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How-To: Sequencing Office 2007 with SoftGrid

March 04, 2008

I wish Microsoft would standardize on either SoftGrid or Microsoft Application Virtualization. Here is a KB on sequencing Office 2007. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;939796 INTRODUCTION This article describes one method that you can use to successfully sequence a 2007 Microsoft Office program for use with Microsoft SoftGrid. The method that is described in this article is not the only method that is available. Additionally, you may have to modify the information in this article...  ... Read the full post or  the 4 comments. Filed under: , , , , , ,

SoftGrid 4.1 and 4.2 Updates Available for Download Now

February 19, 2008

Posted today over the SoftGrid Team Blog, you can now get the latest updates for SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 and 4.2 HFRU2 on TechNet. There are some pretty significant additions and changes in these updates. I am pleased to announce public availability of SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 and 4.2 HFRU2. This cumulative update for SoftGrid v4.1 SP1 and v4.2 provides the latest updates to SoftGrid. In addition to stability improvements, this update contains the following changes: The log level of the "Error reading from...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: , , , , ,

Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization Labs

February 03, 2008

J.C. over on the SoftGrid Team blog posed a list of SoftGrid virtual labs. If you are new to the technology, need a refresher or just want to pick up on some stuff you might not already know this list covers quite a few different areas of the entire SoftGrid process from sequencing to troubleshooting. I would also recommend subscribing to their RSS feed if you don't currently. Are you new to Microsoft Application Virtualization (aka SoftGrid) and looking for a quick and easy way to ramp up your...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: , , ,

SoftGrid Sequencing Guidelines

February 01, 2008

Microsoft has released a Best Practices guide for Application Virtualization or SoftGrid v.4.2 app sequencing that was compiled from the MCS group. Here are some of the highlights in the first two sections followed be the TOC's. There is far too much information to be effectively summarized here. Great work! Get your pdf copy here and your xps copy here . Highlights of the Sequencer setup recommendations Sequence on a machine that is the oldest OS that the sequenced app will run on. If Office...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: , , ,

SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 Hotfix Rollup & 4.2 Hotfix Rollup Details and Download Links

January 02, 2008

First up, SoftGrid 4.1 SP1's hotfix rollup details. KB 938497 SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 Hotfix Rollup Package 1 This cumulative update for SoftGrid v4.1 SP1 provides the latest updates to SoftGrid v4.1 SP1. In addition to stability improvements, this update contains the following changes: • Improvements to package upgrade when importing upgraded sequencings into the SoftGrid Server Management Console Snap-in. • Improvements to package downgrade operation. • Improvements to nonpaged pool usage when sequencing...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: , , ,

Top Ten Events in Systems Management During 2007

December 31, 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: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Desktop Management with System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft SoftGrid

December 27, 2007

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032358169&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US TechNet Webcast: Optimizing Desktop Management with System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization (Level 300) Event ID: 1032358169 Register Online Language(s): English. Product(s): System Center. Audience(s): IT Professionals. Duration: 60 Minutes Start Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) One...  ... Read the full post or  the 2 comments. Filed under: , ,

MSI Utility for Microsoft Application Virtualization SoftGrid

December 21, 2007

Seasons Greetings Everyone! Overview The MSI Utility for Microsoft Application Virtualization is a new tool designed to extend virtual application deployment in certain key scenarios. In cases where a computer running Microsoft System Center Virtual Application Server is not available, the MSI Utility allows delivery of sequenced applications directly to Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization for Desktops and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization for Terminal Services. The MSI Utility...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: , ,

Systems Management Support WebCasts...And ConfigMgr Too

December 19, 2007

Merry Christmas... This is a whole list of Systems Management WebCasts that go back as far as 2000 with some SMS 2.0 stuff, here is some newer SMS 2003 WebCasts, and here is a search string for ConfigMgr WebCasts, I couldn't find a page that just listed all of them. Past Support WebCasts Support WebCast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Latest trends in vulnerabilities, malware, and potentially unwanted software - Level 300 - Wednesday, 07 November 2007 The Microsoft Exchange Server 2003...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: , , , , , ,

SoftGrid SMS Connector Discontinued

September 12, 2007

The SoftGrid connector will be deprecated in the near future and replaced with Windows Installer Application Virtualization Extension or WIAV. The reasons they are moving away from the SMS Connector is due to future plans and interoperability with old and new products. What is it? Yes, you in the back, you have a question? Ah, yes what is it he asked. It is essentially a tool to take your sequenced applications and turn them into Windows Installer packages (MSI's). Another question? Go ahead...  ... Read the full post or  the first comment. Filed under: , , , , , , , ,