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"Last Restart" component in the MED-V virtual machine setup script is not needed and will increase workspace first time setup time
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over 3 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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When configuring Script Actions for the Virtual Machine first-time setup in the MED-V management console, it is important not to add in an additional "Restart Windows" action at the end as it is not necessary. The first-time setup will always reboot the...
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MED-V Solution: Error in VM Prerequisite Wizard: "An unsupported version of Virtual Machine Additions is installed"
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over 3 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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When preparing a Virtual Machine for deployment for use with MED-V, you will need to ensure that in addition to the MED-V workspace installation being installed inside the virtual machine, you will need to have the minimum level of Virtual Machine additions...
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Support for Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 ends on July 13, 2010
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over 3 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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I know this isn't necessarily MED-V specific but I figured that some of you may still have some old Windows 2000 or Windows XP SP2 systems running out there and would appreciate the heads up. As the title says, Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 Server...
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Why you can't install the MED-V Management Console on a server-based operating system
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over 3 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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The MED-V Management Console (Management.exe) allows you to manage the MED-V Client Policy, Image Distribution, and Reporting. The MED-V Management Console is bundled with the MED-V Client and can be installed with or without the MED-V Client. The operating...
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Moving the MED-V Reporting Database from one SQL Server to another
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over 3 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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The MEDV Reporting database is very basic as it is only used by the server for logging events, errors, and status messages. This makes the portability of the database all the more easy and the process to move a MEDV database from SQL server to another...
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Dates that you enter in the Reporting column of a report can only be entered in the English (United States) date format in the Enterprise Desktop Virtualization tool
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over 3 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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When you try to run a report in the Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization tool, the dates that you enter in the Reporting column of a report can be entered in the English (United States) date format only. For example, you cannot enter the date in...
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Cool Windows 7 Deployment Links
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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This is a little off topic but I thought you all would enjoy a heads up. One of our Windows team bloggers published a list of useful Windows 7 links that cover deployment (MDT 2010 and SCCM), USMT 4.0, activation, application compatibility and boot...
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Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Administration Video Series now available for download
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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The Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) video series is designed to help IT professionals wishing to learn more about the administrative and management tasks in MED-V. This series provides step-by-step guidance around common tasks that...
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Updated! Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) Guide for Selecting the Right Virtualization Technology
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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Just an FYI that the Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) Guide for Selecting the Right Virtualization Technology has been updated to include coverage of Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). ...
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Resolution: The MED-V Server service fails to start with Error 1053
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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When you attempt to start the MED-V Server service on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, you may get the following error: Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. Additionally, the system...
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Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0 Community Technical Preview (CTP) Now Available!
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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I know this isn’t MED-V specific but I thought it was something you’d appreciate hearing about nonetheless. The Solution Accelerator team is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5...
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Using Variables to Manage the Naming of your Persistent MED-V Workspaces
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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Many organizations want to use variables to simplify the naming and manageability of MED-V workspaces. While regular operating system environment variables cannot be used inside the workspace policy, MED-V has variables that can be used for persistent...
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Configuring the MED-V Server by manually editing the ServerSettings.xml file
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over 4 years ago
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In most cases it is recommended to use the MED-V Server Configuration utility (%PROGRAMFILES%\Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization\ServerSettings.exe) to make configuration changes to the MED-V Policy Server, but there are some circumstances in...
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MED-V Documentation – Now Available on TechNet!
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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The Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) documentation library has recently been published to TechNet! This is the first time that MED-V documentation has been made available online and you can now see the newly published MED-V Planning...
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Solution: The Virtual PC engine may crash when attempt to start MED-V a workspace
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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When you attempt to start MED-V a workspace using a test image or a deployed image, the Virtual PC engine may crash and generate a Fault Report using Windows Error Reporting. Subsequently, the MED-V Workspace will fail to start. The Virtual PC engine...
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Momentum Webcast: Unlock Value and Savings with Microsoft Virtualization
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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How can an integrated virtualization strategy that brings server, desktop, and application virtualization together provide significant benefits to your business? Join this webcast to learn about the Microsoft end-to-end virtualization strategy, which...
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Troubleshooting Reporting and SQL Issues with MED-V 1.0
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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While reporting is technically an optional feature of MED-V version 1.0, it is valuable in tracking errors, client events, and workspace usage statistics. You may encounter issues at various stages of setting up and using the reporting feature. I have...
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More details on MED-V Service Pack 1
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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As was mentioned last week on The Official MDOP Blog, MED-V will support Windows 7 in the first quarter of calendar year 2010 via MED-V 1.0 SP1 . We’ve been getting a few questions about what exactly SP1 brings to the table so I thought I’d take a minute...
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Windows Virtual PC / MED-V live meeting available for viewing
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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The Tech.Ed Australia Live Meetings have now concluded but it's not completely over as you can still view many of the recorded sessions. One in particular you may be interested in is Ben Armstrong’s presentation titled Windows 7 XP Compatibility...
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MDOP 2009 R2: What's New in MDOP for Windows 7
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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In case you missed it over on the MDOP blog, they just announced that Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2009 R2 will be released in late October 2009 and will add Windows 7 support for all components except for MED-V. Regardless, they are working...
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Free e-book: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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Microsoft Press offers complimentary book “Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions“. This guide will teach you about the benefits of the latest virtualization technologies and how to plan, implement, and manage virtual infrastructure solutions...
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Virtual PC and Windows XP mode for WIN7
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over 4 years ago
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Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 are currently in RC. Please check out the blog here: Windows Virtual PC blog
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Creating a MED-V Deployment Package
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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You may run into problems trying to create a deployment package using Packing Wizard from the MED-V Management Console. The Packaging Wizard allows Administrators to provide end users with an installation deployment package that includes the MED-V Client...
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Full guide to MED-V server settings
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over 4 years ago
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This post describes how to install and configure MED-V server and IIS server (ver. 7.0) for Microsoft Server 2008. 1. Configuration of Internet Information Services (IIS) 1.1 IIS Installation Verify that the Host Server is logged onto the Domain Go to...
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Jumping on the Facebook bandwagon
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over 4 years ago
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J.C. Hornbeck
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I was looking around Facebook the other day and thought “Wow, there sure are a lot of companies out here, sharing information and whatnot” and then I thought hey, why not me too. After all, if there’s another avenue that can be opened up that might...
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