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 By now most IT Professionals are aware of the Windows Server 2008 installation option of Server Core. In summary, Server Core is a cut down version of Windows Server 2008 which does not contain any rich graphical interface (GUI) components such as Windows Explorer. Server Core only contains the necessary components to provide common Server Scenarios, such as: File Servers, Domain Controllers, Basic Static HTTP web servers (potentially PHP), etc.
Windows Server Core is confronting to the common Windows ... [ Read More ]... |
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 Some time ago I was searching around the internet for a good description of the Kerberos Authentication Protocol used in such technologies as Microsoft's Active Directory and Novell Netware. At the time I could not find any great diagrams or descriptions. So I created the following diagram which I have been passing to people ever since.
Kerberos gets its name from the three headed dog that guards the gates of hell in Greek mythology, Cerberos. This is because with Kerberos authentication, there ... [ Read More ]... |
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 | Image Tuner - posted Saturday 07th of November 2009 06:24 PM |
 For anyone who has had to resize images before, it is often a tedious task considering how simple it should be. Windows Paint can do its not much fun if you have a lot to do a lot of photos, and I feel that you should not have to shell hard earned cash for such a seemingly simple task. There are a number of applications out there but not many provide a nice degree of configurability and usability. That is where I find Image Tuner to be my pick in this class of application.
Image Tuner features a ... [ Read More ]... |
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Windows Sydney Users Group is hosting a Windows 7 launch party at the Sydney Microsoft offices in North Ryde. The Party will begin at 6pm sharp this Thursday 29th of October.
You can expect an interesting night with demos and discussions on various parts of Windows 7. I'll be performing a demo on Windows Media player with DLNA using my Nokia N95 8GB.
For more information check out the following sites.
http://windowsusergroup.com/index.php/2009/10/windows-7-house-party/
http://windowsusergroup.com/
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Is 64-bit your future?
Today when installing a new computer operating system (OS) or purchasing a new computer you may be presented with a new choice. The choice is not with regards to the edition of the OS, be it a Home Edition or Enterprise Edition. The choice is with the underlying architecture of the OS, be it 32-bit or 64-bit. So which is it? Do you really know what it means? What effects does it have on the performance or behaviour of the operating system? Will it become ... [ Read More ]... |
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For those going to Microsoft TechEd Australia, maybe I'll see you there. On Tuesday the 8th I'll be delivering a Windows 7 full day seminar to pre conference training attendees. Due to TechEd 2009 being such a popular event this year (Sold Out to 2500+ delegates with many on waiting lists.) I was asked to perform an additional session for a full day on Windows 7, titled “Whats Hot in Windows 7”. I'll be performing a deep dive into the technologies behind Windows 7 ... [ Read More ]... |
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Just over a month ago Microsoft released into limited beta a new product called Microsoft Security Essentials. Microsoft Security Essentials will be a free real time malware protection provided to replace the One Care package that Microsoft currently has available. Microsoft seems to have a realistic perspective on computer security and has adapted an approach that a good security product should be accessible to everyone. Because if everyone has some level of protection on their ... [ Read More ]... |
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As many people who follow the Microsoft scene may be aware, Microsoft has announced a new Media Player based on their Zune line. I have been following the Zune scene quite closely since not long after the initial release of the 1st version some years ago now. With the announcement of a new player due to be released in September, I was quite happy to see the Zune brand progressing. From all reports it looks like Microsoft may at last have a device that not only catches up with ... [ Read More ]... |
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| SyncToy 2.0 - posted Tuesday 25th of August 2009 08:39 PM |
SyncToy is a file synchronisation utility for maintaining copies of you data folders in multiple folders. Most commonly used as a backup style tool to copy files from a computer to a network location or external hard drive. Once SyncToy has performed its initial sync, it will only copy files and folders that have changed, creating a much more granular file synchronisation process.
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SyncToy classifies a folders in a folder pair as being either the ... [ Read More ]... |
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| Recently Microsoft and their main competitor in the consumer space Apple announced the prices of their upcoming Operating Systems. Windows 7 and Snow Leopard respectively. The prices from a simple standing point look as follows.
Windows 7 will cost anywhere from $50 to $120. Snow Leopard will cost $29 as far as Apple's marketing department is concerned.
This prompted many bloggers and media columnists out there called on Microsoft to be more competitive with their pricing and to follow Apple's ... [ Read More ]... |
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