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For those who are looking for Remote Server Administration Tools(RSAT) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, follow the link as below to download! :)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=7d2f6ad7-656b-4313-a005-4e344e43997d

Cheers! :)

Extracted from the Microsoft TechNet where it mentioned about Windows 7 Upgrade Paths.

The document outlines possible upgrade scenarios from older versions of Windows.

For a Web version of this document, see Windows 7 Upgrade Paths in the Windows Client TechCenter Library.

For IT Professional who is planning your migration, you should start reading up and even try to test out those upgrade path.

Ohh.. The link is

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=E170EBA1-5BAB-401F-BBF5-00F0EE7FE0FB&displaylang=en

Do not wait. DRU now D- Download, R – Read and U – understand

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User Group Leaders got a chance to try out the Win7 RTM and had an install fest in advance to try it out.

We all love Win7 and are now using it as our production machine! :)

There are so much benefits using Win7 as compare to WinXP and not to mention Windows Vista…

Moving on forward, we shall blog more on Win7 and Windows 2008 R2.

Today… I met one very nice IT Professional who are using a MacBook but running Windows Vista by default! I intro a bit of the Windows XP Mode and ask if he can run the Securable Utility to test if the MacBook is VT Ready and Enable. He agree and YES!! The result is positive! :)

What does that mean? For those who are running Windows 7 RC or RTM by now… you may want to get a MacBook and install Windows 7 where you are able to run Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode!!

For me… I guess I have to wait till I get a new Laptop with VT as my old Compaq VT is locked by the BIOS. SO SAD!!

Just to update that it seems like the latest virus definition from McAfee is able resolve the conflict but I will keep monitoring and update on this thread.

Correction. The problem persist as it affected the Flash editor (flash.exe).

I have escalated this case to McAfee and will keep everyone update.

[Updated = 20090916]

McAfee gets back to us and indicate that we can exclude the file from the on-access scan!

But advise us to perform schedule scan frequently.

Well.. already asked them on why you want to scan this file and now you allow us to exclude it?! The answer they get back is... you believe the file, you can exclude from the scan which mean.. ITS YOUR BUSINESS...

Sianz. But good news is if you are going for 8.5i or 8.7i, you should not have this issue.

Cheers.

I was designing AD recently for a projects that has approx 6 remote site and someone actually ask me why I do not use one of the new features from Windows 2008 that targets on branch office - Read Only Domain Controller (RODC) but a Normal Domain Controller on Windows 2008 Core.

Before we discuss further, let check out what are the features which RODC providing and see what Microsoft propose on when to use it.

Features of RODC

1. Read Only Active Directory Database
2. Only allowed user passwords are stored on RODC
3. Unidirectional Replication
4. Role Separation

Benefits of RODC

Roles and Services Supported by RODC

ADFS,DNS, DHCP, FRS V1, DFSR (FRS V2), Group Policy, IAS/VPN, DFS, SMS, ADSI queries, MOM

After getting to know RODC better, are you able to determine when to use RODC? Something more for you all to know and consider is that configuration of a RODC is not as easy as setting up one.

The Key point to note on when you want to deploy a RODC is level of SECURITY.

If your remote branch office has a server room that is locked at all time and only authorize personnel is able to access it (Physically Secured), my advise is not to use RODC that will complicate your future administration. As what the Key Benefit of RODC above stated… RODC is meant for branch office which require a local DC for authentication but physical security cannot be guaranteed.

So.. RODC is a feature for Branch Offices but Microsoft never say you must use this for all Branch Office! Know the features… Know what you need.. And find the right technology to fit! And must be Cost-Effective! LOL~

Today, I have received a feedback from one of my guys telling me that McAfee 8.0.0i is having a conflict with Photoshop or Flash Player 10.

Whenever anyone launch Photoshop or Flash Player 10, McAfee will try to scan the executable file of those software and cause them not to run.

The problem arise since early last week.

So… to settle this issue before McAfee will come back to us for any solution, what I can suggest is to exclude the executable files of those software from the On-Access Scan.

If you have EPO, you may configure from EPO and push the policy down to all the client through EPO agent.

If not, you will need to configure your McAfee Client one by one.

Files to exclude:

1. FlashUtil10b.exe
2. Photoshop.exe

I will keep this thread update but it seems like only the old version of McAfee is having this problem but not 8.5.

Good Day.

Using Windows Live Writer to upload Blog from my Windows 7 RC… Cool!! :)

Cannot wait for my Win7 RTM edition. :)

Cheers…