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WMI Troubleshooting: The Repository on Vista / Server 2008
11 July 08 06:00 AM

Last year we did a quick series on WMI troubleshooting.  Something that we didn’t cover is a quick method to verify the consistency of the repository.  Many of you have probably done a rebuild of the repository on Windows Server 2003 or an earlier Read More...

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Two Minute Drill: Introduction to XPerf
27 June 08 06:00 AM

Hi there, this is Mark with the Windows Performance Team.  This post is a quick introduction to a new performance tracing tool called XPerf.  Moving forward with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, this powerful tool will hopefully be utilized Read More...

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Two Minute Drill: RELOG.EXE
20 May 08 06:00 AM

Following on from our last Two Minute Drill, today's topic is the RELOG.EXE utility.  RELOG.EXE creates new performance logs from data in existing performance logs by changing the sampling rate and / or converting the file format.  RELOG.EXE Read More...

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Two Minute Drill: LOGMAN.EXE
13 May 08 06:00 AM

Today we are continuing on with our Two Minute Drill series. Our topic in this post is one that we discuss quite frequently with customers - namely the automation of creating Performance Monitor and Trace Logs. Most administrators are comfortable creating Read More...

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Two Minute Drill: System Diagnostics Report
02 May 08 06:00 AM

Something many of our readers have asked for is a quick overview of new and useful tools and features in Windows. Today we are launching a new series, called our “Two Minute Drill” – these will be brief posts that provide a high-level view of tools and Read More...

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Filed under: performance, troubleshooting, two minute drill, vista, windows server 2008

Understanding Component-Based Servicing
23 April 08 07:30 AM

Prior to Windows Vista, if you wanted to install optional components, Windows Updates or driver files on your system, the process was fairly simple. In Windows Vista, the new componentization architecture, known as Component-Based Servicing (CBS) changes Read More...

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Filed under: architecture, troubleshooting, vista, windows server 2008

Using Reliability Monitor for Troubleshooting
01 April 08 06:00 AM

Today we are going to talk about the new Reliability Monitor feature in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.  In a nutshell, the Reliability Monitor shows you your system stability history at a glance and lets you see details on a day-by-day basis Read More...

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Disk Fragmentation and System Performance
14 March 08 06:00 AM

When addressing system performance issues, a key element that is often overlooked is Disk Fragmentation.  Even on a brand new system with plenty of RAM and high-end processors, the performance of the hard disk may be a bottleneck causing system performance Read More...

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Group Policy Logging on Windows Vista
11 March 08 02:00 PM

Although the bulk of Group Policy Processing and Troubleshooting is handled by our Directory Services team, we often collaborate on these issues - mainly when the issue relates to a user logging in and not being presented with their desktop environment Read More...

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Filed under: GPO, troubleshooting, two minute drill, vista

WMI Debug Logging
04 March 08 06:00 AM

Welcome back.  After our series of posts on Windows Server 2008, today we're going to switch gears a little bit and look at WMI Logging.  We often get calls from customers regarding WMI issues beyond the Permissions or Impersonation Rights problems Read More...

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Filed under: troubleshooting, vista, windows server 2008, WMI

IT Pros: Interactive Virtual Roundtable with Mark Russinovich
03 March 08 05:45 AM

Are you still undecided about Windows Vista?  Unsure about deployment?  Running into some roadblocks?  This is the event for you! Microsoft Technical Fellow and desktop guru Mark Russinovich will be hosting an interactive virtual roundtable—broadcast Read More...

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Filed under: general, troubleshooting, vista

WS2008: RDC Enhancements and Administrative Sessions
20 February 08 06:00 AM

We're into the Home Stretch!  It's Day Twenty.  Only one week to go.  Today we're going to talk about some RDC enhancements and also talk about Administrative sessions in Terminal Services.  So without further ado let's begin with Read More...

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Filed under: terminal server, troubleshooting, vista, windows server 2008

WS2008: Dynamic Link Library Loader and Address Space Load Randomization
06 February 08 06:00 AM

There's only three weeks to go till Launch Day.  Today, we're going to talk about the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) Loader and Address Space Load Randomization.  In Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, when talking about process and thread creation, Read More...

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Filed under: architecture, memory management, performance, security, troubleshooting, vista, windows server 2008

WS2008: Windows Service Hardening
03 February 08 06:00 AM

Day Three of our series of posts in preparation for the Windows Server 2008 Launch and the countdown continues.  If it's a weekend for you, I hope you are enjoying yourself.  Only twenty-four more days to go till Launch Day.  Today's post Read More...

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Filed under: architecture, security, troubleshooting, vista, windows server 2008

MSTSC.EXE - no more /console switch in RDC 6.1
04 January 08 06:00 AM

Happy New Year!  We're starting off 2008 with a significant post regarding changes to Remote Administration in Windows Server 2008.  OK, it's not quite as dire as the title makes it out to be, but this is quite a significant change.  If Read More...

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Filed under: terminal server, troubleshooting, vista, windows server 2008