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Whoops! How to multi-decline Vista Ultimate language packs

In my SBS network I have several copies of Vista Ultimate which is good thing – but the was one draw back I noticed as I was catching up on my updates.  Language packs, dozens of them!!  The SBS console doesn’t allow multiple selection and decline Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:08 PM by nking | 0 Comments
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Partner Academy Live content – available online

A while back David and I recorded a series of webcasts with the SBS and EBS engineering teams.  These are a great resource and are available online for Partners to watch on demand.  We cover everything from migration through to line of business Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:50 AM by nking | 1 Comments
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Downgrade rights in SBS 2008 Premium Edition

Wondering what your downgrade rights are with SBS 2008 Premium edition?  As you know we place a copy of Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition in the box with both 32 and 64 bit versions, and SQL Server 2008 Standard (32 and 64 bit).  With downgrade Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:39 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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So what Features are actually in SQL Server 2008 Standard?

As you know both SBS and EBS include SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition.  So what features does SQL 08 STD actually include? Today I found a useful grid that shows exactly what features are available. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645993.asp Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:53 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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1 Day SBS Partner Training is NOW READY!

More readiness content for the Partners.  Following on from the EBS 1 day ILT. Comes the SBS 2008 ILT.  Again you’ll need to be part of the partner program, but you can order it from here. MSPTR Link After completing this course, students will Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:42 AM by nking | 2 Comments
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Quick Tip: Setting Exchange Store and Transport to delayed Start

I’ve been moving around a lot and as such have been bouncing my SBS server many times of the last few months.  One thing that can sometimes catch you out when restarting the box is the Exchange Transport and Information Store fail to start as their Read More...
Posted Monday, November 17, 2008 1:41 PM by nking | 0 Comments
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SBS Remote Access demo

Magesh took some time out to discuss Remote Access with SBS 2008.  Check out his short technet EDGE webcast talking about all of the great features. SBS 2008 remote access demo and interview Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:22 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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Launch Day is finally here

It seems like only yesterday I arrived from NZ to begin work on the launch of Windows Essential Server Solutions and today after over a year and half of work we’re finally here! So today we finally get to announce broad channel availability.  One Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:14 PM by nking | 0 Comments
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SBS evaluation bits now also online

Yesterday the EBS bits and today the SBS bits.  For SBS you’ll have different requirements so you should check them out here .  Just like last time you can consider running this on hyper-v and we have a detailed document that lives here We have Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:36 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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UK Technet series – Slide Deck download

Thanks to everyone that came along last Friday.  I had a great time in the UK.  I’ve posted the deck onto my public SkyDrive for download.  Please feel free to send through any other questions you might have – I’ll try answer them here Read More...
Posted Monday, November 10, 2008 4:05 PM by nking | 0 Comments
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Details on Windows Live ONECARE for Server

In case you’re looking for more details on Windows Live OneCare for Server which is included as a trial for SBS 2008. You can check out more details here; Windows Live OneCare main site here Details on the Small Business network protection here Purchase Read More...
Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 9:49 AM by nking | 2 Comments
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Hyper-V Server – Interview with Bryon Surace

Earlier this week I was talking to some of the SBS MVPs about Hyper-V server.  I just noticed Bryon talking to the guys on Technet EDGE about this.  For those of you want a sneak peak at Hyper-V server, check out the interview on the Technet Read More...
Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 2:52 PM by nking | 0 Comments

Demo Showcase 2008 SMB Edition

Time to highlight another demo click through environment for Small and Medium Business solutions.  This demo is different to the previous demos I’d posted about.  Mainly because this demo focuses on how you can apply SBS & EBS to support Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:43 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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Crikey! We need more people to do the SBS beta exam

We’ve had phenomenal feedback so far, but we still need more.  SBS beta exam vouchers are still valid, and we need you to sign up and go sit this exam.  Remember a pass here counts for a pass on the RTM exam. All you need to do is the following; Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:46 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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Lenovo announces they’re moving into the Server Business with SBS/EBS

Exciting news from Lenovo today, they’re moving into the Server Business with their ThinkServer line.  What’s even more exciting is that they’re planning on doing this with Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008.  Watch Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:48 AM by nking | 0 Comments
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