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• Changes in Functionality in Windows Server 2008 R2

  Microsoft have released this document: Changes in Functionality in Windows Server 2008 R2 " Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2008 R2 " describes new and changed functionality and features available in Windows... Posted Jan 05 2010, 04:28 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Windows Server, Active Directory, [ADUG], Windows Server 2008 R2, markparris, document, Microsoft

• Happy New Year

  I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year - this year for the Active Directory User Group will see a few changes, I hope for the best, more details to follow in the coming weeks. I am busy working on speakers for the coming... Posted Jan 05 2010, 04:22 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Meeting, markparris, speakers, usergroup

• Running Domain Controllers in Hyper-V

  Microsoft have released Virtualization recommendations for Active Directory Domain Controllers running Domain Controllers in Hyper-V. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7425e34b-3990-43d8-b93b-cb6442858c21 Posted Nov 24 2009, 07:06 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, markparris, Hyper-V, Virtualisation

• Windows Server 2008: Planning for Active Directory Forest Recovery

  Microsoft have updated their forest recovery documentation. This guide contains best-practice recommendations for recovering an Active Directory forest, if forest-wide failure has rendered all domain controllers in the forest incapable of functioning... Posted May 27 2009, 08:02 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, [ADUG], DR, Disaster Recovery

• 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 | 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... Posted Apr 17 2009, 05:27 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Active Directory, Identity, ILM

• Active Directory Troubleshooting Events

  The [ADUG] UK Active Directory User Group is intending to host several Active Directory Troubleshooting events and would like your opinion on how to deliver the content. The survey is at http://adug.co.uk/forums/t/116.aspx Please complete the survey if... Posted Mar 13 2009, 11:20 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Windows Server, Active Directory, Administration, Free Event, DNS

• [ADUG] Next Meeting 11th March 2009

  If anyone follows the [ADUG] via RSS, the next meeting is as follows. The second [ADUG] UK Active Directory User Group meeting will be on the evening of the 11th March at Microsoft's London (Victoria) Offices.The meeting will co-hosted with the Windows... Posted Feb 23 2009, 08:47 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, MCM AD:2008, Certification, Masters, MCM Directory, R2, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Certified Master:Directory, MCM, London, Meeting, Active Directory

• Free ebook - Windows Vista Resource Kit, Second Edition

  Celebrating 25 years For 25 years, Microsoft Press books have focused on helping you take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a "Free e-book of the Month" offer! Simply sign up for the Microsoft Press... Posted Feb 23 2009, 07:38 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Books, Administration, Free stuff, Windows Vista

• Best Practice Guide for Securing Active Directory Installations

  Microsoft have updated their guidance around Best Practice Guide for Securing Active Directory Installations, the document can be obtained from. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2eaa45c7-d936-413e-9586-a8bb6ff739d9&DisplayLang... Posted Jan 26 2009, 08:25 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Windows Server 2008, Best Practice, Active Directory, Administration, Security

• User Group Meetings

  I have a couple of meetings in the pipeline for early next year and I am just sorting out the logistics for these. If anyone has a specific request that you feel other people would like to hear about, please let me know. Posted Dec 19 2008, 05:33 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, Meeting, Active Directory, Blogging

• Windows 7 Beta

  I put the kids to bed this evening and came back downstairs to a nice suprise. An invitation to the Windows 7 Beta program. Here's to a lot of late nights. Posted Dec 17 2008, 04:27 PM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, R2, Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows 7

• Microsoft Certified Master - 30% Discount.

  I have heard through the grapevine that through until February 14th 2009, any Microsoft Masters course is available with a 30% discount. Thats a $5500 saving! http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/master/register/default.mspx In addition the next rotation... Posted Dec 17 2008, 05:29 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, MCM AD:2008, Masters, MCM Directory, Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Certified Master:Directory, MCM, Active Directory, Trivia, Purple Pain

• Microsoft Certified Masters: Directory - Summary of my rotation.

  During my rotation I kept a very brief daily blog ( http://spaces.live.com/markparris ) on what I was up to; post rotation I have been asked by several people what I thought of my experience and what I felt the return of investment was, rather than having... Posted Dec 03 2008, 04:58 PM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, MCM AD:2008, Certification, Masters, MCM Directory, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Certified Master:Directory, MCM, Active Directory, Blogging, Purple Pain

• Purple Pain, Purple Pain - Insights to the Microsoft Certified Masters:Directory Program (and anything else it may cover).

  As some of you may have been aware I recently had the good fortune to attend the first public rotation of the Microsoft Certified Masters: Directory program. So what's with the Purple Pain? Well anyone who works for Microsoft directly has a blue background... Posted Dec 03 2008, 04:23 PM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: ADUG, MCM AD:2008, Certification, Masters, MCM Directory, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Certified Master:Directory, MCM, Active Directory, Blogging, Purple Pain