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[ConfigMgr] List of ConfigMgr Downloads

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:39:40 GMT

Ever wondered how many ConfigMgr-related downloads there are on the Microsoft website? Well as of today the answer is 81. How do I know? Because I've just created the new Downloads page which lists all of them in one central place so you won't...(read more)

[MS KBs] New KB Articles At Microsoft 18 Nov 2009 - Weekly Summary

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:03 GMT

Outlook 2003 976939 Description of the Outlook 2003 hotfix package: November 2, 2009 975958 Description of the Outlook 2003 Junk E-mail Filter update: November 10, 2009 Outlook 2007 975960 Description of the Outlook 2007 Junk E-mail Filter update: November...(read more)

[SMS] Changes made to package properties are not updated at the Child Site / Distmgr.log contains "Package XXX000xx is currently being processed"

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:37 GMT

From the ConfigMgr Support Team Blog: I recently came across this issue and thought it might be worth a mention here. If you have some really big packages and don't see any of your changes reflected on the Child Sites then this may be your issue...(read more)

[Misc] What’s Your Indispensible Vista Gadget(s)?

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:02 GMT

Now I’ve been assimilated into the Vista Collective (or should that be the “All Windows Vista” Collection ;-) I was just wondering what Vista gadgets people are using or are they just a gimmick? I’ve got the System Center gadget loaded but if there are...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] Updated FAQShop Article 12th Nov 09

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:46:00 GMT

Help File Update Wizard [updated 12/11/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] Updated for the October release of the ConfigMgr documentation covering SP2, the ConfigMgr 2007 Help File Update Wizard can be used to update the locally installed...(read more)

[News] HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:22:15 GMT

Will create networking industry powerhouse with a proven, edge-to-data center set of solutions and global reach PALO ALTO, Calif., and MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 11, 2009 HP and 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) (“3Com”) today announced that they have entered...(read more)

[MS KBs] Description of System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 Update

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:09:00 GMT

INTRODUCTION This update provides a cumulative rollup of hotfixes for Microsoft System Center... This update provides a cumulative rollup of hotfixes for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 together with the following improvements...(read more)

[OpsMgr] Windows Power Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

The Power Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 R2 enables you to monitor and manage the power consumption of computers running Windows Server 2008 R2. Feature Summary This management pack provides: Visibility into power consumption Visibility and...(read more)

[OpsMgr] Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:00 GMT

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 management pack is designed to be used for monitoring Exchange 2010 events, collecting Exchange component-specific performance counters in one central location, and for raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary...(read more)

[WMUG] Thankyous for the 6th November 2009

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:38 GMT

I just wanted to post up some quick thankyous relating to our event last Friday: First to all of those that took time out of their day/ schedules. It was great to see so many people there, talk to many new faces and some regulars as well. Second to Inframon...(read more)

[Webcast] POSTPONED - Technical Overview: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 and R3 (Level 200)

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:53:07 GMT

I’ve just received the following notification that today’s webcast has been postponed until the 24th (I don’t know why): Event Name: TechNet Webcast: Technical Overview: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 and R3 (Level 200) Event ID: 1032428200...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 3rd Nov 09

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:41:20 GMT

Do I have to use the Backup ConfigMgr Site Server Maintenance Task to Backup my Site Servers? [03/11/09] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr] The answer is yes, the best and recommended way for you to Backup your Site Servers is to use this task...(read more)

[MS Security Bulletin] Major Revisions Issued: October 28, 2009

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:15:24 GMT

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...(read more)

[Events] SQLBits - Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st November, Newport, Wales

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:38:32 GMT

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...(read more)

[MDT] MDT 2010 Wizard Example: Role Selection

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:25:33 GMT

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...(read more)

[Hyper-V] Installing Virtual CD Software in a Virtual Machine

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:41:53 GMT

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...(read more)

[MS KBs] Description of Windows Management Framework BITS

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:31:24 GMT

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...(read more)

[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

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:25:45 GMT

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...(read more)

[MS KBs] Description of the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:24:26 GMT

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...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 27th Oct 09

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:17:41 GMT

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...(read more)