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Exchange 2007 SP2 is available for download

rogulati — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:43:30 GMT

SP2 is available for download now - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4c4bd2a3-5e50-42b0-8bbb-2cc9afe3216a...(read more)

OCS 2007 R2 web based scheduling for LiveMeeting

rogulati — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Hello all, the long awaited web based LiveMeeting scheduling tool is available now for download. I have recently configured it in my lab and it works beautifully. I am also enclosing some screenshots and process steps for people who are interested in...(read more)

Deploying DPM Agent on Windows Server 2008

rogulati — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:03:36 GMT

I have gone through many forums / blogs and even browsed through the TechNet site but I was not able to install DPM agent on Windows 2008 server. I finally referred this post and it worked for me. For people, who are getting the same 319 error can try...(read more)

OCS 2007 R1/R2 Remote Access Configuration Guide

rogulati — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:21:00 GMT

I have referred this post for the edge server configuration as well as for the DNS,certificates and MOC client setup. Very helpful post with the PDF download of the configuration guide :) http://blogs.technet.com/rickva/archive/2009/04/09/ocs-2007-r1-r2-remote-access-configuration-guide.asp...(read more)

OCS 2007 R2 Edge server configuration (Part III) (Port Requirements)

rogulati — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Ports and protocols used by Office Communications Servers and clients - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd425238(office.13).aspx Taken from the link Firewall Requirements for External User Access http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/dd441361(office.13).aspx...(read more)

OCS 2007 R2 Consolidated Edge server configuration – Part II (Certificates and DNS records)

rogulati — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:52:00 GMT

We need to configure the certificates on both the Internal and External interfaces of the Edge server. To summarize on the certificates that I had used for my consolidated Edge server setup – For EDGE server External certificates Access cert :- subject...(read more)

OCS Edge server configuration

rogulati — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT

I have recently referred this link for the OCS edge server configuration - OCS Edge Server Configuration Topologies –( Non MS Links ) http://blogs.pointbridge.com/Blogs/schertz_jeff/Pages/Post.aspx?_ID=19 http://www.shudnow.net/2009/01/20/office-communications-server-2007-r2-enterprise-deployment-part-5...(read more)

MAP 4.0 released

rogulati — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:16:31 GMT

Most of the customers / partners who had deployed Win7 and Windows 2008 R2 RCs in their environment were eagerly waiting for this release of MAP. Add to this, this version can also help in running inventories of VMware environments :) More details about...(read more)

DPM v3

rogulati — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:14:00 GMT

For those who had missed the public webcast on DPMv3, you can access it offline Webcast URL - http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032412466 This webcast had covered the big features and directions for the next generation...(read more)

Downloads on Exchange 2007/2010, OCS, MDT etc

rogulati — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:34:00 GMT

Interesting Downloads Exchange Server 2010 Beta This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Beta VHD for 60 days. Microsoft Directory Synchronization Tool 9.1 The Microsoft Directory Synchronization...(read more)

What's new in Exchange 2010 Beta?

rogulati — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:33:00 GMT

New Rights-Protected E-Mail Functionality with Active Directory RMS · Transport rules to apply AD RMS protection to messages based on conditions · Persistent protection of attachments in rights-protected messages · Support for AD RMS templates · An Internet...(read more)

Microsoft Virtualization: Online Event, July 21, 2009

rogulati — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:55:00 GMT

Microsoft Virtualization is a Sponsor at this online event organized by Windows IT Pro. The event is an interactive experience with staffed booths by Microsoft, Citrix, Certeon and Symantec . The event also includes educational chats to complement each...(read more)

Windows 2008 Server Core Configurator

rogulati — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:46:03 GMT

Setting up a new Server 2008 core has been a challenge for me as it takes me away from the conventional options that I use on the GUI. I just came across this fantastic tool on the codeplex site that can help setting up your Server Core 2008 machine....(read more)

Microsoft India TechEd 2009 – Hyderabad

rogulati — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:59:29 GMT

I was a part of the TechEd that happened in May. I participated as a presenter for 2 Hyper-V sessions. It was a great event both in terms of the presentation and management. I had presented two sessions in the event - Building Business Continuity Solutions...(read more)

TALKING TECH 2009

rogulati — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:40:14 GMT

Hello readers. I have been a part of the Microsoft Talking Tech series for the Virtualization sessions and it was a memorable experience. We did the series in 4 cities in India – Bangalore, Delhi, Cochin and Chennai. I was the co-presenter of the Hyper-V...(read more)