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Lassen Sie sich die Gelegenheit nicht entgehen! Dieser kompakter, Praxisorientierter Abendkurs ist für Einsteiger oder Umsteiger in der Welt von Windows Server (2008 R2) Administration entwickelt worden. Abgedeckt wird Schwerpunkte von Einführung in die Server-Administration, Aufbau eines einfachen Netzwerks, Grundlagen von Active Directory bis Aufsetzen und Verwalten von Berechtigungen.

Der Kurs findet jeden Freitag bei EB Zürich statt (ab 23.Okt 2009 für 4 x) und Plätze sind begrenzt. Mehr Informationen und Anmeldung online hier.

Anderen Kurse (Oct 2009 bis Mär 2010)
- Neues in Windows Server 2008 R2
- Verwalten von Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows PowerShell V2
- Clustering mit Windows Server 2008 R2

Technorati tags: Event, Training, Windows Server 2008 R2

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- Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update (KB974332)

- BranchCache Security Guide

- Automated Installation To Upgrade Windows 7 Step-by-Step Guide

- Manual Installation of Windows 7 Overview

- Upgrading to Windows 7 with a Standard Image Overview

- Automated Installation of Windows 7 Overview

- Windows XP to Windows 7 Hard-Link Migration of User Files and Settings
Guide to move users’ files and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 or Vista covering the User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0.

- Choosing a Deployment Strategy (Windows 7; Windows Server 2008)

- Resources for Top Areas of Support for Windows Server 2008 R2

- Step By Step Guide: Demonstrate DirectAccess in a Test Lab

- System Update Readiness Tool (KB947821 - x64, ia64, x86)
Resolves inconsistency issue in the Windows servicing store necessary to successfully install future updates, service packs and software on Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP2 and Vista RTM/SP1/SP2.

- Deploying Personal Virtual Desktops by Using Remote Desktop Web Access Step-by-Step Guide (Windows Server 2008 R2)
Check out related series of documents under “What Others Are Downloading”.

- Active Directory Management Gateway Service (AD Web Service for Windows Server 2008 and 2003)
ADMGS provides a Web Service interface* to AD DS or AD LDS on Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP2 and Windows Server 2003 (R2) SP2 running as member servers** or domain controllers (WS03, WS08 full or RODC). Requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and software updates (Window Server 2003 SP2 - KB969166 and KB969429 or Windows Server 2008 RTM - KB967574). Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) running on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 can then be used to manage directory service instances on the former list of OS.

- WS08 Whitepapers

- Update for Windows Vista SP1 or above to enable RemoteApp
Install this update package in the Windows Vista SP1/SP2 virtual machine running in Windows Virtual PC under Windows 7 host machine to enable RemoteApp.

* the Active Directory Management Gateway Service runs as the Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Web Services (ADWS) service; more here and here

** running AD LDS or ADAM instance

Technorati tags: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, PowerShell

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- Office Communicator Mobile 2007 R2 for Java
Nokia S60 resolution 320X240, 240X320

- UC White Paper

- Quick Start Guide for Outlook Voice Access 2010
Quick reference sheet for UM-enabled users to navigate the Outlook Voice Access menu system to read e-mail, listen to voice messages and interact with their calendar.

- 2007 Office Resource Kit Technical Library in Compiled Help format

- 2007 Office system (SP2) Administrative Template files (ADM, ADMX, ADML) and Office Customization Tool (link)

- Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (version 08.02.0176.002) and Windows Server 2008 R2
This SP was released for download back in Aug 2009 and included here to highlight the fact that it is not officially supported on the RTM version of Windows Server 2008 R2 i.e. setup as brand new or upgrade the underlying OS to run Exchange 2007 SP2. However, SP2 for Exchange 2007 is required to interoperate with the upcoming Exchange Server 2010 and running Windows Server 2008 R2 as domain controllers is fully supported. More here.

Technorati tags: LCS/OCS, OCS 2007 R2, Exchange Server, Windows Server 2008 R2

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A 32-bit version of the PreCallDiagTool* application (version 6907.53) has been released for download. Previously, only the x64 edition is available as part of the OCS 2007 R2 Resource Kit (tools download here).

Usage - deploy PreCallDiagTool on the target x86 system that exhibits inconsistent network connection behavior in relation to audio quality. This application assess the network conditions and can keep historical data to help establish baseline and profile the network over time.

Thanks to Jamie / Greg for sharing this.

See also “Pre Call Diagnostic Tool“.

* pre-call diagnostics OCS 2007 R2 resource kit tool

Technorati tags: LCS/OCS, OCS 2007 R2

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With seats filling up fast and barely one month left to register, do not miss out on the all new line up of speakers and in-depth content of the Cybercrime Security Forum 09.

This two day event from 8 to 9 Oct 2009 (Thu to Fri) is scheduled to take place at the Teknologisk Institut, Gregersensvej, 2630 Taastrup in Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with my good friend and colleague Andy Malone (Scotland), I shall be delivering a number of deep dive sessions with a series of live demonstrations.

Secure your booking by checking out the agenda and registration here or here today.

Cybercrime - Know your enemy
Hackers utilize a variety of resources in order to launch a cyber attack. In this discussion we will take a look at methodology used by these attackers. This session will demonstrate many of the free tools and resources that hackers utilize to find holes in your network.

You will walk out of this session able to use penetra­tion testing techniques used by the profes­sionals. By understanding these techniques this will help both administrators and IT professionals to secure their networks.

The session will feature the following topics and tools:
* Reconnaissance
* Scanning
* Gaining Access
* Maintaining Access
* Covering Tracks

Penetrating the Network
This session investigates how do hackers get their information. What are the techniques used. Which tools do I need? In this session we will discuss the following topics:
* Footprinting
* Port Scanning
* Enumeration
* System Hacking
* Keyloggers
* Trojan Horses
* ARP Spoofing
* DNS Spoofing
* Launching Exploits

The Invisible Network
Do you know that almost 80% of all wireless networks are secured with WEP encryption? In this deep dive session we take a look at the problems associated and more importantly how to overcome them.
* Bluetooth
* What are wireless LANs
* Wireless LAN threads
* Wardriving
* Wireless Tools
* Breaking Wireless Security

In this session we will demonstrate the fol­lowing tools and techniques as they apply to wireless networks:
* Sniffing for Bluetooth devices
* Net Stumbler
* Wireshark
* BackTrack
* Cain and Abel
* Breaking WEP
* Breaking WPA-PSK

Technorati tags: Security, Community/User Group, Events

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 Si vous avez intéressé pour la nouvelle système d’exploitation Windows 7 et comprendre les finesses de ce nouvel OS des spécialistes en la matière, n’hésitez pas de vous inscrire pour cet ‘événement en 1. octobre 2009 (jeudi) à Genève. Je suis invité à faire une presentation technique avec le thème “La Raison d’être pour Windows 7” et j’aimerais de faire votre connaissance!

If you are interested to learn about Windows 7 from your IT Pro peers in the industry, come join us in Geneva on 1 Oct 2009 (Thu) for an half-day event on “Windows 7 - Are You Ready” to experience first-hand on what it means to you at work and at home. I am invited to speak on the topic “Raison d’être pour Windows 7” in English and am looking forward to meet you in person. Detail event information and registration can be found here.

” From netbooks to notebooks and desktops from the home office to the enterprise, Windows 7 is faster, more secure, reliable and loaded with productivity features that appeal to techies and the not so-savvy users. With productivity enhancements like PowerShell v2.0 and Windows XP mode, Windows 7 is unmistakably the platform of choice to harness new features from Branch Office Cache to DirectAccess in your Windows Server 2008 R2 infrastructure while maintaining your investments to support critical line-of-business applications. This technical session will walk through the highlights of the whys and hows to help get you started in the planning for Windows 7 deployment. ”

Technorati tags: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Events

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From a one-man team back in 1989 to a 500-strong workforce today, the continual growth of Microsoft in Switzerland is possible only through successful partnerships with partners and customers alike.

To mark Microsoft’s 20th birthday and thank you for the support all these years, you are cordially invited to join in the celebrations and hop on to a journey to the future with us. Based on the theme “The Magic of Software”, this special exhibition awaits you at Technorama (Winterthur) from Wed 2 Sep 2009 to Sat 31 Oct 2009.

The above is a brief translation of the original German text here.

Technorati tags: Community/User Group, Events

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