The Daily Ramblings of an SMS Engineer

NightWatchman Console Security

aclendenen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:13:36 PST

In my post regarding what’s new in NightWatchman 5.5 I talked about the new NightWatchman Console . I want to cover the security aspect of the console...(read more)

1E White Paper on Remote BIOS Configuration

aclendenen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:23:24 PST

1E released a new white paper written by Ian Godfrey last week entitled Remote Management of BIOS Configuration, which is centered around configuring Wake...(read more)

NightWatchman 5.5 New Features

aclendenen — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:32:11 PST

Right before Christmas 1E released not only the free tool Service Window that I mentioned in my last post but also new versions of NightWatchman now version...(read more)

Win32/Conficker.B/Downadup Resolution

aclendenen — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:03:56 PST

First install this patch MS08-067 Then use this to remove it from any infected computers Malicious Software Removal tool History: Win32/Conficker.B --...(read more)

ConfigMgr Maintenance Window Editing Tool

aclendenen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:17:53 PST

Right before Christmas 1E released its first free tool for ConfigMgr admins in a while called Service Window . This tool will allow you to edit,...(read more)

Wanted! IT Administrators with Windows Server experience (Puget Sound Only) Microsoft User Research is conducting a study focusing on the next version of Windows Server between August 22 and August 28, 2008

aclendenen — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:07:38 PDT

This is a great opportunity for IT administrators who have experience with Windows Server to provide feedback and help improve the next version. You do...(read more)

Oakley Sunglasses Are Overpriced!

aclendenen — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:44:29 PDT

I have been working with JD, Brian, and Nelson this week in Minneapolis. At lunch today Brian and were talking about blogging and he had a good suggestion...(read more)

Sysinternals Tools Can Now Run From The Web

aclendenen — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:04:34 PDT

While they also updated several of their tools like Process Explorer, Handle, ZoomIt and SigCheck, the much more interesting news is that you don't...(read more)

Get FREE One Year Subscription of CA Anti-Virus - Tweaking with Vishal

aclendenen — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:27:44 PDT

In case you missed out the free AVG offer here is another free anti-virus product. Once you create a free account on the CA site they will send you link...(read more)

Using Maintenance Windows While Patching

aclendenen — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:22:16 PDT

I got a really good question today on maintenance windows and patching and how they can or cannot work together. Specifically if you had a maintenance...(read more)

ConfigMgr SP1 Goes RTM

aclendenen — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:38:05 PDT

Update : Download link More Details . Overview Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 now offers full support for management with Windows Vista SP1 and Windows...(read more)

ConfigMgr SP1 Goes RTM

aclendenen — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:41:39 PDT

Just made public today, it will take a day or so to get the bits available for download. Regards, Anthony Anthony Clendenen | Solutions Engineer | 1E Microsoft...(read more)

SMS Admin Job in Seattle

aclendenen — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:32:27 PDT

My client is seeking an SMS Administrator to join their operations team in Seattle. The ideal candidate must be passionate and driven about SMS 2003/SCCM...(read more)

MMS 2008 - Sunday - Registration Swag

aclendenen — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:43:00 PDT

Finally got here after quite a long drive. We are staying at the Venetian and it is quite nice. There are quite a few people here already. When you register...(read more)

How Update Enforcement Works in NAP

aclendenen — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:36:38 PDT

There is a great article on the NAP team's blog on just how update enforcement works in NAP. "The easiest way to discuss update enforcement is...(read more)