Brian W. McCann

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What W32tm is it anyway?
My daughter Alyssa and I play a game…well she might not consider it a game but she is constantly  asking me “What time is it without looking”.  I’ve actually gotten pretty good at it and can usually get within a few minutes.  Not sure why...
Frustration with Server 2008
Please don’t just read this post…participate by answering the questions I ask using the comments.  Don’t worry you don’t have to register.  :) One of the things that I’ve been waiting awhile for, was a Windows operating system that is smart...
What Version is Your Schema at?
Have you ever had one of those jobs where you just weren’t sure what Schema update had been applied in an environment? The following command will let you know which of the Windows Server Schema updates have been applied. dsquery.exe * "CN=Schema...
RODC Compatibility Issues with Down-Level Clients
I just read over at Jane Lewis's blog that if you plan on deploying Server 2008 Read Only Domain Controllers (RODC) and have down-level clients (XP and 2003 clients) then you will want to check out the RODC Compatibility Pack. I know a lot of people...
Active Directory Health Checks for Domain Controllers
I've just written a small article on the common steps that I perform when doing health checks on domain controllers. Head on over to AdminPrep to check it out. I would love for you to come back here and let me know what else you do when you do health...
Access Free Virtual Labs from Microsoft
I just found another gem that I'm sure everyone will love. While surfing over at IIS.net I saw that they had 5 virtual labs on IIS, three on IIS 7 and two on IIS 6. These are the real deals where you connect to an actual Virtual Machine and have free...
Update: AdminPak for Windows Vista
I wanted to keep everyone up-to-date on the latest developments of the missing AdminPak for Windows Vista. To catch up on the subject you can look here and then here . I have some good news and some OK news. First the good news: I have been informed by...
Restore files from older backups on Vista and Longhorn
If you migrating to Windows Vista or playing with Longhorn you may be interested in this newly released utility. The Windows NT Backup - Restore Utility allows you to restore files that were backed up in Windows XP or Server 2003 to Windows Vista and...