Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1

Microsoft has just released and updated version of this great tool. FSMT offers a step-by-step process, simplifying the task of migrating file services. It provides the necessary tools to help minimize the impact to users, resulting in a more manageable environment. The main reason for this updated release is support for Windows Server 2008. I've … Continue reading Microsoft File Server Migration Toolkit 1.1

Hyper-V Server 2008 Getting Started Guide

This guide helps you become familiar with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 by providing instructions for creating a virtual machine and configuring virtual networks. For more information about Hyper-V Server 2008, see the Microsoft Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=129170). Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=26426203-de3c-4d74-851e-4e1388a81d5f&DisplayLang=en

Hyper-V Now Available!

Hyper-V, one of the key features of Windows Server 2008, has now released to manufacturing (RTM) and is available for deployment into production environments. A beta of Hyper-V was included with Windows Server 2008 and this update provides the final release. The Hyper-V update will be available through Windows Update from July 8th. I’ve upgraded … Continue reading Hyper-V Now Available!

Windows Server 2008 Security Configuration Wizard and SC Configuration Manager 2007 SP1

With ConfigMgr 2007 SP1 released, we now have support for running ConfigMgr on Windows Server 2008. Microsoft has released an update that adds the required information, so the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) can lock down the ConfigMgr Site Systems. Download the update here. Overview:The Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) is an attack-surface reduction tool for the … Continue reading Windows Server 2008 Security Configuration Wizard and SC Configuration Manager 2007 SP1

Hyper-V RC1 Release Available

Update for Windows Vista (KB949587)Install this update to enable remote management of a Windows Server 2008 computer running the Hyper-V RC1 role. Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB950049)The Release Candidate 1 (RC1) update to the Hyper-V role provides improvements to security, stability, performance, user experience, forward compatibility of configurations, and the programming model. … Continue reading Hyper-V RC1 Release Available

Windows XP Service Pack 3 ready for everyone

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is officially available for all languages and also published on Windows Update. Windows XP Service Pack 3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. Download:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=da&FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

Friday I passed the both the "TS: Configuring System Center Configuration Manager 2007" and the "PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator" test (exam number 70-401 and 70-647). The ConfigMgr test was very easy but the Enterprise test was a challenge. I recommend that you update your trust skills before taking this test. The passing score … Continue reading MCITP: Enterprise Administrator