VCP 4 - vSphere 4/vCenter Server 4

I've just passed a VMWARE VCP-410 exam. Easier exam than the 3.x exam :).

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Create bootable USB drive for Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

Microsoft allowed to build Bootable USB Drive with Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 on it.
Here is an official manual how to do that: USB creation process detailed.

You can download a GUI that should simplify the creation process from MSDN web site, but for whatever reason this GUI doesn’t work for me (I spend a lot of hours on it. Maybe it’ll work for you).

So, because I had problems with this GUI, I decided to build my own automotive process :). I've built a script that does all steps from official MS document and compiled it into EXE file. Download MS_Hyper-V_S2K8R2_on_USB_Flash_Drive.zip and run it from Command Line. Use it on any Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2 (keep in mind, your OS should be 64 bits). Almost forget to mention, WAIK should be installed on computer where you will run my script.

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BlackBerry Enterprise Server fully supported on Exchange 2010

I'd like to share with everyone some good news today— BlackBerry® Enterprise Server (BES) is now fully supported on Microsoft® Exchange Server 2010 and BlackBerry® Technical Support Services are readily available.

More info at The Microsoft Exchange Team Blog

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Exchange Server Supportability Matrix

The Exchange Server Supportability Matrix provides a central source for Exchange Administrators to easily locate information about the level of support that is available for any configuration or required component for all versions of Exchange Server.

More info HERE

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Transitioning to Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft Exchange team on their blog published really nice and informative article, Transitioning Client Access to Exchange Server 2010. This article explains how to Transitioning an Exchange 2003 and / or Exchange 2007 Environment to Exchange 2010. Do not start your transition before reading this article!

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VirtualBox 3.0.12 Released

Today Sun released VirtualBox 3.0.12, a maintenance release of
VirtualBox 3.0 which fixes some bugs and regressions. See the
ChangeLog

http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog

for a complete list of all changes. You can download the binaries
here:

http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/3.0.12/

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Exchange Server 2010 - Free e-Learning Clinics

Learn about the new unified messaging features, effective deployment scenarios, development platform options, and more. These clinics are free for a limited time.

• Clinic 6899: Exploring Features of Exchange Server 2010 (two hours)
• Clinic 6900: Introduction to Exchange Server 2010 (one hour)
• Clinic 6901: Exchange Server 2010 in an Enterprise (one hour)

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VMware Workstation 7 - Now Available

VMware Workstation 7 is the most powerful, reliable and secure desktop virtualization product with the most comprehensive feature set. Enhancements include:

• Best in Class Windows 7 Support.  VMware Workstation 7 is optimized for maximum performance when running on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 PCs and works seamlessly with Flip 3D and Aero Peek to show live virtual machine activity.


• The Best 3D Graphics. Run even more 3D applications with support for Windows Aero, DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 in Windows virtual machines.


• Features Designed for Professionals.  VMware Workstation 7 streamlines software development and testing with new IDE integrations for the SpringSource Tools Suite and Eclipse IDE for Java & C/C++ along with Record Replay Debugging improvements that make it faster to find non-deterministic bugs.


• Most Advanced Virtualization Capabilities.  Run 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems with up to four virtual CPUs and 32GB of RAM dedicated to each virtual machine.

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I love Exchange 2010 :)

If you are working with Exchange, you HAVE to start think about Exchange 2010. I promise, you'll love it!!! :)))

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Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows® 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows Server® 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2008, or Windows Server® 2003, from a remote computer that is running Windows 7.


Download

**Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 can be installed ONLY on computers that are running the Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate editions of Windows 7.**

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Don't miss the Exchange 2010 Developer Webcasts!

10/13/2009 - Exchange Server 2010 Development (Part 1 of 6): Migrating Applications to Exchange Web Services

10/14/2009 - Exchange Server 2010 Development (Part 2 of 6): A Deep Dive into Using Autodiscover Service in Exchange Web Services

10/15/2009 - Exchange Server 2010 Development (Part 3 of 6): A Deep Dive into Impersonation and Delegation in Exchange Web Services

10/20/2009 - Exchange Server 2010 Development (Part 4 of 6): A Deep Dive into Exchange Web Services Notifications (Push/Pull)

10/21/2009 - Exchange Server 2010 Development (Part 5 of 6): A Deep Dive into the Exchange Web Services Managed API

10/22/2009 - Exchange Server 2010 Development (Part 6 of 6): Best Practices for Building Scalable Exchange Server Applications

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Exchange 2010 RTM

Exchange 2010 RTM not on MSDN and Technet yet, but leaked on torrent...

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Microsoft Windows 7 90-Day Eval VHD!

The Microsoft VHD Test Drive Program provides customers with an enhanced server-based software evaluation experience that’s faster, better supported and more flexible. You can now access the entire catalog of pre-configured Microsoft and partner products and solutions in the VHD format and start evaluating and testing today from www.microsoft.com/vhd.


Download at Source: www.microsoft.com

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Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides—Release Announcement

The Infrastructure Planning and Design team has released two updated virtualization guides: Windows Server Virtualization and System Center Virtual Machine Manager.

Download the IPD Guides for Virtualization at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/ee395429.aspx

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MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 VIRTUAL PC WINDOWS XP MODE pre-RTM BUILD 7600.16392|16419

Microsoft Windows Virtual PC for Windows 7 - is a new optional component that you can use to evaluate and migrate to the Windows 7 operating system while maintaining compatibility with applications that run on older versions of Windows...

This component is available as a downloadable update package for Windows 7.
If you run Windows XP and want to maintain compatibility with applications that run on that operating system, Windows Virtual PC provides an easy way for you to do this. You can use Windows XP Mode to access a virtualized instance of Windows XP that is ready for you to customize with your own applications. You can even use Windows XP Mode and Windows 7 to run applications seamlessly in Windows 7 when the applications are actually installed in Windows XP.
Windows XP Mode is available for Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, and Windows 7 Ultimate.

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Hypervisor Footprint Debate Part 1: Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 & VMware ESXi 3.5

Really interesting article. It talks about Microsoft Hyper-V server 2008 and VMware ESXi 3.5...

Continue at MS Virtualization Team Blog

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Hyper-V Howto's

Tony Soper posted a lot of Hyper-V Howto's on his blog, here is an excerpt:

Hyper-V How To: Add a PT Disk to A VM with a Script
Hyper-V How To: Add a Virtual NIC to a VM using Script
Hyper-V How To: Apply VM Snapshot with Script
Hyper-V How To: Change ISO in VM Virtual DVD Drive using Script
Hyper-V How To: Change VHD using Script
Hyper-V How To: Change VM State using Script
Hyper-V How To: Reset VM MAC address range using a script
Hyper-V How To: Clear All Virtual Networking using Script
Hyper-V How To: Compact a VHD using Script
Hyper-V How To: Connect Virtual Switch to Host using Script
Hyper-V How To: Connect a Virtual Switch to Physical NIC using Script
Hyper-V How To: Connect a Virtual Switch to a VM using Script
Hyper-V How To: Convert a VHD using Script
Hyper-V How To: Copy-VM
Hyper-V How To: Modify VM VLAN IDs for Server Core using Script
Hyper-V How To: Find RSAT Tools for Win 7
Hyper-V How To: Create a Differencing VHD using Script
Hyper-V How To: Create a VM using Script
Hyper-V How To: Find the right Hyper-V Cmdlet
Hyper-V How To: Detect if you are inside a VM
Hyper-V How To: Create a Virtual Switch using Script
Hyper-V How To (Not): Snapshot FAQ with Ben Amrstrong
Hyper-V How To: Delete Snapshot using Script
Hyper-V How To: Delete a VM using Script
Hyper-V How To: Expand a VHD
Hyper-V How To: Get a Custom KVPS using Script
Hyper-V How To: Get Intrinsic KVPS using Script
Hyper-V: Everything you always wanted to know about clustering* but were afraid to ask
Hyper-V How To: List Snapshots using Script

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