April 2007 - Posts

Don't forget...
Tomorrow is the inaugural meeting of the UK Windows Management User Group, right after the UK MMS event finishes. I know that the UK MMS event is full but I'd love to see you at our user group meeting so if you plan on attending please let me know...
Posted: Apr 30 2007, 09:09 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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SP3 available today?
Rumour has it that SMS 2003 SP3 has now been released. Nothing on the public SMS Site just yet though (I think it's a bit early and it will probably be Monday/ Tuesday of next week before you see the link appear)....( read more ) Read More...
Posted: Apr 27 2007, 09:05 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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MMS UK Sold Out BUT....
Blimey, the UK MMS Event I blogged about the other day ( http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/chobbs/archive/2007/04/16/mms-coming-to-the-uk.aspx ), is now full. BUT Microsoft have created a waitlist so if you didn't manage to register before now make sure...
Posted: Apr 22 2007, 09:46 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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The Latest on SMS 2003 SP3...
The latest I'm hearing from Microsoft is that SMS 2003 SP3 is nearing completion and it looks like it should ship in early May. Stay tuned for more news as I hear it..."...( read more ) Read More...
Posted: Apr 18 2007, 11:54 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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User Mode Process Dumper Version 8.1
The User Mode Process Dumper (userdump) dumps any running Win32 processes memory image (including system processes such as csrss.exe, winlogon.exe, services.exe, etc) on the fly, without attaching a debugger, or terminating target processes. Generated...
Posted: Apr 18 2007, 05:18 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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UK Windows Management User Group Initial Meeting – Spread the word..!!
For sometime now a few of us have been looking to start a Systems Management User Group in the UK. A few people “out there” have contacted me expressing an interest in such a group. Well now is your chance to have your say. On Tuesday 1 st May right after...
Posted: Apr 17 2007, 06:23 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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MMS coming to the UK…
On Tuesday 1 st May Microsoft will be hosting a “Mini-MMS” event here in the UK entitled “ Microsoft Management Summit (UK)- Are you in control? How to manage and secure your infrastructure ”. This event will include the highlights of this year’s Microsoft...
Posted: Apr 16 2007, 03:40 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)
The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and deploy the Microsoft Windows Vista™ family of operation systems. By using Windows AIK, you can perform unattended Windows installations,...
Posted: Apr 15 2007, 02:13 PM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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Rodney Jackson's Slides and Tools now available on the MMS website...
Microsoft have now resolved the issue with Rodney's PPT Slide deck and utilities not appearing on the MMS website. To access these simply log into the MMS site, click on "Session Scheduler" and then filter by "Speaker: Rodney Jackson". Happy downloading...
Posted: Apr 12 2007, 10:57 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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New Page - SMS 2003 Tools and Utilities
Been feeling under the weather this week hence the lack of updates. Anyway, I've just created a new page containing what I consider are useful SMS 2003 Tools and Utilities which you can access using the link below. If you have any suggestions for additions...
Posted: Apr 12 2007, 07:03 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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New Page - SMS 2003 Downloads
SMS 2003 Downloads This is a new page I've created for useful SMS 2003 downloads which includes the tools and utilities Rodney Jackson used during his session " SY20 - SMS 2003/ SCCM Beta 2 - 911 Case Studies " at this year's MMS which was one of my favourites...
Posted: Apr 05 2007, 07:33 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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My Hips Don't Lie...
WOW - Necy and I went to see Shakira in concert last night. After waiting for 2 1/2 hours she finally came on stage and boy was it worth the wait. Man she can sing and dance and when she finished off the encore with " My Hips Don't Lie " (my favourite...
Posted: Apr 05 2007, 07:05 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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HP Client Catalog for SMS announced at MMS 2007
As announced during Bill Anderson's "State of the Union" presentation at MMS this year, HP have now released a Client Catalog for SMS. More details here ......( read more ) Read More...
Posted: Apr 04 2007, 07:08 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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Critical Mouse Patch is Now Available
Rather than waiting for Patch Tuesday Microsoft have today released the Patch that cures the flaw within the animated mouse cursor within Windows. Here's the security bulletin: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-017.mspx...( read...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 02:30 PM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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"Error code = 8202" when attempting to Extend the Schema
Seeing this error when extending the Schema? Here's what to do about it... [Go to article]...( read more ) Read More...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 01:37 PM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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Goodbye old friend...
Well after many years of sterling service my 1E mini optical mouse has finally given up on me (not surprising after the bashing it's had from me over the last few years). I was given my little rodent friend at MMS (I think MMS 2004 or maybe 2005). Don...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 01:26 PM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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Some cool tools and utilities for SMS
My fellow MVP Steve Bobosky has developed some AWESOME tools and utilities to enhance SMS. He's now decided to "go it alone" and setup his own company called "System Center Tools LLC". So if you want to see what tools Steve has developed drop by his new...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 09:15 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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What is it with the Americans and tea?
At MMS there was a severe tea shortage. Not a big deal unless you're an Englishman. So today, I'm asking Americans to wake up and smell the... At MMS English Breakfast (or ordinary) tea was in short supply. If you liked Ceylon, Orange or any other tea...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 08:56 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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My Blog updated with MMS Stuff
Well I've just finished updating my Blog with all of the "stuff" from MMS (publishing the content on the relevant dates), so if you want to find out what happended at MMS drop by......( read more ) Read More...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 08:35 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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My MMS Pics
OK, to make things easier I've decided to split my MMS pics out onto three separate pages as follows: USS Midway - The pictures I took whilst aboard the USS Midway which I visited on the Sunday MMS - Pictures taken during MMS itself MMS Swag - speaks...
Posted: Apr 03 2007, 08:21 AM by Cliff Hobbs, FAQShop.com & myITforum.com
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