Microsoft Office Communications Server Team Releases Update for ABSConfig.exe
Tuesday, July 08 2008 - office-communications-server-2007, resource-kit - 0 comments
The OCS team at Microsoft just released an update to the Resource Kit tool ABSConfig.exe. This tool allows Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 administrators to update Address Book attributes in Active Directory. For full details on this update see the OCS Team blog via the source link below.
Microsoft Response Point Service Pack 1 Released
Tuesday, July 08 2008 - response-point, voip, smb - 0 comments
Microsoft, today announced the release of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Response Point. Response Point is Microsoft’s small business VOIP based phone system. Service Pack 1 introduces some new features including SIP trunking and click-to-call capabilities. To see the full details check out the source link below.
Source: Microsoft Press Pass
Forefront Security for Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 Beta available
Monday, July 07 2008 - security, office-communications-server-2007, forefront - 0 comments
If you have deployed or are looking to deploy Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007, I recommend checking out this beta. Kick the tires and see how Forefront can help secure your OCS 2007 deployment. The beta can be downloaded via the source link below.
Source: Microsoft Download Center
Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Service Pack 1 Released
Thursday, July 03 2008 - isa-server-2006, service-packs - 0 comments
I typically don’t post much in regards to ISA Server, however I thought there were some appealing new features added to SP 1 for ISA Server 2006. These include items such: Test Button – Allows you to test a web publishing rule for consistency between the published server and the ISA Server. Configuration Change Tracking – Logs all configuration changes to the ISA Server. Traffic Simulator – Simulates real traffic to test rules and policies. Several other new features have been added as well. Check out the source link below for full details and download information. Source: Microsoft Download...
Hyper-V RTMs
Thursday, June 26 2008 - virtualization, windows-server-2008, hyper-v - 0 comments
Microsoft has announced the RTM of Hyper-V for Windows Server 2008. Hyper-V is Microsoft’s new server virtualization offering that includes the company’s first hypervisor. For full details on the release see the news release on Microsoft PressPass at the source link below.
Source: Microsoft PressPass
Book Number 3
Wednesday, June 25 2008 - books, certification - 4 comments
I have returned from vacation and a shipment of the latest book I helped author was waiting on my doorstep. “The Real MCITP Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator Exam 70-646” by Syngress is now available from your favorite book seller. For those of you who read my blog, same deal as last time. I’ll send a free copy to the first person who comments on this post....
Microsoft Tech Ed 2008 - Keynote
Friday, June 13 2008 - tech-ed, microsoft-events - 1 comments
If you missed the Keynote from Tech Ed 2008 on Monday here are a few of my notes: Identity Lifecycle Manager 2 Beta 3 – Public Release WSO2 – OpenSource Integration .Net integration with Java and PHP Application. Virtualization – Work with Citrix to provide desktop Virtualization Hyper-V RTM by August Virtual Machine Manager 2008 – Demo – Manage Hyper-V and VMware Application Virtualization – Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization – kidaro Software as a Service – By Geography, Role, How to connect on premise systems with service providers Microsoft...
Why Volunteering Matters - Revisited
Thursday, June 12 2008 - volunteering - 0 comments
It has been well over a year since I discussed my thoughts on volunteering and why it is important to not only your well-being but those around you. If you took my advice and started or continued to volunteer then I commend you. If you still believe that it's not an important part of your life or you just don't believe your volunteering can making a difference, then this post is for you. Wikipedia defines a volunteer as someone who works for free for a community or for the benefit of natural environment primarily because they choose to do so . I thought this was a pretty fitting definition. Notice...
Another Book Published
Friday, May 30 2008 - certification, windows-server-2008, books, writing - 6 comments
Guess I've been slacking on posting this to my blog. I have co-authored another book from Syngress. "The Real MCTS/MCITP Exam Prep Kit" has been published. If you are looking to upgrade your certification to Windows Server 2008, then check this book out. Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Real-MCTS-MCITP-Exam-70-642/dp/1597492469/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212180103&sr=8-3 As an added note to see who really reads my blog, I'll send a free copy to the first person to comment on this post....
HP Announces Release of 2-in-1 Blade Server
Thursday, May 29 2008 - hp, hardware, blade-servers, bl2x220c - 0 comments
HP has announced the first 2-in-1 blade server. The BL2x220c G5 hosts two servers within a single blade. I suspect HP, Dell, and IBM all three will continue to push the limits to provide more computing power in less dense servers. For full details of the release see the HP news release provided below.
Source: HP News Releases
