The Life of Brian : Windows Vista

Windows Event log limitations

BrianM — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:50:00 GMT

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...(read more)

What W32tm is it anyway?

BrianM — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:49:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Easy Way to View Windows Server 2008 and Vista’s Network Card Properties

BrianM — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:07:00 GMT

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...(read more)

RSAT Missing Tabs in Active Directory Users and Computers

BrianM — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:26:13 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Vista Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) Finally Released

BrianM — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:24:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Group Policy Spreadsheet for Server 2008 and Vista SP1

BrianM — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:15:41 GMT

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...(read more)

AdminPak (Remote Server Administration Tools) for Windows Vista Almost Ready

BrianM — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:12:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Vista Performance and Reliability Patches

BrianM — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:16:15 GMT

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...(read more)

Access Free Virtual Labs from Microsoft

BrianM — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Update: AdminPak for Windows Vista

BrianM — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:46:34 GMT

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...(read more)

Solution Finder: Vista AdminPak

BrianM — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:00:41 GMT

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...(read more)

AdminPak for Windows Vista

BrianM — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:44:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Quad Core in a Little Package

BrianM — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:37:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Vista Finally Supported on iMAC

BrianM — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:21:49 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Vista Backup FAQ

BrianM — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:16:28 GMT

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...(read more)

Virtual PC 2007 Released

BrianM — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:37:56 GMT

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...(read more)

Documentation: What's New in Vista and What's coming in Longhorn

BrianM — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:08:48 GMT

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...(read more)

Windows Vista DreamScene

BrianM — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:01:56 GMT

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...(read more)

Microsoft Thanks Intel

BrianM — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:38:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Restore files from older backups on Vista and Longhorn

BrianM — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:34:00 GMT

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...(read more)