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Exchange Server 2003 Technical Reference Guide Released

Evan blogged that this guide has been released This technical reference guide presents a system architect's view of Exchange Server 2003. It includes a general overview of Exchange Server 2003 messaging system design, together with more specific details, Read More
posted Saturday, July 31, 2004 12:13 AM by adam | 1 Comments
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Get involved with System Center 2.0

Just got this via the management updates blog... System Center 2.0 - Nominations for Pre-design reviews Now Open One of the key tents of DSI (Dynamic Systems Initiative), is ‘Design for Operations’. One of the concepts we are applying in Read More
posted Friday, July 30, 2004 7:28 PM by adam | 1 Comments
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Microsoft does a Plaxo!

Looks like Microsoft like the idea of Plaxo enough to make one of their own. Strange as they just discontinued Internet Free Busy as i'd have seen the two as ideal partner services As Microsoft looks at offering tailored, market-specific Office System Read More
posted Friday, July 30, 2004 7:06 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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New Microsoft Blog

Robert Hensing has started blogging. He's an Incident Response Specialist at Microsoft His first post doesnt disappoint either. It's a fairly detailed post on the pitfalls of weak passwords Read More
posted Thursday, July 29, 2004 9:23 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Skype is 1.0!

Skype finally made it to 1.0.. Skype has grown. Skype is now 1.0. So, what does this mean? Well, apart from the extra dot and zero, Skype 1.0 means we have officially grown up from being a “beta” and, thanks to the help of all 8 million Read More
posted Thursday, July 29, 2004 9:12 PM by adam | 2 Comments
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Updated "Exchange 2003: Management Pack Configuration Utility" released

Evan says that the Exchange 2003 (MOM) Management Pack configuration utility has been re-released with the following fixes: Failure if there are trusts with NT4 domains (error msg: 'Failed to get basic information about the Active Directory. Error Read More
posted Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:27 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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New Look

I've changed the skin for the blog to Gostango LuxInterior Dark - Let me know what you think. I know about the broken images which Ryan is looking into. UPDATE: Images are now fixed. Thanks Ryan! Read More
posted Wednesday, July 28, 2004 5:29 PM by adam | 6 Comments
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I always wondered what it would be like to work in McDonalds..

And now I know. Satellite broadband rage got the better of me so I came to use the wireless hotspot in McDonalds to upload something to our extranet. This is the first time i've used BT Openzone and its actually not too bad (granted, im the only person Read More
posted Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:43 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Satellite Broadband Update

OK I've been using this (or not as the case may be) for a while now so i'll let you know how im getting on Firstly, you can't use it when it rains, This is also true of Sky digital, which comes from the same dish but annoying nonetheless. Secondly, Read More
posted Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:58 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Make your own iPOD for just £5

The Sun newspaper has come up with a way that you can make your very own iPOD for five pounds. THE iPod is the hottest new fashion accessory.Celebs Jude Law, Robbie Williams and David Beckham love the little white gadget which can hold thousands of songs Read More
posted Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:43 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Outlook 2003 SP1 spells the end of the Office Internet Free Busy Service

Anyone who uses this service and rushed to download SP1 as soon as it was released will have been disappointed that the Office Internet Free/Busy (OIFB) functionality has been removed. Apparently not enough people use it to make it worthwhile. Read More
posted Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:18 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Scobelizer MSN Alerts

A while back, Robert set up a feature on his website where you could sign up for MSN alerts every time he blogged. I signed up to see how it would work and he sent out a sample alert but i dont recall seeing anything since. Now im getting one every Read More
posted Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:20 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Webcast: Securing Your Windows and Exchange Environments

Just came across this whilst doing some research on .NET Mag's website Wednesday, August 18, 2004 (12:00 pm EDT) Everyone has a network-configured firewall and an up-to-date antivirus scanner. Yet malware attacks still Read More
posted Tuesday, July 27, 2004 5:07 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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MOM 2005 Hands-On Labs

Jonathan just blogged that a set of 8 hands-on labs have for MOM 2005 have been put up on the Granitepillar site. Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Managing Active Directory with MOM 2005 Managing Exchange with MOM 2005 Monitoring SQL Server Read More
posted Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:08 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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I hate being ill

I hate being ill and Ive come to the conclusion that it's all the kids fault. Jessica stayed at her aunties on Friday night and came home with an upset tummy, a few hours later and Faye had it so yours truly was on nurse duty (i'll spare you the details Read More
posted Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:48 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Solution Accelerator for Server Consolidation and Migration using Virtual Server 2005

Microsoft seem to have solution accelerators for just about everything these days (although, somewhat confusingly, they're not all called solution accelerators) This Solution Accelerator package provides technical information and recommendations, processes, Read More
posted Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:41 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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A Geek Dinner Just for ME?

I read on Robert's blog the other day that they were having a dinner on the 29th and left a comment to see if there were any planned while I was in town. Looks like I'm in luck as Robert says I can have one all of my own.. Now I just need some other Read More
posted Saturday, July 24, 2004 4:34 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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If I win the lottery tonight...

I'll be placing a bid on this, one of the original cars from Knight Rider Cool! Read More
posted Saturday, July 24, 2004 12:28 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Need a new printer? Dell will sell you one for £20!

Anyone who knows me will know that i'm not a great fan of Dell. However, today is the last day of their promotion where you can get a 4800dpi inkjet printer + ink carts + USB cable + VAT + Delivery for the paltry sum of £20! Read More
posted Friday, July 23, 2004 10:14 AM by adam | 1 Comments
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Windows Server System Reference Architecture

Microsoft have released WSSRA (formerly known as MSA 2.0) for download WSSRA Overview Documents WSSRA Architecture Blueprints WSSRA Build and Operations Guidance WSSRA Planning Guidance WSSRA Service Blueprints IT infrastructures in large organizations Read More
posted Monday, July 19, 2004 11:19 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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The OTHER Microsoft Dogfood

I was watching TV last night when I saw an advert for Purina pet food. I don't have pet's so normally this would just pass me by but the tagline on the end of the ad caught my attention Surely the marketing guys cant have missed this. Imagine how Read More
posted Monday, July 19, 2004 10:48 AM by adam | 0 Comments
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Wow - That was quick!

I switched on my PC on Saturday morning and was prompted by lookout to download a new Microsoft version. Can't see any differences other than its now sporting a Microsoft EULA. However, this has to be the first one I've seen that says that the product Read More
posted Monday, July 19, 2004 10:16 AM by adam | 2 Comments
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Microsoft buy Lookout

Neil just told me that Microsoft have done a Victor Kiam and bought Lookout! Sure enough if you look on their website: As of today, Lookout Software and Microsoft have joined together! Today we are delighted to announce that Microsoft has acquired Read More
posted Friday, July 16, 2004 10:52 AM by adam | 0 Comments
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Redmond here I come!

It looks like I'll be working in Redmond for 2 weeks from 2nd through 15th August. Apparently, I'm at the Westin on Fifth (above), so if anyone has any recommendations on restaurants and stuff, it would be greatly appreciated.   Read More
posted Friday, July 16, 2004 10:15 AM by adam | 10 Comments
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R2 is taking shape

I am of course talking about the new version of Windows Server 2003, not the droid ;) Steve Bink has details of the Network Quarantine feature in R2, now known as Network Access Protection. Personally I thought it was part of SP1 rather than part Read More
posted Wednesday, July 14, 2004 10:42 AM by adam | 0 Comments
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ISA 2004 now available

ISA 2004 info is now up on the Microsoft ISA minisite along with links to new tools and partner offerings Go check it out. Read More
posted Tuesday, July 13, 2004 3:18 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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New Exchange/MSFT Blog

Paul Flaherty, a PSS Engineer in the Exchange team at Microsoft UK, just sent me a link to his blog He has a post on there about the first version of MPSReports to support Exchange. Version: v1.0.6.0Build Date: 24th June 2004You can download the exe Read More
posted Tuesday, July 13, 2004 3:06 PM by adam | 2 Comments
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Event: IT Forum 2004

Just got an e-mail with the detail on IT Forum 04 Should be good this year as Bill Gates is delivering the keynote. Pre-Conference sessions include one by Steve Riley on Security Best Practice, John Craddock on Cross Platform Identity Management and Read More
posted Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:06 AM by adam | 2 Comments
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ADModify.NET

Steve Bink has news that the ADModify team have released a version that uses DotNetFX  We finished beta testing last week and have since signed off on a release build.  We are still waiting for the tool to be uploaded to the public FTP site, Read More
posted Tuesday, July 13, 2004 1:02 AM by adam | 0 Comments
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Why is OOF an OOF and not an OOO?

An interesting little snippet on the Exchange team blog about why an Out of Office message is known as an OOF at Microsoft. Funny, I was just pondering this very thing the other day.. Read More
posted Monday, July 12, 2004 11:51 PM by adam | 2 Comments
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Orange get it right for once

Orange are launching their 3G data card in the UK next week. Not a particularly big deal as we've had 3G in the UK for a while now and Vodafone bought out a 3G datacard 3 months ago. However, Orange have included an unlimited tariff. For £75 a Read More
posted Monday, July 12, 2004 11:38 AM by adam | 7 Comments
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More free stuff

Its been a few days since I gave you all a link to free stuff so, while im sitting here waiting for a Virtual PC to build, I thought id give you a treat. Go to www.windowsmobiletraining.com and register and take the classes. It's intended for sales Read More
posted Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:45 AM by adam | 0 Comments
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UKESP Registrations coming thick and fast..

I think we're up to 50 so far.. Hopefully, we can make 100 by the end of the week. Read More
posted Thursday, July 08, 2004 11:22 AM by adam | 2 Comments
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Free Digital Certificates

Do you want an X/509 digital certificate for signing your e-mail or securing your web servers? CACert have decided that you shouldn't have to pay for these and will give you one for free. Welcome to CAcert, the community non-profit Certificate Authority. Read More
posted Thursday, July 08, 2004 11:17 AM by adam | 5 Comments
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UK Exchange Server Professionals Event 1 Update

OK I just finished the documents I was working on (for now anyhow) so i'll give you the full lowdown on the event. Almost 100% of those that registered turned up for the event which was excellent. It started off with a welcome presentation from me Read More
posted Wednesday, July 07, 2004 4:39 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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UK Exchange Server Professionals Event 1

WOW What a great night last night We had almost 100% attendance and some great comments on the feedback forms. I'll blog in a little more depth tomorrow as Im finishing stuff off for a customer this evening. Presentations should be available via the Read More
posted Tuesday, July 06, 2004 9:39 PM by adam | 2 Comments
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Quiet again..

Ive been a little less prolific in my blogging over the past week or so for several reasons: 1) Tight project deadlines means little time for blogging 2) little spare time that I have at the moment is going into organising the first meeting of the UK Read More
posted Friday, July 02, 2004 11:42 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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Microsoft add Event ID Search Capability to search.microsoft.com

I have to say that,  if i ever need help on Event ID's, I go and use EventID.net. The only reason for this is that every time i've actually needed help with finding an EventID, Technet is a lot more complicated to wade through than just event ID's. Read More
posted Thursday, July 01, 2004 5:22 PM by adam | 0 Comments
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