I know that I own to some of You update on my Vista experience as since the time I wrote about it last time I've upgraded my Vista twice (now it is RC1). Now it will be only short comment on one of a features which is available in Vista, not very important but nice. … Continue reading "Small Vista thing"
Silence on the blog, recommendation for a place to visit in Poland
Last few days were completely quiet here mainly because this was one of those rare times (when You are working in IT) when I was on short holidays. I have a chance to meet with my friend Evan (DS MVP) here in Poland. We had a great time here together with my friends, and I had … Continue reading "Silence on the blog, recommendation for a place to visit in Poland"
Windows Server Longhorn reaches August CTP (Build 5600)
The Microsoft Windows Server Division Weblog reports the availability of the August 2006 Community Technology Preview (also known as a CTP) to MSDN and Technet subscribers.
Changed permissions on your %windir%
On the second Tuesday of the month Microsoft introduces updates for it's products. As a system administrator you might keep distance from it the first week because of all the bad things that could happen to your systems. When you have changed permissions on the WinNT and Windows directories of your servers and workstations this should … Continue reading "Changed permissions on your %windir%"
File Server Migration Toolkit
Migrating a File server is not a difficult task, but for some reason people think this is impossible within a production environment without impact and without cost. With Microsoft's File Server Migration Toolkit migration is a breeze, but it may not be the tool you want to use. I'll explain how to use the File Server Migration … Continue reading "File Server Migration Toolkit"
Windows Vista and its Group Policies
Microsoft Windows Vista comes with a complete new way of implementing Group Policy settings, a new lay-out for Group Policy settings and even complete new Group Policy settings. Windows Server "Longhorn" adds even more bling to your Group Policies!
Requirements to run SAP MA (still Beta)
As I wrote in my previous blog entry about connecting to SAP systems SAP is very common data source we are connecting to. SAP MA built by product team is now in Beta 3 phase and is scheduled to be released in "near" future, but I'm trying to use it in my current assignemnt as an alternative … Continue reading "Requirements to run SAP MA (still Beta)"
Err – Your error friend
I don't know how many of peoples who are reading this (I hope most of them) are familiar with Err tool. Today I had problem with password reset application which utilizes MIIS and if I would follow standard path and if I would checked error number with Err.exe this problem will resolve imidietly. What is … Continue reading "Err – Your error friend"
DEC 2007 is coming
For anyone interested – DEC 2007 dates are available and registration is open. DEC stands for Directory Expert Conference and is held by NetPro. I've never been there but from what I've heard about it and what I know about speakers who will deliver sessions there (last years this were among others Dean, joe and … Continue reading "DEC 2007 is coming"
Windows 2003 R2 schema extension KB article
As this question still is rised on the newsgroups I've diecided to blog a little update to my previous post regarding extending the schema for Windows 2003 R2 DC. Since the date I've posted this message KB 917385 article was published which describes this behaviour and gives a solution as well. As some of you may … Continue reading "Windows 2003 R2 schema extension KB article"