Still there are a lot of MOM 2005 sites all waiting to be transferred to Opsmgr. But sometimes  the old site needs be be running for some old really apps and sometimes you break some thing on the agent. the last hotfix for the MOM 2005 agent was Article ID: 942736 - Last Review: November 13, 2007 - Revision: 1.2 but I had some problem with some agents and it turned out there was a fix

Article ID: 930770 - Last Review: August 9, 2007 - Revision: 2.3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930770/

Event ID 9014 and Event ID 9015 are logged, and MOMservice.exe stops unexpectedly after you configure a Collect Specific Events (Collection) rule in Microsoft Operations Manager 2005.

This problem may occur if the Collect Specific Events (Collection) rule is configured to collect security event parameters. In this scenario, the Collect Specific Events (Collection) rule may occasionally collect more parameters than requested. This behavior may cause the MOM service to stop.

this brings the agent to build 5.0.2911.50

But now there is build 5.0.2911.52.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949874

In Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005, the MOM service (Momservice.exe) may crash when you run the discovery process on many agent computers. Therefore, the functionality that this service provides is lost.
When this problem occurs, the following event is logged in the System log:

Source: Service Control Manager
Date: Date
Event ID: 7031
Level: Error
User: N/A
Computer: Computer Name
Description: The MOM service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 60000

Additionally, the following events are logged in the Application log:

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Microsoft Operations Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 9014
Date: Date
Time: Time
User: N/A
Computer: Computer Name
Description: The Microsoft Operations Manager service (MOMService.exe) terminated due to an unhandled exception. It will attempt to restart itself.

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Microsoft Operations Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 9015
Date: Date
Time: Time
User: N/A
Computer: Computer Name
Description: The Microsoft Operations Manager service (MOMService.exe) received an unexpected exception.
Thread Id: ID
Thread Name: Name
Exception code: 0x00000000c0000005
Exception description: Access Violation
Exception address: address
Exception flags: 0x0

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949874

I have this new navi tool the garmin 765T and I must say it is fast with calculations, see where i wanna go. not so good feature is the “ i do not wanne ride this road “ and that my car clock is not that good when i drive 235 it is only 222 ;-(

In time I will check it at a larger speed. ( love sometimes jobs in groningen ) 

   A +30 degrees temp difference

From Snow to Java/Bali

SCOM R2 has this new feature Monitoring TUX boxes here are screenshots

This is a cool thing get the latest MP direct from microsoft Catalog. but first installing the TUX addon  

As you can see the Tux MP’s and the TUX agents are in place.

Adding Tux Machines to the SCOM RMS  

Get the info TO microsoft  TUX overview

Download the MP’s direct from the Catalog no more what do I need, it is all here. 

Do an add and the product list is here

A TUX session is not far away….

For those who can’t setup SCOM R2 here are the Screenshots

Just Run the Setup , In my case I used Windows 2008

As you can see several errors and warnings. The 2 gb memory.

But more important the ASP,NET 3,5, Ajax ( not the Soccer team )

ASP.NET Ajax Extensions 1.0 are not found.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=89064&clcid=0x409

Install SQL Server 2005 trial version from the link provided and run prerequisite checker again http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=53192

Install ASP.NET Ajax Extensions 1.0 for ASP.NET 2.0 from http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=89064&clcid=0x409

I used the 500 Mb switch the DB will be much faster created

As You can see I fully trust Microsoft IMHO I think that only with these settings we can help to improve the product. !

And then there was an error ????? WHAT is that  SQL rights. yes remember the UAC (User Account Control (UAC))

I did not do this. so I repeat all the steps and I’m done So remember this !

So We have to make a backup for the RMS Key !! If you ever want to restore the RMS server. I have no intention to do this but in case someone meshed up my server ;-)

So this is the Setup

The Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios Assessment Guide
The Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios Assessment Guide describes the five user scenarios defined for the Windows Optimized Desktop and further describes the Microsoft products and technologies that underpin each scenario solution. This document guides you through an assessment of user groups in your organization to identify the scenario or scenarios that best fit your environment.

Windows Optimized Desktop Scenario Selection Tool
The Windows Optimized Desktop Scenario Selection Tool is designed to help you identify applicable scenarios, based on user and business requirements, for each user segment within your organization. The tool is included with this guide in the download package.

Get it on the connect site.

The Business Challenge.  IT organizations constantly need to adapt to meet changing requirements such as lowering cost, increasing security, adhering to regulations and going green. In particular, the way desktop users interact with the enterprise is changing rapidly with new technology and workplace innovations.

The Windows Optimized Desktop. New desktop technologies from Microsoft offer more choices to optimize desktop flexibility, richness, and cost. To help you make the best technology choices for your desktop users, Microsoft has classified user needs in five different scenarios based on user profiles: Office workers, Mobile worker, Task worker, Contract or offshore worker and Access from home. These scenarios reflect different user needs which can be optimally met by different combinations of desktop technologies.

Solution Accelerator Components.  This new Solution Accelerator includes a guide and a tool that are designed to help you understand what is meant by these different scenarios, and to help you identify the best fit for your organization.

• Windows optimized Desktop Scenario Assessment. This guide offers an approach to segmenting user populations by characteristics such as the types of computers and applications they use, where they work, and the nature of their workflows. This segmentation – the five common desktop scenarios – can then become the basis of creating an infrastructure that “optimizes the desktop” of each individual user.
• Windows Optimized Desktop Scenario Selection Tool. This tool is a decision-making tool that maps business requirements to the most appropriate scenario for a group of desktop users. This tool will help you understand the relationship between desktop business requirements and the technologies suggested for each scenario.

Cool product Check this out.

http://www.microsoft.com/web/channel/products/WebPlatformInstaller.aspx

Microsoft Web Platform Installer (Release Candidate)

The Web Platform Installer (Web PI) is a simple tool that installs Microsoft's entire Web Platform, including IIS7, Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition, SQL Server 2008 Express Edition and the .NET Framework. Using the Web Platform Installer’s user interface, you can choose to install either specific products or the entire Microsoft Web Platform onto your computer. The Web PI also helps keep your products up to date by always offering the latest additions to the Web Platform.

New Updates! Now supporting Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, Web PI makes it easy to install and stay up-to-date with the Microsoft Web Platform. This updated release lets you install ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio Tools for Silverlight, and much more!

System requirements

• Supported Operating Systems are: Windows Vista RTM, Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
• You must have administrator privileges on your computer to run Web Platform Installer
• .NET 2.0 Framework
• Supported Architectures: x86 and 64-bit

Installation Steps

Install Web PI in 3 easy steps:

1. Click on the "install now" button on this page to install and launch the Web Platform Installer.
2. Choose the profile that meets your needs or choose "Your Choice" for full control on you what you install.
3. Confirm and watch while Web PI downloads and installs what you need.

Once you have completed your platform installation, you can immediately start developing your Web solution. Support for Web Platform Installer can be received by visiting the Web Platform Installer Forum to discuss issues and suggestions.

Service Manager Beta-1 is now ready for download on the connect site.

System Center Service Manager links IT to the business by enabling IT organizations to respond to changing business needs while delivering reliable and cost-effective IT services. Service Manager is an extensible platform that delivers out-of-box workflows to automate IT operations around incident and problem resolution and change management. Leveraging a model-based CMDB, Service Manager complements Configuration Manager and Operations Manager by serving as the central hub through which all IT assets and processes are tracked, playing a critical role in driving the value of IT services to the business.

Welcome to the Service Manager Public Beta Program

Welcome to the Service Manager public beta
Here is our overall schedule between now and when the product is completed:

• Beta 1 H2 Calendar Year 2008
• Beta 2 H2 Calendar Year 2009
• Release to Manufacturing (RTM) 1H Calendar Year 2010

On 9-9-2008 I was invited for Windows Live OneCare Perpetual Beta program. I like the product easy to use and does the job. was there on the first beta on onecare and now on the last beta .

Windows Live OneCare is a comprehensive PC care service that goes beyond security to take an integrated approach to help protect and care for your computer. If you are interested in helping us out test out new features and functionality for the OneCare service, we invite you to join the Windows Live OneCare Perpetual Beta.

The Perpetual Beta is an invite-only group, please refrain from publicly posting this or any other Perpetual Beta information.

Your role in testing Windows Live OneCare is important to us. Participating in the Perpetual Beta means that you will have the first chance to test out new features before they are released to the public. By including you in the development process, we can make sure that Windows Live OneCare functions properly and meets the needs of customers. We hope you will join our beta and help make Windows Live OneCare the best it can be.

And On 18-11-2008

In order for us to focus on delivering this new security solution to millions of customers around the world, we have decided to phase out Windows Live OneCare and will discontinue retail sales of Windows Live OneCare subscription service beginning June 30, 2009.

This is also the end of my beta ;-)

http://windowsonecare.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C29701F38A601141!10418.entry

If you are a current OneCare subscriber, there is no action that you need to take at this time.

OneCare will continue to be available online at http://onecare.live.com to new and renewing subscribers at least until the new solution is available, for use on Windows XP and Windows Vista PCs. And Microsoft has committed to making sure you are protected for the life of your subscription. We'll provide more information and details as we get closer to June and the availability of the new solution. But again, there is no action that you need to take at this time.

Ultimately, we believe the decision to offer a security solution at no additional cost to consumers and phase out Windows Live OneCare is the right step to broaden PC protection and improve the Windows experience for more users around the world. Microsoft will continue to deliver on its commitment to provide consumers around the world with a world-class security solution.

The System Center Operations Manager team is excited to announce the availability of the Operations Manager 2007 R2 beta, which is ready for you to download through Connect today! Operations Manager 2007 R2 introduces key new and enhanced functionality, including:

Enhanced application performance and availability across heterogeneous platforms
. Delivers monitoring across Windows, Linux and Unix servers-all through a single console.
. Extends end to end monitoring of distributed applications to any workload running on Windows, Unix and Linux platforms.
. Maximize availability of virtual workloads with integration with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008.

Improved management of applications in the data center
. Delivers on the scale requirements of URL monitoring of your business.
. Meet agreed service levels with enhanced reporting showing application performance and availability.
. More efficient problem identification and action to resolve issues.

Increased speed of access to information and functionality to drive management
. Faster load times for views and results.
. Improved and simplified management pack authoring experience

The Operations Manager 2007 R2 beta integrates the functionality delivered within the Cross Platform Extensions Beta. New betas of the Interoperability Connectors will available shortly through the Operations Manager R2 Connect program.

In the keynote there was a Item about System Center Operations Manager ( great tool  R2 rocks ) But the way the Opsmgr demo was given this was way to fast for a real shot. was it a recorded demo ? , Flash Demo, Or a really tuned Server ?

Yes It was a real live demo on a sponsored Server By HP and I must say I would love to have this at home ;-)

It is just a single server little memory and disks , small processor. bear minimum specs. On the Upside of the list.

So where is the server ?

With a lot of disks you can get lots of disk IOPS

Thanks to Microsoft for the Photo’s

If you don’t want 25 gb of free online storage then leave now ;-)

Skydrive is very handy for foto’s or files anything goes. checkit out.

Six months ago, we announced our last update to SkyDrive right here on the SkyDrive team blog. Although we've been pretty hush-hush since then, the team has been working diligently to bring you new features and improvements across SkyDrive and the rest of Windows Live based directly on your feedback.

While we work on the finishing touches, here's a taste of what's to come.

Even more free online storage
People are taking more photos than ever—50 billion in 2007—we figured you could use a little more storage space. How much? You told us you liked the last fivefold increase, so we're doing it again, bringing the grand total to 25 GB of free online storage.

More control over your online data
You asked us to make it easier to organize and download your files, so we're answering you with four key new features to address your needs:

• Download photos directly to your Windows Live Photo Gallery.
• Download as a .zip file. Download an entire folder in one compressed file (initially available only in the United States, Denmark, and Ireland).
• Move files between folders.
• Copy files to multiple folders.

Photos rule!
We love photos just as much as you do, that's why we've added over 20 new features, improvements, and tweaks to make photos pop on SkyDrive. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Bigger thumbnails. We've increased the display size your photos throughout the site.
• Order prints. Order prints of your photos right from SkyDrive.
• A gorgeous online slide show. Works with any browser, but works even better if you have Microsoft Silverlight installed.
• People tags. Tag your friends and family.

Sharing should be easy
We’ve dramatically renovated the sharing experience to make it easier to share the stuff you care about.

• Share your files and photos without requiring friends and family to use Windows Live ID
• Organize your contacts by category for easy repeat sharing, or share with your entire network or extended network.
• Share links to your favorite websites using Windows Live Toolbar. The links are stored on your SkyDrive.
• See what your friends have shared lately all in one place.

Plus much, much more
Hold tight, we're updating your SkyDrive sooner than you know it with dozens more improvements. Things like:

• Keep your Internet Explorer favorites in sync between computers, and access them anywhere from your SkyDrive.
• Make comments work the way you want them to with HTML, new comment options, and spam control.
• A complete overhaul of the look and feel to match the look and feel of Windows Live.
• More countries and regions: Arabia, China, Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa, Vietnam and 13 new languages: Basque, Catalan, Guajarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Serbian-Cyrillic, Tamil, Telugu, and Vietnamese.

When can you expect to see the changes? Soon. We’ll let you know the minute it’s available right here on the SkyDrive team blog.

http://skydriveteam.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!977F793E846B3C96!11672.entry

System center forum updated there website.

A fresh layout and RSS feeds,and a very nice overview for downloads.

nice job pete.

I find IAG a nice product SSL VPN, application Dashboard, ok It is not that easy to handle but it is fully adjustable if you know how. easy manipulate files and it works. but now there is a sp2 coming and there will be a VHD. See below for the fully features.

Going Virtual! IAG NOW available as a Virtual Machine– (Hyper-V Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008)

• Interoperability – Significantly enhanced support for Firefox, Linux and Mac
• Enhanced Application Support
• Dynamics CRM Web
• OCS Web Client
• Improved KCD/User Experience
• Improved Performance
• Getting Started Wizard
• Incorporates all updates:
• SharePoint Fix
• WMI-based detection leveraging the Detection Center
• IP based logging of Network Connector
• Runs on Hyper-V Server 2008 or Windows 2008 with Hyper-V.
• Minimal performance overhead
• Appliance-like TCO & Security
• Flexible hardware deployment
• Easy disaster recovery, site replication and backup and restore
• Virtual DMZ Architecture for customers with Virtual Data Server Farms to eliminate the need for physical network separation

• No limitation to Microsoft shops
• Capabilities
• Detection capabilities – New
• Cache cleaning – New
• Port forwarding – Existing
• Full tunnel – Not supported for now, use IP VPN instead
• Experience
• Some changes to Policy Admin UI
• End user will get a Java security pop-up instead of our Download Manager UI
• Newly supported Browsers & Platforms
• Firefox, Safari
• Windows, Linux, Mac
• Host application detection
• Support for a very wide selection of client security applications
• Support of new versions of client products is pro-active, will get periodic updates from Microsoft

  

• OpsMgr 2007 SP1 is mature and ready for prime time!
• OpsMgr 2007 R2 is on track for release in Q2 2009
• OpsMgr 10 will be a major new release in H1 2011

And the TUX connector Rocks. More to come later

Also SCCM R2 OS Deployment is very cool deploying vista or Windows 2008 R2 is easy to do.

• •Application Virtualization Management
• •Seamless integration to Microsoft Application Virtualization
• •New OSD capability
• •Additions of Multicast and Unknown Computer Support
• •Client Status Reporting
• •Client summary rollup of key performance indicators
• •SQL Reporting Services Integration
• •Migration of ConfigMgr reports to robust reporting platform
• •Forefront Client security integration
• •Configuration Pack knowledge of the Forefront client status

Later this week I will post more about new items and more….

See You at MMS or Teched Emea 2009