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SCVMM 2008 R2 Communication Issues
I’ve seen a number of customers run into networking and general communication issues following a move to Windows 2008 R2. And to manage Windows 2008 R2 you must be running SCVMM 2008 R2. Both require checking for updates. Windows 2008 R2 – Make sure the Read More...
Why SCVMM 2008? Resources for compelling business decisions
A few quick resources you will want to download and keep for reference, and share with your business. IT Pros, read both articles. The ‘Data Sheet’ is a slick (two page brochure with eye candy), the ‘Reviewer’s Guide’ is a relatively in depth guide to Read More...
Contributing Engineer: VMSetupConfigurationError (257)
Here's another find by Mike Briggs. Thanks for the contribution Mike! mbriggs@microsoft.com Issue The following error message may be displayed during installation of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008. Error Messages *** Carmine error was: VMSetupConfigurationError Read More...
Contributing Engineer: Installation Error - ComputerNameInvalid (403)
Mike has been knocking issues out of the park. Here's a tip that might help during SCVMM install. He's seen this a few times... Thanks Mike! Issue Unable to complete VMM2008 installation Error message “Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 Read More...
Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions - eBook download (did I mention FREE?)
I found this link on ‘Keith Combs' Blahg.’ Written by Mitch Tulloch with the Microsoft Virtualization team, this is THE reference for all things virtual: Hyper-V, SCVMM, App-V, Med-V, and USMT. Download and read today! http://blogs.technet.com/keithcombs/archive/2008/12/19/thanks-for-attending-the-usa-virtualization-tour-ebook-download.aspx Read More...
Contributing Engineer: SCVMM 2008 Installation. Step-by-Step
Mike Briggs put this article together for one of his customers who was having a bit of difficulty installing SCVMM correctly. The SCVMM install process is well designed and easy to follow, but it helps if you read the directions... Needless to say, some Read More...
Ultimate Interactive How To for SCVMM
Need to add a Host? Click 'To add hosts'. Want to configure a SAN environment for VMM? There's a button for that too. This screen capture shows a few of the options available in the decision flow designed to take you to the right content for the job at Read More...
Flattening the SCVMM Learning curve
Below is an excerpt from Justin Zarb’s article on his ‘Virtual World’ site. Quick Start from Nothing to SCVMM http://blogs.technet.com/virtualworld/archive/2007/10/18/quick-start-from-nothing-to-scvmm.aspx So I have been chatting to more and more people Read More...
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