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Observations about the software industry today

Sometimes I think that the movie Conspiracy Theory should have been about the software industry today. What has become of it lately? Here is what I believe: · I believe the Anti-Virus companies write all the viruses. · I believe most software is way over priced. · I believe we now alpha test software...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Thu, Oct 4 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, SQL Server, ClusterHelp.com
Exchange Server 2007 MCP Exams – Notes from the field

I love taking Microsoft exams because I learn so much. I learn what Microsoft feels are the important product features that everyone show know. I learn different ways to do common tasks within the product, let’s face it sometime we only know as much as our peers. I also learn exactly where I stand on...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Wed, Oct 3 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, ClusterHelp.com
Windows Server Codename "Longhorn" Beta 3 is out

But if you want to test failover clustering.... Standard SCSI based clustering will no longer work (yes I tested it, no go). Rocket Division StarWind will be the product you want to use to test Failover Clustering. http://www.rocketdivision.com/wind.html You will have to wait until the June 2007 time...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Sun, Apr 29 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, SQL Server, ClusterHelp.com
How to create a fresh Windows Server 2003 SP1 without install Service Pack 2 (SP2) and still use Windows or Microsoft Update

Problems: 1) You need to install a new machine with Windows Server 2003 or R2. You are required to install SP1 because SP2 is not support by your software or hardware vendor. 2) You have a Windows Server 2003 SP1 or R2 machine that you need to update, but you don’t want SP2 – yet. 3) You don’t have a...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Fri, Apr 27 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous
Before you run off and install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2)...

Of course read my other blog posts on SP2, but also go and download this - Hotfix Scan Tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment . Its a simple install, then you run it by doing this: From the command prompt type: cscript c:\windows\system32\HotfixScanTool.vbs The output should look like...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Tue, Apr 10 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous
Clustering terms made easy

Clusters are Highly Available and should never be considered Fault Tolerant. Highly Available = is when I come anytime my wife calls me. Fault Tolerant = Marriage. You don't want to be married to you SQL/Exchange Cluster :) You do want it around whenever you need it though. Active/Active = when your...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Tue, Apr 3 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, SQL Server, ClusterHelp.com
Microsoft MVP for another year

I just got done playing Xbox 360 and before I go to bed I thought I would check my email and the hockey scores. Here is what the email said: Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2007 Microsoft® MVP Award! The Microsoft MVP Award is our way of saying thank you and to honor and support...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Sun, Apr 1 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous, ClusterHelp.com
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 – the good, the bad, and the ugly

By now you are aware that SP2 is out for Windows Server 2003 and R2. I have already seen quite a few posts in the public newsgroups where people are not aware of a few things. The Good It is a really good idea to backup your system before you attempt any major update or service pack. Remember your backup...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Thu, Mar 29 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, SQL Server, ClusterHelp.com
My Tech Ed 2007 Session - Top 10 Microsoft Windows Server Codename "Longhorn" Failover Clustering Enhancements over Windows Server 2003 Clustering, Based on Best Practices

I was chosen again this year to speak at Tech Ed 2007 - http://www.microsoft.com/events/teched2007/default.mspx Here is the abstract: Be the very first to learn about Windows Server codename "Longhorn" Failover Clustering. Are you using Windows Server 2003 Clustering? Are you following best practices...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Mon, Mar 26 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, SQL Server, ClusterHelp.com
How to install Exchange Server 2007 Schema Extensions within a 32-bit Active Directory environment

As you might know Exchange 2007 only works on 64-bit for Production systems. This might require you to purchase new hardware, but what about before you deploy, like when you want to prepare Active Directory for Exchange 2007? In this post I will explain what we had to go through to get it working. We...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Mon, Mar 26 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous, Exchange Server, ClusterHelp.com
Can I cluster Small Business Server (SBS)?

Susan Bradley recently wrote about clustering SBS - http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/archive/2006/06/26/102877.aspx Let me answer the question from a clustering point of view - you can't do it. Plain and simple. If you truly need that level of High Availability - add a second Domain Controller.

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Tue, Jun 27 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous
Thank you Boston and Tech Ed 2006

I had an excellent time in Boston and truly enjoyed speaking at Tech Ed. What a great city to visit I brought my entire family along to enjoy it, my wife and 4 kids - even my Mother to watch the kids while the wife and I painted the town Red. Looking back over my sessions I am overwhelmed by the turn...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Tue, Jun 27 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous
Tech Ed 2006 - Boston is almost here and I can't wait

I have lots planned for next week in Boston. I am delevering 3 sessions, one is a repeat because of demand ( http://msmvps.com/blogs/clustering/archive/2006/03/14/86357.aspx). Make sure to arrive early for the clustering session to ensure you get a seat. I have been working with the Windows Server product...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Fri, Jun 9 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, PCNews, Miscellaneous
Microsoft MVP Summit 2005 - Recap

Yes, I attended. Yes, I learned a ton. Yes, I have announcements to make about clustering today and in the future. As soon as I am allowed to talk about them, I will. Stay tuned to this channel. I want to thank Microsoft for the summit. I also want to thank everyone in the Microsoft High Availability...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Wed, Oct 5 2005
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous
Thank you New York and announcing a new Cluster Summit for December

A few months ago I mentioned that I would be teaching a custom clustering class ( http://msmvps.com/clustering/archive/2005/07/20/58233.aspx ) in New York City (NYC) for Netlan Technology Center, Inc. ( www.netlan.com ). I want to thank the great people of NYC, the students, and the wonderful staff at...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Tue, Sep 13 2005
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous, ClusterHelp.com
Microsoft Product Support's Reporting Tools (MPS Reports) can help you document your systems

I am not sure if you have talked to Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS) lately or not, but they have a really great set of reporting tools available for download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=cebf3c7c-7ca5-408f-88b7-f9c79b7306c0&displaylang=en What is nice, besides that...

Posted to Windows Server Clustering & PCNews by clustering on Wed, May 11 2005
Filed under: Filed under: Windows Server Clustering, Miscellaneous

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