Microsoft Application Virtualization Administrative Template (ADM Template)

Well in case you missed it (and i guess that you may have) the App-V ADM template got officially released. Check out and download from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=67cdf9d2-7e8e-4d76-a552-fd82dbbff9bc&DisplayLang=en  Overview The Microsoft Application Virtualization ADM template configures client settings for the App-V Windows Desktop Client and for the Terminal Services client. The ADM template centrally manages common client…

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Error 1606. Could not access network location SoftGrid Management Service

I have been upgrading a lot of my test labs up to 4.5 RTM over the last few weeks, and I have had some good experiences and some interesting experiences :o) Anyway after upgrading all my clients from 4.1 to 4.5 I wanted to quickly get on and upgrade my management server. Now this normally…

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SCVMM 2007 Interesting Clear Up for Database

One of mine and Duanes good friends is a PFE engineer called Richard Diver (lovingly know to us as Dicky Diver!) He has been working on a number of issues with some of his customers around SCVMM. Well he came across a great little workaround to an issue; ————————————— Here’s the situation: Following several deployments…

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70-403/Beta TS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Config

Ohhhhh yes its time! 23rd September which means you should be getting online and booking your exam….. I have :o) Don’t forget to use the promotional code : VMM08 when you book the exam As Duane pointed out last week; You are invited to take beta exam 70-403: TS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager…

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Microsoft Virtualization User Group – Tomorrow

Well I must admit it feels like forever since I first posted about the MVUG. And now I have to say that I am pretty darn excited. Tomorrow kicks of the first ever meeting and if your not already involved, GET INVOLVED! Location: Microsoft, Victoria, London 100 Victoria Street Auditorium No 1 Date and Time:…

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Whitepapers For App-V 4.5

Lets consider this…. you have been tasked with the job of doing a detailed design. You need to show Security Best Practices, along with an operation guide, get SQL database created using scripts, Configure the GPOs for App-V …… and have this all done by the close of business today! hmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! Now this does sound…

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App-V 4.5 Podcast – Springboard Series

Karri is one of our top peps in the App-V Team! And has been very busy since RTM spreading the word, giving some great advice and stories around App-V 4.5. This podcast gives an overview of Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 and is worth checking out if you have only just started to find out about…

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Some Great ‘Management’ Information from Gartner

Now when I say management, i don’t mean SCCM or even SCOM! I mean real management people! The guys and gals that have to justify why we need MDOP in our business! The other thing when justifying the MDOP or Vista upgrades that causes problems, is that you tend to hear it from Micro’softees, and…

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October Technet Magazine – Virtualization

The October version of TechNet Magazine is now posted online and contains an article focused on App-V.  This is a great introduction to the product and you should have a look if you want to get a high-level overview. The October 2008 issue of TechNet Magazine is now available online. And it’s all about Virtualization….

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Register for Beta Exam 70-403: TS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring

  Oh Yes!  Its finally here sports fans!  SO Big Challenge out to you all and Mr. ZARBIE!!           http://blogs.technet.com/betaexams/archive/2008/09/16/register-for-beta-exam-70-403-ts-microsoft-system-center-virtual-machine-manager-2008-configuring.aspx   You are invited to take beta exam 70-403: TS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring. You were specifically chosen to participate in this beta because of your current Microsoft Certification…

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