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• Description of the Windows Management Framework on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

  This article describes the Windows Management Framework on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. The Windows Management Framework includes the following: Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 2.0 Windows PowerShell 2.0 Background... Posted Oct 28 2009, 06:38 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server, Windows 7, Administration, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2

• Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0

  MOF 4.0 is practical guidance for IT organizations. With the release of version 4.0, MOF now reflects a single, comprehensive IT service lifecycle—it helps IT professionals connect service management principles to everyday IT tasks and activities... Posted Oct 23 2009, 04:59 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Windows 7, Client OS, Administration, [ADUG], markparris, MOF, Microsoft Operations Framework

• Updated - Windows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Paths

  Brief Description Outlines supported and unsupported upgrade paths for Windows Server 2008 R2 SKUs. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=f2d08680-0875-44d3-bb5f-c5b05ac7201b Supported Upgrade Scenarios From Windows... Posted Sep 08 2009, 03:54 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server, Active Directory, Administration, [ADUG], Migration, Windows Server 2008 R2, AD-DS, markparris

• Group Policy Settings References for Windows and Windows Server

  Brief Description These spreadsheets list the policy settings for computer and user configurations included in the Administrative template files delivered with the Windows operating systems specified. You can configure these policy settings when you edit... Posted Sep 08 2009, 03:52 AM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows 7, Administration, [ADUG], Windows Server 2008 R2, markparris

• Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 7- Now Available

  Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server... Posted Aug 12 2009, 04:37 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Active Directory, Windows 7, Administration, [ADUG], Windows Server 2008 R2

• The Windows® Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows® 7

  The latest version of the The Windows® Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows® 7 is now available on the Microsoft Downloads Website. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=696dd665-9f76-4177-a811-39c26d3b3b34... Posted Aug 07 2009, 07:15 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Windows 7, Client OS, Administration, [ADUG], Migration, WAIK

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Distributed Scan Management Active Directory Schema update

  I saw this DistributedScanManagement.ldf file this morning on the Microsoft Downloads website so - it's for use with Windows 7 and scanned documents (I won't be using this feature just yet). http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang... Posted Aug 07 2009, 07:10 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Active Directory, Windows 7, Administration, [ADUG], Windows Server 2008 R2, Schema Update

• Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner - assess the overall health your Active Directory and network infrastructure.

  Microsoft appear to have released a rather interesting tool! The Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner is designed for administrators who want to assess the overall health of their Active Directory and network infrastructure. The tool identifies common... Posted Aug 03 2009, 12:44 PM by Parris with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Best Practice, Windows Server, Active Directory, Administration, [ADUG], Troubleshooting

• Microsoft Knowledge Base Article ID Numbers Changing Format

  I have just seen this - I thought that it was worth noting so that you know the KB article is in fact genuine. Starting June 2009, some new Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) articles will be published with seven-digit Article ID numbers staring at 2000000... Posted Jul 01 2009, 05:53 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Administration, Support, KB Article, [ADUG]

• The Active Directory Management Gateway Service is now available!!

  The Microsoft Active Directory Management Gateway Service lets information technology professionals manage Active Directory Directory Service and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service instances that are running on the same server. The Active... Posted Jun 11 2009, 02:40 PM by Mark Parris with | with no comments Filed under: R2, Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, Windows 7, Administration, [ADUG], Windows Server 2008 R2

• Active Directory Domain Services in the Perimeter Network?

  Microsoft have released this white paper on placing Windows Server 2008 Read Only Domain Controllers (RODC’s) in the perimeter network. This guide contains direction for determining whether Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is appropriate... Posted Jun 11 2009, 04:43 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: R2, Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, Windows 7, Administration, RODC, [ADUG]

• Windows Server 2000 Domain Controller’s?

  If you are still running Windows Server 2000 domain controllers then you should install MS09-018 . Vulnerabilities in Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (971055) This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities in implementations... Posted Jun 11 2009, 04:38 AM by Parris with | with no comments Filed under: Active Directory, Windows 7, Administration, Security, [ADUG], Windows 2000 Server

• 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

• 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

• 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