Tag: Windows Server 2008 R2
- How To Configure BitLocker on Windows 7 RC – Everything You Need To Know About BitLockerI have had many questions about BitLocker so I thought I would answer them in this blog post. What is BitLocker and Why Should I Care? ...
- DPM eLearning is now online – How to Backup SharePoint, SQL Server, Exchange Server and Virtulized Environments (Hyper-V), Including Disaster RecoveryAnnouncing DPM eLearning is now online This week, I am very happy to announce the availability of eLearning for DPM 2007. This is a collection of ...
- iSCSI SAN for VERY Easy Storage Virtualization All About Storage From Virtualization Group BostonA quick update on Virtualization Group Boston’s, “All About Storage” event. Thanks to our Community Sponsors: PerfectDisk, and StarWind Software. We had a great turnout with ...
- Allow Remote Desktop Services and Ping Through Firewall on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7This post in in response to questions on how to turn maintain remote connectivity to a server running Hyper-V with the firewall enabled. The first thing ...
- Hyper-V Security 101 – Virtualization Administration Delegation of Hyper-V and SCVMMWhen running Hyper-V you do not need to be at the console to manage your virtualization platform. In fact, it is strongly recommended that you delegate ...
- Management and Security on Tap – Changes To Technology Focus Area For New Fiscal YearA New Way Of Doing Business 🙂 I am an IT Pro Evangelist in the US East Region (Developer and Platform Evangelism [DPE]). Starting FY11 (July ...
- Hyper-V Architecture PosterSimilar to the Windows Server 2008 R2 component poster, the Hyper-V poster is a great visual tool to help in the understanding of the key features ...
- Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 System Will NOT Boot After Making Changes To Boot Manager Using BCDEditI messed up. It happens to everyone from time to time. In my case, I was playing around with my system boot manager because I wanted ...
- How to Find a Lost, Missing, Hidden or Removed Network Card (NIC) or Other Device and Even Remove itIn a scenario where you have physically removed hardware from a machine you can no longer see it in device manager. This does not mean that ...
- Windows Server 2008 R2 PosterSimilar to the Hyper-V Architecture Poster, the Windows Server 2008 R2 Components Poster is a great visual tool to help in the understanding of the key ...
- Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Component Architecture Poster Windows Server 2008 R2Check out this poster for a visual representation and definition of how Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) works! This poster provides a visual reference for understanding ...
- Using Differencing Disk and Sysprep Image to Create Hyper-V Guest on Windows Server 2008 R2 By Dan StoltsVideo Source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/Gg269420 If your on Twitter please let me know what you think about this post @ITProGuru. Otherwise, Please place a comment on my blog. ...
- How to Install PowerShell on Windows Server 2003 and Enable Remote PowerShell Management–All Servers Should Have This DonePowerShell is an incredible tool that will allow you to run scripts or commands on your server. PowerShell is included with Windows Server 2008 R2 but ...
- Tips and Tools for Deploying Windows 7–Part 5- Managing and Securing Your Clients and Critical Server InfrastructureTips and Tools for Managing and Securing Your Clients and Critical Server Infrastructure Like everyone else, you love Windows 7 and can’t wait to get it ...
- Blue Screen Booting to VHD–You May Be Out Of Space On The Underlying DriveWhen you are using Boot to VHD you must have enough capacity on the underlying disk to fully expand the VHD. If you do not have ...
- How To Hot Add Storage To A Hyper-V Guest–Super Simple And No Service InterruptionHot Add Storage was added to Hyper-V at version 2008 R2. From the Hyper-V Manager Right-click the machine you want to add storage to, select Settings. ...
- How To Install IIS 7 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 For Use With SCVMM 2008 R2 SP1I am starting with a sysprep’d Windows Server 2008 R2 Server. I have allocated 2 processors and 512mb memory to the guest using dynamic memory. Once ...
- How To Merge a Chained Differential VHD Disk So It Can Be Extended and ExpandedIn my post Out of Disk Space on Drive C–How To Increase Space on Drive C of a Virtual Machine Running Windows Server 2003 I showed ...
- How to Solve Connectivity Issues Connecting To SCOM, SCVMM, AD or Any Other Service–Here is the Easy fixI have been in the technology industry for more than 25 years now and I have dealt with my fair share of connectivity issues. In the ...
- Network Trashed on My Lenovo W510 And The NIC Driver Will Not Install–So SIMPLE If You Know The SecretThanks to Keith Combs for his post as it provided me the solution. Install the Intel Ethernet driver from 6irf24ww_764. You are running the installer but ...
- How To Open Firewall Port 1433 for SQL Server Database Engine For Use With SCOM (or anything else)In this very short video, I walk you through the step by step process of opening the 1433 firewall port for SQL Server. I am doing ...
- How To Add SCSI Controller To Hyper-V Guest ServerHow to add a SCSI controller to a virtual guest on hyper-V We add the controller, add a drive to it, start the VM and initialize ...
- Boot2VHD-Part 1-Overview of Native Boot To VHDNative Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) – Everything You Need To Know… In this multi-part video series we will dive deep into a the new virtualization feature ...
- Boot2VHD-Part 2-Load OS to VHD On Bare MetalNative Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) – Everything You Need To Know Part 2… In this multi-part video series we will dive deep into a the new ...
- Boot2VHD-Part 3-Load OS on VHD With OS Already Installed on MetalNative Boot To VHD (Boot2VHD) – Everything You Need To Know Part 3… In this multi-part video series we will dive deep into a the new ...
- The Free Way To Create a Hyper-V and Virtualization Lab EnvironmentIn a prior post, Pay Yourself First-Learn How With Passive Learning-Free Training From Microsoft On Just About Any Topic–Virtualization, Cloud, Phone, Server, Client, SharePoint, SQL, Many, ...
- Build Your Own Private Cloud – All Day TechNet Event Series Teaching You How To Build Your Own Private Cloud[  ](http://www.microsoft.com/virtualization/en/us/private-cloud.aspx) Are you up to speed on the cloud? Have you already built a cloud lab? Do you know what tools make up the ...
- Announcing TechNet “Accelerating Your IT Pro Career with Private Cloud” Events in US East RegionWe are kicking off our TechNet event series, Accelerating Your IT Pro Career with Private Cloud, in the US east region. Here’s the registration information: State ...
- How to build a FREE Private Cloud using Microsoft TechnologiesChris Avis is a friend and colleague. He created a pretty detailed blog post on how to create a private cloud. I was planning on writing ...
- TechNet Radio: IT Time–Tips and Tricks for setting up Windows Deployment Services (Part 1 of 3) with Blain, John and RhondaAnother Great TechNet Radio Broadcast from Blain Barton. Check it out!!! TechNet Radio: IT Time–Tips and Tricks for setting up Windows Deployment Services (Part 1 of ...
- Free eBook – Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2Looks like a real winner!!!
- Microsoft Virtualization for VMware Professionals Jump Start Video SeriesVirtualization Jump Start (01): Virtualization Overview
- New Jump Start! Microsoft Server Virtualization — Get Certified! Register NOW!Microsoft Learning is hosting a brand new class in the popular “Jump Start” series. Because we received such rave reviews from the “Microsoft Virtualization for VMware ...
- IT Camp–Systems Management Coming to Waltham MA Oct 28th 2011–Must Attend EventIT Camp – Systems Management – Free Training Friday, October 28, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (ET)
- Exam 70-659: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization Jump Start (Online Today)I told a bunch of people about this program in the last couple days. I went in this morning to make sure all was well and ...
- Jump Start Microsoft Virtualization Training and Certification on 70-659Microsoft Virtualization Training and Certification
- Microsoft Virtual Labs Available NOW! System Center, Windows, Virtualization, SharePoint, Exchange, SQL, And Lots More!## [TechNet Virtual Labs](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs) enable you to quickly evaluate and test Microsoft’s newest products and technologies through a series of guided, hands-on labs that you can ...
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- Almost Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft Private Cloud (Including, Hyper-V, Networking, HA, SCVMM, SCOM, SCO, The Rest of System Center and MORE)Some of my friends and peers in the Central Region of the US have collaborated to put together a great blog series [Cloud on Your Terms: ...
- Installing System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008 R2 SP1I am walking through the installation of SCVMM 2008 R2 SP1 on a new server that I just setup in my demo environment. Hope this is ...
- IT Camp–Atlanta and MoreLooks like IT Camps are going to continue. There is now one scheduled in Atlanta, some details follow. If you are interested in more local camps, ...
- Check Version of Assembly or DLL on Your SystemTo look at what is on the machine click Start– and type in the path to the assembly folder which is C:windowsassembly and press ENTER.
- 70-659 Microsoft Server Virtualization Certification Everything You Need To Know to PASS! Blog Post SeriesHappy New Year! Do you have certification on your New Years Resolution list? If so, you are going to LOVE This! The Microsoft East Region ITE’s ...
- Have questions about Microsoft’s Private Cloud solutions-Private Cloud ChatEven Better… We are planning on providing this service to you ongoing. Watch my blog for details and schedule of upcoming chats
- IT Time: Private Cloud Chat! (Episode 2)TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 2)
- IT Camp: Free Hands-on Training – System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012–Alpharetta, GeorgiaIf you are anywhere near Alpharetta, GA (outside Atlanta) or can be there on Jan 18th you need to check out the IT Camp…
- Configuring a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Sconfig.cmdIn Windows Server 2008 R2, in addition to the Dism.exe command, you can use the Server Configuration tool (Sconfig.cmd) to configure and manage several common aspects ...
- Career Progression-Getting Ready for the Cloud Free Online Training Jan 18Free TechNet Webcast – Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud on 1/18/2012 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM PST. You will NOT want to miss ...
- 70-659 Certification Series – 1.1.3-Enable or Verify BIOS settings (i.e. DEP & VT) For Hyper-VBios Requirements for Enabling Hyper-V. Short video to show exactly where you might find these settings.
- 70-659 Certification Series – 1.1.4 Enable Hyper-V RoleSeveral Ways to Enable the Hyper-V Role…
- Free TechNet Webcast Series–Private CloudFree TechNet Webcast Series – Private Cloud kicks off today!
- Microsoft Virtual Academy–Advance Your Career With Free Online Training PortalAre you interested in more free Microsoft training? If so, pay attention…
- TechNet Video: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the CloudTechNet Video: Career Progression: Getting Ready for the Cloud the player will be placed here
- TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 3)TechNet Video: Live! IT Time: Private Cloud Chat (Episode 3) the player will be placed here
- Live IT Time Private Cloud Chat–Get Your Questions About Cloud or Virtualization Answered By THE ExpertsHave you built your first cloud yet? If not, now is a great time to build out a lab. Go ahead, grab a server (or laptop) ...
- How To Create Enable Permissions and Run a Multi-Line PowerShell ScriptThis topic explains how to enable scripting in Windows PowerShell, which script extensions are used in Windows PowerShell, how to enable running PowerShell scripts, how to ...
- New Download Links for System Center and Windows Server 2008 R2[CARE: System Center 2012 Suite](http://aka.ms/SC2012Eval) [CARE: Deploying and Managing Windows Azure Applications](http://aka.ms/qnt5so) [CARE: Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1](http://aka.ms/zbld5g) [CARE: Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1](http://aka.ms/lhuvx0) [CARE: ...
- Explore Microsoft Private Cloud To Get Stuff Free!This is cool. Microsoft is willing to PAY you to try some software and learn some stuff. And you could also win a very slick laptop ...
- Event VDX Drive Down Data Center Costs With Hyper-V And System Center Management–Resources PostedVDX Drive Down Data Center Costs With Hyper-V And System Center Management High quality, high availability, simple to use and full virtual and physical management at ...
- Private Cloud Is The Future of IT, Free Training Coming Soon–Registration OpenPrivate Cloud is the future of IT, and the future is now. Spend the day at our IT Camp and learn about Microsoft’s virtualization solution, Hyper-V, ...
- Private Cloud Chat–Plenty of Chances To Ask The Experts Your Tough Questions About Private CloudTo successfully face the IT challenges of today and tomorrow, we know we need to understand the cloud. However with so much fluff it is hard ...
- Part 2 – Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cloud Foundation Test Lab in Less Than an Hour–BIOS SettingsStep 1: Part 1 – Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cloud Foundation Test Lab in Less Than an Hour (includes sysprep images) You should ...
- IT Pro Tech Update 2012 – Call for Speakers and Sponsors–Southern New EnglandMark your calendar for Wednesday May 2, 2012! Join us for the first annual IT-Pro Tech Update 2012. This event will focus on the next phase ...
- Remotely Manage Windows Server 2008 R2 and More with Remote Server Management and Administration Tools for Windows 7Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows® 7 with SP1 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows ...
- How To Modify Timeout, Change Default or Delete Boot Menu Item From Windows 7 or Later Using MSConfig To Modify Boot Configuration DataChange Default Selection and Timeout Using MSConfig 1) Start | type msconfig | Press <ENTER> 2) Click on the Boot tab 3) Click to select the ...
- IT-Pro Tech Update 2012 Event Coming May 2nd To Providence–Great Lineup!IT Pro Tech Update 2012 On Wednesday May 2nd 2012, the IT-Pro User Group is hosting Tech Update 2012 an all day FREE event. Come join ...
- Virtual Desktops.. Way More than Just VDI – Get the FULL storyVirtual Desktops.. Way More than Just VDI — Get the FULL story So you think you know Remote Desktop Services and VDI, right? Well, VDI is ...
- 24 Hour in A Private Cloud Virtual Event Starts May 10th 2012In collaboration with IEEE Computer Society, the Cloud Security Alliance and Dell, Microsoft is hosting a 24 Hours in a Private Cloud virtual event that will ...
- IT Camp–Free Training Event-The Future Is Now – Part IIIT Camp: The Future Is Now – Part IISystem Center 2012 & Windows Server 2012Highly managed systems and private cloud are the future of IT, and ...
- TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1)TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 1) ITProGuru Dan Stolts welcomes Sr. Product Marketing Manager Kenon Owens and Sr. Program Manager Stephen ...
- Configure Windows Server 2008 R2 Lab Environment Hands-On GuideConfigure Windows Server 2008 R2 Lab Environment Hands-On Guide Overview: In this session we will teach you how to setup a cleanly installed Windows Server 2008 ...
- TechNet Radio: ITProGuru vs. Systems Management & Private Cloud (Part 2)Abstract: In Part 2 of our Systems Management & Private Cloud series, Dan Stolts, Kenon Owens and Stephen Baron dig deeper into how applications are packaged, ...
- Lab Guide – Windows 2012 RTM Install and Configure Windows and Hyper-VThe Word Version of this doc can be found at: /wp-content/uploads/2012/09/FY13H1-IT-Camp-Hands-On-Lab-Hyper-V-Quick-Guide.docx Microsoft IT Camp Hands-On Lab Windows Server 2012: Getting Started Lab version: 1.0.0 Last updated: ...
- How To Mount VHD Image From Windows 7 or Greater Step-By-Step Without Any Third Party Tools–The Easy Way1) Click Start – Right-Click Computer – Select Manage {Authorize the elevation if prompted} 2) Expand Storage – Select Disk Management – Right-Click Disk Management – ...
- How To Enable Snipping Tool, Windows Media Player and more Desktop Experience Tools on Windows Server 2008-2012 R2Are you annoyed that you cannot play videos or use some of the cool windows tools like snipping tool with windows server? Well, you can, they ...
- Announcing: Microsoft Events and Thought Leadership in your Inbox Now Available – Now You Can Get LUCKY!Keep up with industry trends, how we should be thinking about our business, how technology changes coming will likely impact us and our business and plenty ...