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May 22, 2008
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Community Notes


LearnITStuff has been busy!

68 training videos (over 4 hours) for ConfigMgr 2007:

https://www.learnitstuff.com/t-sccm2007.aspx 

31 training videos (over 2 hours) for OpsMgr 2007:

https://www.learnitstuff.com/t-learnmom2005.aspx 

Course outlines are available for download.

Plus, they have a free subscription to Clustering Virtual Servers available.

https://www.learnitstuff.com/t-learnVirtualServer.aspx




SMaaS - TriActive

This may be a company to watch.  Poul Nielson, once with Altiris (prior to the Symantec acquisition) is the CEO/President.

News about them:

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutenm/templates/IndustryNews.aspx?articleid=5018&zoneid=71

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Today's ArticlesSearch the Articles Online


System Center Configuration Manager
VBS Script Example For Calling An SMS Or ConfigMgr View And Sending Specific Fields To Excel
by Don Hite - 5/22/2008
This VBS script will provide you with and example of how you can call an SMS 2003 or ConfigMgr 2007 SQL database view and retrieve selected columns or fields and write them to an Excel spreadsheet.

SMS 2003
VBS Script Example For Calling An SMS Or ConfigMgr View And Sending Specific Fields To Excel
by Don Hite - 5/22/2008
This VBS script will provide you with and example of how you can call an SMS 2003 or ConfigMgr 2007 SQL database view and retrieve selected columns or fields and write them to an Excel spreadsheet.

Scripting
VBS Script Example For Calling An SMS Or ConfigMgr View And Sending Specific Fields To Excel
by Don Hite - 5/22/2008
This VBS script will provide you with and example of how you can call an SMS 2003 or ConfigMgr 2007 SQL database view and retrieve selected columns or fields and write them to an Excel spreadsheet.

Windows
Migrating Standalone File Sever to Clustered File Servers - The Easy Way?
by Ying Li - 5/22/2008
We are currently working on a File server migration project.

SQL Server
SQL Query To Enumerate ConfigMgr 2007 Web Reports Information
by Don Hite - 5/22/2008
This SQL Query will list all of the installed Web Reports information for the sever on which the script is executed on.

Miscellaneous
Migrating Standalone File Sever to Clustered File Servers - The Easy Way?
by Ying Li - 5/22/2008
We are currently working on a File server migration project.


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Today in the ForumsVisit the Forums


  Topic Forum By Author
New Messages WinPE not load after update WinPE in console SMS 2003 mfosman
New Messages Advertisements assigned to PC System Center Configuration Manager brettski1977
New Messages Script to read users from a OU VB Script jtralala
New Messages Script read members of OU General Scripting jtralala
New Messages RE: script edit description filed in AD General Scripting jtralala
New Messages RE: slow login for OSD images (WinXP Sp2 and SP3) SMS Feature Packs jlai
New Messages Uniprocessor HAL System Center Configuration Manager MechWarrior001
New Messages RE: Discovery of OS name and Version SMS 2003 jengo00
No New Messages RE: Report Grouping Web Reporting bhuffman
No New Messages RE: Driver Package Management System Center Configuration Manager jsandys
No New Messages RE: AD Sites and Services question re: subnets Active Directory and Group Policy jsandys
No New Messages XP SP3 not installing via ITMU SMS 2003 teubeler
No New Messages RE: Deploying vmware image to physical pc - help System Center Configuration Manager bjs8579
No New Messages RE: SMS 2003 SP3/Asset Management broke Software reports Web Reporting bwoodall
No New Messages RE: Despooler 4406 errors SMS 2003 pkutz
No New Messages SUP Deployment Re-evaluation System Center Configuration Manager jhawks
No New Messages Server 2003 64 Bit Agent not showing errors/warnings System Center Operations Manager mmessacar
No New Messages Version 1.5 of ConfigMgr Right-click Tools Released Today System Center Configuration Manager rodtrent
No New Messages 2007 SP1 RC1 on 2008, problems with DP System Center Configuration Manager jjgleason
No New Messages RE: To update Drivers or not to update, that is the question! Windows Workstation ndaniels
No New Messages RE: SUP/WSUS question System Center Configuration Manager rdixon
No New Messages SMS\SCCM Admin in Phoenix Job Board cscott985
No New Messages Improving Your Google Searches General Security Discussions ndaniels
No New Messages Status Message Details SMS 2003 jnelson993
No New Messages Motorola Q9 SMS 2003 pbouvier409
No New Messages RE: Collection for Acrobat Reader General Scripting mcoleman210
No New Messages RE: (DFS) in Configuration Manager 2007 System Center Configuration Manager jnelson993
No New Messages RE: How to create collection not containing a specific program? System Center Configuration Manager jdavis375
No New Messages SMS Admin - Philadelphia Job Board mhummel



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Today's Site DownloadsReview ALL Downloads

 

Source: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/cstauffer/archive/2008/05/21/configmgr-2007-ccr-creator-tool.aspx Run the Create_and_copy.bat file and it will 1. Create a folder on the c drive called CCRBIN 2....

 


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Today's Web blog Posts

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SMS 2003: How to get the fastest execute of a dependent package chain on a client

SMS 2003 and SCCM 2007 / ConfigMgr 2007 allow the execution of packages in a specific order. This post will not cover the server / package / program settings; rather, this will cover how a client evaluates...

 

ConfigMgr 2007 CCR creator tool

I needed a CCR creator tool for ConfigMgr 2007. It is based on the tool that was made for SMS 2003. Download the attached zip and enjoy. Run the Create_and_copy.bat file and it will 1. Create a folder...

 

New Case Study for Operations Manager & ACS

The case study highlights using System Center Operations Manager and the Audit Collection Service for Security Auditing and Compliance initiatives. The case study has some good data points on business...

 


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Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection

Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Administrator's Companion (PRO-Administrators Companion)  Microsoft(R) System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed  Microsoft  Windows PowerShell(TM) Step By Step (Step By Step (Microsoft))


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myITforum.com TVMore TV


TechNet Radio - How Microsoft IT Leverages SQL Server 2008 SSIS Dataflow Engine Enhancements


Join this session to learn how enhancements to the Microsoft SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS) 2008 dataflow engine have significantly improved the performance of loading, filtering and transforming 1 terabyte of network log data into the ICE data warehouse. May 20th, 2008
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Integrating the SMS-Add-on with Intel AMT SCS


A video showing how to configure the Intel(r) Active Management Technology Microsoft* SMS Add-on for integration with the Intel(r) SCS. The video shows how to specify the relevant settings in the Setup and Configuration tab of the SMS Add-on Settings dialog box.
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SMS Add-On Pem_certificates


A video showing how to create Intel(r) Active Management Technology SMS Add-on PEM certificate files and store them on the file server. You need to perform this procedure if you are working in External (non-SCS-Integrated) mode, or if you are working in SCS-Integrated mode and intend using the redirection functions.
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Eden Technologies: Altiris SVS Demo - Part One


A brief introduction to Altiris SVS, or Software Virtualization Solution.
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Eden Technologies: Altiris SVS Demo - Part Two


A brief introduction to Altiris SVS, or Software Virtualization Solution.
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Today's Industry NewsRead the News


SARFT Asks Chinese Websites To Stop Broadcasting Services
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
ChinaTechNews.com
China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has published a second announcement on its official website on the results of online audio and video program service providers in which SARFT says it has asked eight websites to stop running audio and video services and has issued a warning to another 20 websites.
Click here to read this article

GuardianEdge Introduces Altiris Connector Solution

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- 05/21/08 -- GuardianEdge, the leader in endpoint data protection for the enterprise, today announced a new solution that integrates GuardianEdge endpoint data protection with the Symantec Altiris® Total Management Suite(TM) software.
Click here to read this article

HP Expands Desktop Virtualization Portfolio

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
RedOrbit
HP has expanded its virtualization portfolio with the launch of a new mobile thin client. It said the HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client provides access to virtual computers, and protects corporate data and software applications by storing files on a secure, centralized server.
Click here to read this article

Despite Challenges, Microsoft Expects Broad Adoption Of Online Software Services

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
InformationWeek
Microsoft expects half of all Exchange e-mail customers to subscribe to a software-as-a-service version within five years.
Click here to read this article

Time Warner Cable spinoff officially under way

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
BetaNews
Though rumors began in 2006, actual news of Time Warner separating its cable division into a standalone company came in late April of this year. Today, the "complete legal and structural separation" of the two entities was announced.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Expands List of Formats Supported in Microsoft Office

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
myITforum.com
Move enhances customer choice and interoperability with Microsoft’s flagship productivity suite.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Showcases Its Strengths in Service Delivery Through Industry Collaboration at Management World 2008

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
myITforum.com
Participation in TM Forum Catalyst Projects reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to accelerating deployment of services based on industry standards.
Click here to read this article
Steve Ballmer Egged in Hungary!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Gizmodo
Steve Ballmer finally gets to join his buddy Bill Gates in the "food target club" after a visit to the Hungarian University of Economy.
Click here to read this article

InCommon Provides Online Identity Management Platform for Microsoft DreamSpark Program

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
myITforum.com
U.S. identity federation allows students to access Microsoft DreamSpark program without releasing personal information.
Click here to read this article

Education Consulting Organization Adds Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics GP to Multiply Its Capabilities

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
myITforum.com
Pacific Northwest Publishing and Safe & Civil Schools choose Microsoft technology to improve data accuracy and expand marketing opportunities.
Click here to read this article

TriActive® 400,000 Title Catalog Makes Sense of the Mess We Know As Software

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
myITforum.com
TriActive® Updates Award Winning Asset Management Suiteâ„¢.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Highlights Breadth in Mobile Advertising at advance08

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
myITforum.com
Company announces display advertising on Windows Live for mobile services, search advertising in beta on Live Search Mobile.
Click here to read this article

Citrix and Microsoft Unveil New Branch Office Application Delivery Solution at Citrix Synergy 2008

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
myITforum.com
New Citrix Branch Repeater combines innovative staging technology with Windows Services to enhance application delivery for branch office employees.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Expands Security Information Sharing Program to CERTs

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Program to further response and guidance for computer security incident response worldwide.
Click here to read this article


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Today's Highlighted Job PostingsView the complete list of Job posts

 

SMS\SCCM Admin in Phoenix

Banner Health, Arizona's largest healthcare provider has an opportunity for an experienced Information Technology Systems Engineer\Consultant. This position will be a part of the I/T Team supporting...


SMS Admin - Philadelphia

Client located in the Philadelphia area currently is looking to fill the position of SMS Engineer. Required Skills · In-depth understanding of SMS 2003 configuration, maintenance, monitoring and operations...

 


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Today's Fun Click


Man Babies


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