April 2009 - Posts

• Looking to deploy Windows Server 2008 SP2?

  If you are looking to deploy Windows Server 2008 SP2, then this article may be of interest as there is a prerequisite update needed. Description of the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 installation software feature update released April 28, 2009 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/955430 This article describes the software update that applies to versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. When Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 are released this software update will be a prerequisite to install the service packs. Additionally, this update improves reliability when you install or remove Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 SP2. Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V   Posted Apr 30 2009, 03:45 AM by Mark Parris with 2 comment(s) Filed under: 32 Bit, 64 Bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server, Active Directory, Client OS, KB Article, [ADUG]

• Windows 7 – Learning Portal - Free bits....

  Interested in Windows 7? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/windows-7/default.mspx Posted Apr 27 2009, 11:05 AM by Mark Parris with no comments Filed under: Books, Windows 7, Free stuff, [ADUG], Learning

• Unified Communications Adoption and Training Kit 2007 R2

  Not sure how I missed this last month but this looks interesting. The Unified Communications Adoption and Training Kit for 2007 R2 provides guidance and resources for IT Pros, HelpDesk, and Trainers to speed adoption and usage of Unified Communications technologies in the enterprise. The kit includes Planning Checklists, Awareness materials, including Poster, Door Hangers, and E-mail samples, and User Education Materials such as Quick Reference Cards, Flash Cards, and links to Web-based Training. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=EB18D016-64F7-4AAE-B491-65636A186C1A&displaylang=en Posted Apr 27 2009, 08:35 AM by Mark Parris with no comments Filed under: [ADUG], Unified Communications, OCS 2007 R2

• Free MS Press Book - Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion

  Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion By Charlie Russel and Sharon Crawford ISBN: 9780735620704 http://csna01.libredigital.com/?urws8un4p7 Posted Apr 20 2009, 10:43 AM by Mark Parris with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Books, Windows Server, Active Directory, Administration, Free stuff, How it works, Windows Small Business Server 2008

• "ILM2" Renamed Forefront Identity Manager 2010

  Even thought the product is not scheduled to be released for the best part of a year, Microsoft has branded "ILM2" - Forefront Indentity Manager 2010.  http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/en/us/identity-manager.aspx "Forefront Identity Manager changes the current state of identity management by providing powerful end user self-service capabilities. IT professionals are also given more tools to solve day-to-day tasks such as delegating administration and creating workflows for common identity management tasks. In addition, Forefront Identity Manager is built on a .NET and WS-* based foundation for developers to build more customized and extensible solutions." Posted Apr 17 2009, 05:27 AM by Mark Parris with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Active Directory, Identity, ILM