This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on managing Windows Server systems for midsize organizations using Windows Essential Business Server and System Center Essentials 2007. The presentation covers introducing midsize business solutions, configuring Windows Essential Business Server, automating software distribution and updates, and enabling proactive management. It also includes demonstrations of setting up Windows Essential Business Server, completing its configuration, automating software updates and deployment, and using System Center Essentials 2007 for monitoring and management.
Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Domain and Trust (Forest Trust)Serhad MAKBULOĞLU, MBA
Serhad Makbuloğlu tarafından verilecek bu web seminerinde, Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Domain and Trust (Forest Trust) konusu anlatılacaktır. Bu web semineri teknik içeriğe sahiptir. Ayrıca Web seminer sonundaki soru&cevap bölümünde de bu ürünle ilgili merak ettiğiniz soruların cevaplarını bulabilirsiniz.
In this session we will look at Windows Vista SP1 improvements and how to deploy Windows Vista SP1 using a variety of scenarios. We will cover Windows Vista features, what's in SP1, what you need to know before deploying and the pre-deployment tasks. Once ready we will then walk you through deploying Windows Vista SP1 via Windows update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the installer executable, Windows Deployment Services, and System Center Configuration Manager.
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations: High available and scalable performance ...Principled Technologies
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations consisting of Dell PowerEdge R720 servers, Dell Force10 S4810P switches, and Dell EqualLogic PS6110XV storage provide a range of configuration options so that you can select the one that is right for your business needs. Additionally, each configuration is easily scalable to accommodate for business growth.
The 3-2-1 base configuration provides a robust solution for any business needing to support up to 500 users on multiple business applications. Our tests demonstrate this solution supporting 500 users per VM for four VMs including two database VMs, one email VM, and one collaboration application VM.
If the number of users you need to support exceeds the user count the base configuration provides, adding another Dell PowerEdge R720 server to make a 4-2-1 configuration can support up to 1,000 users on multiple business applications while maintaining high availability. Our tests demonstrate this solution supporting 1,000 users per VM in the same four VMs as the 3-2-1 solution. Additionally, these configurations are so easy to scale upward that you can complete the process of adding a server in a matter of two hours or less from start to finish.
If you require support for an even higher number of users, adding a server and storage array to the base configuration, to make a 4-2-2 configuration allows for up to 1,500 users on multiple business applications. Our tests demonstrated this when we ran 1,500 users against each of the four VMs. Better yet, adding a Dell EqualLogic PS6110XV storage array to an existing 4-2-1 configuration is a cinch, taking under 30 minutes start to finish.
All of these Dell Reference Configurations give your business the reliability of highly available hardware configurations, greatly reducing downtime resulting from any hardware malfunctions.
By choosing proven Dell architecture, you avoid the hassles of putting your infrastructure together piece by piece, reducing the potential for error and providing you with a sturdy solution that is easily scalable to fit your present and future needs.
Introducing Novell Privileged User Manager and Securing Novell Open Enterpris...Novell
Come to this session and see how Novell Privileged User Manager can help your organization reduce the cost, complexity and risk associated with managing superusers across the enterprise. Find out how to rapidly deploy superuser management for Novell Open Enterprise Server 2. You will see a live demo of how Novell Privileged User Manager allows you to control what commands users are authorized to run, at what time and from what location.
Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Domain and Trust (Forest Trust)Serhad MAKBULOĞLU, MBA
Serhad Makbuloğlu tarafından verilecek bu web seminerinde, Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Domain and Trust (Forest Trust) konusu anlatılacaktır. Bu web semineri teknik içeriğe sahiptir. Ayrıca Web seminer sonundaki soru&cevap bölümünde de bu ürünle ilgili merak ettiğiniz soruların cevaplarını bulabilirsiniz.
In this session we will look at Windows Vista SP1 improvements and how to deploy Windows Vista SP1 using a variety of scenarios. We will cover Windows Vista features, what's in SP1, what you need to know before deploying and the pre-deployment tasks. Once ready we will then walk you through deploying Windows Vista SP1 via Windows update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the installer executable, Windows Deployment Services, and System Center Configuration Manager.
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations: High available and scalable performance ...Principled Technologies
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations consisting of Dell PowerEdge R720 servers, Dell Force10 S4810P switches, and Dell EqualLogic PS6110XV storage provide a range of configuration options so that you can select the one that is right for your business needs. Additionally, each configuration is easily scalable to accommodate for business growth.
The 3-2-1 base configuration provides a robust solution for any business needing to support up to 500 users on multiple business applications. Our tests demonstrate this solution supporting 500 users per VM for four VMs including two database VMs, one email VM, and one collaboration application VM.
If the number of users you need to support exceeds the user count the base configuration provides, adding another Dell PowerEdge R720 server to make a 4-2-1 configuration can support up to 1,000 users on multiple business applications while maintaining high availability. Our tests demonstrate this solution supporting 1,000 users per VM in the same four VMs as the 3-2-1 solution. Additionally, these configurations are so easy to scale upward that you can complete the process of adding a server in a matter of two hours or less from start to finish.
If you require support for an even higher number of users, adding a server and storage array to the base configuration, to make a 4-2-2 configuration allows for up to 1,500 users on multiple business applications. Our tests demonstrated this when we ran 1,500 users against each of the four VMs. Better yet, adding a Dell EqualLogic PS6110XV storage array to an existing 4-2-1 configuration is a cinch, taking under 30 minutes start to finish.
All of these Dell Reference Configurations give your business the reliability of highly available hardware configurations, greatly reducing downtime resulting from any hardware malfunctions.
By choosing proven Dell architecture, you avoid the hassles of putting your infrastructure together piece by piece, reducing the potential for error and providing you with a sturdy solution that is easily scalable to fit your present and future needs.
Introducing Novell Privileged User Manager and Securing Novell Open Enterpris...Novell
Come to this session and see how Novell Privileged User Manager can help your organization reduce the cost, complexity and risk associated with managing superusers across the enterprise. Find out how to rapidly deploy superuser management for Novell Open Enterprise Server 2. You will see a live demo of how Novell Privileged User Manager allows you to control what commands users are authorized to run, at what time and from what location.
Novell Success Stories: Endpoint Management in HealthcareNovell
Novell Endpoint Management benefits are to improve user productivity, lower IT costs, and mitigate risks.
Sussex Health Informatics Service, which is part of the U.K. National Health Service, and Wyoming Medical Center are two organizations in the healthcare industry that employ Novell Endpoint Management services, such as Novell ZENworks and others, to meet their IT needs.
Novell Success Stories: Endpoint Management in GovernmentNovell
Novell Endpoint Management benefits are to improve user productivity, lower IT costs, and mitigate risks.
Mariagerfjord, which is a municipality in Denmark, The California Highway Patrol, the City of Carlsbad, Cambridge City Council, The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ministry of Social Development are five government institutions that use Novell Endpoint Management Solutions, such as Novell ZENworks and others, to meet their IT needs.
Avoiding Common Novell ZENworks Configuration Management Implementation PitfallsNovell
Migrations and deployments aren't always straightforward and training and manuals don't always provide all the information needed for a successful deployment. In this session, you will learn the top 10 implementation pitfalls encountered in dozens of Novell ZENworks Configuration Management customer installations—and how to avoid them. The session will also cover deployment and ongoing maintenance tips, to enable you to do it right the first time!
Maintaining deployed software systems is one of the most challenging processes in enterprise IT. As software systems are deployed, they compound management and maintenance burdens for IT personnel. Systems that are not maintained correctly can result in increased downtime and expenses. Software appliances are no different. But during this session we'll show you simple and easy it is to use the tools that help you keep your software appliances up to date. You will learn how to handle the authentication, entitlement and access controls required to distribute updates. We will show you a framework for remote appliance configuration. And finally, you will learn how to meet unique remote appliance management needs.
Great news for Systems Center 2012 customers. With the aim of making System Center more cloud-friendly, Microsoft has made changes to the way that the licensing model for this popular product works. What used to be an extremely complex licensing system has been made much easier for clients to understand and manage. This presentation provides a quick overview of what these key updates are and work with a Softchoice Microsoft specialist to understand your needs under this new model moving forward.
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management makes it easy to manage the setup, updating, healing and migration of desktops from a central location. In fact, application management is one of the most powerful and often utilized features of the product. During this session, Novell technical specialists will demonstrate application management and packaging features and provide numerous examples of how these features are used in real-life situations.
Need to reduce the travel costs and lost productivity involved in face-to-face meetings? Online conferencing is the answer, and the technology is better than ever. Join us for one of the first looks at our upcoming conferencing solution. You'll see how its real-time video conferencing, desktop sharing and application sharing capabilities can make virtual meetings as effective as being there in person.
Novell ZENworks technologies have been in use for over a decade, and the future has never been brighter. This session will focus on Novell ZENworks Configuration Management and the upcoming version 11 release. It will also cover new developments in the product line, such as Linux device management, advanced power management tools and integrated endpoint security capabilities. Finally, we'll provide a roadmap review that details upcoming releases for other products in the Endpoint Management portfolio.
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations: Scalable performance and simplicity in s...Principled Technologies
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations provide a range of virtualized infrastructure solutions to meet your business’s needs today and in the future. Easy to deploy, manage, and upgrade, these robust solutions can grow as your business does, all the while reducing the likelihood of extended downtime due to their highly available architecture.
Managing clients with Dell Client Integration Pack 3.0 and Microsoft System C...Principled Technologies
Client management is an important part of any enterprise. Employees have workstations in their offices or notebooks that travel with them around the globe, and efficient updates and remote management capabilities keep an organization’s IT assets ordered and secure. Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 can provide a robust, efficient, management system for your IT infrastructure. Selecting clients that not only operate within your IT framework, but that have built-in software to integrate with it seamlessly to make client management tasks even easier is an intelligent strategy for your IT department.
In our tests, we found that Dell client management tools (Dell Client Integration Pack, Dell Client Configuration Toolkit, and Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation) integrated in a typical SCCM 2012 environment reduced the steps it took to complete client management tasks by as much as 77 percent, and included a number of features that weren’t available with clients from HP and Lenovo.
Managing Web Infrastructure Systems With Windows Power Shell™ 2.0 90Microsoft TechNet
This session will explore how Windows Powershell v2.0 can automate administrative tasks to manage critical web infrastructure systems in the data center. The session will include topics on how to monitor and manage Windows Server 2008 systems. We will discuss how to use Windows Powershell cmdlets and WMI to retrieve local and remote information and execute tasks that can be performed on a daily basis. Then we will focus on how Windows Powershell can make it easier for IT Professionals to manage Active Directory to administer network accounts and publish shared folders. Next, we will explore how Windows Powershell Snap-in for IIS can be used to efficiently manage web servers in a web farm to decrease administrative overhead. Then we will show you how Windows Powershell snap-in included in SQL Server 2008 can make it easier for IT Professionals to administer backend databases.
System Center 2012 for VMware InfrastructureBryan Dady
Slides from a group presentation I was privileged to participate in during the last Microsoft Management Summit (MMS, April 2013).
The original is hosted by Microsoft at http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/MMS/2013/IM-B309, and I've copied this edition here for sharing on my LinkedIn profile.
Novell Success Stories: Endpoint Management in HealthcareNovell
Novell Endpoint Management benefits are to improve user productivity, lower IT costs, and mitigate risks.
Sussex Health Informatics Service, which is part of the U.K. National Health Service, and Wyoming Medical Center are two organizations in the healthcare industry that employ Novell Endpoint Management services, such as Novell ZENworks and others, to meet their IT needs.
Novell Success Stories: Endpoint Management in GovernmentNovell
Novell Endpoint Management benefits are to improve user productivity, lower IT costs, and mitigate risks.
Mariagerfjord, which is a municipality in Denmark, The California Highway Patrol, the City of Carlsbad, Cambridge City Council, The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ministry of Social Development are five government institutions that use Novell Endpoint Management Solutions, such as Novell ZENworks and others, to meet their IT needs.
Avoiding Common Novell ZENworks Configuration Management Implementation PitfallsNovell
Migrations and deployments aren't always straightforward and training and manuals don't always provide all the information needed for a successful deployment. In this session, you will learn the top 10 implementation pitfalls encountered in dozens of Novell ZENworks Configuration Management customer installations—and how to avoid them. The session will also cover deployment and ongoing maintenance tips, to enable you to do it right the first time!
Maintaining deployed software systems is one of the most challenging processes in enterprise IT. As software systems are deployed, they compound management and maintenance burdens for IT personnel. Systems that are not maintained correctly can result in increased downtime and expenses. Software appliances are no different. But during this session we'll show you simple and easy it is to use the tools that help you keep your software appliances up to date. You will learn how to handle the authentication, entitlement and access controls required to distribute updates. We will show you a framework for remote appliance configuration. And finally, you will learn how to meet unique remote appliance management needs.
Great news for Systems Center 2012 customers. With the aim of making System Center more cloud-friendly, Microsoft has made changes to the way that the licensing model for this popular product works. What used to be an extremely complex licensing system has been made much easier for clients to understand and manage. This presentation provides a quick overview of what these key updates are and work with a Softchoice Microsoft specialist to understand your needs under this new model moving forward.
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management makes it easy to manage the setup, updating, healing and migration of desktops from a central location. In fact, application management is one of the most powerful and often utilized features of the product. During this session, Novell technical specialists will demonstrate application management and packaging features and provide numerous examples of how these features are used in real-life situations.
Need to reduce the travel costs and lost productivity involved in face-to-face meetings? Online conferencing is the answer, and the technology is better than ever. Join us for one of the first looks at our upcoming conferencing solution. You'll see how its real-time video conferencing, desktop sharing and application sharing capabilities can make virtual meetings as effective as being there in person.
Novell ZENworks technologies have been in use for over a decade, and the future has never been brighter. This session will focus on Novell ZENworks Configuration Management and the upcoming version 11 release. It will also cover new developments in the product line, such as Linux device management, advanced power management tools and integrated endpoint security capabilities. Finally, we'll provide a roadmap review that details upcoming releases for other products in the Endpoint Management portfolio.
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations: Scalable performance and simplicity in s...Principled Technologies
Dell 3-2-1 Reference Configurations provide a range of virtualized infrastructure solutions to meet your business’s needs today and in the future. Easy to deploy, manage, and upgrade, these robust solutions can grow as your business does, all the while reducing the likelihood of extended downtime due to their highly available architecture.
Managing clients with Dell Client Integration Pack 3.0 and Microsoft System C...Principled Technologies
Client management is an important part of any enterprise. Employees have workstations in their offices or notebooks that travel with them around the globe, and efficient updates and remote management capabilities keep an organization’s IT assets ordered and secure. Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 can provide a robust, efficient, management system for your IT infrastructure. Selecting clients that not only operate within your IT framework, but that have built-in software to integrate with it seamlessly to make client management tasks even easier is an intelligent strategy for your IT department.
In our tests, we found that Dell client management tools (Dell Client Integration Pack, Dell Client Configuration Toolkit, and Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation) integrated in a typical SCCM 2012 environment reduced the steps it took to complete client management tasks by as much as 77 percent, and included a number of features that weren’t available with clients from HP and Lenovo.
Managing Web Infrastructure Systems With Windows Power Shell™ 2.0 90Microsoft TechNet
This session will explore how Windows Powershell v2.0 can automate administrative tasks to manage critical web infrastructure systems in the data center. The session will include topics on how to monitor and manage Windows Server 2008 systems. We will discuss how to use Windows Powershell cmdlets and WMI to retrieve local and remote information and execute tasks that can be performed on a daily basis. Then we will focus on how Windows Powershell can make it easier for IT Professionals to manage Active Directory to administer network accounts and publish shared folders. Next, we will explore how Windows Powershell Snap-in for IIS can be used to efficiently manage web servers in a web farm to decrease administrative overhead. Then we will show you how Windows Powershell snap-in included in SQL Server 2008 can make it easier for IT Professionals to administer backend databases.
System Center 2012 for VMware InfrastructureBryan Dady
Slides from a group presentation I was privileged to participate in during the last Microsoft Management Summit (MMS, April 2013).
The original is hosted by Microsoft at http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/MMS/2013/IM-B309, and I've copied this edition here for sharing on my LinkedIn profile.
How Microsoft Technologies And Windows Vista Improve SupportingMicrosoft TechNet
Windows Vista includes many advances that help IT organizations lock down the desktop environment and prevent user-generated configuration conflicts. We will explore how to take advantage of the advanced capabilities in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008, and System Center application suit to reduce disruption, minimize help desk calls, and ensure maximum uptime for desktop users. In addition, learn how remote-assistance capability in Windows Vista can enable troubleshooting remotely, making problem resolution much more efficient.
This is the first post in my series about the new features in Windows Server 2008 R2. As in my series about the new features of Windows 7, I will update the articles when I learn about new features. I will discuss some of the new features in more detail soon. Essentially, the term "virtualization" covers three different technologies in Windows Server 2008 R2: Server Virtualization, Desktop Virtualization, and Presentation Virtualization. Server Virtualization is based on Hyper-V 2.0, which will get quite a few interesting new features. The virtualization technology ehind Desktop virtualization, i.e., Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), is also Hyper-V. This is probably the most important new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2. Presentation Virtualization is nothing but the good old Terminal Server. Technically, I find it a bit odd to use the term "virtualization" in this context, but from a marketer's point of view, it probably makes a lot of sense. Note that Microsoft renamed the "Terminal Services" as "Remote Desktop Services" in Windows Server 2008 R2.
The session will provide an Introduction to PowerShell for IT professional to automate Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista client administrative activities. The session will explore the features and capabilities of PowerShell, customer scenarios to manage day-to-day server and client administration activities, and Command Line syntax usage.
Automating Desktop Management with Windows Powershell V2.0 and Group Policy M...Microsoft TechNet
This session will explore the new Windows Powershell v2.0 features and how to automate administrative tasks in Windows 7. We will examine the new Windows Powershell cmdlets and show you how to remotely manage desktop systems throughout the organization. Then we will use Windows Powershell with WMI to monitor and retrieve system status and execute changes. Finally, we will use Windows Powershell Group Policy Object cmdlets to automate management of Group Policy Objects and the configuration of registry-based settings.
This session will explore Windows 7 core platform security improvements, securing anywhere access, data protection, and protecting desktop users. We will explain how Windows 7 features in each of these areas provide the foundation for secure and reliable platform. We will discuss User Account Control improvements, enhanced auditing, Network Access Protection (NAP), Firewall improvements, Applocker, Bitlocker and Bitlocker to go enhancements, Direct Access, Internet Explorer 8 security improvements, and EFS enhancements.
This session will explore Windows 7 manageability features for increased automation, reducing help desk calls, and flexible administrator control. We will discuss how Windows Powershell V2.0 automates desktop administrative activities to improve productivity and how Group Policy and Group Policy Preferences enhancements and Applocker make it easier and more flexible for IT Professionals to manage desktop systems. Then we will discuss improvements to desktop auditing to monitor system changes and improvements in system restore capabilities. Finally, we will discuss Support tools such as built-in Windows Troubleshooting Packs, Problem Steps Recorder capabilities, Windows Recovery Environment, Startup Repair tool, Resource Monitor that provides detailed resource utilization, and Reliability Monitor that includes more robust capabilities to help identify and solve system issues.
The session will focus on Windows 7 Direct Access to provide secure anywhere access on the network. We will explore how Direct Access solution makes it easier for IT Professionals to manage the network infrastructure and how it reduces IT costs. We will discuss how Direct Access works, network infrastructure requirements, and how to setup and configure Direct Access on the WS08 R2 Server and Windows 7 Client. In addition, we will include how NAP connections are integrated with Direct Access for Windows 7 remote clients to comply with network policy before connecting to intranet resources. The topics will include WS08 R2 configuration and the Windows 7 connection process through the Direct Access server to the NAP server. The session will include demonstrations on how to setup and configure Direct Access on the Windows 7 client and Windows Server 2008 R2. Finally, the session will include demonstrations to configure NPS Server on Windows Server 2008 R2 and connecting Windows 7 NAP client through the Direct Access Server to NPS Server.
This session will explore how Windows 7 networking reduce IT costs, improve productivity, and make it easier to manage. We will first discuss the challenges managing the network and then how Windows 7 network solutions address IT Professional needs. Then we will examine each of the new Windows 7 networking features and enhancements and explain why these solutions provide value and reduce IT costs. The feature topics will include Direct Access, VPN reconnect, Mobile Broadband, Branch Cache, and SMB enhancements. In addition, we will discuss File Sharing, transparent caching, and Offline File Enhancements, DNS Security Extensions, multiple active firewalls, and URL-based QoS.
This session will focus on Windows 7 enhanced deployment capabilities. We will explore Virtual Hard Disk Image Management and Deployment, Dynamic Driver Provisioning, and Multicast Multiple Stream Transfer functionality that is used with Windows Deployments Services for operating system deployments. In addition we will discuss Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows 7 which includes Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) to create Windows 7 deployment packages. In this session, we will show you how to deploy Windows 7 to a bare metal machine and upgrade existing Windows Vista computers to Windows 7 using Windows Deployment Services included in Windows Server 2008 R2. Then we will show you how to provision VHD using Windows Deployment Services.
This session will explore Windows 7 platform capabilities that provides enhanced security and control, secure anywhere access that make users more productive, and seamless desktop management that make it easier for IT Professionals and users to manage the desktop. We will discuss networking features such as Direct Access, Branch Cache, and Search Federation. Then we will explore management improvements such as Powershell V2.0, Group Policy improvements, deployment enhancements including virtual desktop infrastructure improvements, and Troubleshooting Packs. Next we will discuss data protection enhancements such as Bitlocker and Bitlocker to go, and core security improvements including UAC and Applocker to ensure secure desktop platform. Finally, the session will explore Windows 7 power efficiency improvements to reduce energy costs and improve battery life.
Managing Web Infrastructure Systems with Windows PowerShell 2.0 Demo ScriptMicrosoft TechNet
This session will explore how Windows Powershell v2.0 can automate administrative tasks to manage critical web infrastructure systems in the data center. The session will include topics on how to monitor and manage Windows Server 2008 systems. We will discuss how to use Windows Powershell cmdlets and WMI to retrieve local and remote information and execute tasks that can be performed on a daily basis. Then we will focus on how Windows Powershell can make it easier for IT Professionals to manage Active Directory to administer network accounts and publish shared folders. Next, we will explore how Windows Powershell Snap-in for IIS can be used to efficiently manage web servers in a web farm to decrease administrative overhead. Then we will show you how Windows Powershell snap-in included in SQL Server 2008 can make it easier for IT Professionals to administer backend databases.
In this session, we will explore System Center data center end-to-end monitoring solution that helps IT specialists view systems across the data center to identify potential problems that could affect systems from responding to enterprise business demands. We will discuss how System Center Operations Manager (Ops Manager) is an integral part of this solution, and centrally monitors the health of systems in the data center including configuration changes to ensure that services and distributed applications are functioning to respond to end user requests.
In this session, we will explore System Center data center end-to-end monitoring solution that helps IT specialists view systems across the data center to identify potential problems that could affect systems from responding to enterprise business demands. We will discuss how System Center Operations Manager (Ops Manager) is an integral part of this solution, and centrally monitors the health of systems in the data center including configuration changes to ensure that services and distributed applications are functioning to respond to end user requests.
Business Intelligence For It Professionals Part 4 Scorecards Dashboards And...Microsoft TechNet
In this session we will discuss how Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 builds KPI's, scorecards, and dashboards by accessing IT system performance data from the System Center Operations Manager data warehouse.
Bi For It Professionals Part 3 Building And Querying Multidimensional CubesMicrosoft TechNet
In this session, we will discuss how to build multidimensional cubes using SQL Server Analysis Services from System Center Operations Manager Data Warehouse and then how to use multidimensional expression queries.
We will show how Windows PowerShell command line options can be used to interface with WMI to manage client settings. We will explore administrative tasks, how to manage Windows Vista, and troubleshoot network problems.
In this session we will explore the enhancements to the Group Policy system within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. We will cover the new features in these two products specific to Group Policy and Group Policy processing. The session will then look at the new Group Policy Preferences, explain what they are and how to use them. We will also cover the template format, again looking at its structure and how to use it. Finally we will look at some scripting features of Group Policy and how to use script to automate some Group Policy functions.
In this session we will explore Windows Vista features and Microsoft applications that make it easier to manage Windows Vista desktop clients efficiently in any organization. We will focus on feature capabilities in Vista that are built into the operating system and technologies that can be used in IT infrastructures to manage Vista desktop clients. We will cover features such as Group Policy, Task Scheduler, and Windows Remote Management (WINRM) to effectively automate and manage Windows Vista desktop clients. Then we will explore Microsoft technologies such as Windows Powershell and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack to reduce complexity and automate management tasks. We will also explore Microsoft Management applications that help midsize and large organizations proactively monitor and manage Vista clients. We will cover System Center Essentials, System Center Operations Manager, and Windows Server Update Services that help IT professionals resolve system problems and improve productivity across their IT infrastructure.
In this session, we will discuss how the new file server features in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 will help you more easily and reliably share your files on the network. We will review the new features of the File Server Role in Windows Server 2008 as well as talk about the new SMB 2.0 protocol, Transactional File IO, Server Backup, and the Storage Explorer. We will talk about using the new Offline Files feature to keep local and remote folders in sync, as well as taking a look at failover clustering. The session will round off by discussing istributed File System (DFS) and taking a look at the new replication features.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
3. What Will We Cover?
Windows Essential Business Server
Software Suite
Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007
Automating Management Tasks with the
Management Server
4. Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business Solutions
Configuring Windows Essential Business
Server
Automating Software Distribution and
Updates
Enabling Proactive Management
5. Windows Essential Business Server
Overview
Designed and Priced for
Midsize Business
Less Complexity, More
Control
Integrated and
Predictable Platform
Standard Premium Standard Premium
25–300 Users
5–75 Users
6. Windows Essential Business Server
Components
Management Server Messaging Server Security Server Database Server
• Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2008
Standard Edition Standard Edition Standard Edition Standard Edition
•Networking •Active Directory • Microsoft Exchange • Microsoft SQL Server®
2008 Standard Edition4
•Active Directory® Domain Services Server 2007
• Microsoft Exchange • Microsoft Forefront
•File and Print
Server 2007 Standard Threat Management
• Microsoft System
Edition Gateway Medium
Center Essentials 2007
Business Edition 3
• Microsoft Forefront™
• Windows EBS
Security for Exchange
Administration Console
Server 2
• Windows® SharePoint®
Services 3.01
Standard Edition
Premium Edition
1 Whereas Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is not shipped with Windows Essential Business Server 2008, a step as part of the setup process is
provided to download Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 at no additional cost.
2 One-year Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server subscription included in the product.
3 One-year Web Antimalware Subscription for Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition included in product.
4 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard is available as an alternative version instead of SQL Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.
7. System Center Essentials 2007 Overview
A unified solution with a single console for managing
your servers, clients, hardware, software, and IT
services
Unified
Experience
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and asset tracking to
keep your IT environment secure and up to date
Proactive
Management
Simple execution of complex management tasks, like
troubleshooting end-user issues, monitoring, and
server and client software deployment
Increased
Efficiency
8. Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business Solutions
Configuring Windows Essential Business
Server
Automating Software Distribution and
Updates
Enabling Proactive Management
9. Windows Essential Business Server
Installation
Reduced Deployment
and Planning
Complexity and Time
Preparation and
Planning Wizards
Detailed help for complex
tasks
Intelligent Checks on
Users’ Inputs to
Remove Setup Errors
Role-Based Configuration
Management Server
Security Server
Messaging Server
11. Demo
Setting Up Windows Essential
Business Server
Install the Preparation and Planning Tools
Run the Preparation Wizard
Run the Planning Wizard
Run the Management Server Installation Wizard
12. Windows Essential Business Server
Configuration
Configure
Migrate DNS to Migrate DHCP to Activate
System Center
Windows EBS Windows EBS Windows EBS
Essentials
Configure
Configure site- Install Client
networks Configure
to-site VPN Access Licenses
settings for firewall rules
settings (CALs)
subnets
Configure DNS Configure DNS Migrate
Assign Client
for Remote Web for Sender ID Exchange
Access Licenses
Workplace validation Server 2007
Move Active
Move logon Discover
Configure Directory
scripts and computers and
updates Domain Services
roaming profiles devices
roles
Guided Configuration and Migration Tasks
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc540505.aspx
13. Demo
Completing Windows Essential
Business Server Configuration
Configure Subnets, Site-to-Site VPN, and Firewall
Rules
Migrate DNS, Migrate DHCP, and Configure
Management Tools
Complete the Configuration and Migration Tasks
14. Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business Solutions
Configuring Windows Essential Business
Server
Automating Software Distribution and
Updates
Enabling Proactive Management
15. Automate Software Updates
Check for and
Approve Deploy Verify
Test updates
download
updates updates deployment
updates
Configure Proxy
Select Applications to Update
Select Languages for the Updates
Select Types of Updates (Critical or Security Updates)
Update
Select Download, Install, and Approval Preferences
Configuration
Wizard
16. Demo
Automating Software Updates
Explore Updates and Settings
Deploy Windows Vista with SP1 by Using System
Center Essentials 2007
17. Automate Software Deployment
Create Create groups Approve Verify software
Deploy
software for target software deployment
software
packages computers package status
18. Demo
Automating Software
Deployment
Create a 2007 Office System Setup Customization File
Create the 2007 Office System Installation Software
Package
Deploy the 2007 Office Installation Software Package
19. Agenda
Introducing Midsize Business Solutions
Configuring Windows Essential Business
Server
Automating Software Distribution and
Updates
Enabling Proactive Management
21. Demo
Enabling Proactive Management
Explore the Windows EBS Administration Console
Features
Explore the Monitoring Capabilities of System Center
Essentials 2007
Manage Alert Information in System Center Essentials
2007
22. Session Summary
Deploying Windows Essential Business
Server 2008
Using System Center Essentials 2007
Reducing IT Management Costs
23. Where to Find More Information
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speaker notes
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25. Become a Microsoft Certified Professional
What Are MCP Certifications?
Validation in performing critical IT functions
Why Certify?
Worldwide recognition of skills gained via
experience
More effective deployments with reduced costs
What Certifications Are There for IT Pros?
MCTS, MCITP
www.microsoft.com/certification
26. Microsoft TechNet Plus
TechNet Plus is an essential, premium, Web-enabled, and live support resource that provides IT
Professionals with fast and easy access to Microsoft experts, software, and technical
information, enhancing IT productivity, control, and planning.
Evaluate and Learn Plan and Deploy Support and Maintain
Evaluate full versions of all Microsoft
Two complimentary Professional Support
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Access more than 100 managed
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