Scott Forsyth’s useful series of tips
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
The deprecated features or functionalities in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 should be regarded as warnings not to use the features or functionalities because they may be removed in future releases.
Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Monday, 5 November 2012
IRM, AD RMS and Microsoft Office Considerations
Information Rights Management (IRM) allows individuals and administrators to specify access permissions to documents, workbooks, and presentations.
AD RMS-aware applications implement IRM to help prevent sensitive information from being printed, forwarded, or copied by unauthorized individuals.
The following document provides guidance about the various Microsoft® Office suites and the supported Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) features.
TechNet Webcast AD RMS Overview
TechNet Webcast- Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services Overview (Level 300)
Information protection is one of the key security concerns for companies. This presentation provides an overview of how Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management (AD RMS) Services can help you mitigate the risks inside and outside the enterprise providing end-to-end solutions that protect documents and e-mails.
This presentation covers all different client-side and server-side applications that support AD RMS (IRM) and provides an overview of how to securely collaborate with people outside your organization. Demos will be provided in the session.
AD RMS Client Requirements
The Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) client is included with the Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2008, and Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating systems. If you are using Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 as your client operating system, a compatible version of the AD RMS client is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center Web site.
The AD RMS client can be used with the AD RMS server role included in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 or with previous versions of RMS running on Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 – x86
The client support almost everything for Windows 2000 server/workstation SP4 onwards and includes 32/64 bit support.
SharePoint Content Management Interoperability Standard (CMIS)
Content Management Interoperability Standard
The above article describes the Content Management Interoperability Services (CMIS) connector for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, which enables SharePoint users to interact with content that is stored in any repository that has implemented the CMIS standard. The connector also makes SharePoint Server 2010 content available to any application that has implemented the CMIS standard.
The CMIS connector is available as part of the SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit.
SharePoint 2010 Administration Toolkit (SharePoint Server 2010).
I have found comment that this is incorporating with SharePoint Server 2007. I do not have the time to research this further but include links to an MSDN article and the MOSS 2007 Administration Toolkit.
Integrating External Document Repositories with SharePoint Server 2007
Saturday, 3 November 2012
SharePoint 2007 File Sizes and Limitations
A user performing an upload to SharePoint is limited to 50mb per upload. This could be a single file of 50mb or a multi-file upload of 10 5mb files.
The largest single file that can be stored in SharePoint was 2gb, due to SQL 2005 limitations.
A blob in SQL 2005 cannot be larger that 2gb. Each file is stored as a blob in the SQL Server content database for the site collection.
SQL 2008 can handle files larger than 2gb.
SharePoint 2007 Database Maintenance
Here are a series of useful TechNet articles on Database maintenance for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MOSS
Add, split, and merge content databases
Database maintenance (Office SharePoint Server 2007)Database maintenance for Office SharePoint Server 2007 (white paper)
Planning and Monitoring SQL Server Storage for Office SharePoint Server: Performance Recommendations and Best Practices (white paper)
Move content databases (Office SharePoint Server 2007)
Move all databases (Office SharePoint Server 2007)
SharePoint 2007 split a content database
I want to be able to split the content database in SharePoint (MOSS) for backup purposes much the same as you can do with Exchange data stores.
I was aware of file share/backup bloat that was caused by several of my clients dumping the contents of their digital cameras to their servers while preparing quotes etc.
Here is a link to a TechNet Article explaining how to split a content database.
Move site collections to a new database (split a content database) (Office SharePoint Server 2007)
It is part of the larger:
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Oracle VM VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use.
TechNet Video
One of the problems I have is remembering where all the Microsoft resources are, here is a useful one the TechNet Video site.
TechNet Video: Deploying Windows 7 with WDS
Deploying Windows 7 with Windows Deployment Services
Windows Deployment Services (WDS) enables you to deploy Windows operating systems over the network, instead of installing each operating system directly from a CD or DVD. In this Microsoft video, you'll learn how to:
- Set up and Configure WDS
- Add installation and boot images to the deployment share
- Configuring the client for PXE booting off the network
- Using PXE Boot Services to install Windows 7 on a bare-metal system
- You'll also gain an understanding of the differences between using WDS and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
This web page has many useful links to similar subject matter including videos and virtual labs.
Free idera PowerShell Plus 4.6
PowerShell Plus 4.6 the latest release of idera’s integrated development environment (IDE) is available as a free download from their website.
Free eBook: Introducing Windows Server 2012 (RTM Edition)
Microsoft Press release free eBook:
Introducing Windows Server 2012 (RTM Edition)
Some Useful Windows Server 2012 links
Windows 7 SP1 Automated Installation Kit
The Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) Supplement for Windows 7 SP1 is an optional update to AIK for Windows 7 that helps you to install, customize, and deploy the Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 family of operating systems.
Be aware this is a big download 1.3Gb
Download- The Windows® Automated Installation Kit
Download: Windows Automated Installation Kit Documentation
Windows Automated Installation Kit for Windows 7
Deploying Windows 7 with Windows Deployment Services
Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD
Windows 7 Run as Administrator Tip
Run as Administrator Tip
For example you may want to open a command prompt with elevated Admin privileges.
- Type cmd in the search box
- Hold down Ctrl & Shift Press Enter
- Answer Yes to the User Account Control
Note Administrator: before the program name in the title bar.
Without elevation the title bar would just contain the program name.
Monday, 29 October 2012
Citrix: What is XenDesktop?
Desktop virtualisation, a short video from Citrix TV giving an overview of XenDesktop benefits.
Single image gives single instance management only having to update patches on one desktop rather than thousands.
User’s desktop available to them globally on a variety of devices.
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Saturday, 27 October 2012
Build Your Own Book Of TechNet Articles
The build-a-book process is a new TechNet feature and is currently in a beta release.
Pick and choose up to 100 topics from anywhere in the Microsoft TechNet library
Build your own book of TechNet articles
The IT Office Pro Blog
TechNet "How do I" videos Exchange 2010
I have included this link as Microsoft is in “Exchange Server 2013 Sales Mode” and all a lot of useful Exchange server 2010 links send you to, guess where, Exchange Server 2013.
Most of these “How do I” videos are less than 10 minutes long.
"How do I" video center Exchange 2010
For example here as some migration videos:
Coexisting Exchange 2010 with Exchange 2007
Duration: 9:04; WMV, MP4
Transitioning From Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 Part 1
Duration: 5:16; WMV, MP4
Transitioning From Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 Part 2
Duration: 8:28; WMV, MP4
Transitioning From Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 Part 3
Duration: 4:56; WMV, MP4
White Papers: Exchange 2010 Tested Solutions
White Papers: Exchange 2010 Tested Solutions
Microsoft and participating server and storage partners examine common customer scenarios and reveal key design decision points.
Exchange 2010 Tested Solutions: 500 Mailboxes in a Single Site Running Hyper-V on Dell Servers
Exchange Server 2010 TechCenter
Just posted the Exchange 2013 Preview so though I may as well put a link to the Exchange 2010 TechCenter
Exchange Server 2010 TechCenter
Download Exchange Server 2010 SP2
From the bimonthly TechNet Magazine column by Henrik Walther.
Exchange Queue &A- Workable Work-Arounds
The Exchange Team Blog
Exchange Server 2013 Preview
Some quick links to Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 pre-release stuff.
Exchange Server 2013 for IT Pros
Download the Exchange Server 2013 Preview
From the bimonthly TechNet Magazine column by Henrik Walther.
Exchange Queue &A- Workable Work-Arounds
The Exchange Team Blog
Exchange Server 2010 - Understanding Federation
Federation refers to the underlying trust infrastructure that supports federated delegation, an easy method for users to share calendar and contact information with recipients in other external federated organizations.
Active Directory Rights Management Services AD RMS Resources
Active Directory RMS Rights Management Services Resources
TechNet Webcasts & Events: AD RMS
Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) Step-by-Step
SharePoint 2007 and Exchange 2007 Integration with Active Directory Rights Management Services
We have these wonderful collaboration systems in SharePoint and Exchange but how do you secure content to prevent inappropriate dissemination or theft?
You may want “eyes only” for someone to view and possibly comment but not be able to print or cut and paste contents. I want to do this in SharePoint Libraries and Exchange emails.
I have found this interesting webcast and some links explaining AD RMS.
Presenter: Cristian Mora
TechNet Magazine: Inside SharePoint Security and Compliance with AD RMS
Active Directory RMS Rights Management Services
Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) Step-by-Step
Friday, 26 October 2012
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Locked Down Workstations and User Accounts
Create a Password Setting Object (PSO), assign users to the global security group associated with the PSO.
For complexity set
"msDS-PasswordComplexityEnable" to false
"msDS-MaximumPasswordAge" to the maximum password age period required.
Restrict accounts to logon to locked down workstations.
For complexity set
"msDS-PasswordComplexityEnable" to false
"msDS-MaximumPasswordAge" to the maximum password age period required.
Restrict accounts to logon to locked down workstations.
Speedy Shutdown of Exchange 2007
Working in a development environment I tend to reboot my servers more frequently than normal. Shutting down services manually or with a script substantially speeds server shutdown.
Paste the following into a command file:
net stop msexchangeadtopology /y
net stop msftesql-exchange /y
net stop msexchangeis /y
net stop msexchangesa /y
net stop iisadmin /y
I find this greatly speeds the shutdown of a Small Business Server 2008 environment.
Cautionary note:
Watch when deleting drafts in blogger you may accidentally delete a useful post like this.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Microsoft Virtual Academy – MVA is a fully cloud-based learning experience focusing on Microsoft Cloud Technologies.
Windows 7 Lite-Touch, High-Volume Deployment
Lite-Touch, High-Volume Deployment
Organizations that use this strategy have 200–500 client computers and at least one location with more than 25 users. They usually have managed networks in distributed locations that are running Windows Server.
Convert VMware virtual machines to Hyper-V®.
Convert VMware-based virtual machines and disks to Hyper-V®-based virtual machines and disks.
Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter (MVMC) Solution Accelerator
PowerShell on Windows 2008 Server Core
Windows Server 2008 R2 has native support for PowerShell. To install on Windows 2008 server core R1?
This is a third party blog entry that I have not checked or whether PowerShell on Windows 2008 R1 Core was resolved with later patch.
Follow up:
I cannot test this as my core is R2
Server Core tool Oclist.exe replaced with Dism.exe in R2
This tool obtained a list of roles and features on Server Core and installation state. Windows Server 2008 R2 Dism.exe was introduced for adding/removing roles and features.
slmgr.vbs Windows Software Licensing Management Tool
Run slmgr.vbs from command prompt
If you are evaluating a product and you wish to know how long you have left before you have to activate it or what is the current state of machine.
Windows Server 2008 Core Installation Step-by-Step Getting Started Guide
Server Core Installation Option Getting Started Guide
Microsoft step-by-step guide on installation, initial configuration, and managing a server that is running a Server Core installation.
Hyper-V getting the command console back.
Did you just click X and blow away the command line console leaving you with just a very unfriendly blue background!!!
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Select Task Manager
Select New Task
Enter CMD
You should now have a fresh instance of command console running.
Windows 2008 Active Directory Interoperability with Linux and Apple OS X
Series of webcasts interoperability with Linux and Apple OS X
Windows Server 2008 Webcasts
Warning:
Some of the links mentioned in these webcasts no longer exist as Microsoft is in Server 2012 mode.
Those of you who have been through previous Microsoft product releases will be aware that they go into sales mode and that previous version don’t seem to exist anymore.
I will try to include any useful remaining links such as contributors blogs.
24 Hours of Windows Server 2008
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (parts 01 to 24)
(level 200)
Blogs of contributors to this series
Prepare Yourself for Windows 2008
TechNet Webcast: Prepare Yourself for Windows Server 2008 (Parts 01 to 08)
MOSS SharePoint 2007 Webcasts & Events
TechNet Webcasts & Events: SharePoint 2007
MOSS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
24 Hours of Exchange Server 2007
Useful series of webcasts covering Exchange Server 2007.
TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Exchange Server 2007 (Parts 01 to 24)
There are further series of webcast, the “In Depth” and “Deep Dive”:
TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 in Depth (parts 01 to 08) (level 200 – 300)
TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2007 Deep Dive Series (level 300)
I include these series as a reminder to myself as I have attended Deep Dive events in the past and found them to be useful.
If I find time to review these series I will post a separate blog entry for them.
Transitioning from Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010
Once you have installed an Exchange 2010 serve into an existing Exchange 2007 forest how do you remove the Exchange 2007 server?
This series of short webcast (less than 10 minutes each) deals with:
Migrating the client mailboxes.
Replicating then moving the public folders.
Moving the offline address book
Uninstalling the Exchange 2007 server
MS Webcast: Transitioning From Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 (parts 1 to 3)
Microsoft Exchange On-Demand Webcast Links
The Microsoft Events site is one I use to find useful in the past. The most important element for me is search past webcasts.
Although I have included Exchange Server 5.5, mainly because I use to work with it, the webcast in this series tend to only cover migrating away from it.
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