There are two different models for completing volume activation: 1.Multiple Activation Key (MAK) – MAK activates systems on a one-time basis, using Microsoft’s hosted activation services.2.Key Management Service (KMS) – KMS allows organizations to activate systems within their own network. This is new model designed for Windows 7, Windows 2008, Office 2010 and above. *…
Windows Mobile topics
* Windows Mobile 6 and Exchange Server 2007 demo slide (2.6 M) * Guide to set up Windows Mobile 6 Pro to wirelessly synchronize with Exchange Server 2007 SP1 via ISA 2006 (0.7M)
Engine update time-out error in ForeFront Server for Exchange
Recently I noticed the following error in the Application Event log: Event Type: ErrorEvent Source: GetEngineFilesEvent Category: Engine ErrorEvent ID: 6014Date: 2/9/2008Time: 10:08:43 AMUser: N/AComputer: GATEWAYDescription:Microsoft Forefront Server Security encountered an error while performing a scan engine update.Scan Engine: Kaspersky5Update Path: http://forefrontdl.microsoft.com/server/scanengineupdate/x86/Kaspersky5Proxy Settings: DisabledError Code: 0xC0001F58Description: The operation timed out. Followed immediately by: Event Type:…
Installation notes of my demo Exchange 2007 with SP1 x64 installation on a Windows 2008 Ent x64
* Server Manager, Features –> Windows PowerShell * Server Manager, Roles –> Web Server- IIS6 Metabase Compatibility & Management Console- Performance/Dynamic Content Compression & Static Content Compression- Security/Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication, Digest Authentication * TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES: – Make sure IPv6 is enabled (IP may be set to automatic) before running Exchange 2007 with SP1 x64 (Typical) Setup,…
Conficker Worm alert
Conficker worm is widespread throughout the world. Below is some information that will help to identify , fix and resolve the problem. Note that detection & cleaning of the worm is taken into account with the latest Microsoft Forefront Client signature. Security Bulletin : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx Summary , Analysis , Prevention and Recovery :…
TechNet resources
* TechNet subscriptions: online benefit management guide (0.8M)
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 demo video download (as of Feb 2008)
LATEST UPDATE: to System Center 2012 version * System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and Endpoint Protection 2012 demo video (57M). * PowerPoint slide download (6.5 MB)* Hands on lab manuals* SCCM deployment – Remote Control – Reporting – MOF customization demo video (3 MB)* SCCM Desired Configuration Management demo (1.2 MB)* Microsoft Update management using SCCM demo…