Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 is a this tool will allow you to update virtual machines, templates and virtual hard disks while offline with the latest operating system and application patches. This tool currently does not work with System Center Virtual Machine Manager SP1. Download it here: Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 If you are going … Continue reading Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 provides updates to offline virtual machines, templates and virtual hard disks
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How to Verify a System Center Configuration Manager Client is Finished Installing
When working with System Center Configuration Manager 2007, 2012, or 2012 R2, one of your primary tasks is to ensure that the Configuration Manager Client Agent is successfully installed and running properly. The agent must be running to make client configuration changes, to deploy software, to inventory the system, to process compliance audits, etc. Many … Continue reading How to Verify a System Center Configuration Manager Client is Finished Installing
Microsoft announces changes to Windows Server 2012 MCSA Certification
Are you working towards your Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credentials? If so, you now have more options for your exams. Starting on 15 September 2014 there are now electives for your MCSA certification. There are now 2 required exams and a choice of 1 elective from a list of 4 exams … Continue reading Microsoft announces changes to Windows Server 2012 MCSA Certification
EXE to MSI – How to deploy an exe based installer in a Microsoft world
The auto-execution of .exe files can be problematic, given increasing incidents of Internet crime and cyber-terrorism. One solution is to pre-package installers and executables so that they may be recognized by system security controls. Within the Microsoft Windows environment, the use of automated installer scripts offer several alternatives. Microsoft uses installer file extensions to distinguish … Continue reading EXE to MSI – How to deploy an exe based installer in a Microsoft world
WMF 3.0 and Exchange Server – Careful what you update
IT pros around the world know to that before updating a server OS, take the time and test the update before applying to production. If you’re running an enterprise server such as Exchange or SharePoint, this “lab” testing is even more important. Updates can cause problems: we all know this. Another course of action (if … Continue reading WMF 3.0 and Exchange Server – Careful what you update