http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5058173/rsscomment/5058173en-USSun, 27 May 2012 05:59:36 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 05:59:36 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/getaduser-find-inactive-ad-users-141486#commentsAnchorWed, 09 May 2012 16:25:20 GMT
Remember, the first thing to do is to import the ActiveDirectory module by using the Import-Module cmdlet. - Import-Module activedirectory Other wise it will not be a recognised cmdlet. ]]>Tim BoltonWed, 09 May 2012 16:25:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/getaduser-find-inactive-ad-users-141486#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorTue, 08 May 2012 15:56:21 GMT
Currently ActiveSync does not allow me to exclude devices running such OSes as iOS and Android based on what level of patching is installed. If the brave new domainless world hopes to use somethin ActiveSync-like, ActiveSync will need the capability of blocking access from out-of-date and unpatched OSes.]]>JohnTue, 08 May 2012 15:56:21 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2012 17:46:08 GMT
Whatever happened to claims-based authentication (Windows Identity Foundation - although the concepts aren't Windows specific)? If we're going to make the leap from domain-membership based security shouldn't this be considered? Theoretically it seemed to provide a great deal of flexibility. It may be integrated with some PKI infrastructure or not...]]>BimFri, 04 May 2012 17:46:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorSat, 28 Apr 2012 22:02:56 GMT
The infrastructure to authenicate using AD from a machine not joined to a domain has existed for years. As a consultant, I carry my laptop from customer to customer. My laptop is a member of my employers domain. So how do I access the customer's resources using an AD account they provide? The RUNAS command and the NETONLY commandline switch. I'm waiting to see if Windows 8 on ARM will support this. I hope it does. This is what I use to access a customer's SQL Servers in their LAB domain. I get prompted for my password, then I'm in. C:\Windows\System32\runas.exe /user:LAB\marc.jellinek /NETONLY "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE\Ssms.exe"]]>Marc JellinekSat, 28 Apr 2012 22:02:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorTue, 24 Apr 2012 14:13:06 GMT
All sounds great except that I can't tell you how many "tech" folks call me and tell me that they have some error in their browser that talks about installing an certificate. Why am I getting that error? But I do agree that we need a way to associate with many organizations. But this would bring on other problems. Freedom gets abused and thus lost. Now cloud apps are going to be incorporated with "On Prem" AD forest for control of the applicaiton usage along with the built in "Application security". If you had a diagram of a molecule that was worth say a billion bucks, would you want an "Associate" even the most limited possible access to it via a Share Point doc Lib? ]]>SCGTue, 24 Apr 2012 14:13:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:10:26 GMT
This idea should be explored more in your columns and in Windows IT Pro. After work ends, I attend college classes. I am surprised how easily and productively I can access the university's technology resources, just using my own device and credentials provided by the university. ]]>bwadminTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:10:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-membership-pass-142909#commentsAnchorTue, 24 Apr 2012 06:27:27 GMT
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I am not a fan of this new look. My desktop is not a tablet or phone and I dont wish to convert it. The interface is very messy and childlike. Windows 8 where is the classic look?]]>RmikowskiFri, 06 Apr 2012 09:54:55 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-join-arm-tablets-142546#commentsAnchorTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:51:51 GMT
Maybe Microsoft is [in a way] copying Apple and other tablet manufacturers and assume while tablets using ARM may be used in the enterprise, they don't expect it to be managed like a laptop or desktop. Can an iPad or an Android tablet be managed centrally? Not really. It is a dumb move - just like forcing the Metro interface on everyone - even those without a touch screen.]]>Ed BTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:51:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-join-arm-tablets-142546#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-join-arm-tablets-142546#commentsAnchorTue, 27 Mar 2012 13:56:36 GMT
The point is that if a Windows ARM device is simply a dumb terminal, why buy it? You could buy Android, ipad, etc. Microsoft's differentiator was supposed to be that it could actually be an enterprise device. ]]>RichTue, 27 Mar 2012 13:56:36 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-join-arm-tablets-142546#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/tale-cmdlets-142155#commentsAnchorMon, 26 Mar 2012 07:34:38 GMT
At my company, we have three terminal servers and every time we sign up a new client, my boss throws out user accounts like there is no tomorrow. Therefore, I am quite positive we have tons of accounts have never been used and may or may not be disabled. So now what I need to do is take this article and write a PowerShell scheduled task that keeps me updated, via email, of all accounts that have not been logged on to in 30 days or are disabled from my terminal server OU. Thanks Mark! JamesNT]]>JamesNTMon, 26 Mar 2012 07:34:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/tale-cmdlets-142155#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/tale-cmdlets-142155#commentsAnchorSun, 25 Mar 2012 22:09:49 GMT
Great Piece Mark, and the title is perfect. Thanks. I'll be trying this in the lab and pointing my clients to it. Curt Spanburgh]]>SCGSun, 25 Mar 2012 22:09:49 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/tale-cmdlets-142155#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-join-arm-tablets-142546#commentsAnchorFri, 23 Mar 2012 12:37:38 GMT
I'm not sure it's that big of a deal. Since legacy apps don't run on ARM, and you don't have big control over the OS, does it matter that central authentication is present? ARM devices will still act as "dumb terminals" for RemoteApp, and resources can be locked down from within TS. I could see a lot of businesses doing this, and supporting BYOD devices this way. A lot of businesses that are sticklers for Internet access already likely lock down computers by way of an AD safe list. Anything else not in an AD OU is prevented from accessing shares or Internet access or what have you. BYOD IT setups can be "managed" by excluding unmanaged (ie. non AD-joined) devices from having access rights to sensitive data. By restricting users to VDI or TS RemoteApp, you are effectively sandboxing their computing to a controlled environment. Disable local clipboard and drive access, and it's as secure as any domain-joined PC.]]>WaethornFri, 23 Mar 2012 12:37:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains/domain-join-arm-tablets-142546#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorThu, 01 Mar 2012 13:07:56 GMT
Just joined the site because I have to say this, Windows 8 is great for a cellphone or a tablet, but it is absolutely useless as a desktop UI. I have been in IT since 1974 and have been a loyal Microsoft customer. I am a TechNet member and a Microsoft Partner, but I will never download nor use Windows 8 in its present state. You want to hear what a lot of people, people that know how to make a UI look good are saying about Windows 8? Have a look at this: http://forums.wincustomize.com/418854/page/1/#replies Have a nice day, welcome to another Windows ME/Vista.]]>LightStarThu, 01 Mar 2012 13:07:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorWed, 29 Feb 2012 07:17:58 GMT
This article was great right up until the bit where you say that ARM processors are restricted to 1/2 GB of RAM. This is false, but I think I know where you got it from. You see, ARM have an architecture for microcontrollers, called V7-M, and an architecture for Apps processors, called v7-A. I believe what you've gone and done is read the v7-M architecture manual, see the information about the architected memory map (which includes a 1/2 GB region for code), and then panicked up this article that MS are making a huge mistake. I would encourage you to go back and read (if you can stomach the page count) the ARM v7-A architecture, which places no limits on code size (and allows - via page table translation, up to 40bits of address space). So great that you bothered to check things out, just bad that you read the wrong manual... It may affect you conclusions (and may I also point you to the announcement last year that MS have taken out an ARM architecture license...)]]>alxlr8Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:17:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorTue, 28 Feb 2012 19:51:21 GMT
RE: "But the fact that fingers aren't mice means that running traditional Windows apps can be something of a pain on a multi-touch tablet, and that's one reason why Windows 8 supports a completely new kind of app that's touch-centric, a "Metro" application." What about stylus? A good active stylus (like those Samsung has introduced on its latest tablets) is much better than a finger for running legacy Windows apps. The fine (1 mm) tip allows precise positioning. Even better is a system that allows simultaneous fingers and stylus.]]>geoffwalkerTue, 28 Feb 2012 19:51:21 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorTue, 28 Feb 2012 17:14:14 GMT
Has anyone ever figured out Microsoft??? Delay is not an option in the mobile world. Windows can become the new Betamax; perfectly good technology, but not popular enough to sustain. I need Microsoft to iron out its problems with Verizon ASAP, as I am ready for a new smartphone, but I want something better than the Trophy. Verizon is the biggest and best carrier, and MS needs it to get phones into consumer hands. Otherwise, forget it and start downsizing.]]>rejohnsonTue, 28 Feb 2012 17:14:14 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorTue, 28 Feb 2012 16:09:02 GMT
It's the old "we know what's best for users" mentality that has killed many other companies. Instead of producing a Mango tablet quickly, Microsoft is protecting the "Windows" sales (at least internally protecting them) by NOT creating Windows Phone (i.e. Mango) tablets. What they FAIL to see, as you point out, is that some people will just go Android or IPad and not wait for Microsoft.]]>jkohutTue, 28 Feb 2012 16:09:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-mango-tablet-142410#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Feb 2012 15:34:47 GMT
Hello Mark, I consult for File Secure Pro, a DRM vendor. If you have time, I am interested in the infrastructure comment to OptimusSpime's IP resignation blog. I understand the Internet is both awesome and terrible at the same time for ebook authors. FSP's software protects PDF documents. Absent en mass OCR piracy, the security is stable. You also mentioned that all known DRM is compromised. Please elaborate when you have time.]]>TJWed, 01 Feb 2012 15:34:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:27:07 GMT
Music/movie/book publishers/sudios need to give up on this drm thing and simply make it easy and affordable to buy/rent content. They finally gave up on drm for mp3's, are all the musicians starving? There will always be pirates, but the masses will support artists if their preferences are taken into account. For example, I've dropped cable/satellite and use Netflix for my primary tv viewing. Studios hate this, but they're not willing to bend on pricing. I also watch some current tv with Amazon VOD. But studios won't put popular shows there. Why not? I'm willing to pay cash to watch a specific show, but they won't take my money? If they won't make it easy and affordable, we both know I can get it for free...]]>RichWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:27:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Feb 2012 07:51:01 GMT
That's funny. I'd have characterized "good, useful, non-annoying e-books" as fantasy ten years ago. Hey, you may be right, it might be that people can't make a living creating IP of any quality, and honestly I've already seen that ... I know a number of very good tech writers who don't write any more because they can't make a living in our current world. That's a ahame, as they did a great job making the complicated understandable... and that is often NOT easy. Having said that, better DRM is neither "pie in the sky" or unicornian. (You don't capitalize "Unicorn," as it's not a proper noun, and it's "fantasizing," not "fantsising." Well-written text is worth creating, as it's more credible and usually better thought-out, and spelling and grammatical errors make otherwise good text LESS credible. Ensuring that requires the time and effort of people like editors who deserve fair compensation for their expert work, and if there's no revenue, there aren't editors.) The better DRM is just a matter of certificates and key exchange, sort of like SSL. It just requires a bit of infrastructure. Thanks for reading! Mark]]>MarkMinasiWed, 01 Feb 2012 07:51:01 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:51:05 GMT
Piracy is one click. Go to Google. Type in what you want. Click. Get. There is no distribution method that can compete with this. Even sites that offer stuff cheaply for free come up as less relevant search results than the pirate sites. In what situation would someone possibly want to click through a couple of steps to purchase and check out something when they can get it "one click" with no effort. There *is* no business model to compete with free and one-click piracy. Maybe Google could do something with their search results to ensure that pirated works aren't returned - but they have indicated that they will fight tooth and nail against any such restriction on their trade. Google makes money out of running advertising against search for pirated content. Doing something costs them money and they gain nothing out of it. Creators are up the creek. Works are often distributed through hundreds of sites. The legal cost of more than a couple of take downs (as sites know that they can ignore requests) exceeds the revenue of 99% of commercial creative works. Any system with "due process" requires substantial legal fees. Multiply that by the number of sites. Try the following search on google "Mastering Windows Server 2008 R2 PDF". If a due process approach cost $500 per site (and that's generously cheap) - how many sites could you take down before you spent more than the book earned in advances and royalties? The future is one in which there is no financial reward for the creation of intellectual property that can be digitally distributed. Piracy *is* the most efficient and simplest distribution method and it cannot be monetized. Fantasising about some "pie in the sky" future business model that somehow is more convenient than what you can do at the moment (which is start downloading anything in less than 20 seconds) that people will be willing to pay for is like expecting a Unicorn to win the Kentucky Derby sometime in the next 10 years.]]>OptimusSpimeTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:51:05 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/sopa-pipa-alternative-solutions-142120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-server-20082/creating-dualboot-winpe-system-136443#commentsAnchorWed, 25 Jan 2012 08:26:40 GMT
Can you relate this process to a MDT install, where and how would I put this into a task sequence ]]>bcaslerWed, 25 Jan 2012 08:26:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-server-20082/creating-dualboot-winpe-system-136443#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorSat, 07 Jan 2012 17:38:18 GMT
John, I'm afraid we're going to have go with PowerShell's parser here and issue the following error message: Comment cannot be processed because the name 'Steve' is ambiguous. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Are you thanking Jobs, Ballmer or Sinofsky?]]>MarkMinasiSat, 07 Jan 2012 17:38:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorTue, 27 Dec 2011 13:17:40 GMT
Yup, that's always been my biggest problem with Apple, being told what I can and can't do with my device. Having the option to buy apps, music, etc from a (theoretically) safe and secure app store is great. But I shouldn't be forced to ONLY buy from that location. I see that with Android, not becuase of Google, but because the carriers lock the phones down. I hope Microsoft doesn't go down this restrictive path too.]]>RichTue, 27 Dec 2011 13:17:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorTue, 27 Dec 2011 12:56:20 GMT
" "Now loading..." messages on Flash-based home pages as a cue to close the web browser -- I've always felt that "bandwidth parsimony is next to godliness" or something like that." This is fault of web site, not Adobe. I agree with much of what you said. A number of years ago (I think about 5 or so, not exactly sure) Major League Baseball tried to migrate their Gameday Video/Audio site from Flash to a young Silverlight product. It failed miserably. It is easy to say you have a replacement for something else. Until it is found to be as ubiquitous and as Flexible/Feature rich as what is out there, a new product can only claim to be able to replace an older Product. I think Flash sees that HTML5 is coming, but it will likely be 12 months or so before it is standardized and mature enough to really be able to to replace Flash (and that is why Adobe was Smart to agree to support Android Ice Cream Sandwich with a version of Flash to allow HTML5 to finish maturing and to give web site designers time to migrate their sites.]]>jkohutTue, 27 Dec 2011 12:56:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorSat, 24 Dec 2011 00:23:27 GMT
Are you kidding? Macs have always been best for porn. Most virus target Windows systems. The only reason I keep an old Mac around is for Porn. Thanks Steve;) ]]>johnSat, 24 Dec 2011 00:23:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/web-administration/adobe-flash-141709#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:41:14 GMT
I think an important thing for all of us to keep in mind is that none of what is in Win8 is accidental. There are thousands of hours and millions of dollars in research and usability studies that have gone into creating everything you see. While to each of us it might occur as not perfect, the design and experience is informed by tons of learning - both from experience and being the market leader in end-user operating system software and the years and millions of customers and their input, but also in net-new research to determine what is going to work best for people in this new product. That doesn't mean they'll get everything right, but I believe there is an earnest interest in making a great product ideal for end users and wonderfully manageable (although I feel like the latter is usually playing second fiddle to the former...). P.S. I think a 2012 RTM for Win8 is not at all realistic and a summer 2012 RTM is downright crazy. When does anything ever ship on time? It's going to be Q1 2013 at the earliest.]]>AaronWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:41:14 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorTue, 22 Nov 2011 19:00:40 GMT
I am just getting started with 8. Some things that I "assume" will be changed would the process of DCPROMO'ing while adding DNS. I had to go back and add the DNS Snap-in through the RSAT tools option. Again, I assume that was a glitch in the matrix and will be corrected. I also would like to see a power-off button. Yes, I know the joke of why do I need to click the start button to shut down, but again, both on the desktop and server, it's dumb not to have an intuitive way to shutdown...or is there? I do the 3 finger salute. Also, really Microsoft, I have to restart STILL after I change my computer name for the first time? Dare to dream I suppose. Not a huge fan of the metro server manager either. Would love a "classic" option. Love the PowerShell command cheats though. Great article Mark!!! My students love your books!]]>Michael TeskeTue, 22 Nov 2011 19:00:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows8/microsoft-windows-8-feedback-141384#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/finishing-dualboot-windows-pe-system-139826#commentsAnchorThu, 25 Aug 2011 19:04:13 GMT
BTW, doesn't Windows 7 have a WinRE F8 boot option by default? It is good to move it to a system partition, but this general capability is really more or less built-in to Windows 7. ]]>AaronThu, 25 Aug 2011 19:04:13 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/finishing-dualboot-windows-pe-system-139826#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/finishing-dualboot-windows-pe-system-139826#commentsAnchorThu, 25 Aug 2011 18:53:27 GMT
Interesting article. Using WinPE as an environment to repair or quickly redeploy a system to resolve issues is a great use of what I think is an underutilized, incredibly powerful tool. But there really needs to be a systematic or automated way to do the process described in this article to make this usable at scale, which makes the process and undertaking more complicated. We know an increasing number of organizations where a limited amount of time is allowed for troubleshooting before a mandatory "flatten and reload" (reimaging) of the system is required. Having WinPE pre-loaded on the system would get workers back to a productive state even more quickly. If that was a standard part of the gold image or imaging process it would be a great potential time saver. ]]>AaronThu, 25 Aug 2011 18:53:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/finishing-dualboot-windows-pe-system-139826#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/service-cloud-services-139628#commentsAnchorWed, 29 Jun 2011 09:21:49 GMT
I think people need to understand that the cloud is just another tool that needs to be carefully analyzed before implementing. Every business organization needs to do a risk assessment and disaster recovery analysis on what to move to the cloud and then accept the risk. You will always have down time in one form or another so be expecting it with solid planning.]]>bbnetmanWed, 29 Jun 2011 09:21:49 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/service-cloud-services-139628#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/service-cloud-services-139628#commentsAnchorWed, 29 Jun 2011 09:17:26 GMT
I think people need to understand that the cloud is just another tool that needs to be carefully analyzed before implementing. Every business organization needs to do a risk assessment and disaster recovery analysis on what to move to the cloud and then accept the risk. You will always have down time in one form or another so be expecting it with solid planning.]]>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:17:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/service-cloud-services-139628#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/adding-windows-pe-to-your-windows-7-system-129793#commentsAnchorMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:40:28 GMT
Very cool procedure. Thanks Mark! Also - I had never picked up on the Shift_RightClick tricks that a little research showed was new in Vista. I just compared XP to Win7 and I see the new Shift_RightClick options are: 1) Open as Read Only, 2) Open in Protected View, and 3) your article’s Copy as Path. I previously used SAMenu to copy paths (which adds a couple more context menu options). Regards, Bret]]>bretabennettMon, 06 Jun 2011 13:40:28 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/adding-windows-pe-to-your-windows-7-system-129793#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/april-2011-bad-month-uptime-security-cloud-136302#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Jun 2011 21:24:15 GMT
Hmm, so maybe we should all make sure that we use the same cloud provider as our competitors - one down, all down ;-)]]>duncan_priestWed, 01 Jun 2011 21:24:15 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/april-2011-bad-month-uptime-security-cloud-136302#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/chasing-cloud-computing-quality-it-s-not-a-time-for-toothless-slas-#commentsAnchorTue, 26 Apr 2011 09:49:40 GMT
One of the biggest factors I see with Cloud/SaS/Hosted or whatever you want to call it is Bandwidth and reliability. We constantly hear that the Internet is sometimes overloaded (i.e. increased demand from Video and other social media). If there would be even a small uptick in Businesses moving to the external solutions (even for a small part of their IT needs), it would seem to me that the increased demand on the infrastructure (i.e. Routers) would be significant and could jeopardize the reliability of the internet for those things that really need to be hosted (i.e. e-commerce, news, information, e-mail (from provider to provider) etc...]]>jkohutTue, 26 Apr 2011 09:49:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/chasing-cloud-computing-quality-it-s-not-a-time-for-toothless-slas-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/adding-windows-pe-to-your-windows-7-system-129793#commentsAnchorMon, 25 Apr 2011 21:35:08 GMT
aggravating is that I had to give a rating just to submit a comment! How can I give a rating before carrying out your procedure? ]]>karl snooksMon, 25 Apr 2011 21:35:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/adding-windows-pe-to-your-windows-7-system-129793#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/adding-windows-pe-to-your-windows-7-system-129793#commentsAnchorMon, 25 Apr 2011 21:33:35 GMT
Where is Figure 1? Nice article. Will try out and see if I can’t simplify procedure still further for non-techies. Any reason why you didn’t suggest putting the iso on a stick? ]]>karl snooksMon, 25 Apr 2011 21:33:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/adding-windows-pe-to-your-windows-7-system-129793#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/-#commentsAnchorWed, 20 Apr 2011 07:26:46 GMT
For those that want to use what is available in win7 without buying third party products, this article is really useful. I work at an educational establishment (about to change to win 7) and will certainly be trying this out. Thanks Mark for another great article.]]>scolebyWed, 20 Apr 2011 07:26:46 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/-#commentsAnchorWed, 20 Apr 2011 04:03:22 GMT
I think one of the major points being missed here is the functionality that SteadyState provided that is no longer available in Windows 7. It’s not about returning a PC to a given state - we can all do that with a variety of tools (deep freeze, reimaging, Ghost etc.). It’s about getting the PC into that "state" in the first place - building the image/environment. For many SteadyState was the ideal tool for creating "kiosk" type environments where there was a lack of resource or skills to manipulate GPO’s, regesitry keys etc. It doesn’t matter how many articles are written like this, it does not get away from the fact that Microsoft have removed customer-valued functionality that is incredibly difficult for many to replicate on the Windows 7 platform. Regards Ian ]]>irowleyWed, 20 Apr 2011 04:03:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/-#commentsAnchorWed, 23 Mar 2011 10:27:47 GMT
Hardly as easy as SteadyState. I might as well buy DeepFreeze for EASE OF USE. Microsoft had SteadyState almost built-in to Windows 7 but this nonsensical trend of removing features prevailed.]]>KaleWed, 23 Mar 2011 10:27:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/creating-a-bootable-vhd#commentsAnchorFri, 18 Feb 2011 09:21:19 GMT
Hey Mark, You have such great articles! very informative. Could you please touch base on the ability to boot WindowsPE directly from a .wim file? I have read books that include and mentioned the topic, but don’t go through the steps of doing it.

Thanks,
jesseverdin@hotmail.com]]>VERDINFri, 18 Feb 2011 09:21:19 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/creating-a-bootable-vhd#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/avoid-being-plowed-by-the-cloud#commentsAnchorMon, 13 Dec 2010 07:24:02 GMT
Great Objective article Mark. It addresses some things that non tech "Mistake Makers" (Decision Makers) may assume as they see the proposed "Bottom Line". Experienced Decision makers though will look at Cloud Vendor claims with a bit more reality. If "Saving Money" is the only criteria then truly decision makers with this sole objective do not understand the value of technology and view it as an expense. Truly, if people keep on looking at the bottom they will find themselves there. The "cloud" will now be filled with all sorts of "dollar store" type offerings. I think Microsoft has so far shown the best apps in the cloud. Still over a good internet pipe the response is simply not as good as in house for a well tuned network. Citrix and Terminal server folks have known the "in the trenches" hassles for years, (For instance, Printing)
For now, the Cloud applications can be a tool for IT to extend services to users. But to imagine all technology being offloaded to a service company for now is a big leap, and there are cost involved to make the "Savings" work. In the end, there is no cheap. There is no "Free". Cloud apps are just another way to make something easy for some while costing money somewhere else. If the Cloud application generates revenue for a firm, then I see it as worth it. But vendors use the money saving thing for virtualization as well, and we have all seen that has created new cost. Having Cloud appls will also mean we will need alternate access to the internet, even for a small firm. So how much does a T1 cost today. Imagine a ten person office with two ISPs to access their Cloud App. Then there is the wire closet in the office park that gets hit by a truck. (Believe me it happens). What do you do then? Right! You share an air card connection out to 30 people using Google Docs?

]]>SPANBURGHMon, 13 Dec 2010 07:24:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/avoid-being-plowed-by-the-cloud#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/avoid-being-plowed-by-the-cloud#commentsAnchorTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:44:21 GMT
Security, who has access to your data ?. In a cloud you have no idea who outside your company has access.
Cloud Companies will come and go, over the next few years, so when your Cloud Provider sells up/closes down/liquidates. Then what ?
(No-one will look after your money as well as you will!, This should go for your data too.)]]>DennerlyTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:44:21 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/avoid-being-plowed-by-the-cloud#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/avoid-being-plowed-by-the-cloud#commentsAnchorTue, 30 Nov 2010 15:56:59 GMT
Company network uptimes are often really solid. Despite the growing complexity of network infrastructures, services, access control and security measures - all working to take our perfectly well-running networks down - we keep them running mer than 99% of the time. At this juncture, pencil pushers are at least as worried about losing productivity to downtime as they are to squeezing the payroll in hopes of wringing out a salary or two. Mark’s points should be well-taken. You are your own best advocate. Make sure you have the numbers to back up your position.

"Numerological proctology"? Somehow I’m having a hard time with a visual on that :-)
]]>LORENTZENTue, 30 Nov 2010 15:56:59 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/avoid-being-plowed-by-the-cloud#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/finishing-forfiles#commentsAnchorThu, 28 Oct 2010 05:02:50 GMT
Hi, yes probably a nice tool when dealing with dates, however I’m looking for selection and manipulation based on the @ftime which doesn’t seem easy when EQN, NEQ etc works against strings and numbers. Is there a way to strmid etc? Or alternative workarounds? ]]>aasnessThu, 28 Oct 2010 05:02:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/finishing-forfiles#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/finishing-forfiles#commentsAnchorThu, 28 Oct 2010 04:13:07 GMT
Hi, yes probably a nice tool when dealing with dates, however I’m looking for selection and manipulation based on the @ftime which doesn’t seem easy when EQN, NEQ etc works against strings and numbers. Is there a way to strmid etc? Or alternative workarounds? ]]>aasnessThu, 28 Oct 2010 04:13:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/finishing-forfiles#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/making-the-cloud-a-bit-less-foggy#commentsAnchorWed, 27 Oct 2010 17:39:09 GMT
Mark, make sure you include your thoughts on hybrid solutions, too. For example, if I host my LOB app database in Azure, exposed via Web services, but continue using a local Win32 app to access that data. I get the advantages of "easy to access from anywhere," as well as alleged scalability, but I’m still in control of my app and I get a nice rich user experience. I’m not necessarily saving money (which is usually the extolled benefit of the cloud), but I no longer have to maintain difficult replication scenarios, could recover (or downsize) WAN bandwidth, and other potential benefits. ]]>Don JonesWed, 27 Oct 2010 17:39:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/making-the-cloud-a-bit-less-foggy#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/deploying-and-error-checking-with-imagex-#commentsAnchorWed, 27 Oct 2010 15:48:21 GMT
Regarding Mark Minasi’s comment that using the /Verify switch will slow down the image process a bit, I found that it doubled the imaging time. Couple that with compression higher than Xpress, and it could be several hours.]]>BoltonWed, 27 Oct 2010 15:48:21 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/deploying-and-error-checking-with-imagex-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/making-the-cloud-a-bit-less-foggy#commentsAnchorMon, 25 Oct 2010 16:38:03 GMT
Thanks Mark

That’s nicely cogent, it clarifies several points for me.

Argus]]>TuftMon, 25 Oct 2010 16:38:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/making-the-cloud-a-bit-less-foggy#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/malware-versus-us-we-re-auto-running-out-of-time#commentsAnchorWed, 29 Sep 2010 18:44:43 GMT
Um, what?

Since Windows Vista, AutoRun is filtered and prompts the user by default. Of course, users can override this option, but then users can’t override this if they’re set up as limited users anyway, so AutoRun can be disabled from a proper admin account and that’s all you need to do. Group Policy settings to disable AutoRun aren’t necessary unless you need to specify this on numerous computers.

Seriously, have you not even looked at Windows Vista’s default security settings?]]>WaethornWed, 29 Sep 2010 18:44:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/malware-versus-us-we-re-auto-running-out-of-time#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/malware-versus-us-we-re-auto-running-out-of-time#commentsAnchorWed, 29 Sep 2010 11:14:19 GMT
This is great advice! And if you want to take it one step further, you can use group policy to disable detection of removable media devices completely. This policy is natively available in server 2008. To do this with Server 2003 requires an administrative template that you can find here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555324
In the "more" section are complete instructions on how to deploy this to your domain workstations.]]>LORENTZENWed, 29 Sep 2010 11:14:19 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/malware-versus-us-we-re-auto-running-out-of-time#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/the-view-from-2025-30-years-of-windows-it-pro-#commentsAnchorThu, 23 Sep 2010 07:50:21 GMT
Thanks Mark, nice vies from the Crystal Ball.
Regards]]>KaneThu, 23 Sep 2010 07:50:21 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/the-view-from-2025-30-years-of-windows-it-pro-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/the-view-from-2025-30-years-of-windows-it-pro-#commentsAnchorTue, 07 Sep 2010 11:02:06 GMT
Would love to see a single OS where features could be turned on as needed. AppLocker alone would be a huge plus to most users. Until the infrastructure from state to state has been replaced, we will continue to have latency issues. "I’m just about of space, but how could I have forgotten one of the biggest pieces of news this year? I’m talking, of course, about Microsoft’s announcement that its extending Windows XP support for four more years." --- Brilliant..!]]>BoltonTue, 07 Sep 2010 11:02:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/the-view-from-2025-30-years-of-windows-it-pro-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/the-view-from-2025-30-years-of-windows-it-pro-#commentsAnchorTue, 07 Sep 2010 10:17:51 GMT
Good take on the "Shape of Things to Come". Seems logical that having a piece of hardware will still be with us. Good points also on the use of hands. Does anyone really understand the productivity gain that has been reached by using a Keyboard and an mouse. Hand held devices are not for producing forty page reports so the waving of the hands in the coffee shops would really contribute to a great deal of spilling of our morning joe.

In short, it’s hard to improve on a standard. Concerning networking, it’s hard to say what that world will be. Is the world to be more wireless than wired? How will we deal with the bottle necks? Will people be charged for the bandwidth they use?
Will we be able to see and understand the traffic over the media in a more undertandable way?

Nice Idea with Bill G coming back.
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Keep’em comming Mark!!

Curt Spanburgh.
]]>SPANBURGHTue, 07 Sep 2010 10:17:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/the-view-from-2025-30-years-of-windows-it-pro-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/networking/diagnostics-in-the-time-of-disconnectedness-the-microcell-under-a-microscope#commentsAnchorTue, 07 Sep 2010 09:54:14 GMT
Mark,

I, too, have a MicroCell (rural Texas) - I encountered no issues with the initial setup, however my iPhone 4 and my daughter’s iPhone 3GS (with the latest iOS update) simply can’t connect to the MicroCell ... my wife, on the other hand, has simple Samsung cell phone and went from 1 bar to 5 anywhere in the house. Have you not experienced any issues with your iPhone connecting to the MicroCell?

Ken]]>HolleyTue, 07 Sep 2010 09:54:14 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/networking/diagnostics-in-the-time-of-disconnectedness-the-microcell-under-a-microscope#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/commentary/i-love-my-iphone-but-i-wonder-about-apple#commentsAnchorMon, 16 Aug 2010 13:38:45 GMT
The article is well written. Could not help but comment on a few points.

Batteries: If Apple had allowed the so called "longer life" batteries, the market would be flooded with the cheap varieties. Apple makes/ uses the best batteries money can buy. I used my G2 iPod for 5 years without needing a new battery.

The apps: if Apple does not have control over the apps, users would be buying anti-virus software for the iPhone left and right making symantec and their kind richer.

Apple’s approach was always consumer oriented, not business. I spend my days putting out fires and stopping security gaps in an enterprise. I really do not want to deal with that when I go home. The day Apple decides to market to the enterprise, many of their loyal customers, including myself, would be moving to another platform.

In closing, tasteful presentation and well thought out interfaces generally do not come in cheap packages. If I need annoying loud alarms and the like, there is always the work pager.]]>KahnMon, 16 Aug 2010 13:38:45 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/commentary/i-love-my-iphone-but-i-wonder-about-apple#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/creating-bootable-vhds-with-disk2vhd#commentsAnchorSat, 17 Jul 2010 15:16:30 GMT
Mark Minasi gives us excellent advice when he instructs us to generalize the images with Sysprep. We would not want to deploy the same non-syspreped VHD to more than one machine. For example, the computer name should be changed.
But Mark writes: "creating an image and handing identical copies of that image out to zillions of machines can cause some trouble security-wise".
Trouble security-wise? Hardly any.
Please refer to "The Machine SID Duplication Myth"
http://blogs.technet.com/b/markrussinovich/archive/2009/11/03/3291024.aspx
I quote:
"This blog post debunks the myth with facts by first describing the machine SID, explaining how Windows uses SIDs, and then showing that - with one exception - Windows never exposes a machine SID outside its computer, proving that its okay to have systems with the same machine SID. Note that Sysprep resets other machine-specific state that, if duplicated, can cause problems for certain applications like Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), so Microsoft’s support policy will still require cloned systems to be made unique with Sysprep."
Bottom line: We should sysprep, but we should not view it as a security measure.]]>Dimitrios KalemisSat, 17 Jul 2010 15:16:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-power-tools/creating-bootable-vhds-with-disk2vhd#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorWed, 14 Jul 2010 10:22:25 GMT
Thanks for saying what I have been ranting about for years! I also find that the level of security required does not match the risk. I mean do content environments where I read shopping news really need this level of scrutiny? Every person I know in corporate America e(excluding IT professionals) uses the same password with a single number or character for EVERYTHING - often for personal and business. Isn’t this behaviour inherently a bigger security risk? How many people have all thier passwords "written down" on a note in Outlook or in Excel so they can remember them and any other variation required by different sites. Can we get the thumbprint technology working please? BTW, my password choice while registering for this site to comment failed. :)]]>BensenWed, 14 Jul 2010 10:22:25 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/understanding-client-access-licensing#commentsAnchorThu, 08 Jul 2010 13:56:56 GMT
Anyone out there know how this applies to SQL CAL’s? If you access Microsoft SQL database through a web browser do you still need a CAL?]]>DianeThu, 08 Jul 2010 13:56:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/licensing/understanding-client-access-licensing#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorThu, 01 Jul 2010 08:26:30 GMT
There were some improvements over the years - Excel 2003 could handle only 65,536 rows and that increased to over a million in 2007 which is significant. On the other hand whereas Outlook 2003 had 7-day display in its calendar which displayed entire days without the need for scrolling up and down, that view has been removed in Outlook 2007/2010 which was disappointing. So I guess, you win some, you lose some although generally I think Microsoft could listen more to real users.]]>KRSMANOVICThu, 01 Jul 2010 08:26:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorTue, 29 Jun 2010 18:36:51 GMT
Flags work fine for me in Outlook 2003 in POP/SMTP mode.

I’ve had some similar difficulties with Outlook 2003 on Windows XP and frequently had to run the Inbox repair tool. On Windows 7 64 bit those problems are gone and I’m using the same .PST file.]]>EricksonTue, 29 Jun 2010 18:36:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorTue, 29 Jun 2010 14:47:14 GMT
Why using HTTPMail instead of IMAP? The problems you have don’t have to be necessarily Outlook fault. I agree there isn’t much new in Office 2010, except the interface that is probably more helpful for new users. Office 2010 tries to make it easier to find often asked features and functions. For that reason it’s hard to learn for the die-hard Office user. ;-)]]>BrugmanTue, 29 Jun 2010 14:47:14 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorTue, 29 Jun 2010 14:04:24 GMT
The calendar sharing should be available for those not using a volume licensed edition as some/most may be using just their ISPs mail server. Tose with volume license could be using Exchange.

Since the older versions, deploying and updating Office has been one advantge. Can you imagine update hundreds of PCs with Office 97 instead of an administrative share and/or other means?

Remember the old phrase? 20% of the people use 80% of the program and 80% of the people use 20% of the program.]]>BraiterTue, 29 Jun 2010 14:04:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/office/still-looking-out-for-some-outlook-improvement#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorSun, 30 May 2010 03:59:47 GMT
"As you type a new Google password, it offers immediate feedback on how strong your password isnice touch, Google."
Hotmail does that, too.]]>Dimitrios KalemisSun, 30 May 2010 03:59:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorThu, 27 May 2010 15:23:56 GMT
Only partially agree on some of this Mark. After all, we know that anytime a service is marketed with competition there is a tendency to dumb down the support of the service to save money. The result? Indifference on the part of the Customer disservice folks who know nothing about the technology. They apologize, and take the complaint.
The experience I endured for the last six weeks with Sears to get my Dryer fixed with seven tech visits to the house and parts that are not in stock proves that it’s the organization that will make it happen. We all know that the technology is getting cheaper in the way of hardware and virtulization is making provisioning of the software really fast. So the money has to be spent on responding technical issues quickly and in an effective manner. Without that we will get that "HAL" response from the service company like we get now from some of the firms offering services now. But this is not new. There was a time when most of us had to register our domain name with just one entity. One day our website and email stopped working. No problem with connectivity and my servers were running. Everything worked in house. But someone in Texas that ran once for President decided he wanted to use a domain name, and they gave them ours. Well, when I figured out what happened it was a tractor pull and lots of Lawyer threats to get it resolved. In the end we got our domain name and DNS back and I charge them by the hour for all the days we were down. And yes they paid it.
Stupid acts are going to happen. So that’s why I believe a hybrid approach is needed and indeed that is happening as we speak as firms use things like Share Point to gather and aggregate data that is routed to the on premises IT organization for further processing. With the coming changes in the MSFT offerings there will be a great many changes in our options.But if we can’t upgrade the "Carbon Units" we’re doomed.
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Aren’t we missing something here - this article is talking about the web - would a web app really let a client try to log in 28,000 times without locking the account? If so it’s the app that needs more complexity, not the user.]]>BaxterWed, 26 May 2010 09:15:05 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorTue, 25 May 2010 19:50:55 GMT
@Braiter: I think you’re missing the point with the special character substitution - it only makes the password fractionally harder for a computer to crack. Some of the first passwords to try (all of which meet the "complex" criteria) when performing a penetration test, before even using an automated tool are: Password1, p@ssw0rd, P@ssw0rd, ... - do any of these look familiar? I certainly hope not.

Passphrases are clearly a much better way to go (though personally I still like to include upper & lower & maybe even punctuation).]]>PriestTue, 25 May 2010 19:50:55 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorTue, 25 May 2010 18:55:14 GMT
I tend to tell people to use the number for letter substitution or letter/number for special character substitution.

@IT Juggler: I haven’t touched Server 2008/2008 R2 but in 2003 you could turn off [Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy].]]>BraiterTue, 25 May 2010 18:55:14 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorTue, 25 May 2010 17:10:32 GMT
While we’re wishing about Microsoft’s AD password policies, here’s what I wish for: I’d like to be able to have an either-or password complexity policy. EITHER the password is a minimum of 15 characters (goodbye LM Hash) OR the password meets Microsoft’s definition of password complexity. (3 out of 4 categories, blah blah.)

In the meantime, I keep preaching to all my users about the benefits of 15 character lower-case pass-phrases. (Easy to remember, easy to type and hard to guess or crack.)]]>IT JugglerTue, 25 May 2010 17:10:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorTue, 25 May 2010 14:27:35 GMT
I’ll tell you why companies like complex passwords : job security for the IT people !
I agree with you suggest Mark but let’s imagine that I’m taken on at Bigfirm where they have complex passwords and I advise to change this. If there’s a security breach, even if it has nothing to do with my password changes guess who’ll carry the can :) At the best my reputation will be undermined.
Likewise the support personnel have a job, they don’t want simplification !]]>HaycraftTue, 25 May 2010 14:27:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/there-s-nothing-complex-about-passwords-unless-you-re-on-the-web#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorTue, 27 Apr 2010 08:26:12 GMT
Very misleading.]]>MartinTue, 27 Apr 2010 08:26:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorTue, 27 Apr 2010 03:00:37 GMT
I’m not sure why everyone keeps saying, "great article." It was incorrect in at least three significant areas: its definition of PII, that simply storing the data would result in fines, and that companies are required to file their policy with Massachusetts. This article was misleading, sensationalized, and probably not even fact-checked.]]>Dave RTue, 27 Apr 2010 03:00:37 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorFri, 23 Apr 2010 11:44:49 GMT
This is a great article, but you’ve perpetuated a myth that was originally published in "States Rights Move to Security" (they have since corrected there error). There is absolutely no requirement to file the WISP with Massachusetts authorities. Also, the fine would be incurred only if there was a breach (which by law would have to be reported once aware of it) and MA authorities concluded that a fine was in

And while you’re at it, when identifying PI that must be protected, you might as well include "a passport number, an alien registration number or a health insurance ID number" (in order to comply with Connecticut law in the event you have a database with CT resident info)and medical information (in order to protect California residents’ data as required by California civil code).]]>HoldsworthFri, 23 Apr 2010 11:44:49 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorFri, 23 Apr 2010 09:52:15 GMT
The article is slightly incorrect, Mass Law doesn’t require encryption at rest everywhere - only portable devices and laptops.

It also requires encrypted transmissions of the specified data that will travel across PUBLIC networks and all data across wireless networks.

Mass law does raise the bar, but encryption of every database is not a requirement.

You can read the actual law here [ http://www.mass.gov/Eoca/docs/idtheft/201CMR1700reg.pdf]

It is not quite as bad as this article led me to believe, but it was good information to see what applies to your particular situation.]]>ConanFri, 23 Apr 2010 09:52:15 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorFri, 23 Apr 2010 07:07:08 GMT
So, let me get this straight. An employee left my company 10 years ago, moved around the country and ended up in MA. I have no idea where he lives now. Because my HR db is not encrypted, I am in violation of this law?]]>HARDINGFri, 23 Apr 2010 07:07:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorThu, 22 Apr 2010 16:27:54 GMT
Where can I find the guidlines for the required type of encryption ?]]>GadThu, 22 Apr 2010 16:27:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorThu, 22 Apr 2010 15:04:29 GMT
Great article. One clarification - The definition of "personal information" is a MA resident’s first name and last or first initial and last name in combination with SS#, DL#, state issued ID, finanical account number(s) / info that one could use to gain access to a residents finanical account. Just the first + last name is not considered PI as it is publicly available information. ]]>Dan MalloryThu, 22 Apr 2010 15:04:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorThu, 22 Apr 2010 15:01:03 GMT
Great article. One clarification - The definition of "personal information" is a MA resident’s first name and last or first initial and last name in combination with SS#, DL#, state issued ID, finanical account number(s) / info that one could use to gain access to a residents finanical account. Just the first + last name is not considered PI as it is publicly available information. ]]>DanThu, 22 Apr 2010 15:01:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/Cloud-Agility-Eye-Exits-125120#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorSat, 03 Apr 2010 23:22:22 GMT
I would like to have a way to make Windows 8 appear in energy-efficient mode. Like some web sites are now, such as Adobe.com, where the background is dark (and still pretty) and the printing is white or light-gray. See http://www.greenisites.com/energy-saving-websites.php. (Marketing will call it energy efficient Windows--will there be a tax credit?)

This would affect I suppose every window, except the Command Prompt window.

People use Microsoft Office a lot. It would be nice to change that, except for printing and for print preview.

People use e-mail. I’d like to see Windows Live Mail and Outlook take a lead in this.

Microsoft spent a lot of time and effort to give us Aero. I’m sure they can figure out the energy-efficient desktop experience. Maybe it’s just an additional Aero feature or option.

People surf a lot, so could it be a feature in IE9, where one could change a black on white (basically) web page to a white on black web page, as an option.

Thanks for the opportunity to talk about this. ]]>CampbellSat, 03 Apr 2010 23:22:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorTue, 30 Mar 2010 11:24:43 GMT
The content was good, but Minasi’s writing is better. I agree with the "cloud" problems - I wouldn’t say which company’s cloud platform generates the most calls around here, but their advertisement premise is something like "I’m not a MAC". As always, very enjoyable reading.]]>LORENTZENTue, 30 Mar 2010 11:24:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Mar 2010 20:02:19 GMT
You nailed it. I am so sick of overseas customer service reps that cannot pronounce english well enough that I can understand them and who have to pause 5 minutes if you ask a simple question that gets them off their prewritten script. And who in their right mind would trust somebody else to keep the company jewels safe in a world full of IT bandits, bots, and malware? Another name for cloud is fog. I am just not buying the hype.]]>WoodWed, 24 Mar 2010 20:02:19 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Mar 2010 09:10:12 GMT
I couldn’t agree more. If you can afford it, it’s just better to handle things in house rather than farm out. I know that businesses strike up SLA’s and draw up contracts but the fact of the matter is you can hold yourself, or your employee’s, much more accountable then you can a serivce company.]]>YarringtonWed, 24 Mar 2010 09:10:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Mar 2010 02:02:18 GMT
Isn’t "Cloud Computing" just "Remote Hosting" in a new guise? RH was a good idea when computers and servers were expensive, but mow? Plus the CC vendors assume that the necessary bandwidth is essentially free - a reminder, it’s not.]]>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:02:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Mar 2010 00:58:38 GMT
Isn’t "Cloud Computing" just "Remote Hosting" in a new guise? RH was a good idea when computers and servers were expensive, but mow? Plus the CC vendors assume that the necessary bandwidth is essentially free - a reminder, it’s not.]]>ElvidgeWed, 24 Mar 2010 00:58:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/networking-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-indifference#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/raid2/initializing-windows-disks-with-diskpart#commentsAnchorWed, 17 Mar 2010 08:42:35 GMT
Three figures are mentioned in the article but not displayed. They certainly would have helped convey the information in this article in a more realistic manner. Obviously, that was the intent of the author. ]]>HYSMITHWed, 17 Mar 2010 08:42:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/raid2/initializing-windows-disks-with-diskpart#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/raid2/initializing-windows-disks-with-diskpart#commentsAnchorWed, 17 Mar 2010 08:38:30 GMT
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This article definitely saved me hours of frustration over boot options in Windows 7. I wanted to briefly thank you Mark for finding the time to educate me on the basics of Microsoft’s BCDEdit tool.

Thanks again.]]>Jon WorrelFri, 12 Mar 2010 23:06:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/bcdedit-basics#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Feb 2010 15:17:33 GMT
Another dumb move is the "To Remove one or more of the installed roles from this server, clear their check boxes." The word "their" should NEVER be used in this context in an OS, EVER. Second, having a double negative is completely inane. On a Hyper-V server I installed IIS for the vendor’s server management functions. I decided to uninstall that software and IIS (don’t really want to run IIS on the host OS now do we?) So I checked the box for IIS and un-checked the box for Hyper-V. Next thing I know it says "Now uninstalling Hyper-V". I was like WT**?? So I had to go through the whole process of uninstalling the role, then reinstalling it, then re-configuring the VM’s, then unistall IIS, then reboot. ughhh. This isn’t the first double negative I’ve seen in 2008 R2/Win7. In IE8, a small nag window comes up and says "Do you only want to display the encrypted content only?" yes/no. Previously, in past versions of IE, the question was, "do you want to see all the content?" yes/no. So users we accustomed to clicking "yes". When Win7 was installed, suddenly the in-house app they were running didn’t display any data. Oh that was fun, too. Why the double-negative questions? STOP IT! "Do you not want to do this? Click no to continue, click yes to stop."...makes no sense does it? Now stop placing this logic in the UI !!!]]>MICHAELWed, 24 Feb 2010 15:17:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Feb 2010 10:23:14 GMT
moreover on what wgard said, but for batch files. There has GOT to be a way to administratively allow for batch files to run from specific file shares or servers via some sort of GPO setting when UAC is on. It’s a pain to undo all our work just to work-around this silly UAC limitation. changing Power options on a fresh build of Win7 will freeze the Control panel. Try it. Build a fresh Win7 installation, type ’power’ into the Search Programs and Files box in the Start menu, choose the current plan, then save your settings. BAM...it hangs. what a pain. I’m able to reproduce this with Win7 Ent EVERY time. Auto-flash updater facility via GPO. Flash is such an hazardous item when not patched. There has got to be a way for MS & Adobe to make this happen. Same with Silverlight but to a much lesser extent as it’s not used anywhere near as often as Flash. Include Windows Live products as part of the base Win7 Load, even if they have to be downloaded to be installed....not assume it to be just some separate download. Sure, they’ll need to be updated, just make the download process easier for the end user from the Programs and Features area. There’s no reason for the Windows Live products to be so dis-jointed from the OS. These products don’t have to be part of the DVD media but it should be a one-click install/download. Include all the free background themes on the DVD media for people. There’s no reason have to download 150MB or so of themes when there is space on the install DVD. Having all the pretty themes makes people HAPPY. Microsoft, listen up.]]>MICHAELWed, 24 Feb 2010 10:23:14 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorTue, 23 Feb 2010 17:39:50 GMT
"F8 babysitting" - Love your wording! How about an option to Reboot and go directly into Directory Services Restore Mode, or Safe Mode. This would be very useful and save us time! :-)]]>KARLTue, 23 Feb 2010 17:39:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorTue, 23 Feb 2010 14:33:33 GMT
Have an option box for the administrator to allow programs that need UAC elevation to work without credentials. With Windows 7 the standard user cannot run a backup. Snipping Tool tool needs to be able to print without pasting in in another program. Software needs a central updating source so you do not get auto updating messages flashing at you all the time you are on the computer. Have all auto updating programs log into a central program and then update when it is told to. Most important thing is the ability to set up a default profile. That is to configure all software and settings so the user does not have to answer first run setup questions.]]>WarrenTue, 23 Feb 2010 14:33:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorTue, 23 Feb 2010 06:21:05 GMT
I posted this bug on MS Connect: https://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsServerFeedback/feedback/details/526503/terminal-services-roaming-profile- is-reset-when-password-expires This is a serious bug. In Windows Server 2008 and R2, when a user’s password expires, and the user get a password change prompt when login on to a Terminal Server (Remote Desktop Services in R2), the users roaming profile isn’t loaded. Instead the server creates a new one with the default profile. I opened a case with Microsoft Support on the matter; whey confirmed this to be a bug, but won’t make a hotfix to correct it! I also found a technical explanation on the matter: http://blogs.technet.com/mrsnrub/archive/2009/10/02/terminal-services-roaming-profiles-password-change-at-logo n.aspx The workaround is not suitable for our organization which hosts several thousand users on one to four Terminal Server farms. We have roaming profiles in different locations depending on which company they belongs to. We also have admin-users who don’t have a roaming profile for different reasons. The workaround, and the reluctance to fix this problem from Microsoft, will inhibit us to migrate the rest of or users to Server 2008 (R2) from Server 2003. In other words, the property “Terminal Server Profile” in the user object in AD can no longer be used as intended. Microsoft please fix this. All others, go to the link above, vote this one up.]]>JornTue, 23 Feb 2010 06:21:05 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-goals-a-few-modest-suggestions#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/administration-tools2/don-t-forget-about-net-share#commentsAnchorMon, 22 Feb 2010 12:32:28 GMT
trying one more time]]>lmoore@vulcraft-ne.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:32:28 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/administration-tools2/don-t-forget-about-net-share#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/administration-tools2/don-t-forget-about-net-share#commentsAnchorMon, 22 Feb 2010 12:30:57 GMT
are you saying i have to post a comment to view this article?]]>lmoore@vulcraft-ne.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:30:57 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/administration-tools2/don-t-forget-about-net-share#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/data-management/unlocking-your-hidden-data-potential103470#commentsAnchorTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:56:00 GMT
Interestingly, in my current effort to develop software in C# for organizing, conditioning, and mining about 30 gigabytes of measured data I have found it very enabling to be able to store calculated auxiliary information in fifteen SQL Server tables. Along with your essay’s point that use of SQL tables makes data available for novel uses, one might observe that SQL tables are attractive alternatives to ordinary data files for ease of programming and for convenience in the originally intended use of the data. I use Linq to SQL and use SQLMetalBuilder to update the SQL related files used by VS2008 and C# as the table definitions evolve. It would be nice if the VS team would bring into VS tools for one or two click synchronization of the application to the schema. Then, as an example, one would not need to fire up a separate tool like SQLMetalBuilder and manually remove and reincorporate the .dbml file for each of the solutions using database tables that have been changed.]]>LoiusTue, 26 Jan 2010 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/data-management/unlocking-your-hidden-data-potential103470#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/data-management/unlocking-your-hidden-data-potential103470#commentsAnchorTue, 26 Jan 2010 11:18:05 GMT
To modify my last post, I suppose that the real power of this idea (joining data between different application tables) would be much easier if they could be stored in a single DB.]]>richr2 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:18:05 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/data-management/unlocking-your-hidden-data-potential103470#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/data-management/unlocking-your-hidden-data-potential103470#commentsAnchorTue, 26 Jan 2010 11:15:49 GMT
Makes a lot of sense to me. It doesn’t necessarily require the data to be stored in an SQL database - as long as the application makers provide an SQL compatible interface...]]>richr2 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:15:49 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/data-management/unlocking-your-hidden-data-potential103470#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/control-windows-features-with-dism#commentsAnchorTue, 19 Jan 2010 18:06:24 GMT
Ahem, I think you’ll find your line of code should be: for(j=0;jDuncanTue, 19 Jan 2010 18:06:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/control-windows-features-with-dism#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/essential-environment-variable-control-with-set#commentsAnchorFri, 15 Jan 2010 06:03:33 GMT
The 5th line in guessnumber2.cmd should be removed. It reveals the answer!]]>RobertFri, 15 Jan 2010 06:03:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/essential-environment-variable-control-with-set#commentsAnchor