The Life of Brian

Active Directory, Group Policies, Server Core and the Life of Brian

Email Notifications

Blog Search Form

Go

Recent Posts

Tags

Disclaimer

  • This blog is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. This blog contains my own views and does not necessarily reflect the view of my employer.
    Locations of visitors to this page
    Add to Technorati Favorites

Sites I Visit

Archives

Browse by Tags

All Tags » Windows Vista (RSS)
Windows Event log limitations
Not sure how many people modify the size of the Windows Event Logs but it is something that I like to do simply because the default sizes of most them is just not enough.  For example you may remember the default for your System and Application log...
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...
Easy Way to View Windows Server 2008 and Vista’s Network Card Properties
That has to be the longest title I’ve ever had in any blog. In my opinion this has the ability to the best post I’ve ever created too. The reason being that I’m always looking for ways to make my life easier…and then share them...
RSAT Missing Tabs in Active Directory Users and Computers
Some of you may have noticed there were some missing tabs in Active Directory Users and Computers after you installed RSAT on Windows Vista. Specifically the Terminal Services Profile, Remote Control, Environment, and Sessions tabs are not there. The...
Windows Vista Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) Finally Released
It looks like Microsoft finally released RSAT for Windows Vista. What a relief. We can finally effectively manage our environment with Vista. It can be downloaded in two versions, 32bit or 64bit . What Is Included in RSAT? This is the list of Windows...
Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2008 6:24 by BrianM | with 1 comment(s)
Filed under: ,
Group Policy Spreadsheet for Server 2008 and Vista SP1
I've always loved these spreadsheets as they allow a quick and easy way to search for Group Policies. With Server 2008 live and Vista SP1 out Microsoft has updated their reference sheet to add all the new Group Policy settings. There are now over...
AdminPak (Remote Server Administration Tools) for Windows Vista Almost Ready
This is been a hot topic here for a long time. Back in May I mentioned that there was going to be no AdminPak and sure enough that was confirmed. Microsoft's decision was to create a new tool called the Remote Server Administration Tools. Back in...
Windows Vista Performance and Reliability Patches
While it's not Service Pack 1 it these next two patches definitely contain quite a few needed fixes with Windows Vista. This first one addresses the following issues: You experience a long delay when you try to exit the Photos screen saver. A memory...
Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2007 22:16 by BrianM | with no comments
Filed under:
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...
Solution Finder: Vista AdminPak
I think that it is pretty obvious that the majority of the Admins out there want Windows Vista to have an Official AdminPak. While you and I may not be able to convince Microsoft that an AdminPak is truly needed, perhaps we can help solve the problem...
Posted: Sat, Jun 2 2007 13:00 by BrianM | with 5 comment(s)
Filed under:
AdminPak for Windows Vista
Updated News Here Here is a brief update to a problem a lot of us have encountered, installing the AdminPak on Windows Vista to support your server environment. Take a look here for my previous post on this that has the only supported work around from...
Quad Core in a Little Package
Now that my home theater room is 99% complete it is time to update my computer. The reason being is that my current computer is too large and not powerful enough for what I need. Let's start with power… How does an Intel QX6700 Core 2 Extreme sound? One...
Windows Vista Finally Supported on iMAC
Thanks to my good friend Jared it looks like Apple's iMACs finally have support for Windows Vista via BootCamp. I've been waiting for this day since Vista was launched to put it on Sami's computer. Not sure how much she will like it but I know I will...
Posted: Thu, Mar 29 2007 15:21 by BrianM | with no comments
Filed under:
Windows Vista Backup FAQ
Now that Windows Vista is out in the wild I'm sure some of you have played with the new and improved Backup . It is quite a bit different then the old NT Backup but I think it is better. Take a look at this FAQ on some common questions to the Backup utility...
Posted: Tue, Feb 20 2007 8:16 by BrianM | with 1 comment(s)
Filed under:
Virtual PC 2007 Released
Another day another release from Microsoft. Yesterday Microsoft released SQL 2005 SP2 and today it appears they have released the much anticipated Virtual PC 2007 . I found this out from my good friends from the north . The reason I say much anticipated...
Posted: Tue, Feb 20 2007 7:37 by BrianM | with no comments
Filed under: ,
Documentation: What's New in Vista and What's coming in Longhorn
Make sure to mark your calendar for this Tuesday to see learn more about all the new documentation on Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn". Microsoft is hosting a public chat at 11:30 A.M. PST which will sure to be a great learning experience for...
Windows Vista DreamScene
It appears Microsoft has released another Windows Vista Ultimate extra . This one is known as DreamScene and was by far the most asked about feature of Vista at the Phoenix launch in the "Ask the Experts" area. DreamScene allows you to play .mpeg and...
Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2007 13:01 by BrianM | with no comments
Filed under:
Microsoft Thanks Intel
On January 29 th Microsoft lit up the streets of NY with a big thank you sign on Times Square. Microsoft gave a personal thank you to Intel that was 8 stories high. The sign measure in at 120 feet by 90 feet and made up of 8,000 panels displaying 16 million...
Posted: Mon, Feb 5 2007 12:38 by BrianM | with no comments
Filed under:
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...
More Posts Next page »