To server core or not to server core seems like a valid question. Especially when deciding to install Windows Server Codename "Longhorn" Domain Controllers. With the advent of Windows Server Codename "Longhorn" Beta 3 we can finally take a deep dive into installing Server Core Domain Controllers.
Imperfections of BitLocker 1.0
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition and Windows Vista Enterprise Edition offer BitLocker Drive Encryption as a method to encrypt the contents of your hard drive. While working with BitLocker Drive Encryption I experienced a couple of imperfections and weaknesses.
DNS server security problem
Most of you have probably read new (published few days ago) security advisory with number 935964 published by Microsoft. For those who haven't read it I think it is worth to take a look as this is about security problem in DNS service, which is quite common in Microsoft directory services world. Flaw in this … Continue reading "DNS server security problem"
Longhorn April CTP on MSDN
When I checked into my MSDN subscription this morning I found a nice little download called "Windows Server Longhorn Standard Beta 3 Escrow". Despite its appearance this is the April 2007 Community Technology Preview (CTP). Robert McLaws already predicted last week this download would be available this week.
Dutch localization of Windows Vista
I've been wrestling with Dutch localized versions of Windows Vista for a little while now. My conclusion so far: I don't consider it to be a finished product. (Yes, I know you've heard it before) Furthermore I think it's a disgrace Microsoft markets the Dutch version of Microsoft Windows Vista as fully featured, while it's not.
Patch management, a differentiator for small businesses?
Small Novell networks often have a Microsoft Windows server somewhere. This might seem odd, but it actually makes sense when you look at the way businesses tend to cave under the pressure of keeping their networks updated. Most of the times this is why a Windows Server gets introduced and most of the time it's the first of … Continue reading "Patch management, a differentiator for small businesses?"
Short break on the blog … spring is coming
It was a bit silent on this blog lately. Mainly because massive load of work I had last time with different MIIS and AD engagements. This required some traveling (Belfast and Belgrad this time) and consumed a lot of time and efforts, but I'm pretty happy with results. I hope my customers as well :). … Continue reading "Short break on the blog … spring is coming"
iPhone like interface for Google maps
My friend Vitek, who is not exactly MS technology fan 🙂 is working lately a lot of with Ruby, JavaScript and Google Maps API. If you are interested in any of those topics You might find his blog interesting. Today he came out with idea to create iPhone like "throw scroll" experience for looking at … Continue reading "iPhone like interface for Google maps"
MIIS SP2 is out there
It's a busy day so just a quick info. Long awaited MIIS SP2 package is out there. You can just go and grab it from Microsoft Download. MIIS SP2 is bringing SQL 2005 support as a MIIS database, official .NET 2.0 support, Oracle 10g support etc. I will try to grab all changes and post … Continue reading "MIIS SP2 is out there"
The Non-Existence of Virtual PC Express
According to older news Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate would both have a feature called Virtual PC Express. In fact both versions of Windows Vista do not ship with this feature. Clearly the cause of this is the new virtualization path Microsoft has chosen nearly nine months ago. Virtual PC Express, which was rumored … Continue reading "The Non-Existence of Virtual PC Express"