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The Gmail worm affecting others Since I only monitor the myITforum.com domain, I can only speak to the Gmail problem from that perspective. However, it should be noted that reports are floating around that Gmail is having some unspoken, serious problems with their email structure.
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How to obtain 100 % ConfigMgr Client Installation by Richard Dixon - 5/28/2008 Is there any possibility, or third party tools, that will make me sure that 100% of computers that I want it to install the client, has the SCCM client installed... and if they don't, is there any way to initiate installation and to be sure 100% that the SCCM Client is installed?
SMS 2003How to get the fastest execute of a dependent package chain on a client by Shaun Cassells - 5/28/2008 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 a series of offers some of which are dependent programs.
MOMQuick Tip: Location of MOM 2005 Server Registry Info for x64 by Scott Moss - 5/28/2008 I love looking for stuff in the registry.
System Center EssentialsEssentials 2007 and Windows Essential Business Server by Gwen Zierdt - 5/28/2008 Microsoft has conducted a tremendous amount of research on IT practices in mid-sized businesses.
ScriptingHow To: List Task Sequence Environment Variables and Values by Greg Ramsey - 5/28/2008 From the TechNet forums, this is an example for how to display Task Sequence Environment Variables and Values using VBScript.
Windows PowerShellPowerShell script to collect server inventory by Ying Li - 5/28/2008 Use this PowerShell script to retrieve inventory for your servers.
Patch ManagementHow can I force clients to use a different WUA Server? by Richard Dixon - 5/28/2008 I found a question that popped up a few times on discussions blogs.
WindowsCentralize remote management into a single console by Rod Trent - 5/28/2008 mRemote allows you to manage all your remote connections in a single place.
Windows MobileWindows Mobile 6.1 by John Gormly - 5/28/2008 Just a few brief comments for Windows Mobile 6.1. I've tested Windows Mobile 6.1 for Windows Mobile Professional, and other than some threaded SMS chat (and domain enrollment for SCMDM), there isn't a whole lot there.
Web TechnologiesHTA Script To Estimate Your Horses Weight by Don Hite - 5/28/2008 Here is another HTA script that I wrote just for fun for all of my horse owner readers and my myITforum equine friends out there to help with estimating their horse’s weight.
VirtualizationVirtual Application Delivery and Launch within ConfigMgr R2 - Part 2 by Troy Wilch - 5/28/2008 Ok, in the first part of this series, we looked at how these virtual applications are delivered from ConfigMgr R2, next we should look at how to actually deliver them and what is happening in the background while the magic is happening.
Microsoft DeploymentSCCM OSD - Install Packages Failing? by Jason Scheffelmaer - 5/28/2008 Troubleshooting a deployment issue from the SMS Email distribution list; we were attempting to solve why an SCCM/MDT deployment was not installing the packages as listed in the task Install Software in the task sequence, with the base variable of PACKAGES.
System Center Mobile Device ManagerSystem Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 - Helpful Links by Marco Nielsen - 5/28/2008 Since things are heating up and more and more people are asking questions on SCMDM information, I have gathered up this little quick-hit list.
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Learn how Microsoft IT implemented Microsoft Application Virtualization version 4.5, formerly known as SoftGrid Application Virtualization. Hear the benefits of application virtualization within our environment, as well as some of the technical limitations of the product, from a software deployment perspective. May 27th, 2008.
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Click Here To Watch2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide 
Join MS executives Bret Arsenault, GM National Security Team and Chase Carpenter, Principal Product Unit Manager, Solution Accelerator team as they discuss the best practices, prebuilt security configurations, and automated tools available within the Office Security Guide that lets you deploy the right Office security settings across your organization in minutes, instead of hours or days.
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Click Here To WatchPowerScripting Podcast - Episode 27 
We have an interview this week with noted group policy expert, Darren Mar-Elia. And we have no news for you today, but a lot of resources, tips, and one-liners to ease your scripting pains. And don't forget about Quest's excellent book giveaway offer. Keep listening for details on that.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) expects global unit sales of its Windows Mobile software for cellphones to grow at least 50 percent per year in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 as demand for smartphones rises rapidly.
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Kidaro Managed Workspace is now Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, to be integrated in H1 2009
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Announcing the completion of Kidaro acquisition, Shanen Boettcher, General Manager of Windows Product Management, reveals on the corporate blog that Managed Workspace will be called Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization.
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SAVE THE DATE (MAY 29): NY Metro System Center User Group User Group Monthly
JOIN THE NY SYSTEM CENTER USER GROUP!
What
NY Metro System Center User Group Monthly
When
Thursday, May 29, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where
Microsoft New York, Radio City Conference Room, 6th Floor
1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104
Refreshments
Pizza and beverages will be served at 5:30 pm, sponsored by The Henson Group.
Agenda (More details on agenda will be forwarded shortly.)
5:30 – 5:45pm Registration, Networking, Pizza, and Beer
5:45 – 6:15pm Presentation: Microsoft Management Summit 2008 Review (Microsoft held its annual management summit on April 28 - May 2. Greg Henson will present the key highlights from the summit.)
6:00 – 7:00pm Product Previews: System Center SharePoint Monitoring Toolkit; System Center Capacity Planner for SharePoint; the System Center Asset Inventory Tool
7:00 – 7:30pm Q&A, Open Forum, Networking
To Register
To register for this event, please click on the following link Microsoft Link: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=128072 (Event Code: 128072), respond directly to this email, or contact Dipendra Bantawa, Group Coordinator, who can provide additional details, at Dipendra.Bantawata@HensonGroup.com or (917) 842-9101.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Microsoft User Groups are independently run, volunteer groups that meet in-person on a regular basis to discuss and share information on a variety of technical topics. Held the last Thursday of each month (barring holiday schedules), the NY/NJ SMUG is focused on supporting the Microsoft systems management community in the region. Participation in a user group is an exciting, inexpensive way to receive the up-to-the-minute technical content, share notes from the field, and to meet with your peers to get more out of the Microsoft platforms, products, technologies, and resources upon which you depend.
The objective is to provide you with the latest insights on deploying and operating these products in your environment to achieve maximum functionality, while enabling you to minimize cost and risk associated with their use. In addition, participation in an active user community fosters professional development by keeping you abreast of the latest technical developments, issues, and networking opportunities with other skilled professionals.
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