May 2008 - Posts

New FAQShop ConfigMgr Article 30/05/08
Although the principles behind protecting a ConfigMgr DP haven't changed since SMS 2003, the way you do it has and to in my opinion for the worse which is what prompted this article: How do I Protect...( read more ) Read More...
Upcoming UK SQL User Group Meetings - Leeds, Edinburgh and London
Just got this through from my good friend and fellow MVP Tony Rogerson: Regional Meetings of the UK SQL Server User Group coming up in the next couple of weeks: LEEDS AREA SQL SERVER USER GROUP: THURSDAY...( read more ) Read More...
[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 27 May 2008 - Weekly Summary
Internet Explorer 6.0 952690 Internet Explorer automatically changes top-level domains (TLDs) when you add them to the "Trusted sites" security zone or to the "Restricted sites" security...( read more ) Read More...
New FAQShop ConfigMgr Article 26/05/08
ConfigMgr SP1 Information [26/05/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] ConfigMgr Service Pack (SP) 1 is now available. Want the low-down on it's contents and where to download it? Then...( read more ) Read More...
ConfigMgr SP1 Download is now Live
You can now download ConfigMgr SP1 from: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5aae62e8-4b7f-4af7-be01-aefaa4bf059a&DisplayLang=en Seems Microsoft has really got their act together...( read more ) Read More...
ConfigMgr Capacity Planner Tool - Myth?
When the documentation for ConfigMgr was first released one of the glaring omissions I noticed was there was no Capacity Planner tool like there was for SMS 2003. After making enquiries to several people...( read more ) Read More...
ConfigMgr SP1 is now officially released...!!!
Just got word that ConfigMgr 2007 SP1 has been officially signed off so is now officially released. Now of course there will be a short delay in making the download available on the MS site but I just...( read more ) Read More...
ConfigMgr Tools and Utilities Page Created - Missing your favourites?
Following on from my last post I just wanted to make everyone aware that I've now created the Tools and Utilities page for ConfigMgr. So feel free to drop by and if there's something missing from...( read more ) Read More...
ConfigMgr Cool Tools and Utilities - Name yours
I'm in the process of putting together a page of useful tools and utilities for ConfigMgr (and updating the SMS 2003 page). So if you know of any cool tools and utilities you've come across that...( read more ) Read More...
New FAQShop SMS 2003 Article 22/05/08
What are the Management Point log files? [22/05/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] Like all SMS components Management Points have their own set of log files. This article contains a list...( read more ) Read More...
BBC iPlayer doesn't work outside the UK - more money down the drain
That wonderfully British institution the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC ) offers a TV catch up service powered by it's own free downloadable media player called iPlayer . Once you've downloaded...( read more ) Read More...
Continual reboot issue when XP SP3 applied to HP machines
It seems that users of HP machines with AMD processors are encountering continual rebooting once they apply XP SP3. The problem is allegedly caused by the fact that HP originally loaded the Intel version...( read more ) Read More...
New KB Articles At Microsoft 20 May 2008 - Weekly Summary
SQL Server 2005 953170 Support WebCast: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Failover Clustering on Windows Server 2008 Systems Management Server 2.0 952678 The 2007 Office suite Service Pack 1 or post-Service Pack...( read more ) Read More...
HP to Acquire EDS for $13.9 Billion
I remember a few years back rumours going round that HP were interested in buying EDS but they never came to nothing. Then a rumour started that Microsoft were looking to buy EDS but again it never resulted...( read more ) Read More...
New KB Articles At Microsoft 13 May 2008 - Weekly Summary
Internet Explorer 6.0 944410 Two or more cookie files exist for one Web site when you use Internet Explorer to visit a cookie-enabled Web site 945688 When you use the "Run As" shortcut menu to...( read more ) Read More...
New FAQShop ConfigMgr Article 09/05/08
What are the minimum hardware and software requirements for ConfigMgr Clients? [09/05/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] In order to install the ConfigMgr Client the target machines need...( read more ) Read More...
Last chance to register...
TODAY is the final day to register for the next WMUG Meeting to be held next Tuesday 13th May at Microsoft's Thames Valley Park. All are welcome and we'd love to see you there. Full details and...( read more ) Read More...
Updated SMS 2003 Article 09/05/08
Is the SMS 2003 Client supported on 64-bit platforms? [updated 09/05/08] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS] Updated to include some important notes... digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs...( read more ) Read More...
Come and see Mark Minasi at the Windows Server Ireland User Group
Mark Minasi will be presenting at the Windows Server Ireland User Group in Dublin on May 30th. For more details and to register goto: http://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-IE&EventID...( read more ) Read More...
System Center Virtual User Group added to User Groups Listing
Just a quick update to let everyone know that I've added a link to the newly formed System Center Virtual User Group to the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 User Groups listing. If you're...( read more ) Read More...
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