Windows Server 2008

Daniel Petri explains how to block Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) automatic updates with the Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit. Unlike the IE9 blocking tool, this tool does have an expiration date – the 22nd of February 2012.

Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 includes previous improvements delivered via Windows Update and addresses feedback from customers. Currently, there are 625 hotfixes and updates. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers or partners. It is standard practice to include all of these updates in a Service Pack, and as such they are included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

Christian Mohn provides a walkthrough of Microsoft’s Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) for license and activation management. In addition to license administration, VAMT allows admins to manage and activate Multiple Activation Key (MAK), Key Management Service (KMS) and retail product keys.

Jason Zandri discusses the details of Microsoft Exam 70-653: TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring. Listing of required skills and recommended preparations for the exam are covered.

In this article, Daniel explains how to download and use RDCMan (Remote Desktop Connection Manager) to more efficiently manage multiple remote desktop connections.

In this article, Daniel gives step-by-step instructions for enabling remote management of Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core using SCONFIG and Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT).

A special video presentation and discussion of some of the hottest features and functionality included in Windows Server 2008 R2, direct from seasoned Microsoft experts Matt Hester and Chris Henley.

Daniel explains how to resolve Server 2008 R2 Server Core error: “The security database on the server does not have a computer account for this workstation trust relationship”

In this article, Daniel explains a handy new feature of Windows Server 2008 R2, which allows for remote management from another server or from a Windows 7 workstation, by using Server Manager.

Daniel outlines the important steps needed to remotely manage disks on a Windows Server 2008 R2 machine so as to avoid a “RPC Server is Unavailable” error.