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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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After you have installed System Center Essentials 2007, you should complete the Computer and Device Management Wizard, the Feature Configuration Wizard, and the Update Management Configuration Wizard to complete initial configuration. To start using System Center Essentials 2007, there are a number of tasks that you must complete. For more information on these tasks, see the video presentation on the Microsoft TechNet site. This guide discusses best practices for everyday use of System Center Essentials 2007 and the guide includes the following: Getting Ready to Operate Essentials 2007 Managing Computers Monitoring Network Devices Deploying Software and Updates Download the guide…

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Join Mark Russinovich and a panel of experts at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Time, March 5th for a live, interactive discussion on adopting Windows Vista into a desktop infrastructure. The panel will feature subject-matter experts and IT pros from around the world who have tackled Windows Vista deployment—hear about the challenges, workarounds, and tips & tricks they have learned along the way. Ask your questions live during the event or e-mail your question in advance to vrtable@microsoft.com. The panel will answer as many questions as they can during the 60-minute event so take advantage of this opportunity to ask the experts…

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Here we are – Group Policy Preference Client Side Extensions are now available for download. This is a cool thing bringing lot’s of Group Policy Power to admins around the world! The GPP CSEs are included in Windows Server 2008 RTM, but can now be downloaded for: Windows XP SP2+ (32/64 bit) Windows Server 2003 SP1+ (32/64 bit) Windows Vista RTM+ (32/64 bit) These are the links: GPP CSEs for Windows Vista (KB943729) GPP CSEs for Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB943729) GPP CSEs for Windows Server 2003 (KB943729) GPP CSEs for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB943729) GPP CSEs for…

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Event ID: 1032369053 Language(s): English.Product(s): System Center.Audience(s): IT Professionals.Duration: 90 MinutesStart Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Event OverviewMicrosoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 shipped recently, but we are not done yet! This year, we will also release a service pack and an R2. In this session, we cover the changes we are making in the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) timeframe, in addition to the following System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 release. We briefly introduce System Center Configuration Manager, but our focus is on the new elements to…

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What’s New in Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 introduces a new feature for out of band management. Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 provides significant enhancements to the Asset Intelligence feature introduced in Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 and included in Configuration Manager 2007. The length of the evaluation period has changed in Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 to be more consistent with other Microsoft products. In Configuration Manager 2007, the evaluation period is 120 days. In Configuration Manager 2007 SP1, the evaluation period is 180 days. The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Connector and the System Center…

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With Windows Server 2008, the installation process for servers has substantially changed for the first time since Windows NT 4.0. Since the underlying technologies for deploying Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista are now the same, wouldn’t it be great if you could use the same tools and leverage the same knowledge to deploy both? System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Deployment now provide that integrated toolset. In this paper, learn how to use System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Deployment to automate the deployment of Windows Server 2008 – through native integration with these new deployment processes and tools.…

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