Archive: mars, 2012

Windows 8 Server Beta| DCPROMO.exe End of command,deprecated yes or not?

No comments mars 20th, 2012 Michael Bertuit

Hi All,

Just a little post for you inform that the DCPROMO.exe command is not available in Windows 8 Server « Beta »:

AD DS can be installed in Windows Server “8” Beta by using the Add Roles Wizard in Server Manager, followed by the Active Directory Domain Services Configuration Wizard, which is new beginning in Windows Server “8” Beta. The Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard (dcpromo.exe) is deprecated beginning in Windows Server “8” Beta.

See this copy screen under:

  • Option DCPROMO.exe command move to Server Manager and you have a link to Microsoft Technet Website.

For install AD DS by using Server Manager:

  1. In the Server Manager, click Manage and click Add Roles and Features to start the Add Roles Wizard.
  2. On the Before you begin page, click Next.
  3. On the Select installation type page, click Role-based or feature-based installation and then click Next.
  4. On the Select destination server page, click Select a server from the server pool, click the name of the server where you want to install AD DS and then click Next.To select remote servers, first create a server group and add the remote servers to it.
  5. On the Select server roles page, click Active Directory Domain Services, then on the Add Roles and Features Wizard dialog box, click Add Features, and then click Next.
  6. On the Select features page, select any additional features you want to install and click Next.
  7. On the Active Directory Domain Services page, review the information and then click Next.
  8. On the Confirm installation selections page, click Install.
  9. On the Results page, verify Installation succeeded, and click Promote this server to a domain controller to start the Active Directory Domain Services Configuration Wizard

For Promote this server to a domain controller, click this >

And follow the actions

You can instal AD DS by Using Windows PowerShell

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh472162.aspx#BKMK_PS

For see the explainations in detail, it’s under:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh472162.aspx#BKMK_GUI

For download Windows 8 Server « Beta », click HERE

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[Reminder] Migration XP SP3 to Windows 7 and others scenario (POC – Proof of Concept Jumpstart Kit v3.0) available!!! (Free tool) !!!

No comments mars 18th, 2012 Michael Bertuit

Hi all,

If you are interested by migrate Windows XP SP3 to Windows 7, you have a lot of tool available in a virtual machine for test and for POC demonstration.

The PoC Jumpstart provides resources to deploy a desktop PoC with Windows 7 SP1, Office 2010, Internet Explorer 9, and Application Virtualization with Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack technology.

What’s in this (POC) Proof of Concept Jumpstart Kit v3.0 ?

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition – A platform that helps IT Professionals increase the flexibility and reliability of their server infrastructure.
• Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) – A tool to assess your hardware readiness for Windows 7 and Office 2010.
• Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) – A tool to assess your software readiness for Windows 7 and Office 2010.
• Microsoft Office Migration and Planning Manager (OMPM) – A tool to assess and upgrade Office versions and files.
• Microsoft Office Environment Assessment Tool (OEAT) – A tool to assess Office add-ins.
• Microsoft Office Code Compatibility Inspector (OCCI) – A tool guide remediation of Office VBA code.
• Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (SCM) – A tool guide management and customization of group policy settings
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit – A tool to create, configure, and deploy custom images, applications, and components.
• Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day Trial image – This evaluation edition forms the base image for deployment on client computers.
• Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 – Evaluation version – both MSI and App-V sequenced package.
• Microsoft Visio Premium 2010 – Evaluation version.
• Microsoft Project Professional 2010 – Evaluation version.
• Office 2010 with Application Virtualization – This system is deployed virtually to streamline and centralize operations.
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Evaluation Edition – This database system is used to store tool results.

For download click  HERE

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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is available for download (reminder)

No comments mars 16th, 2012 Michael Bertuit

Hi all,

Just a little reminder for your inform that Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is available for download!!!

What’s news?

Click the following links to read about new features in the SQL Server 2012.  All the links go to the TechNet Library.

What’s New (Database Engine)
What’s New (Analysis Services)
What’s New (Integration Services)
Introducing Data Quality Services
What’s New (Replication)
What’s New (Reporting Services)
What’s New (Master Data Services)
What’s New (SQL Server Installation)

Sources Wiki Microsoft (Thanks !)

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Documentation:

For download Microsoft SQL 2012, click HERE

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Video memory of the event MVP Global Summit 2012 !!! With a lot of MVP Present !!! Amazing moment !!!

No comments mars 15th, 2012 Michael Bertuit

Hi all,

It’s with big plaisir that i share you this amazing video of some Microsoft MVP coming from all planet for the BIG EVENT  THE MVP Global Summit 2012 !!!

For see the video click HERE…

Peace ! Big Smile Big Smile Big Smile ,

Michael

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