October 2009 - Posts

[MS Security Bulletin] Major Revisions Issued: October 28, 2009
Wed, Oct 28 2009 17:15
Summary The following bulletins have undergone a major revision increment. Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.   * MS09-062 - Critical Bulletin Information: * MS09-062 - Critical - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin...
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[Events] SQLBits - Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st November, Newport, Wales
Wed, Oct 28 2009 5:38
We are pleased to announce SQLBits goes West , the 5th instalment of SQLBits conferences. We are making it even bigger and better than last time, now spanning 3 days, and still keeping everything that has worked so well at previous events. The event will...
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[MDT] MDT 2010 Wizard Example: Role Selection
Wed, Oct 28 2009 4:25
From Michael Niehaus’ blog: We have seen lots of requests over the past couple of years for a wizard pane that allows you to select from a list of roles that should be applied to a machine, where those roles are defined in the MDT database.  There...
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[Hyper-V] Installing Virtual CD Software in a Virtual Machine
Tue, Oct 27 2009 14:41
Useful information from the Virtual PC Guy’s blog on using ISO’s in Hyper-V: Like many Hyper-V users, I have created ISO images of most of my CDs / DVDs (and in the case of my MSDN software – have downloaded in ISO format to begin with).  I then...
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[MS KBs] Description of Windows Management Framework BITS
Tue, Oct 27 2009 14:31
INTRODUCTION This article describes the Windows Management Framework BITS package. Windows Management Framework BITS The Windows Management Framework BITS package provides updated management functionality for IT Professionals. This package includes the...
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[MS KBs] Description of the Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 client update for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) for Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Vista SP2
Tue, Oct 27 2009 14:25
INTRODUCTION This article discusses the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client update tha... This article discusses the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 client update that enables you to use the new Remote Desktop Services features. These features...
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[MS KBs] Description of the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista
Tue, Oct 27 2009 14:24
INTRODUCTION The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows... The Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista are collections of runtime libraries that make it easy for developers...
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[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 27th Oct 09
Tue, Oct 27 2009 12:17
Can I slipstream Service Pack 2? [27/10/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] In a word no. Microsoft has no plans to allow you to create your own ConfigMgr installation media slipstreamed with SP2. So your options are either: Apply SP2 to an...
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[MDT] A couple of REALLY useful MDT Utilities
Tue, Oct 27 2009 4:55
During Johan’s presentation at the last WMUG meeting I asked if he knew when Microsoft planned to include a “Browse...” button in MDT as it drives me MAD that something as simple as this isn’t included in the product (it’s not just MDT but also ConfigMgr...
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[WMUG] REMINDER: Wally Mead in London 6th November
Tue, Oct 27 2009 3:56
Just a quick reminder in case you missed it but our next WMUG meeting will be an all day affair on the 6th November on board HMS Belfast in London where we are delighted and honoured to be welcoming Wally Mead of Microsoft back who is going to be be presenting...
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[Webcast] 21st October - "Inside WSUS v3 SP2: New features & handy tips"
Tue, Oct 20 2009 6:29
Well I’ve never attended EminentWare webcast but this one looks quite cool: “Join EminentWare along with Microsoft MVP and WSUS Expert, Lawrence Garvin, for an educational webcast on WSUS v3 Service Pack 2.  We'll review the new fixes and features...
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[News] Google to offer free Wi-Fi on Virgin America flights
Tue, Oct 20 2009 6:27
I read in this article that Google has teamed up with Virgin America to offer free in-flight Wi-fi on all flights between 10th November - 15th January. Fingers crossed this trial goes well and pretty soon we get to see free wi-fi on ALL flights (would...
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[ConfigMgr] SP2 RTMs?
Tue, Oct 20 2009 5:59
I’m hearing rumours (nothing official from Microsoft yet so please don’t take it as a given), that SP2 went RTM yesterday and should be available for download on the 22nd. Stay tuned for the official announcement and download link which I’ll pass on as...
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[MS KBs] Description of System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Agent Update
Fri, Oct 16 2009 16:41
INTRODUCTION This update enables System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 to support the foll... This update enables System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 to support the following platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) Solaris...
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[Events] MMMUG November 2009 Event - 6th November
Fri, Oct 16 2009 7:55
Hot on the heels of announcing our event on the 6th November the MMMUG have announced their next evening that evening as Nathan explains below: “Once again it has been a while since the last mail about MMMUG, but on the plus side I do have what I think...
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[WMUG] Last Night’s Event - 15th Oct 09
Fri, Oct 16 2009 3:28
Many thanks to those of you that attended our event last night. It was a great turnout and I hope you all managed to take something away with you. It was good to see some new (and old) faces. Many thanks to Microsoft for allowing us to use Cardinal Place...
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[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 15th Oct 09
Thu, Oct 15 2009 4:24
How do I ensure only the relevant Device Drivers gets installed when building a machine from Stand-Alone Media? [15/10/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] The answer is you need to create an Apply Driver Package Task Sequence step containing...
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[MS Security Bulletin] Minor Revisions - Issued: October 14, 2009
Wed, Oct 14 2009 13:21
Summary The following bulletins have undergone a minor revision increment. Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.   * MS09-062 - Critical   * MS09-059 - Important   * MS09-055 - Critical   * MS09-051 - Critical  ...
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[MS Security Bulletin] Advisory Notification - Issued: October 14, 2009
Wed, Oct 14 2009 13:18
Security Advisory Updated or Released Today * Microsoft Security Advisory (973811)   - Title: Extended Protection for Authentication   - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/973811.mspx   - Revision Note: V1.1 (October 14...
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[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 14 Oct 2009 - Weekly Summary
Wed, Oct 14 2009 12:38
.NET Framework 2.0 976111 Introduction to URL rewriting, to URL mapping, and to URL routing in ASP.NET in a .NET Framework environment 976112 Introduction to ASP.NET inline expressions in the .NET Framework Expression Web 957488 MS09-062: Vulnerabilities...
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