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• [RTM News] Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.2 Now Available!

  Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkt 3.2 New Features Expanding to assess readiness for Microsoft Online Services, SQL Server 2008, Forefront Client Security, and Network Access Protection Many of you are in the midst of an IT migration or upgrade... Posted Nov 03 2008, 04:11 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Video, news, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, Microsoft, SQL, SQL Server, SQL 2005, Virtualization, SQL Server 2005, case study, Desktop Deployment, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, SQL Server 2000, TechNet Magazine, Microsoft Partners, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, demo, virus, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, SQL 2008, anti-spyware, anti-virus, rtm, Green IT, online services, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Case studies, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management, Microsoft Online Services, Sustainability, video demo, SQL 2000, PC Security, customer evidence, TechNet Magazine articles, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, MAP Toolkit, RTM Announcements, Microsoft Hyper-V Server

• Test Drive the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.2 Beta

  If you haven't heard, the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.2 Beta is now available for a free download. From desktop deployments, server deployments, virtualization, datacenter consolidation, Green IT, PC security, Microsoft Online Services... Posted Oct 26 2008, 12:04 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, news, Windows, virtualisation, Windows Vista, Microsoft, SQL, SQL Server, SQL 2005, Virtualization, SQL Server 2005, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, SQL 2008, Green IT, online services, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management, Microsoft Online Services, SCVMM 2008, Sustainability, PC Security, MAP Toolkit, Beta Announcements, Beta Program

• Virtualization Unplugged Tour

  I know many DBA’s have strong opinions on the pros and cons of virtualization especially when applied to SQL Server in a production environment, but I am concerned that a lot of myth and uncertainty surrounds the topic.  If you want to find out from... Posted Oct 15 2008, 07:43 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: virtualisation, Virtualization, Softgrid, Terminal Services, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Desktop Virtualization, Sustainable IT

• For $50,000, I could pay someone to move my virtual machines for me

  The title of this post will make sense in a moment. It's a quote from a customer in Australia ... and pretty funny one, too. But before that, a few items crossed my inbox that I thought I'd share: Software vendor AspenTech has a process engineering... Posted Oct 06 2008, 04:47 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Softgrid, Windows Server 2008, Windows Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Virtualization Management, virtual machine, ESX, BASF

• NEWS! Sign up for Virtualization Roadshow in the US - it's FREE!

  Hi, The Microsoft US team is hosting a series of FREE virtualization roadshow events around the country. Please join and learn more about how Virtualization can transform your IT infrastructure by adding flexibility while reducing operational costs. Baldwin... Posted Oct 02 2008, 12:44 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: news, virtualisation, Events, Microsoft, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Softgrid, Terminal Services, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, Green IT, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Presentation Virtualization, Virtualization Management, SCVMM 2008

• VAS Upgrade from 4.1.2.20 to 4.1.3.16 fails with error message "The installation program was unable to read the SQL. upgrade files for the configuration database"

  Ok so the title of this one is not strictly related to the post but is an example of the error. A little while ago up on the TechCenter I gave an answer to Andi which I said I should blog about….. well that what I am doing. So Andi had a problem that... Posted Sep 05 2008, 10:56 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, SQL Database, Virtual Application Server, 4.1, Application Virtualization

• Special Edition of TechNet Magazine on VIRTUALIZATION

  Hi, The TechNet Magazine team has released the October special edition on Virtualization technologies. These articles are very good reads especially if you are just starting to consider or plan to build out a virtualized infrastructure - whether it is... Posted Sep 04 2008, 02:54 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Microsoft, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Softgrid, TechNet Magazine, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management, TechNet Magazine articles

• Recipes and Step-By-Steps

  Recipes or Step-By-Steps for sequencing are one of the most important things that you can do when sequencing applications. This will help you so much in the long run. We go to many customer sites where they just forget or don’t know what's gone into... Posted Sep 01 2008, 08:52 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Community, Softgrid, Justin Zarb, sequencer, Third Party Apps, TechCenter, Application Virtualization

• Virtualization Feed for Your RSS Reader

  With a "tip of the cap" to creators of Planet V12n blog , we've just launched a blog and Twitter aggregator for virtualization. It's called VirtualizationFeed . Like Planet V12n, this site aggregates virtualization blogs from lots of... Posted Aug 27 2008, 02:06 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtual PC, System Center, Management, Community, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Softgrid, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Virtualization Management, virtual machine, VMM 2008, Management tools, Mark Bowker, integrated virtualization, Enterprise Strategy Group

• Have a look at your Database!

  A really handy thing that I tend to do is review the database of the Softgrid 4.x deployment. The SoftGrid Database has a number of vital information. This information allows us to understand certain server configuration issues and the potential for client... Posted Jun 11 2008, 03:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, SQL Database, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• Virtualization wrap from TechEd IT Pro

  I'm NOT in Orlando this week attending TechEd IT Pro conference. That means I get to enjoy Redmond's "wintery" spring weather and not Orlando's hot/humid thunderstorms. For those of you also NOT in Orlando, you can follow along with... Posted Jun 10 2008, 11:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Softgrid, Windows Virtualization, Citrix, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, virtual machine

• “The installation program was unable to read the SQL. upgrade files for the configuration database"

  This was the error message that confronted one of our TechNet Forum customers when they were trying to upgrade there VAS from 4.1.2.20 to 4.1.3.16. And its a really interesting issue! All you get when you try and upgrade is an error message saying "The... Posted Jun 10 2008, 02:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet, Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.1, Application Virtualization

• Global Package, Global User, Application, and User pkg's

  Every wondered where things get stored in Application Virtualization? Well Chris Lord one of the PMs gave an insite into this on the technet forurm @ http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2880423&SiteID=17 . Package Location Description... Posted May 15 2008, 11:42 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.5, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from April 2008

  Well there were none for April…… will keep an eye on this for May and post when any new ones pop up Share this post: Read More... Posted May 14 2008, 05:21 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from March 2008

  There was only one in March but it was a really cool little KB. For all the gang that were having problems with the MSI Utility the below KB is a massive help! The best practices and the troubleshooting information for the MSI Utility for Microsoft Application... Posted May 14 2008, 05:19 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from February 2008

  You can probably tell I am playing catch up :o) I am currently on a course with Brian Kelly who is keeping me very entertained :o) Anyway lets get everyone upto date on KBs! A McAfee antivirus program may detect the Sftfsxp.sys SoftGrid file as a Backdoor... Posted May 14 2008, 05:14 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• Beta 4.5 - John Sheehan / Microsoft App-V 4.5 Features

  I stumbled across this today! Its a cool little video of John Sheehan TechEd giving a break down of all the great 4.5 Beta Features! If you have never had the time to play with 4.5 than this Video may suite you better as it gives you a great overview... Posted May 14 2008, 04:20 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtualization, Softgrid, Beta, TechEd, Justin Zarb, 4.5, Application Virtualization, Dynamic Suite Composition

• Default First app ......64-00000002

  Whilst I am in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) I have seen this little error popping up and its not just been here that I have seen this but at quite a few customers now. The default first app is a great little tool to just say "Hi I am softgrid and... Posted Apr 22 2008, 07:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.5, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• Webcast Announcement for Microsoft Partners - Microsoft Assessment and Planning Solution Accelerator (MAP)

  Hello, Are you a Microsoft Partner? Are you interested in helping your customers with Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Virtualization projects? If you are, please come join our the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Partner Webcast Series next week... Posted Mar 07 2008, 04:23 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Desktop Deployment, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management

• Virtualization On the Go!

  Want to learn more about Microsoft Virtualization technologies and the latest release of Virtualization Solution Accelerators while you're out and about? Check out the InfoWorld Virtualization series here! All you need to do is to download the audio clips... Posted Mar 05 2008, 09:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Desktop Deployment, Softgrid, Terminal Services, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Presentation Virtualization, Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization Management

• Get Your Projects Off the Ground with Solution Accelerators for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista SP1, and Microsoft Virtualization

  Are you getting ready to deploy Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista SP1 and Microsoft Virtualization technologies? Check out the brand new Solution Accelerators Microsoft is releasing this week! Today, Microsoft is launching three Solution Accelerators... Posted Feb 27 2008, 11:47 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Virtualization, Desktop Deployment, Softgrid, Terminal Services, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Presentation Virtualization

• Microsoft Readying Customers and Partners with New Assessment and Deployment Tool for the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1 Launch!

  Hello IT Pros! February 27 is a big day. Windows Server 2008 will be officially launching in Los Angeles with Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, kicking off in just a few hours. In support of this very important technology milestone as well as the Windows... Posted Feb 27 2008, 03:02 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Virtualization, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Desktop Deployment, Softgrid, Hardware Assessment, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, WVHA, Microsoft Partners, Windows Server 2008, Solution Accelerators, IT Professionals, Virtual Server 2005 R2, Application Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft application Virtualization, Windows Vista Readiness Assessment, MAP, Virtualization Solution Accelerators, Server Virtualization, Server Deployment, Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Virtualization Management

• SoftGrid Public KBs from January 2008

  Now I think I have finally catch up on the Kbs! January had some interesting release with the Visual Studio Sequence guide being released! This is always handy! FIX: You cannot use Microsoft SoftGrid to virtualize Visual Studio 2005 http://support.microsoft... Posted Feb 21 2008, 06:58 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, KB, Justin Zarb, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• 응용 프로그램 가상화 - 가상화의 또다른 측면

  현재 IT 업계에서 나오는 가상화라는 단어는 꽤 많은 측면에서 사용되고 있습니다. 서버, 데스크톱, 저장소, 프로파일, 프리젠테이션, 응용 프로그램등이 바로 그것이죠. 지금까지 제 블로그에서 많이 언급했었던 가상화는 대부분이 서버 가상화에 속합니다. 서버 가상화에는 Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V, VMWare, XEN과 같은 다양한 가상화 솔루션들이 제시되고 있고, 경쟁하고 있습니다. 오늘은 또다른 측면의 가상화에 대해서... Posted Feb 20 2008, 11:45 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Microsoft, Virtualization, Softgrid, 마이크로소프트, 가상화, Application Virtualization, 응용 프로그램 가상화

• SoftGrid Public KBs from 2007

  A few people have asked me for the combined KB list for 2007 so I wanted to post this up! Enjoy! SoftGrid Public KBs from January 2007 SoftGrid Client "Error code: xxxxxx-xxxxxx06-0000000E" http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=930633 SoftGrid Client "Error... Posted Feb 20 2008, 11:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, KB, Justin Zarb, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization