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Beta products section added to the ConfigMgr 2007 Wiki

And, our first beta product is listed…

Roger Zander’s SCCM Client Center 2.0 BETA:

http://www.myitforum.com/myITWiki/SCCMTools.ashx




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Today's ArticlesSearch the Articles Online


System Center Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager Remote Tools for Helpdesk Staff
by Mohammad Asem  Alhourani - 10/30/2008
Making a great SMS 2003 solution work for ConfigMgr 2007.

System Center Operations Manager
Manual Agent Assignment vs. Auto Agent Assignment
by David StClair - 10/30/2008
I have found that the Manual Agent assignment doesn’t work as well as advertised. In the env I was working in, we had agents set to failover to between GW servers, GWs set to failover between the RMS and Mgt servers. That didn’t happen and the agents would just drop offline.

Scripting
VBS Script To Send A Remote Machines Service Information To A Web Page
by Don Hite - 10/30/2008
This VBS script will allow you to enter a remote machine name into an input dialog box and will in turn list the services on that machine with their current state marked Green (Running) or Red (Stopped) as appropriate to a web page.

Windows PowerShell
PowerShell one liner to query servers in AD
by Ying Li - 10/30/2008
Let's say you want to query all the servers in AD

Security
CounterSpy Enterprise 3.1 Maintenance Release
by Andrew Berges - 10/30/2008
Just posted to the web at the below URL: http://go.sunbeltsoftware.com/?linkid=400

SQL Server
Calculate a client's subnet mask when defining subnet boundaries (using BITWISE AND & in SQL)
by John Nelson - 10/30/2008
I was recently pointed to Jeff Gilbert's blog where he has an article on determining a client's subnet mask and using them in subnet boundaries.

Active Directory and Group Policy
PowerShell one liner to query servers in AD
by Ying Li - 10/30/2008
Let's say you want to query all the servers in AD


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Today in the ForumsVisit the Forums


 TopicForumBy Author
New Messages RE: Collection Query based on other collection membership System Center Configuration ManagerChr15Murr4y
New Messages RE: SMS Components Stopped Working SMS 2003acuesta811
New Messages Changing Advertised Programs Details System Center Configuration Managerrjenk74
New Messages RE: Client assignments System Center Configuration Manageresgurro
New Messages RE: countdown timer in advertisement SMS 2003swipe
New Messages RE: Creating Collections System Center Configuration Managerridvan
New Messages RE: SMS 2003 Side by Side Upgrade advice? System Center Configuration Managerjoeltje
New Messages RE: Data Dictionary for SCCM database? System Center Configuration Managerdeby301
New Messages RE: Please! help me parse this text file VB Scriptglotgering
New Messages RE: package status SMS 2003gjones
New Messages RE: Collection Hidden in Console System Center Configuration Managergjones
New Messages RE: Advertisements and Package Source Versions SMS 2003gjones
New Messages RE: Repairing a corrupted BITS configuration? System Center Configuration Managergjones
New Messages RE: ConfigMgr Build & Capture WORKGROUP challenge System Center Configuration Manageregiroux
New Messages RE: Systems still going to bad DP for packages after deleting SMS 2003jwilliamson26
New Messages Packaging Contractor in Bridgewater, NJ Job Boardhwilson542
New Messages RE: OSD Image System Time off when deployed System Center Configuration Managerlcpc78
No New MessagesRE: SCCM 2007 Hiding a PXE point System Center Configuration Manageralburnsy
No New MessagesRE: Central site Reporting Point slowness/Timeout SMS 2003jnelson993
No New MessagesRE: DCCU Dellnm193
No New MessagesRE: new Dell E series laptops Operating System Deploymentmatbe
No New MessagesRE: collection query using other collection names System Center Configuration Managerjnelson993
No New MessagesRE: Download to local cache problem System Center Configuration Managertvalencia
No New MessagesRE: sms 2003 xp sp3 SMS 2003Rippn`surf
No New MessagesRE: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical SMS 2003mbinetti
No New MessagesRoll out SP3 of XP via SMS SMS 2003lnesta431


Today's Hot Topic:
New Messages RE: SMS 2003 Side by Side Upgrade advice? System Center Configuration Managerjoeltje

 

 


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Today's Site DownloadsReview ALL Downloads

 

This paper discusses the integration of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5, including supported scenarios, best practices, deployment planning considerations...

 

This guide is designed to help you quickly set up and evaluate a Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) environment. This guide outlines steps necessary to install Microsoft Application Virtualization...

 

This white paper provides information about how the client operates and where it stores data to support virtual applications.

 

The SQL Server Management Pack provides the capabilities for Operations Manager 2007 to discover SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 installations and components and to monitor them, primarily from the perspective...

 

Management Pack for Operations Manager 2007 Administrator's Guide, for XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008.

 


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Today's Web blog Posts

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WMI – KB955988 Patch for XP SP2+

Hotfix in question : The Win32_Environment WMI class does not return the value of the PATH environment variable if the variable consists of more than 1,024 characters on a Windows XP-based computer. http...

 

SCCM Client Center 2.0 BETA

The first public beta of SCCM Client Center V2.0 is online at: http://smsclictr.sourceforge.net/smsclictrv2/ This beta version is for testing only and should not be used in a productive environment. Feature...

 

AT&T develops their energy saving strategy around 1E software

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced it is launching the NightWatchman ® PC power management solution from 1E on 310,000 desktop computers across its domestic operations to help improve energy efficiency...

 


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Today's myITforum.com Reading Room Selection

    Microsoft VBScript: Step by Step  Microsoft  Windows  Scripting with WMI: Self-Paced Learning Guide (Self Paced Learning Guide)  VBScript, WMI, and ADSI Unleashed: Using VBScript, WMI, and ADSI to Automate Windows Administration


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What’s New in Mobility and Anywhere Access with Office Communications Server 2007 R2


Avi Sagiv is a Product Manager in OCS, and I met with him to talk about the new OCS features coming for mobile phone users. When OCS talks about mobility, they aren't just talking about Windows Mobile devices - they have a java client for phones that Avi showed me as well.
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Today's Industry NewsRead the News


Symantec and Mozilla Firefox for HP Virtual Solutions
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
InfoWorld
Symantec and Mozilla Firefox for HP Virtual Solutions ensures that employees can utilize the Web productively while keeping business PCs stable and easier to support.
Click here to read this article

AT&T LAUNCHES NEW ENERGY-SAVING SOFTWARE

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
Company Deploys 1E NightWatchman to Reduce PC Power Consumption.
Click here to read this article

Twitter Goes Mainstream

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wall Street Journal
One of the hottest technologies in Silicon Valley is also one of the simplest.
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Ballmer to customers: Ready for the revolution

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
The following is an e-mail Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent Tuesday addressing new technologies, some of which were showcased this week at the company's Professional Developers Conference. The e-mail is one of a periodic series from Microsoft executives sent to customers and partners who sign up to receive them. The links have been added for background.
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10 best features in Windows 7 for IT professionals

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The New York Times
Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled its work on Windows 7, the successor to Vista, to a crowd at the Professional Developers Conference that was salivating for information on what's new in the updated operating system.
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Microsoft MSN Teams Up With Kingsoft Duba To Fight Chinese IM Viruses

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
ChinaTechNews.com
Microsoft MSN has reached a strategic cooperative instant messaging agreement with Kingsoft Duba to jointly provide free security products to the users of Windows Live Messenger.
Click here to read this article
Microsoft Outlines Benefits of Software Plus Services to Higher Education at EDUCAUSE
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
Institutions to find cost savings, choice, security in on-premise and cloud computing environments.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Study Reveals Small Business IT Sophistication

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
Global study of small businesses reveals growing demand for software as a service.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Is No. 1 Choice for Leading Hotel Group to Make Franchise Customers Feel at Home

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
Microsoft customer relationship management solution will give Choice Hotels International a comprehensive window into franchisees across its global footprint of hotels.
Click here to read this article

Microsoft Announces Data Visualization Platform to Maximize Geospatial Situational Awareness for Government Agencies

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
Microsoft Single View Platform showcases Microsoft’s deep foray into geospatial software.
Click here to read this article

Intel, ASUS Launch Project to Create Community-Designed PCs

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
myITforum.com
At WePC.com, Consumers Spark Global Conversations to Dream Up the Ideal Notebook, Netbook and Gaming PCs.
Click here to read this article


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

 

Packaging Contractor in Bridgewater, NJ

A contract position is available in Bridgewater, NJ for an experienced application packager. The individual will be responsible for creating and modifying packages for automated installation and distribution...

 


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Today's Fun Click


Ball Drop One

Die Hard - The Ultimate Collection


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