1 goes live on Feb 18th or 19th and Windows XP SP3 goes live on March 23rd or 24th. Download details here direct download here (1.1 GB). Overview The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and deploy the Windows Vista and...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: SMS 2003, Vista, News, OSD, WAIK, Windows PE, BDD, OSD Plus Pack, ConfigMgr, Server 2008, Microsoft Deployment, Downloads, PXELite

Top Ten Events in Systems Management During 2007

First of all, Happy New Year, and may everyone find that in 2008 that your glass is more than half full, you and your loved ones are all very healthy and overly happy, that your careers are very prosperous, and that you gain all that you desire and more. As we welcome another year and reflect on the year ending it is always nice to note what was the highlights of the year. So below is my personal top ten of 2007 when it comes to Systems Management. 10. Thursday, October 23rd, System Center Partner...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: SMS 2003, et. all, System Center, Vista, News, TechNet, Microsoft, myITforum, SCOM, MMS 2007, Blog, OSD, SoftGrid, ConfigMgr

Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 Delayed

What is the status? Windows Server 2008, formerly Longhorn, will be delayed until Q1 of 2008 but will be available to SA and MSDN subscribers prior to RTM. SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 are scheduled to be released with Server 2008 so I can only assume they will be delayed as well. Vista SP1 also suffers from the same fate, delayed until Q1 of 08. The BETA of Vista SP1 will be available to participants in about two weeks however. And SP3 for XP is moving along with its BETA also being out...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: Active Directory, System Center, Beta, Vista, Longhorn, News, Microsoft, SCCM 2007, NAP, ConfigMgr, Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Launch Feb 27

Announced at the World Wide Partner Conference yesterday was the release date for Server 2008, which also coincides with the release of Vista SP1, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008. This is the missing piece for NAP with Config Manager, as it will not work without it . The NAP client will also only be supported on XP SP3, Vista, and Server 2008. Regards, Anthony Anthony Clendenen | Solutions Engineer | 1E Inc. We are considered a premier SMS Solution Provider by Microsoft. See us at http:/...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: Vista, Longhorn, News, NAP

Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) User's Guide for Windows Vista Updated

Direct download . From the readme... Contents Introduction to the Windows AIK Documentation Update 1................... 2 Critical Updates........................................................................... 2 Windows AIK Setup and Installation Known Issues.............................. 3 Windows Setup Known Issues........................................................ 3 General Windows Deployment Known Issues..................................... 5 Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, News, OSD, Documentation, WAIK

MMS 2007 - Day 2 - Keynote Speech

Rodney Sherwood starts off the keynote again this year with this comedy and a video of interviewing the stars at MMS. Senior VP Server and Tools, Bob Muglia was the keynote speaker. He started out with the Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI). One part of the DSI is Virtualized infrastructure which consists of Virtual Server 2005 R2 and SoftGrid. Virtualization, OS virtualization "Viridian" Longhorn or Windows Server 2007, VPC, VS 2005 RS. Application virtualization is SoftGrid, focus now is on the client...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: SMS 2003, System Center, Vista, News, SCCM 2007, SCOM, MMS 2007, Virtual Server, SoftGrid, SUP

Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Beta Program Now Available for Download

If you are planning on deploying Vista this is a tool for you. If you are doing it in house or for a customer this tool will tell you if your hardware is Vista ready or not. It works without installing an agent and runs from a single, centralized server. It scans your network and evaluates the hardware for Vista readiness. For those computers that are on the network but are not Vista ready it recommends specific hardware upgrades that need to get them Vista ready. This is a beta, but it is a public...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Tools, Beta, Vista, News

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, monitor applications for problems on the clients running the ACT tool and then you can mitigate...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: Tools, Vista, News

Vista and Office 2007 for Free! Yes It's True! - Sold Out

I saw reports of this yesterday and thought, like most, yeah right! But this has been confirmed by two different Microsoft employees as legit. If you watch three or more webcasts or virtual labs within 30 days of registration. You must be 18 or older, a US resident, and only one gift per person -per offer, this expires on Feb 28th or while supplies last. You are responsible for any taxes. Exact details can be found here . So sign up, watch, learn, and get Office 2007 and Vista for free! Check it...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, Office, News, Microsoft

Released - New Remote Desktop Connection (TSv6) for XP and 2003

So what is new in the Vista/Longhorn version of remote desktop? Multimontior support, true clipboard access, remote access through a gateway or firewall, and more. Get more info here . Brief Description Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) provides a way to use any new Terminal Services features introduced in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” from a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Windows...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, Longhorn, News

Vista RTM Today - Maybe

Back on October 26th I stated Vista would RTM today. Well, I repeated what I read/was told, not as if I have any inside source of information at Microsoft or anything. Not like I sit in on conference calls with Microsoft team managers or anything like that. http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/socal/archive/2006/10/26/Vista-Delayed.aspx Well maybe we will get the RTM today after all… http://www.tweakvista.com/article39018.aspx Windows Vista RTM Tomorrow? Confirmed by MS? Posted 11/7/2006 by Steve...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, News

WSUS is Getting New Vista Categories Today

Source . Hi Folks: There will be a new product category added to your WSUS server over the next day or two, under the Windows family. The new category will be titled “Windows Ultimate Extras.” Windows Ultimate Extras are programs, services, and premium content for Windows Vista™Ultimate. The Windows Ultimate Extras category will contain all Extras for Windows Ultimate as they are released throughout the Windows Vista timeframe. Ultimate Extras will be offered through WSUS, for clients...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: Patching, Vista, News

Vista Delayed

According to reports the Vista RTM has been pushed back to November 8th due to a last minute bug found by the QA team. This will also make the scheduled business release of November a very tight fit. More here and here . Anthony Clendenen '> Listen to this article  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: Vista, News

Vista RTM October 25th?

Could it be as early as next week? I guess we will see. Anthony Clendenen Source Vista may be headed to factories next week By Benjamin J. Romano Seattle Times technology reporter Microsoft could be ready to release Windows Vista to manufacturing as early as next week, a milestone that would signify the end of a protracted development process. It could also set the company on a course to launch the operating system at the huge International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Chairman Bill...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, News

Microsoft Announces Desktop Optimization Pack

Today it was officially announced that Microsoft will combine the recently acquired tools from Softricity, Winternals, and Desktop Standard into a single package that you can purchase for ~$50 per client. What this package gets you is SoftGrid application virtualization, group policy management/enhancement tools from DesktopStandard, and the remote repair tools from Wintenals. For this price you could not get even the tools from DesktopStandard, the backend for the SoftGrid used to run about $15...  ... Read the full post or  the 2 comments. Filed under: SMS 2003, Group Policy, Tools, Vista, News, Microsoft

Vista RC1 is Available

Microsoft Delivers Windows Vista RC1 build 5600 Title Windows Vista RC1 (v5600-16384) for X86 and X64 (English) Release Date 9/1/2006 Size 6,261.47 MB Version RC1 (v5600-16384) Category Build Milestone RC1 Description Please ensure you uncheck any files you don’t wish to download.  You should use your same key(s) from previous releases.  To generate a new key, please request from key package “5342 and Up – Ultimate” and “Beta 2 Home Basic/Home Premium...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, News

What's New and Changed in Group Policy with Vista and Longhorn

http://blogs.technet.com/windowsserver/archive/2006/05/09/427789.aspx Summary of New or Expanded Group Policy Settings You can now use Group Policy to centrally manage a greater number of features and component behaviors. The number of Group Policy settings has increased from approximately 1,700 in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) to approximately 2,500 in Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn". Antivirus Manages behavior for evaluating high-risk attachments. • User Configuration...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Group Policy, Vista, News

MMS 2006 - Day 3 - SMSv4 (SCCM 2007) Beta 1 and Beta 1 Refresh Features

Presented by Josh Pointer and Michael Kelley IF YOU MISSED THIS SESSION MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND IT - THE SLIDES DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE YOU MUST SEE THE DEMOS!!! Included in Beta 1: (You may want to skip this section and get to the good stuff in Demo 1 below) Operating System Deployment (OSD) Software Updates Management (SUM) New UI Based on MMC 3.0 Filter Drag and Drop for patch and folders!!! Branch DP's What's new in the Beta 1 Refresh? - Matches Vista Beta 2 release time Deployment of Vista and Longhorn...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: SMS 2003, Packaging, Patching, Beta, Vista, Longhorn, News, Microsoft, MMS 2006

MMS 2006 - Day 2 - Vista Management Overview

So what is new for managability in Vista you ask…Well here are a few areas. User account control Group policy additions and flexibility New Event Viewer Additional WMI providers Windows Resource Protection (WRP) Task Scheduler – Improved So more specifically the user acct control means that users are now allowed to do things they should have been able to do without admin rights, things such as manage their printers and change their power sheme. Probably the best feature of this is that legacy apps...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: Vista, News, Microsoft, MMS 2006

Day 1 - MMS 2006 - Part 2

This was a long day, I managed to get into four sessions and spend some time at SMS Expert booth talking with Dave. If you have not seen the new version of ESD make sure you stop by and check it out, they have done some great things with it. I was not able to make it to the get together at the Marriott, I was tired and had not eaten since lunch so I got back to my room about 9:30, ate, and went to sleep. Hopefully I will be meet up with some of the myITforum people today. My wife and daughter arrive...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: SMS 2003, Scripting, Group Policy, Vista, Longhorn, News, Microsoft, MMS 2006