June 2008 - Posts

Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Blocked from Deploying Security Updates by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Source: MSRC Hi. Bill here. I want to let you know that we have just posted Microsoft Security Advisory 954960 , which contains information regarding deployment Issues with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) version 3.0 and 3.0 Service Pack...
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Google turns adSense into potential *** distributor by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

How far is Google willing to go sell advertisements? Google and Creator of ‘Family Guy’ Strike a Deal While, “Family Guy” can be funny at times, there’s a part of the show that doesn’t sit well with me as the father of 3 kids - with 1 or 2 more on the...
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Windows XP – we hardly knew ye… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Today’s the last day that Microsoft will sell Windows XP. http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=5188&z=71 Personally, I haven’t used Windows XP for over 2 years in lieu of Windows Vista. Here’s a picture to remember it by… Read More...
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Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 - 90 Sec delay in Task Sequences by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Stefan Schörling talks about a Task Sequence delay for ConfigMgr 2007 SP1 that has a potential to be a real problem.  He says Microsoft is currently working on a fix. Read the full post to understand just how detrimental this problem can be… http...
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Call for one more MMS 2008 SWAG bag by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Right after MMS 2008 we started the MMS SWAG Bag Matchmakers service .  This worked out pretty well, with a bunch of SWAG bags finding new, loving homes.  I received a note from someone today who is looking for one. If you have an extra, or...
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EminentWare has two WSUS webinars coming up… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

EminentWare's WSUS Extension Pack helps organizations enhance their WSUS experience through advanced reporting, discovery and operational management across desktops, laptops and servers throughout the enterprise. The Topics that will be presented...
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Hired on as head soccer coach for the local high school by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

I was officially notified today that I am now the head soccer coach for our local high school.  I’m really excited about this.  I interviewed a couple times with the principal and the athletic director, and then sat through a barrage of questions...
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Session downloads from the very first System Center Virtual User Group Meeting by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

All of the video portions from the meeting… http://systemcenterusergroup.org/blogs/administrator/archive/2008/06/30/session-downloads-from-system-center-virtual-user-group-meeting-1.aspx Read More...
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Steps to install OpsMgr 2007 DB and Reporting on Windows Server 2008 by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Thought not supported in ANY way…the OpsMgr product team blog tells you how to do it… http://blogs.technet.com/momteam/archive/2007/12/17/steps-to-install-opsmgr-2007-db-and-reporting-on-windows-server-2008-longhorn.aspx Read More...
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Scalable Software acquires WinInstall from Attachmate by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

The WinInstall software management application has been passed around like Aunt Betty during early 70’s key party.  But, with the state of the software editing industry right now (*ahem* Acresso/InstallShield), this could be a serious contender of...
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Upcoming Group Policy workshops by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Jeremy Moskowitz is providing some workshops for Group Policy in the Atlanta, GA area during the month of August. Check to see if one of them fits your schedule. Read More...
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Jeremy Moskowitz’s 2 new books on Group Policy by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Click each book to read more, download sample chapters, and order signed copies…     Read More...
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System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Feature Pack Updated by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

This Update bundles the following features: Windows Server 2008 support, SQL Server 2008 support, enhanced support for sharing tape libraries and better tape utilization. x64 x86 Read More...
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What are the differences between WOL and vPro Power On? by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

This Intel blog post does a good job of explaining the differences between WOL and vPro Power On, and gives reasons why to use vPro. Powering On and Updating Clients with SCCM SP1 Advertisements and vPro Technology Read More...
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Peter de Haas posts Bill Gates last internal email by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Worth reading… http://www.peterdehaas.net/2008/06/bill-gates-my-l.html Read More...
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Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides released by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide...
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Want to be a blogger? Not happy with your current blogging service? by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

myITforum.com offers blogging services for free.  Folks move their current blogs to myITforum.com all the time.  We have several Microsoft employees that blog at myITforum.com , folks from 1E , employees from Dell , and also we have several...
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Something really neat I did this past week – attended my first-ever Virtual User Conference by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Stephen Wynkoop (remember him?  he’s almost like a big brother to myITforum.com ) has put together an amazing set of technologies that allow for a real-time virtual user conference.  Stephen has captured the ability to give the the same look...
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70-400 Exam Study Notes: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Looks like the System Center Virtual User Group site has taken the original outline from the Microsoft preparation guide and is beginning to expound on it. Great idea!  I hadn’t seen this prior to Troy Martin posting the link to the MOM/OpsMgr email...
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Did you get the Adobe Update? by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

I read about the update yesterday, but interestingly enough, you won’t see the update (for the automated updater from Adobe) until you actually have to use Adobe Reader. I could go for months without using Adobe – and, frankly wish I never had to use...
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