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Snapshots are for test, not for real
So here's one best practice that I for sure follow... I ignore the ability to do snapshots in anything other than my Test HyperV. On my real production, snapshots are to be ignored. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-optimizing-hyper-v/726 Primarily... More »
NUMA settings in small firms?
Viorel in the comments says..." So what about NUMA settings Susan? And Processor core allocation? There is a good opportunity to use Hyper-V Server 8 (2012) for better performance ( >4 core) and NUMA management.... More »
Ram and networking
So how much RAM do you need? When you are using the full GUI of 2008 r2 as the parent, reserve 1 gig for the needs of the OS. Then carve out the ram for... More »
So about that raid
Raid can be a bit of a religious argument. Raid 5, Raid 10 ...what's your passion? In my case I like Raid 10 because someone told me I should get Raid 10 for the type... More »
110 max in a distribution list?
Distribution and recipients list 100 email address limitation | Forums | Groups | Go Daddy Support: http://support.godaddy.com/groups/community/forum/topic/distribution-and-recipients-list-100-email-address-limitation/?pc_split_value=1 In the native (not Exchange) hosted email of Godaddy you can only set up a Distribution list that... More »
So how do you do a HyperV that includes SBS Essentials?
I'm going to blog that answer over a series of blog posts. Step one, get a nice server. If you are going to do hyperV you want one that does raid. I like a box... More »
Tone Software Intros Cloud-Based UC Solutions
The ReliaTel Cloud-based Management Service provides MSPs and SMBs with solutions for managing VoIP QoS, network performance, and unified communications service levels.
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Congrats to Jeremy Anderson
Congrats to Jeremy Anderson named https://www.microsoftcommunitycontributor.com/logon.aspx Microsoft Community Contributor for his work in the forums. Way to go Jeremy. He'll be in New Orleans with the Third Tier preday event as well!! http://www.sbsmigration.com/pages/406/ Jeremy Anderson... More »
Your opportunity to review my performance, because your opinion matters!
As we are now approaching the end of another fiscal year here at Microsoft (I know, hard to believe, isn't it?!?), I am once again coming to you, the community that I have the sincere... More »
Read the fine print
Cloud Computing Security Benefits Dispel Adoption Barrier for Small to Midsize Businesses: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-14SMBSecuritySurveyPR.aspx Now before you read the report... read the fine print of how many people they surveyed...and how people self selected themselves for... More »
The level of Microsoft support
I'm getting increasingly concerned in regards to the level and quality of Microsoft support. I have personally set up support cases for folks on this thread - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_update/kb2686509-repeatedly-fails-with-error-code/0deeacb6-115c-419d-ac37-03ff8927b79c and have had folks email me saying... More »
OAISYS Rolls Out Its AllWays Solutions Portfolio and Gateway to the Cloud Offering
The call recording and contact center management solutions provider calls AllWays a "unifying vision" for its solutions. The Gateway to the Cloud adds cloud functionality to premise telephony systems.
More »LLVM Adds Support for NVIDIA GPUs
NVIDIA provides CUDA source code changes to the open source compiler core.
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Cristian wrote a VB Script to fix two problems while running microsoft security update KB2686509
From a comment in the blog: (Cristian not me) I wrote a VB Script to fix two problems while running microsoft security update KB2686509 HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout\Scancode Map and HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layouts for those who are no... More »
Status report on my Acer Travelmate C110
For anyone that knows I still have an Acer Travelmate C110 you'll be pleased to know it can handle a SSD drive. What it can't handle is Windows 8. Barfs. Completely. So I think I've... More »
Dealing with the patching weekend
It's the patch Tuesday weekend and we have a doosey. I've seen on average about 18-24 patches PER workstation. Several .nets per version of .net and several versions of .nets. Which makes for a slow... More »
A single list of Microsoft May Security downloads by product
When I posted my A single list of Microsoft April Security downloads by product post here last month, I asked you to provide me input and feedback about whether you found that type of resource... More »
6fusion Announces Public Beta Version of its Cloud Resource Meter
Cloud Resource Meter for VMware vSphere enables MSPs to meter resource consumption in any VMware vSphere 4.1 or 5.0 environment.
More »Vu TelePresence Offers New SMB Conferencing Capabilities via Vidtel
With Vidtel's MeetMe multi-party video conferencing services, SMBs can use Vu to conference with up to 12 participants across H.323, SIP, Skype, and Google GTalk endpoints.
More »Microsoft May 2012 Security Bulletin and security webcast posted
This week, Microsoft posted the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May2012, which includes updates for products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, .Net Framework, and Microsoft Silverlight. This summary includes the following Bulletin IDs: Microsoft... More »
How satisfied are you?
How satisfied are you with the quality of SBS 2011 Standard? How satisfied are you with the quality of SBS 2011 Essentials? I'm just interested to see the feedback. Unscientific survey and all that. More »
KB2686509 repeatedly fails with Error code 0x8007F0F4 - FIXED
Figured out my patch failure. I've Hit F12 For the Last Time - Jesper's Blog: http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2007/05/04/i-ve-hit-f12-for-the-last-time.aspx ============ Bingo that was it. I had forgotten that I had remapped the scroll key on this pc. From... More »
KB2686509 repeatedly fails with Error code 0x8007F0F4
Yes. The detection logic for the security update package identified as KB2686509 performs an eligibility check of the system in order to verify whether the system meets the requirements to activate the fix applied by... More »
Array Networks Announces Microsoft-Approval of Its APV Series
Array's APV Series application delivery controllers are designed to ensure the availability of Lync services.
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Revised version - Migrating Windows SBS 2003 to Windows SBS 2011 Essentials
Whoohoo they finally are tracking the changes in the document! Download: Migrating Windows SBS 2003 to Windows SBS 2011 Essentials - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3231 This version includes the following updates: ·
OT: Seen on a Mini Cooper forum
Seen on a Mini Cooper auto forum -- I must say I can relate to the parking video More »
New Visual Form Designer Released for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Web2CRM enables non-technical users to get Web site visitor data into Microsoft Dynamics CRM quickly.
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The Official SBS Blog : You May Lose Network Connectivity on SBS 2008 When Using a Driver Which Utilizes TDI:
The Official SBS Blog : You May Lose Network Connectivity on SBS 2008 When Using a Driver Which Utilizes TDI: http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2009/02/12/you-may-lose-network-connectivity-on-sbs-2008-when-using-a-driver-which-utilizes-tdi.aspx More »
Palisade Systems Angles PacketSure DLP for the SMB Market
PacketSure Basic DLP provides monitoring resources for the protection against data loss by blocking undesired protocols, controlling access to websites, creating policies based on active user directories, and reporting activities.
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Your out of office settings cannot be displayed, because the server is currently unavailable.
Problem Description: ================ OOF does not work with the error message: "Your out of office settings cannot be displayed, because the server is currently unavailable. Try again later" Assessment: =========== 1. OOF works fine in... More »
Paessler's PRTG Gets Performance Overhaul
The developer says the latest version of its flagship network monitoring is "up to 300 times faster than previous versions."
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If I add Software Assurance to my OEM Windows license, can I transfer the Windows license to a new PC?
Larry sent this question to me, asking what is actually a relatively common question and a good one to make sure that everyone knows the answer to. Because of this, I thought I would share... More »
Configuring updates Stage 3 of 3, 0% completed (aka the heart attack screen)
There is on rare occasion an issue where Windows Vista, ultimately Windows 7 and even Windows Server 2008 will get stuck on patching. It does not happen often at all, but on the very very... More »
U.S. SBSC Advisory Board Members posted for the new year
Each year in the U.S., a new SBSC Advisory Board is chosen with a representative from each of the areas. SBSC Advisory Board members are committed and eager to be the local partner liaison between... More »
New Partitioning Software with Data Loss Safeguards from Paragon
Partition Manager 10 Server supports the latest operating systems and includes backup and recovery.
More »Post 09-014 Companyweb wants a password, install 961143
If you install 09-014 KB963027 Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-014 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (963027): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-014.mspx which is this month's IE bulletin... you will see the following on your SBS box when... More »
ClearCube Technology Acquires Network Elites
The virtual desktop products developer for cloud computing environments adds broad cloud computing and managed services operations to its portfolio.
More »Ingram Micro and BMC Software Enter Distribution Agreement
The distributor becomes the first to offer BMC product in the channel.
More »SANRAD Releases VXL Software for Virtualization Environments
Deployed as a virtual appliance on the virtualization host server, the software provides caching services to multiple virtual machines over the host FLASH resources.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Partition Manager 10.0 Server from Paragon
Partition Manager 10 Server supports the latest operating systems and includes backup and recovery.
More »Upgraded Version of RecoverGuard Hits the Channel
After fielding feedback from managed services providers, Continuity Software improves the RecoverGuard's disaster recovery capacity management and multiple scan schedule support features.
More »Microsoft Open License Basics - A New Series I'll Be Posting On The Blog
Over the past several weeks, I have been speaking with many Partners and customers through the Blog, on the phone, through email, on Twitter, on Facebook, face to face, and more about various items relating... More »
More on SBS Aurora Playing Nice With OCS : The OCS Insider:
Announcing Windows SBS Codename Aurora Preview Availability - The Official SBS Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs: http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2010/08/16/announcing-windows-sbs-codename-aurora-preview-availability.aspx Just posted this to the SBS2k listserve and thought I'd reblog it here: More on SBS... More »
NetEnrich-OPSWAT Partnership Offers Improved Network Security
OPSWAT software management and data security services now play with the 24/7 NOC, IT-as-a-service offerings from NetEnrich.
More »op5 Adds Support for KVM and XEN Virtualization Platform Monitoring
Remote management software developer broadens its Monitor software to support alternative platforms to VMware.
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N-able Technologies Gears N-central for MSPs
Company says its N-central 7.0 technology and related programs represent a $75 million investment to "stimulate the rapid adoption of managed services worldwide."
More »Latest ConnectWise Version Adds Mobility Features for MSPs
Managed services providers will notice an improved customer portal as well as a new email connector feature.
More »System Mechanic Business Gets an Upgrade
The PC performance software from iolo technologies adds tools for automated network deployment and configuration.
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>>> ANNOUNCEMENT: NNTP BRIDGE (forum client) now available! <<<
>>> ANNOUNCEMENT: NNTP BRIDGE (forum client) now available! <<<: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/partnerfdbk/thread/4cf232da-054b-4f81-b9cb-2f5a8f0cf49e According partner's feedback, we have worked out this NNTP Bridge to enable offline reader function while using Microsoft Partner Technical Community. You are encouraged to... More »
Remember for SBS 2008, there will be a SBS specific installer for Exchange 2007 SP2.
Download details: Exchange Server 2007 SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=4c4bd2a3-5e50-42b0-8bbb-2cc9afe3216a The Official SBS Blog : Microsoft Exchange 2007 SP2 installation is blocked on Windows SBS 2008: http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2009/07/30/microsoft-exchange-2007-sp2-installation-is-blocked-on-windows-sbs-2008.aspx Remember for SBS 2008, there will be a SBS specific installer... More »

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