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Taming UAC

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:43:00 GMT

So one of the questions that came up at SMBnation was how to get an app to play nice with UAC if it didn't want to play nice with UAC. One of the things that User Account Control does is point out badly written apps. The same 'hacks' that...(read more)

Resources for Windows 7

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:19:00 GMT

Resources for Windows 7 -- http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/springboard/default.aspx That's a keeper there. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx And a free online webinar on October 7th - http://www.windows7summit.com/ From Desktop...(read more)

So will there be a next version of SBS?

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:15:00 GMT

One of the questions that I heard a TON of from various partners at SMBnation is "will there be a next version of SBS"? With all the buzz about Windows 2008 R2 more and more people are asking "but what about"? The Windows Server blog...(read more)

Heading back home from SMBNation

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Sitting on the floor with the power cord plugged in next to the phone card machine getting ready to head back home. Here's to everyone having safe flights back to home!...(read more)

At the Speed dating table

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:38:00 GMT

(Unlocked computer with "you go owned" message courtesy of Dana. I'm at the speed dating table ...come and talk to me!...(read more)

Backup folder viewing

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:14:00 GMT

For those that are logging into my SBS 2008 box via RDP (I gave out the username and password at the session), if you are wondering how to see the drive letter of the backup drive, what you need to do is to right mouse click on the command line icon and...(read more)

SBS 2003 and SA in overseas SKUs

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:51:00 GMT

For all of those times that the foreign countries say that they get a worse deal than the US... listen up. The issue where in the USA where we can't order SBS 2003 with SA under volume licesning is only impacting English SKUs only. All other language...(read more)

Burning' up the conference

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:44:00 GMT

Last day of the conference and the attendees are on fire........... okay so more like a false alarm at the Hotel. Nothin' like seeing Karl P. out in the street sipping his coffee while the firetrucks idle out front....(read more)

Bloggin from Jillian's

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:14:00 GMT

Bloggin' from Jillian's where we will be having Jeff's Billiard party later on. We came early to have dinner before the party started. For anyone heaing this way, join us on second floor for burgers....(read more)

The Dave and Mark Show at SMBnation

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:38:00 GMT

http://www.evolvetech.com/mambo/index.php?option=com_myblog&Itemid=87 Dave Sobel and Mark Crall on virtualization. Only Dave and Mark can bring out SMB Iceland to their presentation. Look for a book on SMB virtualization from Dave Sobel coming out...(read more)

The blogs you need to follow

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:36:00 GMT

In the Ofer and Susan show we listed blog resources and I forgot a major one. My very very very bad. So if you are not following http://blogs.technet.com/sbs I will come and hunt you down. But the other one you need to be following is http://sbs.seandaniel...(read more)

Calyptix at SMBnation

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:31:00 GMT

The vendor booth area at SMBnation with http://www.calyptix.com/ booth in the photo. If you want to get a feel for SMBnation check out www.varvid.com and Aaron's videos as well!...(read more)

Remote Access and Auth Anvil

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

I love that banner ad. http://www.authanvil.com/ Watch for new products on November 12th....(read more)

Bloggin from the lobby

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:24:00 GMT

`So while I need to get into bed so I'm ready for tomorrow's Auth Anvil Release at 9 a.m. but we're still a bit wired. A huge thanks to Harry Brelsford for honoring me with SBSer of the year. Truly everyone here is SBSer of the year as you...(read more)

Passwords Still Suck

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:03:00 GMT

Passwords still suck, what have YOU done about it? If you see me around SMBnation I'll hand out a card about Dana Epp (SMB security geek) at the AuthAnvil Community Release Event. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Harbor Dining Room at SMBnation 2008....(read more)

Bloggin' from SMBnation

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:12:00 GMT

At a beautiful day in Seattle at the Bell Harbor Converence Center. AmyB is now talking about Firewall choices in SBS 2008 and Ofer and I are chatting over our slide deck and really excited to talk about the deck. If you are attending our session I'm...(read more)

SMB Nation 2008 Yahoo Group

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:40:00 GMT

Group has been created for attendees of SMB Nation Fall 2008 to discuss/notify/announce opportunities, meetings, parties, pre/post activities and whatever for the conference in Seattle October 3rd thru 6th http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/smbnation2008...(read more)

Bob Hood at SMBNation

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:35:00 GMT

Announcing the 4th anniversary of his retirement (just kidding) and talking about the Chicago User Group and the interaction. We're broadcasting across the world to UStream.. pretty cool! www.ustream.tv...(read more)

Dana Epp at SMBNation

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Just a reminder... for those coming to SMBNation Dana Epp will be doing two presentations this weekend: Oct 5 th : 9am – 10:30am - AuthAnvil Community Release Event in the Habour Dining Room Oct 6 th – 8:30am – 10am – Remote Productivity...(read more)

Going up to go down

THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS "DIVA" — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:54:00 GMT

When you get into the Seattle Airport you go down to the baggage claim area pick up your luggage, then go up to the pedestrian walkway. Once you get to the pedestrian walkway go down to level three of the garage. Then go to the Shuttle Express and check...(read more)