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[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)

[MDT] A couple of REALLY useful MDT Utilities

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:55:42 GMT

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...(read more)

[WMUG] REMINDER: Wally Mead in London 6th November

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:56:37 GMT

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...(read more)

[Webcast] 21st October - "Inside WSUS v3 SP2: New features & handy tips"

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:29:53 GMT

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...(read more)

[News] Google to offer free Wi-Fi on Virgin America flights

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:27:13 GMT

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...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] SP2 RTMs?

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:59:27 GMT

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...(read more)

[MS KBs] Description of System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Cross Platform Agent Update

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:41:00 GMT

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...(read more)

[Events] MMMUG November 2009 Event - 6th November

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:55:58 GMT

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...(read more)

[WMUG] Last Night’s Event - 15th Oct 09

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:28:44 GMT

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...(read more)

[ConfigMgr] New FAQShop Article 15th Oct 09

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:24:09 GMT

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...(read more)

[MS Security Bulletin] Minor Revisions - Issued: October 14, 2009

Cliff Hobbs at myITforum.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:21:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)