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Hyper-V How To: Download the MP for Windows Server 2008 R2

tonyso — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:55:28 GMT

The download for the Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack for Windows Server 2008 (and 2003) is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=3529d233-5e3e-4b51-8f66-5d6f27005ec3 NOTE: System Requirements...(read more)

Hyper-V How To: Check if ICs are Current using Script

tonyso — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:38:00 GMT

Some friends here on the Hyper-V team shared a PowerShell 2.0 script for checking the integration services/integration components to see if they are current in your VMs: # Test if the IC version is up to date param( [string]$vmName = $(throw "Must specify...(read more)

Error in TS Gateway ISA Server Setup

tonyso — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:40:41 GMT

FYI we are fixing an error on page 60 of the Windows Server 2008 TS Gateway Server Step-By-Step Setup Guide as follows: 14. On the Authentication Delegation page, click No delegation, and client cannot authenticate directly, and then click Next. Change...(read more)

Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server Best Practices from Microsoft IT

tonyso — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:00:34 GMT

Microsoft IT recently published a paper detailing their early-adopter experience with TS in Windows Server 2008 . They share some server sizing best practice recommendations, viz: Best Practices By deploying Terminal Services 2008 in both small and large...(read more)

How Miscosoft IT Uses Windows Sever 2008 Terminal Services

tonyso — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:57:00 GMT

How Miscosoft IT Uses Windows Sever 2008 Terminal Services...(read more)

New Virtualization TechCenter Launches

tonyso — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:20:00 GMT

There is a new TechCenter on TechNet for virtualization, check it out . You can find resources on: Application Virtualization : (formally SoftGrid) is the only virtualization solution that delivers applications that are never installed and dynamically...(read more)

Microsoft Online Services TechCenter Launches

tonyso — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:31:00 GMT

There is a new TechCenter today, check out the Microsoft Online Services TechCenter . Is this the future of IT? The intro information includes: "Microsoft Online Beta services provide your company or organization with key communication and collaboration...(read more)

Windows Server 2008 New Features/Required Editions Grid

tonyso — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:44:00 GMT

Microsoft.com has posted a nifty grid at https://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/compare-features.aspx that shows you which versions of Windows Server 2008 are required for the new features: New and Updated Features in Windows Server 2008 KEY:...(read more)

Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Gateway Setup Troubleshooter

tonyso — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:20:00 GMT

If you have an issue after your initial setup of Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services, you can make use of the troubleshooting section on TechNet . Here are some additional things to check, and steps to consider: Check that the TS server role is installed...(read more)

How to Harden Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services

tonyso — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:08:00 GMT

Chapter 11 of the Windows Server 2008 Security Guide: Hardening Terminal Services is now live on TechNet. The details of the attack surface for the Terminal Services role(s) are included in the Windows Server 2008 Attack Surface Reference workbook included...(read more)

Free Windows Server 2008 Deployment Planning Tool

tonyso — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

If you liked the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment , you will love the free Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator . Free, agent-less deskotp and server assessment, including hardware and device inventory, compatibility analysis, and readiness...(read more)

Windows Server 2008 TS Gateway Troubleshooting

tonyso — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Check out the new troubleshooting information on TechNet, we think you'll like it. F'rinstance, the tshooter for TS Gateway : Name Description TS Gateway Server Availability if(typeof(IsPrinterFriendly) != "undefined") { var l = "/WindowsServer2008/en/library/32f19950-9362-4eba-b1ff-39e273dd06451033.mspx";...(read more)

Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services

tonyso — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:17:00 GMT

Terminal Services RemoteApp applications appear no different than local applications, tightly integrated with the task bar and new Windows Vista features like 3-D flip. Terminal Services RemoteApp helps improve the end user experience and reduce training...(read more)

Who Moved my IAS?

tonyso — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:08:00 GMT

If you used RADIUS servers to provide centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting of your clients connecting to network resources, you know that in Windows Server 2003 this was called Internet Authentication Service (IAS). Look for IAS in...(read more)

DaRT to the Heart - In anticipation of Valentine's day

tonyso — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:39:00 GMT

Apologies to you Bruce Cockburn fans, I have a condition that lowers my resistance to puns and obscure 90's culture references...this blog headline is a two-fer. The Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset is probably the best known secret weapon in...(read more)