In order to bolster the overall security of their Windows operating systems, Microsoft publishes every patch Tuesday an updated Malicious Software Removal ( MSRT ) tool. This comes down each month through Windows Update and performs a stealthy malware ...
It's just been brought to my attention that Brian Madden yesterday posted this very interesting blog,
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The scripting of Windows patching in a reliable, auditable fashion is fundamental to any automated Windows build process. The simplest way I've encountered for Altiris administrators to invoke the patch process is through a VBScript which invokes ...
As I keep forgetting where the Dell driver cabs are, I thought that I should document it somewhere.... ;-)
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/enterprise-client/w/wiki/2065.dell-driver-cab-files-for-enterprise-client-os-deployment.aspx
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For those that still have to maintain XP images, today's article shows my trick for testing the validity of new mass-storage drivers. This enables me to confirm mass-storage support in sysprep in minutes rather than hours.
Introduction
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Normally, I'm a silent deployment guy. That's not to say I'm quiet, it's more that in all our deployments I prefer zero interaction with the user. Sometimes though, this is not possible and interaction is required.
Over the last ...
I attended a SQL Server user group just before christmas and I found it pretty illuminating. Well worth the trip out. Altiris administrators have to wear many hats, and SQL Server knowledge is more than useful -it's critical for a smooth running ...
Many moons ago I was asked to setup a scratch folder for other admins. It's primary purpose was to serve as a temporary dumping ground for backup images whilst a machine was being serviced. It was also useful as a readily available temporary ...
This download is for SQL junkies who need to output SQL tables as HTML tables. This is very useful for generating reports as it allows you within your own T-SQL code to directly transform SQL tables into a format suitable for HTML presentation.
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Beta testing on the Symantec Management Platform is a pain. The hardware prerequisite for a responsive console throws the traditional workstation beta testing VMs out into the cold. Whilst they work, it's pretty frustrating beta testing when ...