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[Deployment] Watch out for systems starting to ship with AF Hard Disk Drives
Tue, May 3 2011 10:23

OK this is a potential scary situation you could find yourself in without knowing it. I wasn't aware until my good friend and fellow MVP Greg Ramsey of Dell told me about the new Advanced Format (AF 4k) drives that are going to start shipping in Dell... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win OS, MS KBs, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, Webcasts/ Chats, ConfigMgr 2012

[Deployment] If you’re deploying Dell systems you’ll want to checkout the “Advanced Format Hard Drives TechTuesday Chat” TODAY
Tue, May 3 2011 5:09

With Dell planning to ship Latitude, Optiplex and Precision systems with the Advanced Format (AF) hard disks starting this month, I’d strongly recommend that you attend their “ Advanced Format Hard Drives TechTuesday Chat ” which is happening at 15:00... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win OS, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, Webcasts/ Chats

[Deployment] New Book from Setup & Deployment MVPs Johan Arwidmark & Mikael Nystrom
Mon, May 17 2010 10:30

Well I’m pleased to be able to blog about the availability of the first book relating to Windows Deployment using MDT 2010 Lite Touch and WDS written by WMUG’s good friends Johan Arwidmark and Mikael Nystrom. The book is called “ Deployment Fundamentals... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win OS, Win7, Deployment, MDT, USMT

[Win7] Now a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Mon, May 17 2010 10:07

It’s been a busy time for me of late getting my certifications up-to-date and I’m pleased to say that I’ve achieved my Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Windows 7 which I hope will stand me in good stood employment prospect wise as there... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win7, Deployment, TrainCert

[Events] Free MMS Convention Pass for the price of an email
Tue, Mar 9 2010 15:07

If you’d like to go to MMS but the price of the Summit pass is beyond you don’t worry as someone is going to win a free pass. How do you enter this free competition? Easy just send an email as detailed below: Secure Vantage Technologies (SVT) is pleased... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: OpsMgr 2007, SQL 2005, System Center, Win OS, Events, Windows Update, Virtualisation, SQL 2008, Community, vPro, Hyper-V, Patching, SCVMM, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, MDT, TrainCert, SCSM, WSUS, SMS, MOM, MMS, Tools & Utils, USMT, Forefront, OOB Management, MED-V

[MMS] New MMS 2010 Schedule Planner Available
Mon, Mar 8 2010 1:30

From the MMS 2010 News page: A new download is available on the MMS 2010 site to help schedule your time at MMS 2010. The document provides a session listing grouped by timeslot, with a list of the topics being presented in that slot. To plan your schedule... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: OpsMgr 2007, System Center, Win OS, Events, Windows Update, Community, vPro, Hyper-V, SCVMM, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, MDT, TrainCert, SCSM, Webcasts/ Chats, WSUS, SMS, MOM, MMS, USMT, Solution Accelerators, MED-V, MDOP

[Live Chat] TODAY: Chat with Microsoft Expert on Windows 7 Deployment Tools and Techniques
Wed, Feb 24 2010 8:26

Guest Speaker:  Keith Combs Start Date: 2/24/2010 Start Time: 1:30 PM EST (GMT -5) End Time: 2:30 PM EST (GMT -5) Come join Microsoft and Keith Combs, Senior PM in the Microsoft Server and Tools Online (STO) organization for a Live Chat on deploying... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win7, Deployment, Webcasts/ Chats

[ConfigMgr] Dell Driver Pack for OS Deployment with ConfigMgr
Tue, Dec 8 2009 11:56

This discussion focuses on the process of using the deployment packs on Dell business client systems. Topics will include deploying to Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and Microsoft Windows 7 using Microsoft System Center Configuration... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, Webcasts/ Chats

[Win7] Windows 7 Useful Links including Deployment
Tue, Dec 8 2009 11:49

From the ASKCORE blog : Below is a list of useful links when it comes to Deployment (MDT 2010 and SCCM), USMT 4.0, Activation, Application Compatibility, and Boot to VHD on several Microsoft related websites. These links can change from time to time,... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, System Center, Virtualisation, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, MDT, USMT

[Webcast] Fire Side Chats: MDT 2010 - Solution Accelerator – 4th Dec 09
Wed, Dec 2 2009 3:03

This should be a great session with  Michael so make sure you mark it in your diaries: Title: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 - Solution Accelerator    Start Time: 12/3/2009 9:00 AM  End Time: 12/3/2009 10:00 AM  Description... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, System Center, Win7, Deployment, MDT, Webcasts/ Chats

[Webcast] Adding value to Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: Extending Windows 7 Deployment Seminar
Mon, Nov 30 2009 3:02

Microsoft Partners, find out how MDT 2010 simplifies the process of deploying Windows 7, while also providing many opportunities for customization.  Explore ways that you can extend MDT 2010, adding value to your customer’s Windows 7 deployment projects... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Events, Win7, Deployment, ConfigMgr 2007, MDT, Webcasts/ Chats

[Events] One of THE Coolest Giveaways
Tue, Jun 30 2009 2:06

Now this is a COOL offer I saw on Jeff Alexander’s blog . Apparently all paid attendees to TechEd Australia will receive a free HP 2140 Mini Notebook with Windows 7 pre-installed - certainly beats a free pen or T-shirt. Jeff has also asked for people... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, ConfigMgr 2007 (SCCM), Events, Win7, Deployment, HP

[Deployment] Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Beta 2 is now Available for Download!
Fri, Jun 26 2009 11:14

Just seen this over on the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Team Blog : “ Get ready to deploy Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Beta 2. The Windows ® 7 and Windows Server ® 2008 R2 launches are just around the corner... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Betas, MS Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Win7, Deployment

[Deployment] MDT 2008 Update 1 does not support ConfigMgr SP2 Beta
Thu, Jun 25 2009 2:36

Just a quick heads up that MDT 2008 Update 1 or earlier versions won’t work with the ConfigMgr SP2 Beta. There is a new beta of MDT 2010 on the way VERY soon (Beta 2) that resolves the issue. For more info see the following post on Michael Niehaus'... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, ConfigMgr 2007 (SCCM), Betas, MS Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Win7, Deployment

[WMUG] Quick Reminder About Our Next Event - 18th June 2009
Wed, Jun 10 2009 5:02

Just a quick reminder that there’s still time to register for our next event which is just over a week away: WMUG EVENT - 18/06/09 - 18:30 to 21:00 - Cardinal Place, London We are delighted to be able to announce our next meeting on Thursday 18th... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, WMUG, ConfigMgr 2007 (SCCM), Events, Win7, Deployment

[WMUG] Next Meeting - Thursday 18th June 2009, Cardinal Place, London
Fri, May 22 2009 5:55

I’m delighted to be able to announce our next meeting on Thursday 18th June at Microsoft’s office in Cardinal Place London where this time we'll be kicking off with an in-depth look at Windows 7 courtesy of Viral Tarpara and Andrew Driver from Microsoft... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, WMUG, ConfigMgr 2007 (SCCM), Community, Announcements, Win7, Deployment

[Win7] Windows 7 SKUs
Tue, Feb 17 2009 5:33

Feed: Michael Niehaus' Windows and Office deployment ramblings   A lot of fuss has been made about the number of available Windows 7 SKUs.  Read the full breakdown at http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/02/04/a-closer... Read More...

by Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com

Filed under: General, Win7, Deployment