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John Savill's FAQs for Windows


Microsoft Windows technical specialist and MVP John Savill answers technical questions about Windows server and client applications, SharePoint, virtualization with Hyper-V, Microsoft System Center, nd more.

Q. What permissions do I need to set on the file system and share to host Hyper-V virtual machines on a SMB 2.2 file share with Windows Server 2012?

By John Savill, 05/23/2012

Host Hyper-V virtual machines on a SMB 2.2 file share with Windows Server 2012.

Q: How can I test System Center 2012 with Windows Server 2012?

By John Savill, 05/23/2012

Want to use Windows Server 2012 with System Center 2012? You'll need System Center 2012 SP1. Here's the link to the technology preview.

Q: What configuration is required on Hyper-V hosts to enable System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 to automatically configure iSCSI mappings?

By John Savill, 05/22/2012

Enable System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 to automatically configure iSCSI mappings on Hyper-V hosts.

Q: Where do I get the free game Microsoft Flight?

By John Savill, 05/21/2012

Flight is a free Microsoft game. Here's where to get it.

Q: How can I quickly see the latest new additions to Microsoft Download Center?

By John Savill, 05/19/2012

Finding downloadable Microsoft products.

Q: How can I quickly see the dependencies of a Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager?

By John Savill, 05/18/2012

Here are the dependencies for System Center Operations Manager Management Pack.

Q: How can I use Windows PowerShell to find a specific network adapter object in Windows Server 2012?

By John Savill, 05/18/2012

Find a network adapter object in Windows Server 2012.

Q: How do I submit feedback to Microsoft to request new features?

By John Savill, 05/17/2012

Tell Microsoft what you think about its products.

Q: Can a Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V virtual machine (VM) boot from the new virtual Fibre Channel HBA?

By John Savill, 05/17/2012

Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 (formerly code-named Windows Server 8)and booting a virtual machine via Fibre Channel HBA.

Q: How do I install System Center Service Manager 2012 RTM?

By John Savill, 05/16/2012

Follow these steps to install System Center Service Manager 2012 RTM.

Q: Can I specify switches for MSI files deployed using Group Policy?

By John Savill, 05/16/2012

You can't pass switches to a Group Policy-deployed MSI file but you can use an MST file.

Q: How do I delete a SQL Server Analysis Services database?

By John Savill, 05/15/2012

Deleting a SQL Server Analysis Services database requires creating a new connection.

Q: What is the final name for Windows Server "8"?

By John Savill, 05/14/2012

The code name of Windows Server 8 is just that. Its true name is Windows Server 2012.

Q: Where is Windows Media Center in Windows 8?

By John Savill, 05/12/2012

Windows 8 Media Center does not exist.


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