October 2005 - Posts

More Blog Spam

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 2:30 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I should have keep quite about blog spam this morning because I'm getting more spam on my blog today then I have in a few months.This round was "No doubt, it's one of the most interesting sites I've been at. " posted by someone named Viagra.Oh well...It Read More

RSS Workshop

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 2:24 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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RSS Workshop - a TutorialA site that has just about everything you need to read to "create, validate, parse, publish, and syndicate" your own RSS News Channel.  Read More

Scobleizer thinks The Worldbank blog does RSS the best

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 2:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Scobleizer - Microsoft Geek Blogger » The Worldbank blog does RSS the bestI wonder what he liked about this RSS??Don't get me wrong, it looks good...but what makes this (in his eyes) the best?   Read More

VBA debugging features for beginners

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 7:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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VBA Beginner's Corner - Someone to Watch over you.An overview of some of the VBA debugging features for beginners. Read More

Blog Spam

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 6:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Today I noticed I had some more blog spam.It was posted by ????Does anyone know what ???? means?  I can't wait for the move to Community Server blogs!!  Read More

Disabling the network print notification balloon windows in Windows XP SP2

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 6:42 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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After installation of Windows XP Service Pack 2, a balloon window is displayed every time a print job is sent to a networked printer informing the user that the job has been spooled succesfully. You may wish to disable this option.To disable the network Read More

Happy Halloween

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 6:38 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Happy Halloween everyone.Please be safe while you are out Trick or Treating with your families. Also, today is my wife's birthday!!  Happy Birthday Martha!!   Read More

Star Wars DVD - Released Tomorrow!!

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 6:33 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Well, the end of the Saga will be released on DVD tomorrow November 1, 2005. I will be rushing out and buying my copy tomorrow.I wonder how many *other* DVDs will come out for Episode III later?  I want to get the box set of the first 3 films Read More

Detecting Microsoft virtual machines

posted Monday, October 31, 2005 6:21 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Virtual PC Guy's WebLog : Detecting Microsoft virtual machinesBen (the Virtual PC Guy) has a great script (shown below) to help detect a Virtual Machine.Dim ManufacturerstrComputer = "."Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:" _    & Read More

Save as XPS in Office “12”

posted Sunday, October 30, 2005 9:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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On Microsoft Publisher and moreSave as XPS in Office “12”, I sure hope this is the PDF Killer!!   Read More

Daylight Savings Time

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 3:25 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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For the ones that are under Daylight Savings Time, don't forget to set your clocks back on Sunday Morning at 2:00 am (or before you go to bed Saturday Night)  Read More

Microsoft SQL Server: SQL Server 2005 Features Comparison

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 2:55 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft SQL Server: SQL Server 2005 Features ComparisonMicrosoft has redesigned the SQL Server 2005 product family to better meet the needs of each customer segment with four new editions: Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise. So which one do Read More

Support policy for Exchange Server 2003 running on hardware virtualization software

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 10:51 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Support policy for Exchange Server 2003 running on hardware virtualization softwareThis KB will discuss the Support Policy for running Exchange 2003 on a Virtual Server. Support policy for Exchange Server 2003Microsoft supports Exchange Server 2003 Read More

John Howard has another addition to the series on Infrastructure Essentials.

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 8:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
John Howard has another addition to the series on Infrastructure Essentials. Part 19: Infrastructure essentials Blogcast - RPC/HTTP for Outlook & Exchange - Completing internal configSeries Index:0. Network configuration and series background.1. Read More

John Howard has another addition to the series on Infrastructure Essentials.

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 6:31 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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John Howard has another addition to the series on Infrastructure Essentials.Part 18: Infrastructure essentials Blogcast - RPC/HTTP for Outlook & Exchange - Initial SetupSeries Index:0. Network configuration and series background.1. Getting started2. Read More

Top 11 Hidden Features in Outlook Web Access for Exchange 2003

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 6:28 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
You Had Me At EHLO... : Top 11 Hidden Features in Outlook Web Access for Exchange 2003 Top 11 Hidden Features in Outlook Web Access for Exchange 2003OWA supports hotkeys!  Putting an = in front of the e-mail alias that you are trying to resolve Read More

Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 Training and Events

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 6:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 Training and EventsUpcoming Webcasts•Understanding Windows Hypervisor and Virtualization in Windows VistaThursday, November 10, 2005, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT–8:00)This webcast provides a technical overview of the Microsoft Read More

AMD desktop PC-use CPU market share exceeds 20% in 3Q

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 6:11 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
AMD desktop PC-use CPU market share exceeds 20% in 3QAMD desktop PC-use CPU market share exceeds 20% in 3Q Read More

Systems Management Server - Updates & News, September 2005

posted Friday, October 28, 2005 6:06 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I got this from http://blogs.msdn.com/managementupdates/archive/2005/09/25/473805.aspxSystems Management Server - Updates & News, September 2005The SMS 2003 SP2 (Beta) Program Is Open For EnrollmentEvaluate Systems Management Server 2003 SP 2 (Beta) Read More

New KB - SMS 2003 908478

posted Thursday, October 27, 2005 6:41 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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One or more site objects may be missing after you expand a site hierarchy node in a remote System Management Server 2003 Administrator Console908478 ... One or more site objects may be missing after you expand a site hierarchy node in a remote System Read More

ActiveSync and Microsoft partners

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 11:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The Exchange Team's Blog: You Had Me At EHLO... : On ActiveSync and our partnersEd Hott, the Director of Business Development for Microsoft Exchange with primary responsibility for the Exchange ActiveSync licensing protocol. There have been a few questions Read More

Xbox Live

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 11:02 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Major Nelson.com is reporting the first Xbox 360 on Xbox Live... Nice!!  Read More

Windows XP Security Guide - Updated

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:47 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Download details: Windows XP Security GuideThe Windows XP Security Guide has been updated to provide specific recommendations about how to harden computers that run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) in three distinct environments:     Read More

Inventory tool for Dell updates - mandatory re-install

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:44 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Eileen Brown's WebLog : Inventory tool for Dell updates - mandatory re-installShe states "This does require a re-installation of the scan tool package from here... Note that after an upgrade, the Distribution Points for the Dell Updates Sync program (ITDUSync.exe) Read More

Download details: Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:43 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Download details: Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell UpdateSMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Updates is an add-on to SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) that enables customers to use the SMS 2003 Software Update Management feature to update Read More

Citrix Management Pack for MOM 2005

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 7:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Fabrice Meillon Blog's : Citrix Management Pack for MOM 2005Citrix Management Pack for MOM 2005The Citrix Management Pack for MOM is available to Citrix Subscription Advantage™ members, who can download it from the Citrix Secure Portal at www.citrix.com/mycitrix Read More

PDC05 Sessions Online

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2005 6:39 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Michael Swanson's Blog : PDC05 Sessions OnlineGreat offer to watch all the 209 breakout sessions, panels, and symposia are now available online. Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Friday, October 21, 2005 3:11 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 895477   A computer that is running Windows Server 2003 or Systems Management Server 2003 may stop responding Read More

Doombot.B

posted Friday, October 21, 2005 2:08 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Doombot.BDoombot.B is a mass-mailer with IRC bot capabilities. It is very similair to original Mytob family of worms, combining functionality of Mydoom and IRC bot. The infected messages comes with subjects like "Notice of account limitation", "Email Read More

MMS 2006

posted Friday, October 21, 2005 6:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Are you ready for the best conference of the year?  The MMS is by far the best conference to go if you are looking for Microsoft Management Solutions, aka SMS, MOM, etc.www.mms2006.commyITforum.com, Inc. is ALWAYS heavily represented by its Read More

Michael Kleef ::: MSFT : TechEd 2006: Call for technical session papers

posted Friday, October 21, 2005 6:50 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Michael Kleef posted: TechEd 2006: Call for technical session papersTechEd 2006: Call for technical session papersTechEd 2006 planning has just begun and with that Im happy to announce that we are starting the call for technical papers a lot earlier than Read More

Download details: Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update

posted Friday, October 21, 2005 6:32 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Download details: Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell UpdateSystems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update This is an updated version.  Updated on 10/20/2005 Read More

You make a call and get a unit

posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 10:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I saw over at F-Secure and also on Chris's Blog that they needed a PSP to do some testing and then they posted the following:"We blogged a story a couple weeks ago about the PSP trojan disguised as firmware for modified PSPs. A good story in its own right, Read More

Opteron Rules, HP Says - Yahoo! News

posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 10:17 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Opteron Rules, HP Says - Yahoo! NewsEven though Intel is increasing the speed of the links between the Dempsey and Tulsa processors and the rest of the system, Opteron's connection to main memory runs at the clock speed of the processor, 2.4GHz in the Read More

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too

posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 6:57 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs tooNow this will be handy!!  Read More

The Firefox Jubilee

posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 6:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Monitor: The Firefox JubileeFirefox downloads had topped 100 million. Now that it is becoming more popular, we will see if it is "more secure" or "less secure" than IE...since the popularity is increasing, then so will the "hacking" against Read More

Windows Mobile Welcome

posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 6:39 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Windows Mobile!Welcome to Windows Mobile!If you are a Palm OS application developer and are new to Windows Mobile, this page includes several resources that will help you get started.  This is an introduction to Windows Mobile comprising of various Read More

Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Evaluation Kit

posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 6:38 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Evaluation KitThe Windows Mobile 5.0 Developer Evaluation Kit enables you to start developing applications for Windows Mobile 5.0 before the official release of Visual Studio 2005. This kit includes developer tools and technical Read More

Free Microsoft Support

posted Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The Industry Insiders : Free Microsoft SupportFree Microsoft SupportBlake Handler has posted a HUGE list of resources for Free Microsoft Support. Thanks Blake!! Read More

Microsoft Security Advisory (909444): Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 on Systems That Have Non-default File Permissions

posted Wednesday, October 19, 2005 8:03 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Security Advisory (909444): Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 on Systems That Have Non-default File PermissionsMicrosoft Security Advisory (909444)Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin Read More

Microsoft Exchange Server: Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2003

posted Wednesday, October 19, 2005 7:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Exchange Server: Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2003Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2003Published: October 11, 2005 Read More

Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) Software

posted Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:24 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) SoftwareWindows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) Software Release Candidate 1...Wow, things are moving fast now!! Read More

Corporate Blogging Takes Off

posted Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:23 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Corporate Blogging Takes OffThe poll of corporate marketing and communications professionals found that 55 percent of corporations are blogging, with 91.4 percent of those using them for internal communications and 96.6 percent for external outreach. Read More

I have a Non-standard Name

posted Tuesday, October 18, 2005 9:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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John Howard posted an interesting reading on his blog about trying to register at a site that requires your first name to be 4 letters or more.I guess I can't sign up for that site because Ron is only 3 letters.  Is that picky or what?  Read More

John Howard - Part 16: Infrastructure essentials Blogcast - RPC/HTTP for Outlook & Exchange - Initial Setup

posted Tuesday, October 18, 2005 6:53 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Part 16: Infrastructure essentials Blogcast - RPC/HTTP for Outlook & Exchange - Initial Setup John has posted another part to the series. Series Index:0. Network configuration and series background.1. Getting started2. ISA Server configuration Read More

Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 Technology Overview Document

posted Tuesday, October 18, 2005 6:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 Technology Overview Document OverviewInternet Explorer 7 Beta 1 includes advancements in security and browsing experience for end users, functionality and compatibility for developers and manageability for corporate network Read More

Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 release 10/19/05

posted Tuesday, October 18, 2005 6:43 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 release 10/19/05SP2 is a cumulative update that enhances your Exchange Server 2003 messaging environment by adding:•Mobile e-mail improvements•Better protection against spam•Advanced mailbox improvements Read More

MOM & SMS Webcasts for November

posted Monday, October 17, 2005 8:33 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Eileen Brown's WebLog : MOM & SMS Webcasts for NovemberEileen has posted a list including links to all the SMS and MOM related Webcasts for November.Check it out!  Read More

One of my favorite sites

posted Friday, October 14, 2005 2:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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TechNet Virtual LabsEver wanted to test Microsoft's newest software in a sandbox environment? Wouldn't it be great to be able to test new servers immediately, without formatting hard drives or dedicating one or more computers to the project? Now you can, Read More

Tech Support issues

posted Friday, October 14, 2005 11:24 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I have been having an issue with a Software Package that will remain nameless...Here is my latest email from them:"Our developer is not a really an expert. he could not offer much in the area of what to do.  Sorry, I can't be of more assistance, Read More

A review of the PPC-6700

posted Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:12 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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John is wondering what they meant by not topping the latter... I think it's because it's not GSM Network!:PAtleast, that is why I have not looked into it more. Read More

Gormly is holding out for the Windows Mobile Treo

posted Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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In a post by John: BusinessWeek states "Microsoft Gets the Message", he states the following:"The author of the article is holding out for the Windows Mobile Treo.  I’ll bet lots of folks are."John, my CEO is holding out for the Treo.  Actually, Read More

Ha...This puts a smile on my face.

posted Thursday, October 13, 2005 7:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Sorry Chris...Firefox not as widely used as they are professing...Oh well...I still don't think Chris will be changing anytime soon.  Read More

Microsoft Management Console 3.0 PRE-RELEASE (RC0)

posted Thursday, October 13, 2005 7:03 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Management Console 3.0 PRE-RELEASE (RC0)http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=8760a789-160e-4dec-a1b9-3bbc49fa12e5&displaylang=en Read More

New KB - SMS 2003 905796

posted Thursday, October 13, 2005 6:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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How the Windows Installer Source Location Manager feature modifies the registry in Systems Management Server 2003Source: http://www.kbalertz.com/kb_905796.aspx Read More

Should SMS 2003 Time stamp the Install Time of Clients?

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:54 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I've been in discussions with a group of other MVPs and we have been discussing if the Client install time is important or not.What is your thoughts?  Is the install time of both the Advanced Client and the Legacy Client an important bit of Read More

TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft October Security Bulletins (Level 200)

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 12:54 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft October Security Bulletins (Level 200)   Read More

Windows Mobile 5.0 Fix Site

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 12:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Windows Mobile 5.0 Fix Site - HomeIf you have issues with Windows Mobile 5.0 and compatibility, you should check out this site. Read More

Professional SMS 2003 : Systems Management Server

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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For the ones that do not know, Rod Trent and I are co-authoring a book.  Professional SMS 2003 : Systems Management Server Professional SMS 2003 : Systems Management Server (Paperback)by Rod Trent, Ron Crumbaker Use the link above to pre-order Read More

More Exchange Blogcasts

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Eileen Brown posted a series of Blogcast for upgrading your Exchange Organization.The series:1: Reviewing the Exchange Organistion2:Creating the trust 3: Assigning appropriate rights4:Exploring Deployment tools and checklists5: Preparing Active Read More

Another John Howard Infrastructure essentials Blogcast

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 7:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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John has posted another addition to the Infrastructure essentials Blogcast.Part 14: Infrastructure essentials Blogcast - Preparing to receive mail through SMTP transferThis is an additional Blogcast from the post I originally made called Exchange 2003 Read More

TechNet WebCast: Windows Server 2003 R2 End-to-End (Level 200)

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 7:21 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032280084&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=USThis webcast explores the three key areas of the upcoming Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2: Branch Office, Storage Management Read More

New KB - SMS 2003 907416

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 6:37 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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A Systems Management Server deployment package is available that includes security update MS05-052 for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1Source: http://www.kbalertz.com/kb_907416.aspx Read More

New KB - SMS 2003 907285

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 6:37 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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You receive an "ERROR - Agent installation state is not 'Installed'" error message in SMS 2003 when you start a software inventory cycle on a computer that is running Windows 98Source: http://www.kbalertz.com/kb_907285.aspx Read More

Robotics or Outsource for Lawn Care

posted Wednesday, October 12, 2005 6:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Tim posted his views on the Robotic lawn care and I see where he is coming from...However, I would like to take a different spin at this topic. $30 for Professional Lawn care is INEXPENSIVE!!  I would have to pay a lot more than that here. Read More

Nintendo DS Trojan

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 2:06 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Hot on the heels of the first PSP trojan, we've today learned about the first trojan for Nintendo DS handheld gaming console. This simple trojan, known as "DSBrick" overwrites critical memory areas, preventing the console from booting. Homebrewn software Read More

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October, 2005

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:14 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Oct 11, 2005 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896688): MS05-052 Affected Software: Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows Server 2003, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Read More

Blog Postings

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:04 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Sorry folks, I couldn't get the security bulletins to look right, so I posted many different versions.  I have deleted all but one.Again, sorry for the confusion.  Read More

Outsourcing Lawn Care

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:21 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Chris posted Outsourcing Lawn Care.I've always thought that would be something worth having...I'll have to check into this.  Thanks for the update Chris.My yard has a few hills and valleys so I'll have to make sure they can handle the slopes.  Read More

Patch Day

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:13 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Why is it that on Patch day SMS Administrators get antsy...I mean I've been refreshing http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/advance.mspx page waiting for Microsoft to say here they are, go get 'em. Read More

Bryan's WebLog : SMS ITMU Deployment Guidance for October Security Releases

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 11:49 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Bryan's WebLog : SMS ITMU Deployment Guidance for October Security ReleasesSMS ITMU Deployment Guidance for October Security ReleasesThis is just a quick article to let you know that all Microsoft security updates released for the month of October are Read More

Scobleizer's Weblog Rules to live by

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 11:33 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Originally posted by Scobleizer: Microsoft Geek BloggerI never saw this list before...You can use the link above to see the whole list...These are a list of things to consider before you start blogging:1) Tell the truth. The whole truth. Nothing but the Read More

Re-Awarded MOM MVPs and New MOM MVP

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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 New MVP for OctoberBlake MengottoRe-awarded MVPs for OctoberRory McCawJohn HannCONGRATS!!  Read More

Re-awarded MVPs for October

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 6:46 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Re-awarded MVPs for October Rod Trent Richard Threlkeld Marcus C. Oh  Congrats to each of you!!  Read More

Cellphone loss...

posted Tuesday, October 11, 2005 6:21 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Gormly posted another article on Cellphone loss... that got me thinking and should be a concern for anyone that has a PDA/Cell device.  This is why the Remote Wipe feature is something I want for here so anyone that gets a Company paid Cell/PDA Read More

Rod is shutting down MS Outlook and taking my new phone with him

posted Monday, October 10, 2005 1:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Rod posts I'm shutting down MS Outlook and taking my new phone with me My only question is how is he going to read all of the RSS Feeds if Outlook is closed?Does he have a RSS Feed Reader on his phone? Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zafi.F

posted Monday, October 10, 2005 8:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zafi.FA new variant of Zafi worm - Zafi.F is spreading. While the original Zafi.A uses only Hungarian, the Zafi.F spreads in email in English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Swedish and several other languages. The Read More

Podcasts - Why Podcasts?

posted Monday, October 10, 2005 7:57 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Over at Colm Torris's Irish Tech Net Blog : Microsoft TechNet Events - PodcastsThe blog mentions Technet PodCasts....Why are podcasts being pushed and not blogcasts?  Read More

Rod gets MVP Renewal

posted Monday, October 10, 2005 7:54 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rod gets MVP Renewal.Congrats Rod, you deserve it!! Read More

Nice looking PDA

posted Friday, October 07, 2005 9:29 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
As always John is right on top of the PDA world with his latest post: Pocket LOOX N SeriesNow, this is a slick looking device. Read More

Gormly disagrees...but

posted Friday, October 07, 2005 9:27 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Gormly disgrees with the post Why can't I upgrade to Windows Mobile 5?...but hey, that's OK.I thought the article was good because it explained why you can't upgrade, however it didn't explain how come... So, now I will agree with John that you SHOULD Read More

Exchange 2003 Blogcast Series

posted Friday, October 07, 2005 9:58 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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I have been watching John Howard's blog for some time now.He has been doing a wonderful series of Blogcasts on Exchange.Here is the series Index:0. Network configuration and series background.1. Getting started2. ISA Server configuration to allow Read More

My Exchange SP2

posted Friday, October 07, 2005 9:17 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Kevin Remde posted his Exchange SP2 Slide Deck from the HP Exchange Academy.It is a great PowerPoint presentation about the changes in Exchange 2003 SP2.Exchange SP2 Highlights.ppt Read More

From the Windows Mobile Team Blog : Why Can't I Upgrade?

posted Friday, October 07, 2005 9:12 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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With all this talk about new Cell Phones that has been on myITforum blogs...for the ones that have older phones and might want to upgrade to Windows Mobile 5...the bloggers for Windows Mobile have a great blog about it.Windows Mobile Team Blog : Why Can't Read More

October Patches

posted Friday, October 07, 2005 8:48 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft will release 9 patches in next TuesdaySecurity Updates • 8 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. Some of these updates will require a restart. These updates will Read More

Microsoft Hotfixes posted as of 10-02-2005

posted Wednesday, October 05, 2005 5:36 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906600The fixes that are included in Office 2003 Service Pack 2 that require a registry keyhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906460Issues that are fixed in Access 2003 by Office 2003 Service Pack 2http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=893665Creating Read More

Going to the zoo tomorrow

posted Wednesday, October 05, 2005 1:41 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Tomorrow I am taking my 3 kids and my wife to the zoo in Louisville, KY.This will be first time the youngest 2 kids have been to the zoo.My oldest son, Nate who is 5 years old, went with us when he was 2. Abby, age 2 1/2, is very excited...she is Read More

Chevy Camaro Concept Slated for '06 Detroit Show

posted Wednesday, October 05, 2005 1:00 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Chevy Camaro Concept Slated for '06 Detroit Show-Chevy Camaro Concept Slated for '06 Detroit Show Now we are getting some good information.  Read More

myITForum Blogs

posted Wednesday, October 05, 2005 8:43 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
Well, does anyone want to comment on what they think Rod will post about on his 2400th post.The guy is a blogging animal.I'm guessing his new phone.  Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Tuesday, October 04, 2005 12:56 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 906322   The Transfer Site Settings Wizard does not transfer or export the Remote Tools Client Agent settings in SMS 2003 903933   If you change the name of an SMS 2003 Advanced Client computer, a resynchronization Read More

New KB - SMS 2.0

posted Tuesday, October 04, 2005 12:56 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2.0 906321   Systems Management Server 2.0 clients are periodically unable to connect to their client access point 895401   The hardware inventory cycle forces a full hardware inventory when you use the Patch Installation Read More

Jensen Harris: An Office User Interface Blog : Office 12: It's Not Just UI

posted Tuesday, October 04, 2005 7:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Jensen Harris posted a nice list of Blogs by other Microsoft Office employees that talk about Office 12. Here is the list taken off Jensen Harris's blog:Here are a few of them to get you started:Steven Sinofsky's Microsoft TechTalk.  Steven Read More

SMS 2003 SP1 Hotfix: (KB90393)

posted Tuesday, October 04, 2005 6:26 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: SMS 2003 SP1 Hotfix: (KB90393)OverviewIf the computer name of a Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 SP1 Advanced Client is changed, the delta hardware inventory that is created following the rename will be rejected. This causes Read More