How to Reset or Change Microsoft Office 2007 Product License Key or Volume License Key (VLK)
Close all Microsoft Office programs.
Locate the following subkey in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Registration
Inside, you will find another subkey that resembles the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Registration\{30120000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}
Optional: Backup this registry branch by exporting the Registration subkey to a file, just in case the new product key does not work and you have to restore back the old product key.
Under the Registration subkey, there may be several GUID subkeys that contain a combination of alphanumeric characters. Each GUID is specific to a program that is installed on your computer. If you find additional subkeys that reference Microsoft 12.0 registration, then click and open each GUID subkey to view and identify the Office product version by the ProductName registry entry in the right pane.
For example: ProductName=Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007
After you find the GUID subkey that contains your Office product or program which you want to remove the existing product license key or registration details, delete the following registry entries by right clicking on the registry entry in the GUID subkey, click Delete, and then click Yes.
Exit Registry Editor.
Run or open an Office application program, such as Microsoft Word or Excel or Outlook. Office 2007 will prompt you to enter a new 25-character product key.
Type in the valid and genuine product key, and then click OK. Then when prompted to choose your preferred type of Microsoft Office 2007 installation, press on “Install Now”. Microsoft Office 2007 will be updated with new product CD key or volume license key, and ready for activation (if it’s a non-VLK serial) or use.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
CTX: Favorites Web Sites
- www.jaytomlin.com/citrix
- www.dabcc.com
- www.msterminalservices.org
- www.thomaskoetzing.de
- www.brianmadden.com
- www.printingsupport.com
- www.xs4all.nl/~soundtcr
- www.thincomputing.net
- www.parosproxy.org
- livehttpheaders.mozdev.org
- www.friendsofaccess.com
- www.smartaccesscentral.com
- www.epafactory.com
- www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals
CTX: Guide for Application Developers
The guide has been developed to provide information on how best to use Citrix technologies for application deployment. It is designed to assist developers that are new to Citrix, as well as seasoned Citrix developers. Please use this guide as a starting point or a reference for basic application concepts of Citrix deployments.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX111705
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX111705
CTX: StressPrinters 1.2 for 32-bit and 64-bit Platforms
Many driver problems in the Terminal Services environment revolve around poor multi-threaded performance, which in turn can cause Print Spooler instability. Problematic multi-threaded performance is usually exposed when multiple users connect to a Terminal Server simultaneously using the same print driver. Symptoms include the failure to autocreate client printers, increased thread count of the Printer Spooler and/or Citrix Print Manager services, and possibly the unresponsiveness and/or unexpected termination of these services (crashes).
This tool can be used to simulate multiple sessions autocreating printers using the same print driver.
It can also be used to compare the following among various drivers:
• CPU load incurred while creating a printer using a particular driver
• Time required to successfully create a printer using a particular driver
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX109374
This tool can be used to simulate multiple sessions autocreating printers using the same print driver.
It can also be used to compare the following among various drivers:
• CPU load incurred while creating a printer using a particular driver
• Time required to successfully create a printer using a particular driver
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX109374
CTX: Citrix ICA Client Memory Footprint Toolkit
The Citrix ICA Client Memory Footprint Toolkit allows developers to remove features from a Citrix ICA Client that are not required. This enables better control over the amount of memory required to store and run the client. All information necessary to remove features is included in this toolkit.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112014
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112014
CTX: Creating, Configuring, and Testing Health Monitoring & Recovery Tests
Health Monitoring & Recovery is a new feature of Citrix Presentation Server 4.5. The main function of the Health Monitoring & Recovery feature is to monitor the health of Presentation Server. If any of the tests fail, you can configure the Health Monitoring & Recovery feature to generate a recovery action, such as disabling the load balancing capability of the server or restarting the server. The Health Monitoring & Recovery feature includes a number of preconfigured tests; however, you can use the Health Monitoring & Recovery SDK to
create custom tests for your specific environment.
This white paper describes security considerations and how to create, configure, and test Health Monitoring & Recovery tests. The topics covered are:
• “Security Privileges and Testing”
• “Test File Location”
• “HMRSDKTester.exe Utility”
• “Creating and Configuring a Test”
• “Supported Formats”
• “Example of a Nonsupported Scripting Language Test”
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112166
create custom tests for your specific environment.
This white paper describes security considerations and how to create, configure, and test Health Monitoring & Recovery tests. The topics covered are:
• “Security Privileges and Testing”
• “Test File Location”
• “HMRSDKTester.exe Utility”
• “Creating and Configuring a Test”
• “Supported Formats”
• “Example of a Nonsupported Scripting Language Test”
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX112166
CTX: Stress Load of Citrix Server (TLoad)
TLoad is a capacity planning and regression testing solution that enables IT administrators to accurately predict how Citrix environments will perform under high levels of user load. By simulating real user interactions, TLoad customers are able to accurately forecast resource requirements, application behavior and performance bottlenecks ensuring potential obstacles are removed before the system goes live. Through a better understanding of how the Citrix environment will function under load, the system architects and administration team can definitively predict the resources required to deliver the best user experience while minimizing cost. http://www.thingenius.com
CTX: Citrix USB Keydrive Toolkit
This note explain how to create and run from a USB key an small ICA client.
http://support.citrix.com/kb/entry.jspa?externalID=CTX112013
http://support.citrix.com/kb/entry.jspa?externalID=CTX112013
CTX: Troubleshooting Tools for Citrix Environments
This is very large list of tools recommended by Citrix Technical Support to troubleshooting Citrix environments .
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX107572
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX107572
CTX: Microsoft Updates and Information
This is the central location for Microsoft and Terminal Services related resources that specifically apply to Citrix administrators.
http://support.citrix.com/page.jspa?pageID=microsoft
http://support.citrix.com/page.jspa?pageID=microsoft
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
MS: Top 7 Tips for Deploying Exchange Server 7
1 ) What are the hardware requirements for Exchange Server 2007?
Microsoft has published the hardware/software requirements for Exchange Server 2007 at http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/sysreqs
In short, the server must have:
• X64 processor; either the Intel EM64T or AMB64 platforms
• At least 2GB of RAM (plus 2-5 MB per mailbox for optimum performance)
• Light = 2MB/Mailbox
• Medium = 3.5MB/Mailbox
• Heavy = 5MB/Mailbox
• Other factors including the number of Storage Groups, server role, etc play a huge part. See this link for more detailed information: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/11/27/431644.aspx
• Windows Server 2003 x64 or Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, either Standard or Enterprise
2) What are the upgrade paths to Exchange Server 2007?
In-place upgrades are out. You will need to install a new Exchange Server 2007 machine into an existing Exchange 2000 or 2003 organization and move the data. Upgrading from Exchange 5.5 will require a little more work as you will need to completely upgrade the organization to Exchange 2000 or 2003 first. More information on the process can be found here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/a313c016-0e51-466e-a3de-953e1e0d347d.aspx
3) How should I begin planning for disk space?
The factors that affect your storage plans are much more lenient than before, but they will still require some thought.
• Mailbox Size and Count In other words if your target is 1000 mailboxes at 500MB each then you need to think about 488 GB for the base.
• Dumpster Size You should calculate the additional drive space you will need to hold deleted items until the retention period has expired. This could range from 10-40% and even higher depending on the retention period and expected mail volume.
• Content Indexing If you plan to index mailbox items, then you should add another 5% to the overall volume requirements in order to hold the index.
• Growth You should factor in growth in either mailbox numbers or volume. 20% is a generally acceptable number to use to factor growth.
• Log Files The amount of storage they consume will be based entirely on the frequency of backups and the volume of changes made daily to the database files. Many Exchange administrators use 10% as an initial estimation of log files. As always, plan to have logs stored on a separate set of disks.
• IOPS Mailbox IOPS or Database I/O per mailbox, per second is still an important calculation but we have far more breathing room than we did with previous versions of Exchange. (These numbers are possible if you are using Outlook in cached mode.)
• Light Usage (Receive 20 messages a day) 0.11 expected IOPS per user
• Average Usage (Receive 40 messages a day) 0.18 expected IOPS per user
• Heavy Usage (Receive 80 messages a day) 0.32 expected IOPS per user
• Very Heavy Usage (Receive 120 messages a day) 0.48 expected IOPS per user
• In our mailbox example above; 1000 Average mailboxes would require 180 Disk IOPS for adequate performance. A good 7200 RPM drive can usually get a true 100 IOPS while the more expensive drives can get closer to 150.
• To meet our capacity and IOPS goals, we would need to look at a disk system that could hold at least 860 GB of data and operate at 220 IOPS (for growth) Four disks in a RAID 10 confi guration would probably fit the bill.
Here is a great place to learn more about the variables and to perform a more scientific approach to drive estimation: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2007/01/15/432199.aspx
4) What do I need to know about Server Roles?
Well, you can’t install a server without choosing a role so you must first understand the roles (and your design) before you can proceed. There are five server roles in Exchange Server 2007; Mailbox Server, Client Access, Hub Transport, Unified Messaging and Edge Transport. Here are a few key notes on each:
• Mailbox Server The name says it all. These will likely be your largest servers
• Client Access Provides HTTP/HTPPS access to the data; OWA, RPC over HTTP and ActiveSync
• Hub Transport Think of this as your internal Bridgehead server
• Unified Messaging Communicates with your PBX system. These components are usually installed on a separate server.
• Edge Transport Inbound SMTP traffic goes here. These components must reside on a separate server. This is where message hygiene is configured and how mail gets into your environment. In single-server environments, the Inbound SMTP and message hygiene functionality can be forced on your Mailbox/CAS/Hub server.
• For more detailed information and the Server Role Roadmap, follow this link: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996319.aspx
5) What role does the AD Site have with Exchange Server 2007?
The AD site definitions are important for internal mailbox routing in an Exchange Server 2007 environment. Exchange Server no longer uses routing groups. Instead, it routes based on the routing topology defined within the Active Directory Sites and Services. Here are a couple of important items to note:
• Ensure there are no IP subnets defined in more than one AD site and that there is no overlap
• At least one Hub Transport server should be installed in each Active Directory site
• A Client Access server must be deployed in each site that contains Mailbox servers
6) Does my Active Directory need to be at a certain functional level before I can install Exchange Server 2007?
Yes. First and foremost the Schema Master for your Active Directory Forest must be running Windows Server 2003 R2 or Windows Server 2003 SP1.
Second, you need to make sure the Active Directory domain level functional level must be set for Windows Server 2000 (or higher) native mode for all domains in the forest.
7) Do I have to upgrade my Outlook clients before I install Exchange Server 2007?
Probably not. Outlook 2003, 2003 and Outlook 2007 are all supported. For Outlook Web Access, clients need to have a supported browser such as Internet Explorer versions 7, 6, 5.5, and 5.01, Mac OS X, Linux, Safari, Firefox, Netscape, and Opera.
Microsoft has published the hardware/software requirements for Exchange Server 2007 at http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/sysreqs
In short, the server must have:
• X64 processor; either the Intel EM64T or AMB64 platforms
• At least 2GB of RAM (plus 2-5 MB per mailbox for optimum performance)
• Light = 2MB/Mailbox
• Medium = 3.5MB/Mailbox
• Heavy = 5MB/Mailbox
• Other factors including the number of Storage Groups, server role, etc play a huge part. See this link for more detailed information: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/11/27/431644.aspx
• Windows Server 2003 x64 or Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, either Standard or Enterprise
2) What are the upgrade paths to Exchange Server 2007?
In-place upgrades are out. You will need to install a new Exchange Server 2007 machine into an existing Exchange 2000 or 2003 organization and move the data. Upgrading from Exchange 5.5 will require a little more work as you will need to completely upgrade the organization to Exchange 2000 or 2003 first. More information on the process can be found here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/a313c016-0e51-466e-a3de-953e1e0d347d.aspx
3) How should I begin planning for disk space?
The factors that affect your storage plans are much more lenient than before, but they will still require some thought.
• Mailbox Size and Count In other words if your target is 1000 mailboxes at 500MB each then you need to think about 488 GB for the base.
• Dumpster Size You should calculate the additional drive space you will need to hold deleted items until the retention period has expired. This could range from 10-40% and even higher depending on the retention period and expected mail volume.
• Content Indexing If you plan to index mailbox items, then you should add another 5% to the overall volume requirements in order to hold the index.
• Growth You should factor in growth in either mailbox numbers or volume. 20% is a generally acceptable number to use to factor growth.
• Log Files The amount of storage they consume will be based entirely on the frequency of backups and the volume of changes made daily to the database files. Many Exchange administrators use 10% as an initial estimation of log files. As always, plan to have logs stored on a separate set of disks.
• IOPS Mailbox IOPS or Database I/O per mailbox, per second is still an important calculation but we have far more breathing room than we did with previous versions of Exchange. (These numbers are possible if you are using Outlook in cached mode.)
• Light Usage (Receive 20 messages a day) 0.11 expected IOPS per user
• Average Usage (Receive 40 messages a day) 0.18 expected IOPS per user
• Heavy Usage (Receive 80 messages a day) 0.32 expected IOPS per user
• Very Heavy Usage (Receive 120 messages a day) 0.48 expected IOPS per user
• In our mailbox example above; 1000 Average mailboxes would require 180 Disk IOPS for adequate performance. A good 7200 RPM drive can usually get a true 100 IOPS while the more expensive drives can get closer to 150.
• To meet our capacity and IOPS goals, we would need to look at a disk system that could hold at least 860 GB of data and operate at 220 IOPS (for growth) Four disks in a RAID 10 confi guration would probably fit the bill.
Here is a great place to learn more about the variables and to perform a more scientific approach to drive estimation: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2007/01/15/432199.aspx
4) What do I need to know about Server Roles?
Well, you can’t install a server without choosing a role so you must first understand the roles (and your design) before you can proceed. There are five server roles in Exchange Server 2007; Mailbox Server, Client Access, Hub Transport, Unified Messaging and Edge Transport. Here are a few key notes on each:
• Mailbox Server The name says it all. These will likely be your largest servers
• Client Access Provides HTTP/HTPPS access to the data; OWA, RPC over HTTP and ActiveSync
• Hub Transport Think of this as your internal Bridgehead server
• Unified Messaging Communicates with your PBX system. These components are usually installed on a separate server.
• Edge Transport Inbound SMTP traffic goes here. These components must reside on a separate server. This is where message hygiene is configured and how mail gets into your environment. In single-server environments, the Inbound SMTP and message hygiene functionality can be forced on your Mailbox/CAS/Hub server.
• For more detailed information and the Server Role Roadmap, follow this link: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996319.aspx
5) What role does the AD Site have with Exchange Server 2007?
The AD site definitions are important for internal mailbox routing in an Exchange Server 2007 environment. Exchange Server no longer uses routing groups. Instead, it routes based on the routing topology defined within the Active Directory Sites and Services. Here are a couple of important items to note:
• Ensure there are no IP subnets defined in more than one AD site and that there is no overlap
• At least one Hub Transport server should be installed in each Active Directory site
• A Client Access server must be deployed in each site that contains Mailbox servers
6) Does my Active Directory need to be at a certain functional level before I can install Exchange Server 2007?
Yes. First and foremost the Schema Master for your Active Directory Forest must be running Windows Server 2003 R2 or Windows Server 2003 SP1.
Second, you need to make sure the Active Directory domain level functional level must be set for Windows Server 2000 (or higher) native mode for all domains in the forest.
7) Do I have to upgrade my Outlook clients before I install Exchange Server 2007?
Probably not. Outlook 2003, 2003 and Outlook 2007 are all supported. For Outlook Web Access, clients need to have a supported browser such as Internet Explorer versions 7, 6, 5.5, and 5.01, Mac OS X, Linux, Safari, Firefox, Netscape, and Opera.
VMware: VMware Workstation v6.0 released
Today VMware releases the new VMware Workstation version 6.0.0 .
New features in VMware Workstation include:
New features in VMware Workstation include:
Windows Vista support: Users can deploy Windows Vista as a guest or host operating system, facilitating re-hosting of legacy systems, enabling upgrade and migration projects with minimal end-user disruption and simplifying Windows Vista evaluations.
Multiple monitor display: Users can configure one virtual machine to span multiple monitors or multiple virtual machines to each display on separate monitors with this industry-first capability, enhancing desktop productivity.
USB 2.0 support: Users can take advantage of high-performance peripherals such as Apple iPods and fast storage devices.
ACE authoring capabilities: As a companion to VMware Workstation 6, VMware now offers a VMware ACE Option Pack, which enables VMware Workstation 6 users to create secure, centrally manageable virtual machines. Mobility is one of the primary benefits of this Option Pack, as it allows users to securely transport virtual machines on portable media devices such as USB memory sticks.
Integrated Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) functionality: Users can create a virtual machine in minutes by “cloning” an existing physical computer.
Integrated virtual debugger: Users can deploy, run and debug programs inside a virtual machine directly from their preferred integrated development environments (IDEs), accelerating debugging with this industry-first integration with Eclipse and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Background virtual machine execution: Users can run virtual machines in the background without the VMware Workstation user interface for an uncluttered user experience.
Automation APIs: Users can write scripts and programs that automate and help quicken virtual machine testing with support for VIX API 2.0.
In addition, VMware Workstation 6 advances the state of the art in virtualization technology with groundbreaking new capabilities including:
Continuous virtual machine record and replay (experimental): Users can record the execution of a virtual machine, including all inputs, outputs and decisions made along the way. On demand, the user can go “back in time” to the start of the recording and replay execution, guaranteeing that the virtual machine will perform exactly the same operations every time and ensuring bugs can be reproduced and resolved.
Virtual Machine Interface (VMI) support (experimental): VMware Workstation 6 is the first virtualization platform to allow execution of paravirtualized guest operating systems that implement the VMI interface.
CTX: How to Install Citrix Access Gateway on VMware
How to Install Citrix Access Gateway v4.2 (Appliance CD) on VMware Workstation or VMware Server guide.
Download the FrameworkX Virtualizing Citrix Access Gateway Step by Step guide from here
Download the FrameworkX Virtualizing Citrix Access Gateway Step by Step guide from here
Thursday, May 03, 2007
MS: Troubleshooting SMTP problems in Exchange Server
General troubleshooting for transport issues in Exchange 2000 Server and in Exchange Server 2003
This article provides information about basic troubleshooting utilities that you can use with transport components in Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server and in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to investigate transport issues. The most common issues involve mail flow.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/257265
This article provides information about basic troubleshooting utilities that you can use with transport components in Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server and in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to investigate transport issues. The most common issues involve mail flow.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/257265
Thursday, April 26, 2007
BETA: Microsoft Longhorn Server Beta 3 released!
Today Microsoft released a new BETA of the Windows Longhorn Server (AKA Windows Server 2007).
Versions available for download at Connect, MSDN or MS Public Beta:
Versions available for download at Connect, MSDN or MS Public Beta:
- Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Standard Edition (x86 and x64)
- Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Enterprise Edition (x86 and x64)
- Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Datacenter Edition (x86 and x64)
- Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server Web Edition (x86 and x64)
- Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server for Itanium-based Systems (IA64)
All of these versions are available in English, German and Japanese.
This is a list of new features included in the Beta 3:- PowerShell - *new* for beta 3 - powerful scripting.
- Dynamic Partitioning - *new* for beta 3 - allocate resources on the fly.
- Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 - next gen web and app platform
- Server Core - more roles, low footprint, no GUI!
- Terminal Services Gateway - access your apps without RASing in.
- Failover Clustering - improved cluster management, security, and stability
- Network Access Protection - keep your network safe from un-healthy clients.
- Next Generation TCP/IP Protocol - built for speed.
- Server Manager - setup, config, and manage server roles and features in one place.
- Native UEFI 2.0 support - *new* for beta 3 - EFI support for OEMs.
- Read-Only Domain Controller - branch office DCs
- Distributed File System Replication Service (DFS-R) - fast replication
- Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
MS: Remove a Exchange Server
How to manually remove an Exchange 2000 installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/260378
How to remove Exchange Server 2003 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833396
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/260378
How to remove Exchange Server 2003 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833396
Monday, April 23, 2007
CERTIFICATION: Citrix Test 1Y0-256 passed!
Today I passed the Citrix Test 1Y0-256: Citrix Presentation Server 4.0: Administration and I got the Citrix Certified Administrator for Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 (CCA) certification.This is a very, very easy exam, the official course material is enough (plus some experience, I have +5 years using Citrix :).
Exam Statistics:
12 Citrix Exams
05 Citrix Certifications
24 Microsoft Exams
15 Microsoft Certifications
05 VMware Certifications
11 VMware Exams
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Friday, April 13, 2007
CTX: How to install Hotfix Rollup Pack in Unattended Mode
How to install Citrix Hotfix Rollup Pack in Unattended Mode in Citrix Presentation Server
msiexec /passive /norestart /update PSE400W2K3R03.msp
msiexec /passive /norestart /update PSE400W2K3R03.msp
Thursday, April 12, 2007
MS: How delete a NTFS File or Folder with invalid name
Open a CMD Windows a type:
For files: del "\\?\filename"
Example: del "\\?\c:\files\exchange.txt "
For directories: rd "\\?\folder"
Example: rd "\\?\c:\software\demo "
More info http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081
For files: del "\\?\filename"
Example: del "\\?\c:\files\exchange.txt "
For directories: rd "\\?\folder"
Example: rd "\\?\c:\software\demo "
More info http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081
Friday, March 30, 2007
CERTIFICATION: VMware Certified Professional on VI3 (VCP)
Today I passed the VCP-310 exam and got the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.I readed the entire documentation (around 1800 pages) twice and a lot of experience (deployment for several companies in Spain including Dell Professional Services, Parmalat, etc) make this test easy.
Exam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
23 Microsoft Exams
13 Microsoft Certifications
02 VMware Certifications
12 VMware Exams
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
MS: Windows Update Error 80245003 in Windows Vista
To fix this problem:
1) Stop the "Windows update" service
2) Rename the directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" to "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old".
3) Start the "Windows update" service
4) Try "Windows update" again.
1) Stop the "Windows update" service
2) Rename the directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" to "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old".
3) Start the "Windows update" service
4) Try "Windows update" again.
Script: Create Directory With Current Date
@echo off
set y=%date:~-4%
set m=%date:~3,2%
set d=%date:~0,2%
set a=%y%%m%%d%
mkdir C:\\%a%
set y=%date:~-4%
set m=%date:~3,2%
set d=%date:~0,2%
set a=%y%%m%%d%
mkdir C:\
Monday, March 26, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
1ST BLOG ANNIVERSARY
One year ago, I started this blog to keep my technical notes in one site.
Happy anniversary blog!
Happy anniversary blog!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
MS: Exchange 2007 and Active Directory
There are also several other significant changes involved with Exchange 2007 that will affect Active Directory more than ever before. Here are some currently known issues:
- The Schema Master and GCs need to be at Windows Server 2003 SP1. Of course, most DCs and GCs are probably at SP1 now anyway.
- All domains must be at domain functional level, Windows 2000 Server native level or higher.
- A GC must be in each site where there are Exchange servers holding the Hub Transport, Client Access Server and Mailbox roles. These roles could be held by one or more servers. A new utility is used to upgrade the schema: Setup /PrepareAD. This replaces the DomainPrep and ForestPrep utilizations previously used.
- Mailboxes will be configured from the Exchange Management Console or the new Exchange Management Shell, but not from the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) snap-in. In fact, the mailbox attributes are not even visible in the ADUC snap-in. However, Exchange admins can create new AD users in the context of creating mailboxes from the Exchange Management Console or the Exchange Management Shell. This will probably cause some redesigning of administration delegation.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
MS: Windows 2003 Server Service Pack 2 Released!
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx
Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows Server 2003 SP2
1) Security Updates/Hotfixes
Windows Server 2003 SP2 will get all of your Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional x64 Editions up to date with the latest Security Bulletin updates and Hotfixes, ensuring the highest level of security, reliability, stability, manageability, supportability and compatibility.
2) Deploy your operating systems more effectively
Building upon our previous deployment solutions, Windows Deployment Services (WDS) offers customers a complete ‘out of the box’ provisioning solution. WDS provides organizations with manageable image store, remote booting, PXE boot support, and more; all in a greatly improved management interface. WDS also uses the new file-based Windows Imaging Format (WIM) which facilitates deployments on Windows Vista and Windows Server “Longhorn”.
3) Improved networking performance
Windows Server SP2 offers solutions to network traffic challenges in an era of the multi-Gigabit Ethernet. Increases to CPU resources required to handle high network traffic can potentially inhibit scaling and effectively reduce the performance gains that are possible with increased link speeds. Windows Server 2003 SP2 Scalable Networking Pack (SNP), introduces technologies that helps organizations cost-effectively scale network-based applications to meet growing demands. The Scalable Networking pack Increases network and application performance by freeing up CPU cycles and more efficiently using processor resources. More information on the Scalable Networking Pack can be found at www.microsoft.com/snp
4) Improved manageability for IPsec
Server and Domain Isolation are key security benefits offered on Microsoft Networks. By using Active Directory, domain memberships and group policies, Server and Domain Isolation allows companies to logically segment their networks. This means that you can restrict non-domain computers which aren’t managed at a corporate level (lab computers, guests or other unsecure systems) from communicating with non- domain members. Service Pack 2 improves Server and Domain Isolation by reducing the IPsec filter set that needs to be managed from potentially hundreds of filters to as few as 2 filters. More information on Server and Domain Isolation can be found at www.microsoft.com/sdisolation.
5) Utility improvements
Making common tasks easier, SP2 introduces customer-driven improvements to the Domain Controller Diagnostics tool (DCDIAG) and MS Configuration (MSCONFIG) tool. SP2 also has an updated Access Control List (ICACLS) program to allow for greater flexibility when backing up Access Control Lists.
6) Management tools made easier
SP2 includes the Microsoft Management Console 3.0 (MMC 3.0). MMC provides a framework that unifies and simplifies day-to-day system management tasks on Windows by providing common navigation, menus, toolbars, and workflow across diverse tools. MMC tools (called snap-ins) can be used to administer networks, computers, services, applications and other system components. MMC does not perform administrative functions, but hosts a variety of Windows and non-Microsoft snap-ins that do.
7) Single install experience
It patches both the R2 and non-R2 versions of Windows Server 2003. This reduces the amount of patch management for an organization.
8) Support for additional languages
Service Pack 2 will be released in 9 additional localized languages for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions including: German, French, Korean, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Italian, Russian and, Portuguese (Brazilian).
9) Performance improvements
Service Pack 2 offers performance improvements for Windows Server 2003 running as a Virtual Server guest under high Advanced Processor Interrupt Controller (APIC) rates. It also improves SQL Server performance under intensive workloads. Both of these improvements lead to more efficient data processing.
10) Manage new wireless settings without the hassle
SP2 provides the ability to manage the WPA2 protocol for wireless networks. This supports and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks in your home or on the road.
Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows Server 2003 SP2
1) Security Updates/Hotfixes
Windows Server 2003 SP2 will get all of your Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional x64 Editions up to date with the latest Security Bulletin updates and Hotfixes, ensuring the highest level of security, reliability, stability, manageability, supportability and compatibility.
2) Deploy your operating systems more effectively
Building upon our previous deployment solutions, Windows Deployment Services (WDS) offers customers a complete ‘out of the box’ provisioning solution. WDS provides organizations with manageable image store, remote booting, PXE boot support, and more; all in a greatly improved management interface. WDS also uses the new file-based Windows Imaging Format (WIM) which facilitates deployments on Windows Vista and Windows Server “Longhorn”.
3) Improved networking performance
Windows Server SP2 offers solutions to network traffic challenges in an era of the multi-Gigabit Ethernet. Increases to CPU resources required to handle high network traffic can potentially inhibit scaling and effectively reduce the performance gains that are possible with increased link speeds. Windows Server 2003 SP2 Scalable Networking Pack (SNP), introduces technologies that helps organizations cost-effectively scale network-based applications to meet growing demands. The Scalable Networking pack Increases network and application performance by freeing up CPU cycles and more efficiently using processor resources. More information on the Scalable Networking Pack can be found at www.microsoft.com/snp
4) Improved manageability for IPsec
Server and Domain Isolation are key security benefits offered on Microsoft Networks. By using Active Directory, domain memberships and group policies, Server and Domain Isolation allows companies to logically segment their networks. This means that you can restrict non-domain computers which aren’t managed at a corporate level (lab computers, guests or other unsecure systems) from communicating with non- domain members. Service Pack 2 improves Server and Domain Isolation by reducing the IPsec filter set that needs to be managed from potentially hundreds of filters to as few as 2 filters. More information on Server and Domain Isolation can be found at www.microsoft.com/sdisolation.
5) Utility improvements
Making common tasks easier, SP2 introduces customer-driven improvements to the Domain Controller Diagnostics tool (DCDIAG) and MS Configuration (MSCONFIG) tool. SP2 also has an updated Access Control List (ICACLS) program to allow for greater flexibility when backing up Access Control Lists.
6) Management tools made easier
SP2 includes the Microsoft Management Console 3.0 (MMC 3.0). MMC provides a framework that unifies and simplifies day-to-day system management tasks on Windows by providing common navigation, menus, toolbars, and workflow across diverse tools. MMC tools (called snap-ins) can be used to administer networks, computers, services, applications and other system components. MMC does not perform administrative functions, but hosts a variety of Windows and non-Microsoft snap-ins that do.
7) Single install experience
It patches both the R2 and non-R2 versions of Windows Server 2003. This reduces the amount of patch management for an organization.
8) Support for additional languages
Service Pack 2 will be released in 9 additional localized languages for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions including: German, French, Korean, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Italian, Russian and, Portuguese (Brazilian).
9) Performance improvements
Service Pack 2 offers performance improvements for Windows Server 2003 running as a Virtual Server guest under high Advanced Processor Interrupt Controller (APIC) rates. It also improves SQL Server performance under intensive workloads. Both of these improvements lead to more efficient data processing.
10) Manage new wireless settings without the hassle
SP2 provides the ability to manage the WPA2 protocol for wireless networks. This supports and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks in your home or on the road.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
MS: How to disable Windows File Protection
You need to edit the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
and change the key SFCDisable to 0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
and change the key SFCDisable to 0
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
MS: Installing Exchange 2007 Management Tools On a 32 Bit OS
The Exchange setup require a Windows 64 Bit Edition to initiated. Using Windows 32 Bit Edition isn't supported installation on the Management Tools from the Exchange 2007 Installation disk.
Download the 32 Bit evaluation edition of Exchange 2007 and install from this media
More Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555841
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2007/downloads
Download the 32 Bit evaluation edition of Exchange 2007 and install from this media
More Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555841
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2007/downloads
MS: Error message when you try to set an IP address on a network adapter
When you trying to set the IP address on a network adapter, you may receive the following error message:
The IP address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX you have entered for this network adapter is already assigned to another adapter Name of adapter. Name of adapter is hidden from the network and Dial-up Connections folder because it is not physically in the computer or is a legacy adapter that is not working. If the same address is assigned to both adapters and they become active, only one of them will use this address. This may result in incorrect system configuration. Do you want to enter a different IP address for this adapter in the list of IP addresses in the advanced dialog box?
RESOLUTION
1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
2. Type set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1, and then press ENTER.
3. Type Start DEVMGMT.MSC, and then press ENTER.
4. Click View, and then click Show Hidden Devices.
5. Expand the Network Adapters tree.
6. Right-click the dimmed network adapter, and then click Uninstall.
More info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269155
The IP address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX you have entered for this network adapter is already assigned to another adapter Name of adapter. Name of adapter is hidden from the network and Dial-up Connections folder because it is not physically in the computer or is a legacy adapter that is not working. If the same address is assigned to both adapters and they become active, only one of them will use this address. This may result in incorrect system configuration. Do you want to enter a different IP address for this adapter in the list of IP addresses in the advanced dialog box?
RESOLUTION
1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
2. Type set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1, and then press ENTER.
3. Type Start DEVMGMT.MSC, and then press ENTER.
4. Click View, and then click Show Hidden Devices.
5. Expand the Network Adapters tree.
6. Right-click the dimmed network adapter, and then click Uninstall.
More info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/269155
Friday, March 02, 2007
CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Test 70-285 passed!
Today I passed the Microsoft Test 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization and I got the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE: Messaging) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE: Messaging) in Microsoft Windows 2000 certifications.It was a easy exam for me (I have +10 years working with Exchange) and +3 years with Exchange 2003. The Exchange 2003 Training Kit and Exchange 2003 Resource Kit is a required reading. You will find a very useful list of Exchange 2003 papers and documents in http://exchange.musumeci.com.ar
Exam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
24 Microsoft Exams
15 Microsoft Certifications
01 VMware Certifications
More Info:
http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Monday, February 26, 2007
CERTIFICATION: VMware Sales Professional (VSP)
I got new VMware Sales Professional (VSP) certification, required for VMware Partners.
To become a VSP you must complete all of the required courses and one of the specialty courses listed below. I passed al VSP Requirements and VSP Specialties:
VSP Requirements:
- Virtualization Overview
- VMware Corporate Overview
- VMware Products Overview
- VMware Solutions Overview
- Delivering the VMware Message
- Effectively Working With VMware
VSP Specialties:
- Selling to Testing and Development Environments
- Selling Server Consolidation and Containment Solutions
- Selling Business Continuity Solutions
- Selling Desktop Manageability & Security Solutions
Exam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
23 Microsoft Exams
13 Microsoft Certifications
01 VMware Certifications
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Friday, February 23, 2007
MS: Recover a Exchange 2000 Database
Yesterday, I enjoyed a very, very long day recovering successfully an Exchange 2000 corrupted database.
Some links:
What to Do When an Exchange Store Won't Mount
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/wontmount.mspx
Error c1041724 Occurs When You Try to Mount a Database on an Exchange 2003 Server
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/822449/en-us
Funny post about Exchange 2000 recovery:
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/12009443/m/204009322631
Some links:
What to Do When an Exchange Store Won't Mount
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/wontmount.mspx
Error c1041724 Occurs When You Try to Mount a Database on an Exchange 2003 Server
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/822449/en-us
Funny post about Exchange 2000 recovery:
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/12009443/m/204009322631
Thursday, February 22, 2007
VMware: How to Install Windows Home Server Beta 2
How to Install Windows Home Server Beta 2 in VMware Workstation or VMware Server:
Create a VM with 512 MB of RAM.
Remove the SCSI Hard Drive.
Create a new IDE Hard Drive with a least 40 GB.
Install the Windows Home Server Beta 2
Create a VM with 512 MB of RAM.
Remove the SCSI Hard Drive.
Create a new IDE Hard Drive with a least 40 GB.
Install the Windows Home Server Beta 2
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
VMware ESX Must Read Papers
Command Line Interface Tips and Tricks for VMware ESX Server 2 and 3
http://download3.vmware.com/vmworld/2006/tac9685.pdf
Troubleshooting VMware ESX Server 3 and VMware VirtualCenter 2
http://download3.vmware.com/vmworld/2006/mdc9694.pdf
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread: Effective DRS and HA in production
http://download3.vmware.com/vmworld/2006/tac9413.pdf
VirtualCenter 2 - Templates Usage and Best Practices
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vc_2_templates_usage_best_practices_wp.pdf
http://download3.vmware.com/vmworld/2006/tac9685.pdf
Troubleshooting VMware ESX Server 3 and VMware VirtualCenter 2
http://download3.vmware.com/vmworld/2006/mdc9694.pdf
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread: Effective DRS and HA in production
http://download3.vmware.com/vmworld/2006/tac9413.pdf
VirtualCenter 2 - Templates Usage and Best Practices
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vc_2_templates_usage_best_practices_wp.pdf
VMware: Error in HA
VMware Infrastructure v3.0 (ESX Server)
Error: Insufficient resources to satisfy HA failover level on cluster in data center.
Error: Internal AAM error. Agent did not start.
Solution:
- Check the HOSTNAME entry in /etc/sysconfig/network to the short name.
- Check if your FQDN is greater than 30 characters, in which case HA will not configure properly. This is a known bug in VC20 (see KB article 2259).
- Check IP, routing, and DNS for each host.
- Make sure that storage and network are available across the cluster - Ensure that the hosts are not managed directly: perform all host management through VC.
- May want to add nodes to /etc/hosts on ESX Server AND hosts file on VC Server. A better plan would be to use primary and secondary DNS servers.
- Check if Service Console has default gateway defined.
- Verify logs: /opt/LGTOaam512/* and /opt/LGTOaam512/vmsupport/*.
- Check /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf.
- In ESX 3.x the memory reservation is zero, and the limit is "unlimited." To see this, edit the settings of a virtual machine, click on the Resources tab, and select Memory on the left. To conform to the ESX 3.x defaults, change the settings to a reservation of 0, and check the Unlimited box under limit. After doing this for all virtual machines, edit the settings for the cluster. Disable HA, and then edit the cluser settings again to reenable HA. The current failover capacity should now match the configured capacity.
Error: Insufficient resources to satisfy HA failover level on cluster in data center.
Error: Internal AAM error. Agent did not start.
Solution:
- Check the HOSTNAME entry in /etc/sysconfig/network to the short name.
- Check if your FQDN is greater than 30 characters, in which case HA will not configure properly. This is a known bug in VC20 (see KB article 2259).
- Check IP, routing, and DNS for each host.
- Make sure that storage and network are available across the cluster - Ensure that the hosts are not managed directly: perform all host management through VC.
- May want to add nodes to /etc/hosts on ESX Server AND hosts file on VC Server. A better plan would be to use primary and secondary DNS servers.
- Check if Service Console has default gateway defined.
- Verify logs: /opt/LGTOaam512/* and /opt/LGTOaam512/vmsupport/*.
- Check /etc/hosts and /etc/resolv.conf.
- In ESX 3.x the memory reservation is zero, and the limit is "unlimited." To see this, edit the settings of a virtual machine, click on the Resources tab, and select Memory on the left. To conform to the ESX 3.x defaults, change the settings to a reservation of 0, and check the Unlimited box under limit. After doing this for all virtual machines, edit the settings for the cluster. Disable HA, and then edit the cluser settings again to reenable HA. The current failover capacity should now match the configured capacity.
Friday, February 09, 2007
CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Test 70-284 passed!
Today I passed the Microsoft Test 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and I got the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA: Messaging) in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA: Messaging) in Microsoft Windows 2000 certifications.It was a very easy exam for me (I have +10 years working with Exchange) and +3 years with Exchange 2003. The Exchange 2003 Training Kit and Exchange 2003 Resource Kit is a required reading.You will find a very useful list of Exchange 2003 papers and documents in http://exchange.musumeci.com.arExam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
23 Microsoft Exams
13 Microsoft Certifications
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Thursday, February 08, 2007
VMware: Deploying Microsoft Exchange in VMware Infrastructure
Deploying Microsoft Exchange in VMware Infrastructure offers many advantages, including higher availability,simplified recovery, and more efficient use of resources. This paper discusses best practices for running Exchange 2003 in a VMware Infrastructure environment, in the areas of servers, virtual machines, storage, and implementation. In addition, a case study shows an example architecture, and the Appendix provides some sample metrics for Exchange performance.
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/exchange_best_practices.pdf
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/exchange_best_practices.pdf
MS: Deploying Exchange Server 2007
Deploying a Simple Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a simple Exchange 2007 organization.
Deploying a Large Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a large Exchange 2007 organization.
Deploying a Standard Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a standard Exchange 2007 organization.
Deploying a Complex Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a complex Exchange Server 2007 organization.
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a simple Exchange 2007 organization.
Deploying a Large Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a large Exchange 2007 organization.
Deploying a Standard Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a standard Exchange 2007 organization.
Deploying a Complex Exchange Server 2007 Organization
This document provides descriptions and overviews of features, guidelines for planning, and steps for deploying a complex Exchange Server 2007 organization.
Monday, February 05, 2007
MS: Robocopy
My favorite tool in the entire world is robocopy. This is an amazing and fast tool to copy files. I'm using robocopy every day, in my day by day work, in my servers and my laptops.
I good example for a simple copy:
robocopy c:\data e:\software\data /e /r:1 /w:1
This example copy all files and directories (/e) from c:\data to e:\software\data, retries 1 time (/r:1) and wait 1 second between retry (/w:1).
robocopy file:////Server1/Data E:\software\data /E /copyall /np /r:3 /w:1 /log+:c:\log_robocopy.txt /TEE
This example is useful to migrate all files and directories (/e) from the share \\server1\data to e:\software\data, retries 3 times (/r:3) and wait 1 second between retries (/w:1), copy all NTFS attributes and permissions (/copyall), turns off copy progress indicator (/np), redirects output to the specified file, appending it to the file if it already exists (/log+:c:\log_robocopy.txt) and displays output in the console window, in addition to directing it to the log file specified by /LOG or /LOG+ (/TEE).
You can download robocopy (included in Windows 2003 Resource Kit) here
I good example for a simple copy:
robocopy c:\data e:\software\data /e /r:1 /w:1
This example copy all files and directories (/e) from c:\data to e:\software\data, retries 1 time (/r:1) and wait 1 second between retry (/w:1).
robocopy file:////Server1/Data E:\software\data /E /copyall /np /r:3 /w:1 /log+:c:\log_robocopy.txt /TEE
This example is useful to migrate all files and directories (/e) from the share \\server1\data to e:\software\data, retries 3 times (/r:3) and wait 1 second between retries (/w:1), copy all NTFS attributes and permissions (/copyall), turns off copy progress indicator (/np), redirects output to the specified file, appending it to the file if it already exists (/log+:c:\log_robocopy.txt) and displays output in the console window, in addition to directing it to the log file specified by /LOG or /LOG+ (/TEE).
You can download robocopy (included in Windows 2003 Resource Kit) here
Install Nero 7.5 Lite in Unattended Mode
Download Nero 7 Lite v7.7.5.1 Lite from http://www.updatepack.nl
Create a script
Nero-7.5.1.1_eng_lite.exe /VERYSILENT /LANG="English" /TASKS="desktopicon"
/COMPONENTS="nero_core,nero_toolkit\nero_cdspeed" /USER="Your Name" /COMPANY="Your Company" /SERIAL="Your Serial"
More info: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?act=ST&f=80&t=69886
Create a script
Nero-7.5.1.1_eng_lite.exe /VERYSILENT /LANG="English" /TASKS="desktopicon"
/COMPONENTS="nero_core,nero_toolkit\nero_cdspeed" /USER="Your Name" /COMPANY="Your Company" /SERIAL="Your Serial"
More info: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?act=ST&f=80&t=69886
Friday, February 02, 2007
VM: Performance Tuning Best Practices for ESX Server 3
The paper provides a list of performance tips that cover the most performance-critical areas of Virtual Infrastructure 3 (VI3).
The intended audience is system administrators who have already deployed VI3 and are looking to maximize their performance.
Download:http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi_performance_tuning.pdf
The intended audience is system administrators who have already deployed VI3 and are looking to maximize their performance.
Download:http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi_performance_tuning.pdf
MS: Debugging Windows Dumps
WinDbg - Tool for dump analysis or debugging
WinDbg provides source-level debugging through a graphical user interface and a text-based interface.
Usage: Use WinDbg to open crash dumps obtained from Dr. Watson or Windows crashes (blue screens). Once the crash dump has finished loading, many commands can be used to provide helpful information about the error.
The command !analyze –v performs basic exception analysis, reporting the error that occurred and the module in which it occurred. The command lmv can be used to show all of the modules loaded, including their full path and version information.
More info: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/default.mspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315263
WinDbg provides source-level debugging through a graphical user interface and a text-based interface.
Usage: Use WinDbg to open crash dumps obtained from Dr. Watson or Windows crashes (blue screens). Once the crash dump has finished loading, many commands can be used to provide helpful information about the error.
The command !analyze –v performs basic exception analysis, reporting the error that occurred and the module in which it occurred. The command lmv can be used to show all of the modules loaded, including their full path and version information.
More info: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/default.mspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315263
Monday, January 29, 2007
CTX: Optimization (Tweaks and Tune) of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 4.0
DABCC Methodology in a Box 4.0 for Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 'How to Tweaks and Tune Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 4.0 Section'
http://www.dabcc.com/forumcontent.aspx?sectionid=18
http://www.dabcc.com/forumcontent.aspx?sectionid=18
VMWARE: Reduce (o Shrink) a Virtual Disk
Shrinking a virtual disk reclaims unused space in the virtual disk. If there is empty space in the disk, this process reduces the amount of space the virtual disk occupies on the host drive.
Shrinking a virtual disk is a convenient way to convert a virtual disk to the format supported by Workstation. Virtual disks created in the new format can be recognized only by VMware Workstation 3.0 and higher. If you allocated all the space for your virtual disk at the time you created it, you cannot shrink it.
To shrink a virtual disk:
1. Launch the control panel. Double-click the VMware Tools icon in the system tray, or choose Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click VMware Tools.
2. Click the Shrink tab.
3. Select the virtual disks you want to shrink, then click Prepare to Shrink.
4. Click Yes when VMware Tools finishes wiping the selected disk partitions. Shrinking disks may take considerable time.
5. Click OK to finish.
More info: http://www.vmware.com/support/ws5/doc/ws_disk_shrink.html
Shrinking a virtual disk is a convenient way to convert a virtual disk to the format supported by Workstation. Virtual disks created in the new format can be recognized only by VMware Workstation 3.0 and higher. If you allocated all the space for your virtual disk at the time you created it, you cannot shrink it.
To shrink a virtual disk:
1. Launch the control panel. Double-click the VMware Tools icon in the system tray, or choose Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click VMware Tools.
2. Click the Shrink tab.
3. Select the virtual disks you want to shrink, then click Prepare to Shrink.
4. Click Yes when VMware Tools finishes wiping the selected disk partitions. Shrinking disks may take considerable time.
5. Click OK to finish.
More info: http://www.vmware.com/support/ws5/doc/ws_disk_shrink.html
Thursday, January 25, 2007
MS: Test the SMTP Service in Exchange Using Telnet
You can use TELNET to test your SMTP service. SMTP uses port number 25, so in order to use telnet to open an SMTP session with the Exchange server we use the command:
TELNET localhost 25
If the connection is successful, we should see a banner and a command line interface:
220 mailtest.local Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version: 6.0.3790.1830 ready at Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:03:43 +0100
helo
250 mailtest.local Hello [127.0.0.1]
mail from: admin@mailtest.local
250 2.1.0 admin@mailtest.local....Sender OK
rcpt to: guillermo@mailtest.local
250 2.1.5 guillermo@mailtest.local
data
354 Start mail input; end with.
subject: test
This is a test
.
250 2.6.0 <CAMMSVRMMFRaqbC8wSA00000002@mailtest.local>Queued mail for delivery
quit
221 2.0.0 cammdomain.dev
Service closing transmission channel
Connection to host lost.
TELNET localhost 25
If the connection is successful, we should see a banner and a command line interface:
220 mailtest.local Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version: 6.0.3790.1830 ready at Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:03:43 +0100
helo
250 mailtest.local Hello [127.0.0.1]
mail from: admin@mailtest.local
250 2.1.0 admin@mailtest.local....Sender OK
rcpt to: guillermo@mailtest.local
250 2.1.5 guillermo@mailtest.local
data
354 Start mail input; end with
subject: test
This is a test
.
250 2.6.0 <CAMMSVRMMFRaqbC8wSA00000002@mailtest.local>Queued mail for delivery
quit
221 2.0.0 cammdomain.dev
Service closing transmission channel
Connection to host lost.
MS: Change A Computer's SID or Regenerate SID
Demand from the Windows community has lead several companies to develop programs that can change a computer's SID after a system has been cloned.
Microsoft only support images that are prepared using SysPrep. SysPrep is a great tool but if you need only to change the SID of computer, it will take a lot of time and requieres the CD KEY.
However, Symantec's SID Changer and Symantec's Ghost Walker are only sold as part of each company's high-end product. Further, they both run from a DOS command prompt (Altiris' Changer is similar to NewSID).
NewSID is a program developed by Sysinternals (now partthat changes a computer's SID. It is free and is a Win32 program, meaning that it can easily be run on systems that have been previously cloned. NewSID works on Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows .NET Server.
You can download NewSID from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Utilities/NewSid.mspx
Microsoft only support images that are prepared using SysPrep. SysPrep is a great tool but if you need only to change the SID of computer, it will take a lot of time and requieres the CD KEY.
However, Symantec's SID Changer and Symantec's Ghost Walker are only sold as part of each company's high-end product. Further, they both run from a DOS command prompt (Altiris' Changer is similar to NewSID).
NewSID is a program developed by Sysinternals (now partthat changes a computer's SID. It is free and is a Win32 program, meaning that it can easily be run on systems that have been previously cloned. NewSID works on Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows .NET Server.
You can download NewSID from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Utilities/NewSid.mspx
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
MS: How to switch from one installation type (Internet Mail Only or Corporate) to another in Outlook 2000
In Microsoft Outlook 2000, the Internet E-mail Information Service stores information that allows you to log on to your Internet Mail Server and by which initiates the log on process. Outlook provides this service during a typical setup scenario.
The Internet E-mail service is designed for those users who have installed Outlook with the Corporate or Workgroup (CW) setup option and also need to use other e-mail services, such as cc:Mail, or Exchange Server mail on the same computer. If you only use an Internet Service Provider's POP3 e-mail server and no other type of e-mail account then you should use Outlook with the Internet Mail Only (IMO) setup option.
To switch from CW to IMO on the Outlook Tools menu, click Options. Under the Mail Delivery tab, click the "Reconfigure Mail Support..." button.
More Info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/195500/en-us
The Internet E-mail service is designed for those users who have installed Outlook with the Corporate or Workgroup (CW) setup option and also need to use other e-mail services, such as cc:Mail, or Exchange Server mail on the same computer. If you only use an Internet Service Provider's POP3 e-mail server and no other type of e-mail account then you should use Outlook with the Internet Mail Only (IMO) setup option.
To switch from CW to IMO on the Outlook Tools menu, click Options. Under the Mail Delivery tab, click the "Reconfigure Mail Support..." button.
More Info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/195500/en-us
Monday, January 22, 2007
CTX: Troubleshooting and Debugging Citrix Servers
Troubleshooting tools for Citrix environments
The document is divided into two sections: Citrix Tools and Third Party Tools. Many of the tools listed are installed during either the Windows or Citrix installations.
http://www.citrixthings.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=9
Using the Microsoft Debug Diagnostics Tool to Create Dump Files
The Debug Diagnostics Tool (a subset of Microsoft’s IIS Diagnostics toolset) can be used to capture dumps from Windows or Citrix services or processes.
This tool can be used as an alternative to Dr.Watson, NTSD, ADPlus, and WinDBG (see a list of Citrix and Microsoft articles on these tools below) to generate dumps that can help Citrix Technical Support correctly identify the cause of a hanging service or a process/server crash.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX108889
The document is divided into two sections: Citrix Tools and Third Party Tools. Many of the tools listed are installed during either the Windows or Citrix installations.
http://www.citrixthings.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=9
Using the Microsoft Debug Diagnostics Tool to Create Dump Files
The Debug Diagnostics Tool (a subset of Microsoft’s IIS Diagnostics toolset) can be used to capture dumps from Windows or Citrix services or processes.
This tool can be used as an alternative to Dr.Watson, NTSD, ADPlus, and WinDBG (see a list of Citrix and Microsoft articles on these tools below) to generate dumps that can help Citrix Technical Support correctly identify the cause of a hanging service or a process/server crash.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX108889
MS: Setting Up Fault Tolerant Terminal License Servers
One activated license server can serve many terminal servers and Terminal Server users simultaneously. In large implementations of Terminal Services, you might want to deploy at least two licensing servers for fault tolerance. Terminal Server Licensing is not cluster-aware. However, you can improve fault tolerance for the license server by deploying two license servers per domain.
Choose two host servers for licensing and install all licenses on one license server; do not install any licenses on the backup server. The full server functions as the primary license server and can service all license requests. If the primary license server becomes unavailable, the backup license server can issue 90-day temporary license tokens to clients that need them. When the primary license server is back online, it replaces the temporary license tokens the next time the clients connect.
You can configure a Terminal Server to use a specific license server via the Terminal Server’s registry. Be careful though, because this registry edit is not like most others. In this case, rather than specifying a new registry value and then entering data, you have to create a new registry key (or “folder”). To do this, browse to the following registry location:
HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet\Services\TermService\Parameters\
Add a new key called “LicenseServers.” Underneath the new LicenseServers key, create another key with the NetBIOS name of the license server that you want this Terminal Server to use. You don’t need to add any values or data under this new key.
Add multiple keys for multiple servers if you wish, although the Terminal Server will only communicate with one license server at a time. Once you’re done, reboot the server for it to take affect.
More info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279561 and
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/b6c02871-7bef-4e26-9aab-48730511c1261033.mspx
Choose two host servers for licensing and install all licenses on one license server; do not install any licenses on the backup server. The full server functions as the primary license server and can service all license requests. If the primary license server becomes unavailable, the backup license server can issue 90-day temporary license tokens to clients that need them. When the primary license server is back online, it replaces the temporary license tokens the next time the clients connect.
You can configure a Terminal Server to use a specific license server via the Terminal Server’s registry. Be careful though, because this registry edit is not like most others. In this case, rather than specifying a new registry value and then entering data, you have to create a new registry key (or “folder”). To do this, browse to the following registry location:
HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet\Services\TermService\Parameters\
Add a new key called “LicenseServers.” Underneath the new LicenseServers key, create another key with the NetBIOS name of the license server that you want this Terminal Server to use. You don’t need to add any values or data under this new key.
Add multiple keys for multiple servers if you wish, although the Terminal Server will only communicate with one license server at a time. Once you’re done, reboot the server for it to take affect.
More info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279561 and
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/b6c02871-7bef-4e26-9aab-48730511c1261033.mspx
Sunday, January 21, 2007
MS: Microsoft Root Certificate Program Members
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125
You will find more info about SSL certificate here: http://www.ssl.com
You will find more info about SSL certificate here: http://www.ssl.com
Friday, January 19, 2007
CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Test 70-447 passed!
Today I passed the Microsoft Test 70-447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and I got the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator certification.The MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-444): Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-443): Designing a Database Server Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
and MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server 2005—Implementation and Maintenance books, lab practice, some Microsoft e-Learning Courses was enough to pass this test (Some lucky, common sense and patience is required too ... is a very, very long exam... two in one)
Exam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
22 Microsoft Exams
11 Microsoft Certifications
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Friday, January 12, 2007
Download Acrobat Reader v8.0
To download the Adobe Reader version that you would like to distribute, please visit the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html?type=distrib
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html?type=distrib
Thursday, December 21, 2006
CTX: Citrix Installation and Tuning Tips
Citrix MetaFrame for Windows Servers - Installation and Tuning Tips
http://www.thin-world.com/docs/MFTips1.pdf
http://www.dabcc.com/downloadfile.aspx?id=195
http://www.thin-world.com/docs/MFTips1.pdf
http://www.dabcc.com/downloadfile.aspx?id=195
CTX: How to Optimize Wireless Access to Citrix
Choosing and Configuring Devices for Wireless WAN use in a Citrix Environment
Recommended Best Practices
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX101879
Recommended Best Practices
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX101879
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
VMWARE: How to setup ESX 3.0 to automatically start Virtual Machines
How to setup VMware ESX 3.0 to automatically start Virtual Machines when the ESX host server reboots:
Highlight the host server.
Go to Configuration.
Go to Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown.
Click in Properties.
Check Allow virtual machines to start and stop automatically with the system.
Highlight the host server.
Go to Configuration.
Go to Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown.
Click in Properties.
Check Allow virtual machines to start and stop automatically with the system.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
CTX: Clear Persistent Orphaned Printers in Roaming Profiles
How to Clear Persistent Orphaned Printers in Roaming Profiles in Citrix Servers
To remove orphan printer from roamming profiles you must edit usrlogon.cmd on the Citrix servers and add these entries.
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\DevModes2 /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\DevModePerUser /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\ /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\connections
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\citrix
echo Yreg DELETE "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Devices" /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\printerports" /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Software\Citrix\PrinterProperties
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\settings
To remove orphan printer from roamming profiles you must edit usrlogon.cmd on the Citrix servers and add these entries.
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\DevModes2 /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\DevModePerUser /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\ /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\connections
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\citrix
echo Yreg DELETE "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Devices" /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\printerports" /va /f
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Software\Citrix\PrinterProperties
echo Yreg DELETE HKCU\Printers\settings
MS: How to Install a Windows 2000 or Windows XP Printer Driver in Windows NT 4.0
How to Install a Windows 2000 Printer Driver or a Windows XP Printer Driver in Windows NT 4.O for Point and Print Functionality (This note will apply to Windows Server 2003 Printer Driver too)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/263090/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/263090/en-us
Friday, December 15, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
CTX: How To Use DSCHECK
How To Use DSCHECK
Usage: dscheck [Options]
• [ /Clean /Full]
• [ Servers Apps Printers Groups MSLicense Folders Licenses InstallationJobs]
• [/Silent]
To Check the Data Store
From the command prompt, type dscheck.
To Repair the Data Store
From the command line change to the temp directory where the dscheck.exe utility resides. Run the following switch commands:
• dscheck /full Servers [Options]
o– Verify/Clean or Delete the server. May be left blank. Defaults to all servers.
o /Clean – Modify the data store to correct the errors.
o /DeleteAll – Delete the server entries from the data store.
o /DeleteMF – Delete the MetaFrame Server entry from the data store.
o /DeleteComSrv – Delete the Common Server entry from the data store. If specified without a server name, will attempt to remove all the duplicate Common Server entries.
Note: In general, use /Delete*** with caution.
• dscheck /full Apps [Options]
o– Verify/Clean or Delete the application. May be left blank. Defaults to all applications.
o /Clean – Modify the data store to correct the errors.
o /ServerCheck – Verify that all applications are hosted by valid servers.
o /DeleteMF – Delete the MetaFrame Application entry from the data store.
o /DeleteComApp – Delete the Common Application entry from the data store.
• dscheck /full Printers [Options]
o /purge_replications – Removes all printer replications from the data store.
o /purge_client_printers – Removes all Client Auto-Create printers pending deletion from the data store.
o /purge_drivers – Removes all drivers which are not associated with any servers or session printer policies from the data store.
• dscheck /full Groups [Options]
o /Clean– Removes the group object. GroupName is the relative DN from the Context.
o /Clean– Removes the group from the parent group. Use the output of DSCHECK.exe GROUPS /verify" for both ParentGroupName and GroupName.
• dscheck /full MSLicense [Options]
o /purge_licenses – Removes all Microsoft Licenses from the data store.
o /list – Lists all Microsoft Licenses in the data store.
• dscheck /full Folders /clean – Collapse orphaned folders in the data store.
• dscheck /full Licenses /clean – Removes all corrupt licenses from the data store.
• dscheck /full
CAUTION: If this is run with the /clean switch the database will be modified if inconsistencies are found. It is recommended that the data store database is backed up prior to running dscheck with the /clean switch.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX107800
Usage: dscheck [Options]
• [ /Clean /Full]
• [ Servers Apps Printers Groups MSLicense Folders Licenses InstallationJobs]
• [/Silent]
To Check the Data Store
From the command prompt, type dscheck.
To Repair the Data Store
From the command line change to the temp directory where the dscheck.exe utility resides. Run the following switch commands:
• dscheck /full Servers [Options]
o
o /Clean – Modify the data store to correct the errors.
o /DeleteAll – Delete the server entries from the data store.
o /DeleteMF – Delete the MetaFrame Server entry from the data store.
o /DeleteComSrv – Delete the Common Server entry from the data store. If specified without a server name, will attempt to remove all the duplicate Common Server entries.
Note: In general, use /Delete*** with caution.
• dscheck /full Apps [Options]
o
o /Clean – Modify the data store to correct the errors.
o /ServerCheck – Verify that all applications are hosted by valid servers.
o /DeleteMF – Delete the MetaFrame Application entry from the data store.
o /DeleteComApp – Delete the Common Application entry from the data store.
• dscheck /full Printers [Options]
o /purge_replications – Removes all printer replications from the data store.
o /purge_client_printers – Removes all Client Auto-Create printers pending deletion from the data store.
o /purge_drivers – Removes all drivers which are not associated with any servers or session printer policies from the data store.
• dscheck /full Groups [Options]
o /Clean
o /Clean
• dscheck /full MSLicense [Options]
o /purge_licenses – Removes all Microsoft Licenses from the data store.
o /list – Lists all Microsoft Licenses in the data store.
• dscheck /full Folders /clean – Collapse orphaned folders in the data store.
• dscheck /full Licenses /clean – Removes all corrupt licenses from the data store.
• dscheck /full
CAUTION: If this is run with the /clean switch the database will be modified if inconsistencies are found. It is recommended that the data store database is backed up prior to running dscheck with the /clean switch.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX107800
Monday, December 11, 2006
CTX: Auto Client Reconnect Event 9007
You found this error in your Citrix server:
Event Type: Warning
Event Source: MetaFrame
Event Category: None
Event ID: 9007
User: N/A
Computer: SERVER
Description: Auto Client Reconnect occurred for user: DOMAIN\user
To fix the problem add these registry keys:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Citrix]
"IcaEnableKeepAlive"=dword:00000001
"IcaKeepAliveInterval"=dword:0000003c
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"TcpMaxDataRetransmissions"=dword:0000000a
"KeepAliveTime"=dword:0000ea60
"KeepAliveInterval"=dword:000003e8
Event Type: Warning
Event Source: MetaFrame
Event Category: None
Event ID: 9007
User: N/A
Computer: SERVER
Description: Auto Client Reconnect occurred for user: DOMAIN\user
To fix the problem add these registry keys:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Citrix]
"IcaEnableKeepAlive"=dword:00000001
"IcaKeepAliveInterval"=dword:0000003c
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"TcpMaxDataRetransmissions"=dword:0000000a
"KeepAliveTime"=dword:0000ea60
"KeepAliveInterval"=dword:000003e8
MS: Enable/Disable "Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections" settings in Internet Explorer
Change (or create) these registry keys or create ADM Template to apply using a GPO.
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\EnableHttp1_1= "0x00000001"
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ProxyHttp1.1= "0x00000001"
1 is Enable and 0 is Disable.
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\EnableHttp1_1= "0x00000001"
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ProxyHttp1.1= "0x00000001"
1 is Enable and 0 is Disable.
Monday, December 04, 2006
VMWARE: How To Change Date And Time To ESX Server
1) Set the system clock to the local date and time: date MMDDhhmmYYYY
Example: Dec 4, 2006 10:35 is DATE 120410352006
2) Update the hardware clock with current time of the system clock: /sbin/hwclock --systohc
Example: Dec 4, 2006 10:35 is DATE 120410352006
2) Update the hardware clock with current time of the system clock: /sbin/hwclock --systohc
Monday, November 20, 2006
CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Test 70-431 passed!
Today I passed with 1000 points (my first test with 1000 points score!) the Microsoft Test 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance and I got the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005 certification.
The MCTS Self–Paced Training Kit (Exam 70–431): Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and lab practice, is enough to pass this test.
Exam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
21 Microsoft Exams
10 Microsoft Certifications
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
The MCTS Self–Paced Training Kit (Exam 70–431): Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and lab practice, is enough to pass this test.
Exam Statistics:
10 Citrix Exams
04 Citrix Certifications
21 Microsoft Exams
10 Microsoft Certifications
More Info: http://www.musumeci.com.ar/Web_English/certificaciones_eng.htm
Friday, November 17, 2006
MS: Limit messages size in Exchange Server 2003
How to Set Size Limits for Messages
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Set-Size-Limits-Messages.html
How to set size limits for messages in Exchange Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322679
An e-mail message that is larger than the sending message size limit or the receiving message size limit is not delivered
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298572
Security Setting Changes and Updates That Are Introduced in Exchange Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824111
Exchange 2000 Server and Exchange Server 2003 Message Restrictions
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/insider/Message_Restrictions.mspx
HOW TO: Use System Policies to Configure Mailbox Storage Limits in Exchange Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822938
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Set-Size-Limits-Messages.html
How to set size limits for messages in Exchange Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322679
An e-mail message that is larger than the sending message size limit or the receiving message size limit is not delivered
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298572
Security Setting Changes and Updates That Are Introduced in Exchange Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824111
Exchange 2000 Server and Exchange Server 2003 Message Restrictions
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/insider/Message_Restrictions.mspx
HOW TO: Use System Policies to Configure Mailbox Storage Limits in Exchange Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822938
Thursday, November 16, 2006
CTX: Troubloshooting Profiles in Citrix
Troubleshooting Userenv Event ID 1000 and Profile Issues in a Citrix Environment
http://support.citrix.com/kb/entry.jspa?entryID=5747
Troubleshooting Slow Citrix and Terminal Server Logons
http://www.brianmadden.com/content/content.asp?ID=564
Windows logon and logoff issues
http://www.thomaskoetzing.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124&Itemid=199
http://support.citrix.com/kb/entry.jspa?entryID=5747
Troubleshooting Slow Citrix and Terminal Server Logons
http://www.brianmadden.com/content/content.asp?ID=564
Windows logon and logoff issues
http://www.thomaskoetzing.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124&Itemid=199
MS: How to re-create the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar
How to re-create the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190355
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190355
Friday, November 10, 2006
MS: How to assign service account access to all mailboxes in Exchange
How to assign service account access to all mailboxes in Exchange Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821897
How to assign service account access to all mailboxes in Exchange Server 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821897
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821897
How to assign service account access to all mailboxes in Exchange Server 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821897
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
MS: Windows Vista is RTM
Today November 8th, 2006 Microsoft announced the completion of the Windows Vista operating system and confirmed its release to manufacturing (RTM).
Windows Vista will be broadly available as a stand-alone product or pre-installed on new PCs on January 30, 2007 and available to Volume License customers later in the month of November 2006.
More info at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista
As beta tester from the early code (Alpha Stage) of Windows Vista (Codename Longhorn), I'm waiting to install the RTM version.
Windows Vista will be broadly available as a stand-alone product or pre-installed on new PCs on January 30, 2007 and available to Volume License customers later in the month of November 2006.
More info at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista
As beta tester from the early code (Alpha Stage) of Windows Vista (Codename Longhorn), I'm waiting to install the RTM version.
CTX: Citrix release a beta of the Project Tarpon
Citrix Project Tarpon - Beta Release - Release Date: 10/20/2006
Tarpon is a breakthrough in application streaming technology that enables IT organizations to rapidly deliver desktop applications and updates, while allowing IT organizations to centrally manage a single instance of a desktop application and deliver it to users as they need it. Project Tarpon eliminates application compatibility issues and dramatically reduces the cost and complexity of delivering applications. Applications are delivered as an on-demand service that detects problems, heals itself, and updates automatically.
You can found more info (including download information) in the Project Tarpon User Forum at http://support.citrix.com/forums/forum.jspa?forumID=114
Tarpon is a breakthrough in application streaming technology that enables IT organizations to rapidly deliver desktop applications and updates, while allowing IT organizations to centrally manage a single instance of a desktop application and deliver it to users as they need it. Project Tarpon eliminates application compatibility issues and dramatically reduces the cost and complexity of delivering applications. Applications are delivered as an on-demand service that detects problems, heals itself, and updates automatically.
You can found more info (including download information) in the Project Tarpon User Forum at http://support.citrix.com/forums/forum.jspa?forumID=114
CTX: Citrix release a beta of the Presentation Server v4.5
Presentation Server 4.5 - Technology Preview - Release Date: 10/24/2006
Some of the key features available in this upcoming release are:
- Health Monitoring & Recovery – Monitors the health of many Presentation Server components and reports any failures instantly. If a component fails, it can be configured to trigger an action to the server.
- Configuration logging – Logs any changes made to the farm to a database and provides reporting capabilities.
- Non-administrator client installation – Allows end users without administrative rights to install a client.
- SpeedScreen Progressive Display – Provides an aggressive compression algorithm for graphic-intensive applications, through a connection policy, to improve the performance and responsiveness of these applications.
- Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) support – Extends the value of Microsoft’s Active Directory and Identity Federation technology by allowing Presentation Server-hosted applications to participate in federation trusts. Without Citrix, ADFS can only be used with Web Applications.
- Application streaming – Provides applications to be packaged and delivered to Presentation Server without having to install them in every server.
This release is available is x86 and x64 versions through MyCitrix.
MS: SQL Server 2005 SP2 CTP
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 CTP (November 2006)
Yesterday Microsoft released a public Community Technology Preview of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
The Service Pack 2 CTP 2 download is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ctp.mspx.
Yesterday Microsoft released a public Community Technology Preview of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
The Service Pack 2 CTP 2 download is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ctp.mspx.
Monday, November 06, 2006
MS: Office 2007 is Golden! (RTM)
Today November 6th, 2006 Microsoft announced the completion of the 2007 Microsoft® Office system code and confirmed its release to manufacturing (RTM). This gold code milestone concludes the largest Microsoft Office beta program to date, with more than 3.5 million people downloading Beta 2.
More information about the 2007 Microsoft Office system can be found by visiting the new Office Online at http://office.microsoft.com.
As beta tester from the early code of Office 2007 (I write this blog in Word 2007 Beta2TR) , I'm waiting to install the RTM version.
More information about the 2007 Microsoft Office system can be found by visiting the new Office Online at http://office.microsoft.com.
As beta tester from the early code of Office 2007 (I write this blog in Word 2007 Beta2TR) , I'm waiting to install the RTM version.
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