João Fonseca - Microsoft Services Technical Account Manager : Windows

Introducing Windows 7

jfonseca — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:31:00 GMT

Next version of Windows will be called Windows 7. The codename of the product will be used for the final release !

Read all about it here.

Under the Hood: Windows Vista Performance...Need Answers?

jfonseca — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:08:00 GMT

Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable
Under the Hood: Windows Vista Performance...Need Answers?

Join Mark Russinovich and a panel of industry experts for a LIVE virtual roundtable to explore your top of mind performance issues, common misconfigurations, and tips on how to fix them. From boot times and applets to disk performance and battery life, find out how to optimize Windows Vista and what you can do to improve overall system performance.

Submit your performance questions live during the event or send them in advance to vrtable@microsoft.com.

save the date and join Mark on September 24^th at https://ms.istreamplanet.com/springboard (use the calendar reminder attached to this blog post)

Try Windows Search 4.0 !

jfonseca — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:22:00 GMT

To try it out, select from the following operating environments:

•	Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
•	Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2003
•	Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista x64 Edition
•	Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP
•	Multilingual User Interface Pack for Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP

Windows Vista SP1 available in additional languages

jfonseca — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:43:00 GMT

Windows Vista SP1 launched in additional languages - Yes, Portuguese is included :-) Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone (KB936330) Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone CD ISO

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone DVD ISO

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) now available on Windows Update

jfonseca — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English (US), French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional).

Read the overview of Windows Vista SP1, including what's new, technical details, guidelines and notable changes.

Read the Deployment Guide for Windows Vista SP1. This guide includes technical information, procedures, and recommendations for installing Windows Vista SP1 in a business or corporate environment.

DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate download is available on Windows Update.

To download the Standalone version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 please follow the directions below in the Instructions section.

Before installing SP1, please visit the Windows Vista TechCenter and read the page "Things to Know Before you Download Windows Vista SP1"

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems (KB936330)
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x86-based Systems (KB936330)

Windows Server 2008 Step-by-Step Guides

jfonseca — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:23:00 GMT

These step-by-step guides help IT Professionals learn about and evaluate Windows Server 2008.
These documents are downloadable versions of guides found in the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library

Get them here.

Creating and Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services Templates Step-by-Step Guide

Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services in an Extranet Step-by-Step Guide

Deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Step-By-Step Guide

Deploying SSTP Remote Access Step by Step Guide

Server Core Installation Option of Windows Server 2008 Step-By-Step Guide

Server Manager Scenarios Step-by-Step Guide

Step by Step Guide to Customizing TS Web Access by Using Windows SharePoint Services

Step-by-Step Guide for Configuring a Two-Node File Server Failover Cluster in Windows Server 2008

Step-by-Step Guide for Configuring a Two-Node Print Server Failover Cluster in Windows Server 2008

Step-by-Step Guide for Windows Deployment Services in Windows Server 2008

Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Policies for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Using Identity Federation with Active Directory Rights Management Services Step-by-Step Guide

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Certificate Services Step-By-Step Guide

Windows Server 2008 Foundation Network Guide

Windows Server 2008 Step-by-Step Guide for DNS in Small Networks

Windows Server 2008 TS Gateway Server Step-By-Step Setup Guide

Windows Server Active Directory Rights Management Services Step-by-Step Guide

Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services RemoteApp Step-by-Step Guide

Windows Server 2008 TS Licensing Step-By-Step Setup Guide

Windows Server 2008 TS Session Broker Load Balancing Step-By-Step Guide

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 VHD (Full Installation)

jfonseca — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:11:00 GMT

This download enables you evaluate Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Beta 3, and comes as a pre-configured VHD. Get it here.

If you want to install the product, you can download all the DVD ISO's from here.

IT's ShOwtime! – Windows Server 2008

jfonseca — Thu, 17 May 2007 17:12:00 GMT

Great collection of high quality presentations about Windows Server 2008 features and usage scenarios.

High Availability – Failover Clustering in Windows Server codenamed “Longhorn”

Providing highly available services to critical applications and services is a cornerstone for any IT department. This scenario focuses on high availability; failover clustering improvements that will be available for applications deployed on Windows Server "Longhorn." Failover Clustering as part of Windows Server "Longhorn" provides an easy to use feature for mission critical applications and services.

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Server Management: Server Core

This scenario focuses on tools, technologies, and installation options that are available for use on Windows Server "Longhorn" to improve the management experience of single and multiple servers across an enterprise. Server Core provides a minimal installation option for certain server roles, offering a smaller server footprint and attack surface to reduce management and servicing needs.

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Server Virtualization – Today and Tomorrow

This scenario focuses on the virtualization role of Windows Server "Longhorn" that enables IT organizations to reduce costs and create an agile and dynamic datacenter. The virtualization role provides an entirely new deployment and licensing paradigm to enable multiple operating system instances—from both Microsoft and potentially third party operating system vendors—to run in a virtual infrastructure separated from the hardware by a slim "hypervisor"... based virtualization technology.

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Web Platform with Longhorn Server

This scenario focuses on the management, security, performance and extensibility improvements that will be available when IIS7 & Windows Server "Longhorn" is deployed to host and manage applications & services running on the server and/or over the Web.

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Security and Policy Enforcement: Network Access Protection

This scenario focuses on the improved manageability and security compliance enabled by the policy-driven access features for organizations that have deployed Windows Server "Longhorn" with Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 R2. We will focus on Network Access Protection and Network Policy and Access Services.

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Centralized Application Access

This scenario focuses centralizing application access to business applications with Terminal Services. Terminal Services enable customers to set up a centralized system that allows them to quickly and securely provide access to Windows-based applications from any network-connected location. Customers can provide this functionality using a variety of clients, including Windows PCs, Windows based thin clients, or Windows Mobile devices. When users run an application with Terminal Services, the application execution takes place on the server, and only keyboard, mouse and display information is transmitted over the network. Users see only their own individual sessions, which are managed transparently by the server OS, and remain independent of any other client session.

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Server Management: PowerShell - Server Manager

This scenario focuses on tools, technologies, and installation options that are available for use on Windows Server "Longhorn" to improve the management experience of single and multiple servers across an enterprise. For local administration of a single server, Server Manager is an integrated Microsoft Management Console that offers IT professionals a seamless, integrated experience for adding, removing, and configuring server roles, role services, and features. It also acts as a portal for ongoing server management, monitoring, and operations by exposing key management tasks based on server role, and providing access to advanced administration tools. In larger enterprises, management of multiple servers can be automated using Windows PowerShell, which consists of a new command line shell and scripting language designed specifically to automate administration tasks for server roles such as IIS and Active Directory.

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Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 available

jfonseca — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:30:00 GMT

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is now available in Download Center:

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (32-bit x86)

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for x64 Editions

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems

PowerShell released

jfonseca — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:42:00 GMT

Microsoft Windows® PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language that is designed for system administration and automation. Windows PowerShell lets IT professionals and developers control and automate the administration of Windows and applications. Also, Windows PowerShell is built on the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Get it here: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/926139

Update: Get training here Windows PowerShell Week

Windows Media Player 11 now avaiable

jfonseca — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:27:00 GMT

Just a quick post to let you know that Windows Media Player 11 is now avaiable at

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.mspx

How to use Certificate Services Web enrollment pages together with Windows Vista

jfonseca — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:33:00 GMT

Interesting article you should be aware of: To enable Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 SP1, and Windows Server 2003 SP2 certificate enrollment Web pages that support Windows Vista-based client computers, you must update the certificate enrollment Web pages.

Check the article here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922706

Please note that this article discusses a Beta release of a Microsoft product. The information in this article is provided as-is and is subject to change without notice.

Technet Magazine November Edition is out

jfonseca — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:56:00 GMT

This month is about Windows Vista - get it here.

The imminent arrival of Windows Vista brings many exciting improvements, including better security, simplified networking, and more powerful management and deployment tools—all while adding a brand new sheen to the user interface. In this issue, we look at everything you need to know to start using Windows Vista right away.

10 Things You Need to Know about Deploying Windows Vista

From more flexible image handling to a new boot loader, Windows Vista introduces some important changes for desktop deployment. Here’s a look at 10 ways Windows Vista can make your next deployment faster and easier than ever.

Michael Niehaus Protect Your PC with New Security Features in Windows Vista

Developed according to the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle guidelines, Windows Vista offers a level of security not built into earlier versions of Windows. Take a look at the new and enhanced features Windows Vista offers to help you detect and prevent security threats.

Justin HarrisonAchieve the Non-Admin Dream with User Account Control

While limiting user privileges is a good way to help protect your systems, non-admin accounts can be inconvenient, introducing problems such as application compatibility issues. Windows Vista offers new features that make it easier for you to manage and support standard user accounts.

Alex HeatonEnterprise Networking with Windows Vista

Since the release of Windows XP, networking has changed drastically—users are more mobile, wireless networking is everywhere, and security threats are more sophisticated. Take a look at the innovations in Windows Vista that make networking simpler, more secure, and easier to manage.

Jason Leznek Getting Ready for Windows PE 2.0

Along with Windows Vista, a more powerful version of Windows PE will be released. This overview discusses the new features and capabilities found in Windows PE 2.0 and how these changes will affect you.

Wes MillerInside the New Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

Before you deploy a new OS, it's critical that you determine potential compatibility issues and solutions for the many applications your organization relies on. Here's an in-depth look at how you can access your software portfolio, determine the impact Windows Vista will have on applications, and find solutions for potential issues.

John Melton New Tools for Event Management in Windows Vista

Windows Vista presents a giant step forward in enterprise management, offering a new and improved infrastructure and tools designed for event logging and tracing. The result is easier, more powerful ways to gather information and quickly perform troubleshooting.

Val MennMore Powerful Group Policy in Windows Vista

The Group Policy infrastructure has been overhauled, delivering new management features, new policy settings, support for multiple local GPOs, and much more. This article looks under the hood at the many changes Windows Vista brings to Group Policy.

Jeremy Moskowitz

Windows Desktop Search RTW is avaiable

jfonseca — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:28:00 GMT

Windows Desktop Search (WDS) 3.0 lets you perform an instant search of your computer. WDS 3.0 helps you find and preview documents, e-mail messages, music files, photos, and other items on the computer.

The search engine in WDS 3.0 is a Microsoft Windows service that is also used by programs such as Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Office OneNote 2007. You can use this search engine to index a program's content and to obtain instant results when you search in a particular program.

WDS 3.0 supports the following operating systems:
• 32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• All x64-based versions of Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
• All x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003

You cannot install WDS 3.0 on a computer that is running Windows Vista. WDS functionality is already built into Windows Vista.

WDS 3.0 provides fast indexing, improved performance, and improved file type support. The WDS 3.0 installation process automatically upgrades WDS 2.5 and later versions of WDS. If you have an earlier version than WDS 2.5 installed, use the Add or Remove Programs tool to remove the earlier version before you install WDS 3.0.

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New DFS replication FAQ

jfonseca — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 03:26:00 GMT

From The Filing Cabinet:

The new DFS replication FAQ was published here. Contains a lot of information on the following topics:

Limitations and requirements

Monitoring and management tools

Performance

Remote Differential Compression details

Replication details

Staging