Author: Ronni Pedersen

My name is Ronni Pedersen and I'm currently working as a Cloud Architect at APENTO in Denmark. My primary focus is Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like AzureAD, Intune, EMS and System Center Configuration Manager. I'm is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) stand-alone is now available for download. Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience. Get Windows XP Service Pack 3 Technet Subscribers: Windows XP Service Pack 3 stand-alone version Top Subscriber Downloads section Non-subscribers: Windows XP SP3 will be available to non-subscribers on 4/29 via Windows Update and Microsoft Download Center.

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April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP April 21, 2008: Original Equipment Manufacturers, Volume License, Connect, and MSDN and TechNet subscribers April 29, 2008: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Download Center June 10, 2008: Automatic Updates View: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview Source: neowin.net

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Friday I passed the both the "TS: Configuring System Center Configuration Manager 2007" and the "PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator" test (exam number 70-401 and 70-647). The ConfigMgr test was very easy but the Enterprise test was a challenge. I recommend that you update your trust skills before taking this test. The passing score for both tests was 700, and my score was 971 and 893. A few weeks ago I also managed to passed the 70-620 (Configuring Windows Vista Client), and the 70-622 (Desktop Support Enterprise). This completes my MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification.…

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The Software Updates Synchronization SuperFlow is a dynamic, interactive dataflow model that provides all of the information needed to understand the software updates synchronization process in Configuration Manager 2007. The SuperFlow also provides an animation for the process and resource files and links that provide information related to the process. Download:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d509a9f4-e397-4d0a-89bb-fa3d68b9e8be&DisplayLang=en

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This article contains links to all of the ConfigMgr 2007 Audiocasts on the Microsoft website. System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Setup and Deployment (13 mins 25 secs)Jeff Wettlaufer, Sr. Technical Product Manager, System Center Configuration ManagerWally Mead, Sr. Program Manager, System Center Configuration ManagerIn this episode of the Configuration Manager audiocasts, listen to Jeff Wettlaufer and Wally Mead discuss the best practice guidance and recommendations for how to install System Center Configuration Manager. From SMS upgrades to green field deployment, hear from the early experiences of Configuration Manager customers about deploying the infrastructure and clients. System Center Configuration Manager 2007:…

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The Windows Vista Service Pack 1 management tools for the Hyper-V release candidate are now available. This update package installs the Hyper-V remote management tools on a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). This package includes the following: •The Hyper-V Manager. The Hyper-V Manager is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides management access to a Windows Server 2008-based server that uses the Hyper-V role. •The Virtual Machine Connection. The Virtual Machine Connection is a remote connection tool that you can use to establish an interactive session on a virtual machine Download: Download the Update…

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Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) for Windows Vista is now available for download. RSAT enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista SP1. It includes support for remote management of computers running either a Server Core or full installation option of Windows Server 2008. Download: x86 version x64 version

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Are you struggling with setting up ConfigMgr 2007 Operating System Deployment and integrating MDT? – download and view the video walkthrough that shows you how to: Setup the server environment for ConfigMgr 2007 OS deployment Configure the ConfigMgr 2007 Site Settings Configure the ConfigMgr 2007 Computer Management Settings Configure the ConfigMgr 2007 Operating System Deployment Settings Setup and use MDT integration with ConfigMgr 2007 Add a reference machine object to ConfigMgr 2007 Create a build and capture reference image for mass deployment using ConfigMgr 2007 Download from here (51.2Mb) Source: The Deployment Guys

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The Configuration Manager 2007 Software Development Kit (SDK) has been released and is now available on the Microsoft Download Center. In addition to Service Pack 1 support for Windows Vista, MDT 2008 also has the following  new features: Full support for Windows Server 2008 Additional Actions including Configure DHCP, Authorize DHCP, Configure DNS, and Configure ADDS New scripts that will automate the installation of Mass Storage Drivers for Windows XP and Windows 2003 Systems Ability to use a WSUS server for the Windows Update script Improved performance for the PXE Filter for System Center Configuration Manager unknown computer support Improved…

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