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Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster

andersonpatricio — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This poster provides a visual reference for understanding key Hyper-V technologies in Windows Server 2012. This Hyper-V poster focuses on Hyper-V Replica, networking, virtual machine mobility (live migration), storage, failover clustering, and scalability. You can find previously published posters here: • Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 Hyper-V Component Architecture• Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Component Architecture• Windows Server 2008 R2 Feature Component Poster • Windows Server 2008 Component Posters

Get it here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29189

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

Basic installation guide for Windows PowerShell Web Access

andersonpatricio — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hi folks,

PowerShell Team blogged about a new feature that is coming in Windows Server 2012 which allows a PowerShell console in a web browser. Isn’t that cool?

Windows PowerShell Web Access is a new feature in Windows Server 2012. It is an IIS application that provides a Windows PowerShell console in a web browser. The IIS application acts as a gateway between the web browser and the machines that you can connect to in your environment. These machines should have Windows PowerShell remoting enabled.

The video below illustrates the three simple steps of setup and configuration –

1. Feature installation
In the video we use GUI to install the feature. We could also use the Windows PowerShell cmdlet equivalent for installation (run the cmd in an elevated PowerShell console) –
Install-WindowsFeature –Name WindowsPowerShellWebAccess –IncludeAllManagementTools

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

MSExchange.org – PowerShell 101 for Messaging Administrators and IT Pros

andersonpatricio — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hello folks,

Long time no see, a lot of work and Eurocup 2012 makes this blog to slow down for a little but we are still here! This week the fourth article of my series was published at MSExchange.org and this new series we talk about PowerShell 101 where the idea is to show the readers how to create their own scripts and understand basic concept of PowerShell.

Here is the list containing all articles published so far:

PowerShell 101 for Messaging Administrator and IT Pros (Part 4)
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/powershell-101-messaging-administrator-pros-part4.html
PowerShell 101 for Messaging Administrator and IT Pros (Part 3)
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/powershell-101-messaging-administrator-pros-part3.html
PowerShell 101 for Messaging Administrator and IT Pros (Part 2)
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/powershell-101-messaging-administrator-pros-part2.html
PowerShell 101 for Messaging Administrator and IT Pros (Part 1)
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/powershell-101-messaging-administrator-pros-part1.html

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

How to schedule PowerShell scripts using Windows Tasks

andersonpatricio — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hi Folks,

Last week I blogged here about PowerShell v3 and a new feature that is going to do the content of topic automatically however if you don’t have Windows 8/PowerShell 3 and you want to configure a script that you created to run on Windows Server 2008 R2 these following steps can be used:

If your script is not digitally signed, you can run the Set-ExecutionPolicy –ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted as shown in the figure below.

Now, it’s time to create a new Windows Task and what really matters for us is the Start a Program section, and these following values must be entered:

Program/Script field:
C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
Add arguments (optional) field
-NoLogo -NonInteractive -File C:\path\yourscript.ps1

All pieces together are shown in the picture below.

That’s all my friends, from now your PowerShell scripts will work just fine. I do recommend to do a test and depending of the script you may want to configure a specific account to run on the Task and also to configure the script to

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

HVR: Hyper-V Replica

andersonpatricio — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hi folks,

Windows 8 is coming with tons of new features however one of the most anticipated is the HVR which is key for the private cloud. In the following post the Hyper-v team shed some light on the topic and also some links to understand better the new feature.

Hyper-V Replica (HVR) is a new feature in Windows Server “8” Beta that provides asynchronous replication of Hyper-V virtual machines for BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) scenarios.

Watch this space for in depth blogs from the Hyper-V Replica team on how-to’s, tips & tricks, sample PS cmdlets, commentary on some of the engineering decisions (eg: why do we support server names in the product and not IP addresses, why did we design resync and scenarios where it would be used).

To know more about HVR, see Understand and Troubleshoot Hyper-V Replica. A quick summary which demonstrates the feature capabilities is available here.

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

Scheduling Background Jobs in Windows PowerShell 3.0

andersonpatricio — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hi Folks,

The PowerShell team explains a nice new feature of PowerShell 3.0 which allows the management of Jobs using PowerShell.

One of the most common phone calls that the support team gets for Windows PowerShell is "How do I use Task Scheduler to schedule Windows PowerShell scripts?". As an administrator, you need to have full control over when scripts run in your environment. Perhaps you need run a script only during a one-off maintenance window or maybe you want to schedule some routine maintenance on a server so that it runs at non-peak times. Although it was possible to use Task Scheduler to invoke scripts in Windows PowerShell 2.0, it was not trivial. What's more, you were responsible for writing code to store the detailed results of your script if you wanted to view them later.

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

Need help with Microsoft software licensing? This post is for you..

andersonpatricio — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hi folks,

Do you have problems understanding Licensing? If yes, you are not alone however this post will help you out to better understand your options with new Microsoft Technologies, such as: Office 365, Azure, CRM online and so forth.

You may want to review this blog post that lays out licensing basics for any organization that needs to license software for more than 5 or less than 250 devices or users. It details the different ways you can buy a license and what choices are available for volume licensing, which can give you pricing advantages and provide flexible options for your business.

As technology evolves and more organizations move to online services such as Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Windows Azure Platform, Windows Intune and others, it’s important to understand how to purchase, activate and use online service subscriptions to get the most out of your investment. Once purchased through a volume licensing agreement or the Microsoft Online Subscription Program, these services can be managed through web portals:

Online Services Customer Portal (Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Intune)
Dynamics CRM Online Customer Portal (Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online)
Windows Azure Customer Portal (Windows Azure Platform)
Volume Licensing Service Center (other services)

Licensing Resources:

The SMB How to Buy Portal – receive clear purchasing and licensing information that is easy to understand in order to help facilitate quick decision making.
Microsoft License Advisor (MLA) – Use MLA to research Microsoft Volume Licensing products, programs and pricing.
Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) – Already have a volume License? Use the VLSC to get you easy access to all your licensing information in one location.
Online Services – licensing information for off-premise options.
Windows 7 Comparison: – Compare versions of Windows and find out which one is right for you.
Office 2010 Comparison: – Find out which Office suite is right for you.
Licensing FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About Product Licensing.

Additional Resources You May Find Useful:

TechNet Evaluation Center
Try some of our latest Microsoft products For free, Like System Center 2012 Pre-Release Products, and evaluate them before you buy.
Springboard Series
Your destination for technical resources, free tools and expert guidance to ease the deployment and management of your Windows-based client infrastructure.
AlignIT Manager Tech Talk Series
A monthly streamed video series with a range of topics for both infrastructure and development managers. Ask questions and participate real-time or watch the on-demand recording.

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

Windows Server “8” Beta Hyper-V Component Architecture Poster

andersonpatricio — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Provides a visual reference for understanding key Hyper-V technologies in Windows Server “8” Beta and focuses on Hyper-V Replica, networking, virtual machine mobility (live migration), storage, failover clustering, and scalability.

Download it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=29189

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

Getting started with Cloud Computing

andersonpatricio — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hi folks,

I would like to share with you guys a really nice summary about Cloud Computing using Microsoft Technologies. Enjoy it!

Public Cloud computing means that the infrastructure to run and manage the applications users are taking advantage of is run by someone else and not you. In other words, you do not buy the hardware or software to run your email or other services being used in your organization – that is done by someone else. Users simply connect to these services from their computers and you pay a monthly subscription fee for each user that is taking advantage of the service. Examples of Public Cloud services include Office 365, Windows Intune, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Hotmail, and others.

Private Cloud computing generally means that the hardware and software to run services used by your organization is run on your premises, with the ability for business groups to self-provision the services they need based on rules established by the IT department. Generally, Private Cloud implementations today are found in larger organizations but they are also viable for small and medium-sized businesses since they generally allow an automation of services and reduction in IT workloads when properly implemented. Having the right management tools, like System Center 2012, to implement and operate Private Cloud is important in order to be successful.

So – how do you get started? The first step is to determine what makes the most sense to your organization. The nice thing is that you do not need to pick Public or Private Cloud – you can use elements of both where it makes sense for your business – the choice is yours. When you are ready to try and purchase Public Cloud technologies, the Microsoft Volume Licensing web site is a good place to find links to each of the online services. In particular, if you are interested in a trial for each service, you can visit the following pages: Office 365, CRM Online, Windows Intune, and Windows Azure.

For Private Cloud technologies, start with some of the courses on Microsoft Virtual Academy and then download and install the Microsoft Private Cloud technologies including Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 in your own environment and take it for a spin. Also, keep up to date with the Canadian IT Pro blog to learn about events Microsoft is delivering such as the IT Virtualization Boot Camps and more to get you started with these technologies hands on.
Finally, I want to ask for your help to allow the team at Microsoft to continue to provide you what you need. Twice a year through something we call "The Global Relationship Study" – they reach out and contact you to see how they're doing and what Microsoft could do better. If you get an email from "Microsoft Feedback" with the subject line "Help Microsoft Focus on Customers and Partners" between March 5th and April 13th, please take a little time to tell them what you think

Cloud Computing Resources:

Microsoft Server and Cloud Computing site – information on Microsoft's overall cloud strategy and products.
Microsoft Virtual Academy – for free online training to help improve your IT skillset.
Office 365 Trial/Info page – get more information or try it out for yourself.
Office 365 Videos – see how businesses like yours have used Office 365 to transition to the cloud.
Windows Intune Trial/Info – get more information or try it out for yourself.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online page – information on trying and licensing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online.

Additional Resources You May Find Useful:

Springboard Series
Your destination for technical resources, free tools and expert guidance to ease the deployment and management of your Windows-based client infrastructure.
TechNet Evaluation Center
Try some of our latest Microsoft products for free, Like System Center 2012 Pre-Release Products, and evaluate them before you buy.
AlignIT Manager Tech Talk Series
A monthly streamed video series with a range of topics for both infrastructure and development managers. Ask questions and participate real-time or watch the on-demand recording.
Tech·Days Online
Discover what's next in technology and innovation with Tech·Days session recordings, hands-on labs and Tech·Days TV.

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
http://www.andersonpatricio.ca
http://www.andersonpatricio.org (Portuguese)
Twitter: @apatricio

Disaster Recovery Cluster Deployment & Demo - Multi-Site Failover Clustering

andersonpatricio — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Hi folks,

Nice Technet Edge video about Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover capabilities in multi-site DR mode.

In this TechNet Edge video Technical Evangelist Symon Perriman walks through a real-world multi-site cluster deployment. While configuring a four-node disaster recovery demo, Symon recorded the steps and added slides showing the key deployment considerations.

Learn more about disaster recovery planning, networking, security, faster failover, DNS replication, the quorum model and PowerShell. See how Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Clustering can provide not only high-availability, but also automatic disaster recovery.

Check the video out at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/edge/Hh306278(MSDN.10)?query=1

Cheers,
Anderson Patricio
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http://www.andersonpatricio.org
Twitter: @apatricio