The MVPs have been asked to help spread the word in the community about a potential issue when it comes to upgrading a Site to ConfigMgr SP1. As part of the upgrade process SP1 attempts to upgrade the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) on the server hosting the SMS Provider to version 1.1. Now...
What changes have been made to the Client Platforms supported by SMS 2003 SP3? The Client Platforms supported by SMS 2003 SP3 have changed...
Got this through from Microsoft which hopefully some of you may find useful: Background Free, unlimited installation and compatibility support is now available for all worldwide customers using Windows Vista SP1, until March 18, 2009. Telephone support is available worldwide. Some countries also offer...
Intel’s vPro technology is a new systems management technology built into the Centrino 2 (desktops) and Core 2 (laptops) chips providing powerful security and manageability features such as: Management of machines including hardware and software inventory, remote access, etc. regardless of the state...
I’ve recently had two VERY expensive failures of items in my life that I thought would have lasted a LOT longer than they have namely my car and my personal laptop. I’m still waiting to hear back from Hyundai about my car so I won’t post the story here for now. About 3 ½ years ago I needed a laptop to...
I’ve decided to create the new “[Rant]” tag to file things under I’m going to blog about that really get on my goat – first post coming soon…
There are several options you have when it comes to preparing for Microsoft’s ConfigMgr exam to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). The most obvious is to attend a Microsoft training course which in the case of ConfigMgr is the five day Course 6451 “ Planning, Deploying, and Managing...
If you’re thinking of taking the ConfigMgr “TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring” exam, Microsoft has an Exam Preparation Guide to help you which you can access at: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exams/70-401.mspx
Well I’ve been using (and been very happy with SmartFTP) for a number of years now. However, it now seems they’ve decided to no longer offer the software for free. Thanks SmartFTP I’ve enjoyed the experience but time to hit Google for another free FTP program (unless any of you can recommend one).
The folks at CBT nuggets have released their Exam-Pack 70-401: Microsoft Systems Center - Configuration Manager which consists of 20 videos that apparently help you get up to speed with the product and prepare for the ConfigMgr exam. You can watch the free Remote Tools and Wake On LAN video to get a...