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Let's start by getting the name right...
There seems to be a lot of confusion over the proper acronyms/ abbreviations for Microsoft's System Center products (for example "SCCM" for "System Center Configuration Manager"). So just to make sure we're all singing off...
New FAQShop Articles 14th June 07...
Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 "Connect Failed" on Machines running a remote SMS Admin Console after Windows 2003 SP1 Upgrade [14/06/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] You will see this problem when users who are running a remote...
New FAQShop Articles 5th June 07...
Two new articles today: Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 A couple of extra useful free utilities added to the SMS 2003 Tools and Utilities page [05/06/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] Our friends at SMS Expert have some real cool software...
Do you run a User Group?
We’re well into organising our next meeting for the Windows Management User Group (WMUG), here in the UK. One idea that came to mind is I thought it would be really cool if all of the various User Groups “out there” that look at Microsoft’s...
David Scambler joins the WMUG line-up...
I’m delighted to announce that David Scambler has agreed to join the WMUG team. Welcome aboard David you’re a great asset to the team. If any other UK-based users of Microsoft Systems Management technologies want to find out more about the...
New FAQShop Articles...
SMS 2003 Multi-Threaded Software Inventory Processing in SMS 2003 SP2 Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] Software Inventory processing in SMS 2003 SP2 has now been changed to be multi-threaded. What does this mean?.. How do I enable Multi-Threaded...
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...
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...
MMS Day Two - Tuesday 27th March
This is the first "proper" day of MMS. The day started with the keynote in which I found out: There's a new version of SQL due next year (wasn't aware of that one). SCOM 2007 was officially announced as going RTM with it becoming available the first week...
Where I'll be at MMS...
I want to meet as many of you as possible at MMS - you know what I look like from my picture on here so come on up and say "hi". Of course I'll be at Registration this morning, hanging round the Alumni lounge at various times but most of the time I'll...
For all you MMS Newbies - don't be afraid...
... we're here to help. MMS can be a bit daunting for anyone that's never been before (I know I found it a bit daunting being in an area with thousands people none of which I knew and trying to work out what I should do). But things have DRASTICALLY improved...
Microsoft's Survey on Community
I caught this on Rod's blog and wanted to share it with you as this is YOUR chance to shape the future of the Microsoft Systems Management community so please take a couple of minutes to complete it: " Microsoft has just launched an online survey targeted...
FAQShop Newsletter coming soon...
I just wanted let everyone know that I plan to release the Newsletter in April. If you: A re interested in receiving it all you need to do is click here and press the 'Send' button to send a subscription email. Have any colleagues or know of anyone that...
New FAQShop Articles 15/03/07
SMS 2003 Why do I get the "Automatic Client Discovery Was Unsuccessful" message when I click the "Discover" button? Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] If your users are seeing this error when they click the "Discover" button in the "Systems Management...
Revamped FAQShop Bookstore Now Open...
We' ve teamed up with Amazon to offer you the best choice when it comes to buying IT-related books. Simply visit the Bookstore , select the relevant Amazon site of your choice and Shop - it's that simple..!! And remember a percentage of every book sold...