Posted Wednesday, 09 April 2008 by Misha Hanin
Time to time I get the need to have some temp files of varying sizes. In Linux environment it's not a problem to do. And, in Windows environment it's not a problem anymore :).
I've used a "dd for windows". "dd for windows" could be downloded from official web site. I've created a very simple script, mkef.bat. Here is a syntax for using mkef.bat:
mkef.bat <filename> <size>
And now the content of mkef.bat:
@echo off
if {%1}=={} @Echo Please use the following syntax: mkef.bat filename size &goto :EOF
if {%2}=={} @Echo Please use the following syntax: mkef.bat filename size &goto :EOF
dd if=/dev/zero of=%1 bs=1024 count=%2
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Posted Monday, 07 April 2008 by Misha Hanin
Build 5511 from April 4, will most likely be the last beta build of SP3.This build has already been distributed to internal testers. If everything goes as expected by the end of next week, Microsoft will bring the RTM final build of SP3 for Microsoft Windows XP.
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Posted Friday, 04 April 2008 by Misha Hanin
If you have a server, with Windows 2003, one day you can find your server disconnected from network :).
It's exactly what I get. Simple reboot and server lost network connectivity.
Event log full with system errors like:
Event iD: 12291, SAM failed to start the TCP/IP or SPX/IPX listening thread
Event iD: 4292, The IPSec driver has entered Block mode. IPSec will
discard all inbound and outbound TCP/IP network traffic that is not permitted
by boot-time IPSec Policy exemptions. User Action: To restore full unsecured
TCP/IP connectivity, disable the IPSec services, and then restart the
computer. For detailed troubleshooting information, review the events in the
Security event log.
Event iD: 7023, The IPSEC Services service terminated with the following
error: The endpoint mapper database entry could not be created.
When you check MS Knowledgbase for those errors you will find the following articles, the very popular are those:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930220
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912023
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;870910
BTW, apparently it's not caused by SP1. So, if you implemented all WORKAROUNDs mentioned in those articles, and server still disconnected from the network, try VERY simple solution :), changed RPC to start with localsystem instead of network service. Of course, remember to reboot your server :).
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Posted Wednesday, 02 April 2008 by Misha Hanin
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Posted Friday, 28 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
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EPIC TECHNOLOGY DAY
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 | Victoria Inn, Winnipeg
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Times...............
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Registration opens at 7:30 AM
Keynote Breakfast at 8:00 AM, with Chet Jacobs of HP
Vendor Showcase opens at 9:00 AM
Keynote Lunch at 12:00 PM, with Ross Chevalier of Novell
Regular Sessions run 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Don't forget to visit See Your Game
for a free swing analysis, just in time for golf season!
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Place................
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Please note our new venue:
Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB (free parking available!)
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Cost..................
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No charge!
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These topics and more will be covered!
Check out the current schedule for more information!
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Redefining the ROI for the PC Environment
Hewlett-Packard
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Endpoint Protection: Protect Against Data Loss and Unknown Security Threats
Symantec
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How Costs Reduction and Green Strategies Conflict
Hewlett-Packard
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Archiving, Compliance and Electronic Discovery Discussion
CommVault
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BlackBerry is more than Email
Research In Motion
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Under the Radar: Can Web Services Really Escape Network Operations and Security Staff and Their Policies Progress Software
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To register, visit our website at www.epic.ca
under Upcoming Events!
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Click here for the current schedule!
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Posted Thursday, 27 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
Windows Server Core Characteristics:
- Minimal server installation for running specific server roles
- Reduces servicing, management and hardware requirements and attack surface
- No Windows/Internet Explorer
- No .NET Framework
- No Powershell
- No features or whatever depending on the features listed above this one like for example notifications and balloons
- Disk space required for a normal server: approx (min.) 7-8 GB
- Disk space required for a server core server: approx (min.) 2-3 GB
- Supported server roles (OCLIST.EXE): IIS (without ASP.NET), Print Server, Hyper-V, ADDS, ADLDS, DHCP Server, DNS, File Server (incl. NTFRS, DFS-R and DFS)
REMARK: available roles may depend on Server Edition (standard, enterprise, datacenter, web)
- Supported server features (OCLIST.EXE): Bitlocker, Clustering, NLB, Subsystem for UNIX apps, Windows Server Backup, Multipath IO, Removable Storage Management, SNMP, WINS
Install and Upgrade:
- Not possible to upgrade from whatever windows version to server core
- Manual install and after the server still needs to be configured (initial configuration tasks)
- Unattended install using a UNATTEND.XML file where it is possible to configure the "initial configuration tasks" and other settings (e.g. enabling TS, configuring screen resolution, enabling and configuring WinRM/WinRS) during unattended install.
- UNATTEND.XML file can be created with the "Windows System Image Manager"
- Boot using WinPE and execute SETUP /unattend:<path>\unattend.xml
OR
- Place UNATTEND.XML in a default location (e.g. floppy)
- Can be managed through
- Locally and remotely via the Command Prompt (tools and scripts)
- Remotely via Terminal Server --> admin mode must be enabled first!
- Remotely via Windows Remote Shell --> remote management must be enabled first!
- Remotely via MMC --> watch out for the firewall on the server which is enabled by default!
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Posted Thursday, 27 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
Install this update to enable remote management of a Windows Server 2008 computer running the Hyper-V RC0 role.
Update for Windows Vista (KB949758)
Install this update to enable remote management of a Windows Server 2008 computer running the Hyper-V RC0 role
Update for Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB949758)
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Posted Thursday, 27 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista SP1.
Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista SP1.
Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista
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Posted Tuesday, 25 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 is the next version of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. It is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. This release includes updates to support Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 in addition to previously supported platforms.
Source: www.microsoft.com
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Posted Tuesday, 25 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
Microsoft is providing free phone support for Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1 users through March 2009.
The toll-free call-in number in the U.S. for Vista SP1 help is (866)-234-6020.
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Posted Friday, 21 March 2008 by Algo
Ntrights.exe from Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools can help you to give some privilege to limited users if you do not have Active Directory or XPpro.
One of them for exemple: Limited user can't get access to change system time and date in tray. With Ntrights tool you can grant privilege to change system time and date.
*This command requires Administrator rights and does not run on NT 4.0
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Posted Wednesday, 05 March 2008 by Cornel
IBM System Packs for SCCM provides firmware and driver updates for Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manger by:
- Using UpdateXpress System Packs to provided updates to SCCM for System x servers.
- Leveraging SCCM administrators can quickly evaluate systems for firmware and driver updates available.
Source: IBM Support and http://www.xanalisys.com/System-Management/IBM-System-Packs-for-Microsoft-System-Center-Configuration-Manager-SCCM.html
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Posted Monday, 24 March 2008 by Misha Hanin
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 (IDE’s), accelerating debugging with this industry-first integra-tion 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 unclutte-red 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 para-virtualized guest operating systems that implement the VMI interface.
VMware Workstation 6.0.3 Release Notes.
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