Migrating from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008? Update your SBS08 help file first!
Published Sun, Nov 15 2009 22:31 | steveb
Thank you Steve Holland for getting the word out on this. Doing a Microsoft migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008? Download the latest (as of this blog post) migration help file to your SBS08 box BEFORE you start.
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SBS Tech Writer Steve Holland is now on Twitter
Published Sun, Nov 15 2009 22:11 | steveb
If you work with Small Business Server, make sure you follow Steve Holland's Twitter feed . I've known Steve since 2003 when he attended our first PSSBS meeting in Seattle. Also check out his team blog on MSDN . He may have moved to southern California...
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Mark's Rules for Successful Replacement Mode - MR4SRM. RM = replacment mode
Published Fri, Nov 6 2009 11:50 | steveb
Second in the Mark Stanfill EBS 2008 tweet series ( check out his TMG series here ), we have Mark's latest on Rules for Successful Replacement Mode. As before, I'll be updating this post with new tweets as Mark sends them out. Be sure to check...
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Hey, I know this guy! :-)
Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 22:26 | steveb
Get to know the Windows Home Server Team: Video interview with Jonas Svensson , Community Program Manager Today the Windows Home Server Blog, tomorrow your own TV series! ;-)
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Windows Server 2008 R2 ebook - Get yours now!
Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 22:05 | steveb
Thank you Charlie and Craig for writing it, and Microsoft for offering it up. Get your own copy of the Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2 ebook for free!
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MS Partner Licensing Information and SKU lookup
Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 10:52 | steveb
Looking for the SKU for Microsoft Server 2008 Remote Desktop Services by chance? The US price list, in addition to the License Configurator tool are at https://partner.microsoft.com/US/licensing/licensingchoices/licenseconfigurator . Get there by logging...
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Karl Palachuk is Seattle Bound!
Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 8:31 | steveb
Here's a quick advertisement for Karl's next Seattle visit. I've already bought my ticket, so I'll see you there. - Steve Meet Karl in Seattle on Tuesday, November 3rd 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Introduction to Project Management and Zero...
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Mark's rules for TMG Firewall client (MRFTFC)
Published Thu, Oct 8 2009 10:45 | steveb
Mark Stanfill has started a great series, via his Twitter account , covering EBS rules for TMG. So good that I thought it a great idea to include them here. I'll add to this post as he adds additional rules. Following are the first sets, plus a bonus...
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Need to tame TMG in EBS 2008? Here's your ticket!
Published Sat, Sep 26 2009 6:37 | steveb
After having a few weeks of close and personal time with TMG at one of our EBS sites, I had a chance to deploy and use this at another and it is awesome. If you run into a blocking issue that you need to deal with ASAP, you can drop down the overall level...
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Chico and Sean Daniel get interviewed!
Published Tue, Sep 22 2009 12:17 | steveb
Check out Sean and Chico's Microspotting interview ! So when do I get to take a float plane ride with you up to your place? :-)
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SBS/EBS 2008 Remote Web Workplace not working for you?
Published Mon, Sep 21 2009 11:23 | steveb
Having trouble getting to your SBS or EBS 2008 Remote Web Workplace (RWW) from your remote computer? Check to make sure you have the certificate package installed on your client computer. SBS Links to learn more: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library...
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No, it's not an iPhone, it's a wPhone. ;-)
Published Tue, Sep 1 2009 8:16 | steveb
That's "w" for WIndows... and Wi-Fi! Many thanks to Chris Rue for turning me onto this Engadget post with the awesome news that as of 9/14/09 AT&T is going to give Windows Mobile users unlimited access to AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots nationwide...
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How to install Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 on SBS & EBS 2008
Published Tue, Aug 25 2009 18:58 | steveb
BEFORE installing Exchange SP2 on your EBS network, read the KB article and the EBS Official Blog post ! :-) For SBS, check out the SBS Official Blog post . Until you hear otherwise from Microsoft, do not install Exchange 2007 SP2 on EBS or SBS without...
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How to Add 32-bit Print Drivers to SBS 2008 & EBS 2008
Published Tue, Aug 18 2009 19:03 | steveb
If you are dealing with a 64-bit print server and are looking for 32-bit drivers, this post is for you. Also works if you are on x64 clients and want to add the driver to a 32-bit server (SBS 2003 for example). Check out the Official SBS Team Blog's...
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Terminal Server Access through RWW in EBS & SBS
Published Mon, Aug 17 2009 12:06 | steveb
Have had a few questions about Terminal Server through EBS and SBS RWW, so thought I would post a link over to the Microsoft KB on it and include the resolutions from the KB below. While not directly supported by design, here are the workarounds for both...
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HTC Fuze ROM Update- Version 5.11.502.2 WWE
Published Fri, Aug 14 2009 11:38 | steveb
Stumbled across this today on the HTC site. Downloading mine now. Looks like they have been listening to the "suggestions" out there from us Fuze users! Reassignable PTT button, quicker GPS startup, Music Player album art/info (although my 120GB...
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Calyptix and Third Tier team up for a great support combo!
Published Thu, Aug 13 2009 6:44 | steveb
Congratulations to both Calyptix and Third Tier for a great idea in bringing in Third Tier as Calyptix's AccessEnforcer™ integration support team. From my personal experience with both companies and their respective key individuals, I see this...
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Exchange Hanging on your SBS or EBS 2008?
Published Mon, Aug 3 2009 9:38 | steveb
If you are running VSS snapshot backups of Exchange 2007, thank the folks over at StorageCraft and Microsoft for working together to come up with a fix. I'd recommend you get it installed sooner than later if you have had your Exchange Server hanging...
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EBS Prep and Planning Tools REALLY need a bypass switch for Greenfield deployments.
Published Mon, Apr 20 2009 15:36 | steveb
With all due respect to the Essential Business Server team and the awesome job they have done with EBS, I would really like a bypass switch on the Planning and Preparation Wizard for fresh installs. Thank you Nicholas for your Blog post on how to get...
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Microsoft CSS earned their award!
Published Thu, Apr 16 2009 22:12 | steveb
You all deserved the award! We were honored to present it to you! Check out the Official SBS Blog for a picture of the Outstanding Community Supporter Award the SBS MVPs presented to them on behalf of the Small Business Server community. They earned it...
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