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    MP Studio 2007 Lite

    http://www.silect.com/solutions/opsmgr_Sol/opsmgr_Sol_studio2007_Lite.html

    For reporting and analysis of System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Packs

    MP Studio 2007 Lite helps organizations quickly develop a clear understanding of Management Packs, a key component of System Center Operations Manager 2007. MP Studio Lite combines rich Management Pack content analysis capabilities with predefined out-of-the-box Management Pack reports giving System Center Operations Manager 2007 users a comprehensive view of all Management Pack components.

    MP Studio Lite allows users to work with either installed Management Packs or file-based Management Packs. Users can view the relationships between Management Packs as well as view all Management Pack content including rules, monitors, overrides, modules, views, tasks and more. MP Studio Lite provides rich, customizable analysis tools to quickly turn Management Pack details into an understanding of exactly what the Management Pack does.

    Please choose which version of MP Studio you would like to download.

    You can find the press release about MP Studio 2007 Lite HERE.

    Operations Manager 2007 goes CROSS Platform!

    Source :NexusSysCenter-OM-07_r

     

    If you haven't heard about it already, you surely soon will!  At this morning's keynote at MMS 2008 in Las Vegas, Bob Muglia (assisted by Barry Shilmover) announced the introduction of the Operations Manager 2007 Cross Platform Extensions Beta (Ops Mgr Cross Plat). 

    What does mean?  Well, with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 Cross Platform Extensions Beta organizations can see how they will be able to extend the best-of-breed monitoring capabilities of Operations Manager 2007 to the HP-UX, Sun Solaris™, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server environments.

    Some of the key benefits include:Picture1

    • Improves service levels across Microsoft, Unix and Linux platforms.
    • Enables administrators to more easily manage cross-platform environments.
    • Accelerates incident resolution through expert knowledge issues and causes.
    • Enables detailed heterogeneous performance analysis and reporting.
    • Automates routine administration for non-Microsoft platforms

    To help introduce you to this exciting new solution, we've created new resources and communities where you can learn more:

    • Download the Cross Platform Extensions data sheet.
    • "Read all about it" in our new white paper.
    • Download the Cross Platform Extensions Beta (see below).
    • Visit the Cross Platform Extensions Team Blog (see the first posting here!)
    • Join the new Cross Platform Extensions Beta newsgroup (available through the System Center TAP/Beta program under Microsoft Connect).

    [We also launched the new Operations Manager 2007 Interop Connectors Beta, enabling Operations Manager 2007 to share information with both IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console and HP OpenView for Windows and UNIX.  More information on this later this week!]

    You can download the Cross Platform Extensions Beta through Microsoft Connect.  To help you navigate to the right spot, follow these directions:

    1. Go to Microsoft Connect, and log in.
    2. Click on Connection Directory at the top menu.
    3. Scroll down the list of categories to System Center TAP/Beta.
    4. Within this category you will see the Program, "Operations Manager Public Beta (Cross Platform and Interop)".  Click Apply Now.
    5. Complete the survey, and then you're in and can download the Ops Mgr Cross Plat Beta!

    Shutdown Day

    Shutdown Day Can you survive for 24 hours without your computer ?


    It is obvious that without computers we would find our life extremely difficult, maybe even impossible. If they disappeared for just one day, would we be able to cope?
    Be part of one of the biggest global experiments ever to take place on the Internet. The idea behind Shutdown Day is to find out how many people can go without a computer for one whole day, and what will happen if we all participate!
    Shutdown your computer on 03 May 2008 and find out!

     

    Shutdown Day is a Global Internet Experiment whose purpose is to get people to think about how their lives have changed with the increasing use of the home computer, and whether or not any good things are being lost because of this.

    The idea of Shutdown Day project is simple - just shutdown your computer for one whole day of the year and involve yourself in some other activities: outdoors, nature, sports, fun stuff with friends and family - whatever, just to remind yourself that there still exists a world outside your monitor screen.

     

     

    http://shutdownday.org/

    Brian Madden op 24 juni 2008 weer bij IT Oost Nederland Dutch only

     

    ITON heeft dit jaar weer een sessie met brain madden, voor 50 euro heb je een dagje kennis over oa citrix en een lunch + koffie ;-)

    http://www.iton.nl/index.php/20080401105/Newsflash/Masterclass-Brian-Madden-24-juni-2008.html

    Brian Madden op 24 juni 2008 weer bij IT Oost Nederland

    Geschreven door Pascal Waanders

    “De meest succesvolle masterclass van vorig jaar krijgt een vervolg”

    Mede door de grote opkomst, en de enthousiaste reacties van vorig jaar, heeft IT Oost Nederland besloten om de Amerikaanse IT-goeroe Brian Madden weer naar Nederland te halen. Brian Madden heeft vorig jaar zijn visie gegeven over de technologische ontwikkelingen van ondermeer application delivery en virtualisatie toepassingen. In de presentatie gaf hij een onafhankelijk beeld over de diverse mogelijkheden en kwamen zowel de voor- als nadelen naar voren.

    brian madden bij IT Oost NederlandOplossingen als application delivery en virtualisatie zijn tegenwoordig veelgehoorde termen in het IT landschap. Termen die vaak de revue passeren door met name ICT beheerders en coördinatoren. Het zijn echter ook oplossingen waar nog veel onduidelijkheden over bestaan met als direct gevolg dat er intern veel verwarring ontstaat zodat de kracht van de oplossingen niet altijd optimaal benut worden.

    Brian Madden is voor insiders een heus begrip en voor de medewerkers van IT Oost Nederland een groot voorbeeld. Hij wordt met name geroemd vanwege zijn grote mate van onafhankelijkheid en deskundigheid. Het wordt door velen bevestigd dat hij een zeer genuanceerd en duidelijke kijk heeft op technologische ontwikkelingen. Mede hierdoor is het een must om deze masterclass bij te wonen.

    Over Brian Madden
    Brian Madden, vanwege zijn werk woonachtig op diverse locaties in de wereld, is een absolute topper. Hij staat bekend als onafhankelijk technologieanalist, auteur, adviseur, spreker en trainer en heeft zijn eigen onderneming: “The Brian Madden Company” waarmee hij ondermeer het jaarlijks terugkerende BriForum, zowel in Amerika als in Europa, organiseert. Brian Madden heeft verscheidene boeken geschreven over Citrix en de thin-cliënt technologie. Daarnaast heeft hij ook honderden artikelen, White-Papers en productoverzichten geschreven.
    Hij beheerst alle facetten van het sprekersvak tot in de puntjes. Zijn grote kracht is zijn vermogen ingewikkelde zaken te herleiden tot de meest elementaire oerkern. Meer informatie is te vinden op http://www.brianmadden.com/

    Opsmgr 2007 Authoring console is here

     

    there is a great tool now ready for the public, whit this tool you can make easy customizations to the MP.

    there is a x64 version and a x32 version.

    The System Center Management Pack Authoring Console 2007 has been released to the Web! If you'll be at the Microsoft Management Summit next week, stop by the the Authoring Session SO04 - Tools and Best Practices for Authoring Management Packs for Operations Manager 2007 session for additional information.

    Downloads :

    System Center Authoring Console (Release Candidate)
    This powerful console enables you to author Management Packs offline and get them developed quicker for the Operations Manager 2007 SP1 platform.

    Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone (KB936330)

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=F559842A-9C9B-4579-B64A-09146A0BA746&displaylang=en
    Brief Description

    Yes it is there in Dutch. not that I run Dutch but family do ;-(

    Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses key feedback from our customers. SP1 addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards.

    Quick Details

    File Name: Windows6.0-KB936330-X86-wave1.exe

    Version:936330

    Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB936330

    Date Published:4/14/2008

    Language:English

    Download Size:544.3 MB

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    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=F559842A-9C9B-4579-B64A-09146A0BA746&displaylang=en

    Release Candidate for ConfigMgr SP1 now available!

    Download: Release Candidate of Service Pack 1 now available!
    We are pleased to announce the availability of Service Pack 1 release candidate (RC) for Configuration Manager 2007.  Go to the downloads section to get it: https://connect.microsoft.com

    Title
    Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 RC Build 6181

    Release Date
    4/16/2008

    Size
    1,038.91 MB

    Version
    6181

    Category
    Build

    Milestone
    RC

    Description
    Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 RC, build 6181
    Not for production use, except by Technology Adoption Program (TAP) customers.
    Please note: The previous Configuration Manager 2007 R2 Beta is not supported with the RC release of SP1.  You cannot install R2 Beta on an SP1 RC site, and if you upgrade an SP1 Beta site with R2 Beta to SP1 RC, all R2 functionality will be lost.  An updated R2 build compatible with the updated Service Pack 1 will be released later in our program.

    Microsoft Management Summit 2008

    It’s that time again.  MMS 2008 is in Las Vegas, and what an event it’s going to be.

    This year we are Gold Sponsors, so expect big.  As always, we’re proud to be managing the security for CommNet as well as hosting a break out session, Demystifying Regulatory Compliance with System Center, Thursday May 1st, 2:30pm, session code SR41.

    We’re bringing the whole team, including some new faces, the ‘usual suspects’ and the Angels. Make sure you stop by to visit and check out all the new solutions for System Center and Forefront.  For those who can’t make the show stay tuned for our May Newsletter and postings to the Team Blog.

    Below is list of special activities and collaboration opportunities with the team. If you’re interested in learning more, scheduling some time with the team or have any questions let us know.

    We look forward to seeing everyone in Vegas.  

    Cheers, 

    Jeremiah Beckett

    President

    Secure Vantage Technologies Inc.

    If you missed any part of this year's Small Business Summit

    If you missed any part of this year's Small Business Summit, or want to watch a segment again, you can view the videos now! There are four days of great guests, business advice, software tips, and more. Hear success stories from small businesses, learn how Microsoft small business solutions can help your business grow, and get practical and inspirational guidance in our daily “Rieva to the Rescue” segment.

    Small Business Summit

    No more second logon in RDP

    Bored to get the second logon in every RDP session

    Edit the default.rdp in your favorite editor

    Start - Run - notepad C:\Documents and Settings\%Username%\My Documents\default.rdp

    add the following line

    EnableCredSSPSupport:i:0

    NO more VMWARE beeps

     

    Are you running vmware in whisper mode ? no yes it can.

    just add a key in the preferences.ini

    Add mks.noBeep = true

    On Vista:
    C:\Users\XXXXX\AppData\Roaming\VMware\preferences.ini

    Add mks.noBeep = true


    On XP:
    %USERPROFILE%\Application Data\VMware\preferences.ini

    Add mks.noBeep = true

    Microsoft Releases Beta of Integrated Security System Forefront codename “Stirling“

    Microsoft Proposes End to End Trust Vision - April 8, 2008

    Craig Mundie Keynote: RSA Conference 2008 - April 8, 2008Learn about Forefront Code Name

    Forefront “Stirling” Web site

    Microsoft at RSA Conference 2008 Web site

    Seurity & Privacy News on PressPass

    http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/stirling/en/us/default.aspx

    SAN FRANCISCO — April 8, 2008 — Today at RSA Conference 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of the public beta release of its next-generation Microsoft Forefront security solution, currently code-named “Stirling.” Microsoft Forefront “Stirling” is an integrated security system that is designed to deliver comprehensive, coordinated protection, making it easy to control, access and manage security capabilities across an organization’s IT infrastructure.

    Customers can begin evaluating Forefront “Stirling” today by downloading it from http://www.microsoft.com/stirling or by getting a copy at Microsoft’s booth at RSA Conference 2008. Forefront “Stirling” is scheduled for release to market in the first half of 2009.

    Forefront “Stirling” includes a central management console for security configuration and enterprise-wide visibility, combined with the next-generation Forefront products that span the client, server and network edge. They include Forefront Client Security, Forefront Security for Exchange Server, Forefront Security for SharePoint and the next generation of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA Server), Forefront Threat Management Gateway.

    “Customers tell us that IT security is becoming increasingly complex, with multiple point solutions and management consoles creating both a financial and management headache for businesses today,” said Ryan Hamlin, general manager in the Access and Security Division of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft. “Microsoft is focused on reducing that burden for customers. By taking an integrated solutions approach that combines IT security, identity and access with systems management capabilities at the foundational level, and by delivering innovative products like Forefront ‘Stirling,’ we are providing dynamic protection and response capabilities that help customers secure their business while also saving time and reducing costs.”

     

    Highlights

     

    Integrated security system with comprehensive, coordinated protection that makes security easier to manage and control

    Forefront codename “Stirling” is an integrated security system that delivers comprehensive, coordinated protection across endpoints, messaging and collaboration servers, and the network edge that is easier to manage and control.

    By delivering simplified management and providing critical visibility into threats, vulnerabilities, and configuration risks, “Stirling” helps you reduce costs and achieve greater insight into your enterprise security state.

    At release, “Stirling” will integrate the next-generation versions of Forefront Client Security, Forefront Security for Exchange Server, Forefront Security for SharePoint, and Internet Security and Acceleration Server (to be renamed the Forefront Threat Management Gateway).

    Microsoft Forefront Codename "Stirling" Demo

    Comprehensive Protection
    • Automatically identifies and dynamically responds to threats

    • Integrated protection

    • Latest technologies

    Simplified Management
    • Single management console

    • Efficient security policies

    • Integrates with existing infrastructure

    Critical Visibility
    • Know your security state

    • Provides insightful reports

    • Helps you investigate and remediate 

    Project Hana

    Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) 4.0-a Comprehensive IT Service Lifecycle
    We are pleased to announce that the MOF 4.0 Beta has been updated! We have updated the content based on customer and partner review and have added one new SMF (Team SMF).

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    Beta members can download the content now.
    MOF 4.0 delivers practical guidance that connects concepts to everyday IT practices and activities, helping to establish reliable and trustworthy IT services that deliver business value. MOF 4.0 has evolved beyond operations to include the entire IT lifecycle-it's an integrated model that includes best practices from Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF); governance, risk, compliance; planning activities; and management reviews. MOF 4.0 has also created a new structure for its SMFs that now emphasizes outcomes, results, and roles. With MOF 4.0 guidance, you'll be able to assess your customer's current IT lifecycle, prioritize processes of greatest concern, and apply proven principles and best practices to optimize planning, development, operation, and management of IT services.

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    This beta includes the following documents:

    • Build SMF
    • Business/IT Alignment SMF
    • Change and Configuration SMF
    • Customer Service SMF
    • Deliver Phase Overview
    • Deploy SMF
    • Envision SMF
    • Financial Management SMF
    • Governance, Risk, and Compliance SMF
    • Manage Layer Overview
    • Mapping Spreadsheet (earlier versions of MOF to version 4.0)
    • MOF Overview
    • Operate Phase Overview
    • Operations SMF
    • Plan Phase Overview
    • Policy SMF
    • Problem Management SMF
    • Project Planning SMF
    • Reliability SMF
    • Service Monitoring and Control SMF
    • Stabilize SMF

    This is our final opportunity to get feedback prior to our release of MOF 4.0 and we’re eager to read your thoughts and opinions. This is the fourth wave of content and we’re still finalizing. We do realize that the graphics reflect an earlier state of the beta, and these will be updated for the final release.

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