There are a number of different issues that can create problems with Active Directory: When someone has troubles and unclear as to why I usually suggest the following: Run diagnostics against your Active Directory domain. If you don't have the support tools installed, install them from your server install disk. d:supporttoolssetup.exe Run dcdiag, netdiag and … Continue reading "Troubleshooting Active Directory Issues"
Quick download links
Kind of quiet here lately which means that in most cases a lot of things going on 🙂 but not on the blog. But I’m planning to get back to more often blogging soon. Especially with ILM2 related topics. For now just few download information which I spotted on in my feeds. (cc) edgenumbers … Continue reading "Quick download links"
Antimalware on Server Core, a strategic choice
In the past I’ve mentioned a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is less susceptible to attacks than a full installation of Windows Server 2008: It has less code on disk and in memory, resulting in a smaller attack surface It requires less updates It doesn’t offer a built-in way to browse the web … Continue reading "Antimalware on Server Core, a strategic choice"
The Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Surprise
As you might recall Hyper-V Server 2008 is a further Hyper-V optimized version of a Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008, Standard Edition (technically). Hyper-V Server is also Microsofts free stand-alone server virtualization product. When comparing Hyper-V Server 2008 to ESXi 3.5, it’s interesting to note the feature gap between the two products. Especially … Continue reading "The Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Surprise"
Windows 7 Beta, fishing for clues
Since Saturday January 10th, Windows 7 Beta (build 7000) has found its way to a lot of people downloading its bytes from the Microsoft download servers, to find themselves confronted with a fantastic looking creature after initial installation:
How to install Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Beta
Now that Microsoft has released the beta of Windows Server 2008 R2 to the public it’s time to get our hand dirty and install this test version. Let’s look at the system requirements Microsoft recommends and how to install it!
Windows 7 Update Package KB961367
As some of you may have picked up last week the Windows 7 beta build, that was announced yesterday, made available today for MSDN and TechNet subscribers and will be made available in several hours to the first 2.5 million people clicking the download link, contains a bug that corrupts *.mp3 files, when opened. Note: … Continue reading "Windows 7 Update Package KB961367"
Windows 7 TechNet Forums opened
Got a Live ID? Join the conversation on Windows 7! The Microsoft TechNet Forums are an online location where you can ask questions on a variety of Microsoft products. It’s a place to find answers from many of the Microsoft Program Managers, Microsoft support guys, Microsoft developers, Microsoft evangelists, Microsoft MVPs and Microsoft enthusiasts. A … Continue reading "Windows 7 TechNet Forums opened"
Beta of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 available!
Thanks to the complementary TechNet Plus subscription I received thanks to TechEd EMEA, I can download the beta of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 as of today !!! W00t!
Blocking Internet Explorer 8 Automatic Delivery
Microsoft is getting ready to release Internet Explorer 8. The latest available version of Internet Explorer for Windows XP (SP2+), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 (SP2+) and Windows Server 2008 will be delivered as a Windows Update soon. Windows 7 will feature Internet Explorer 8 built-in.