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SCVMM 2008 Quickstart Videos

Whilst doing some searching for an answer to a SCVMM error, I came across a blog post with links to short videos on SCVMM 2008 you may find of interest. Like some of the other system center videos, they are quite short and designed to get you up and running on SCVMM in just a few minutes.

In fact, this whole series is only about 45-50 minutes long. Details and links below...

Getting Started

Setup

Free Virtualization eLearning and eBooks

Downloads from Live Meeting Content from Nov 2008 SC Virtual User Group Meeting

Just uploaded the raw wmv file from the November meeting. The raw feed takes a bit of searching if you want to see a particular session, but if you scroll to session 3 on R2, you can make out Baelson's demos on a large monitor (19"+). Will post Kevin's and Raphael's individual sessions a bit later, as they were really great.

Download the raw file of full session at the same URL:

http://cid-1590b798c9cd6d68.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public/SCVUG/Nov2008?uc=1

Downloads of Live Meeting Video Content from Nov 2008 User Group Meeting

If you were unable to attend, we had some great presentations in the November meeting of the System Center Virtual User Group. We're in the process off breaking out the presentations into individual files. You'll find Baelson's session on Operations  Manager 2007 R2 -  Features and Fixes in the following folder (on Skydrive). The quality of the Live Meeting video is not great (so demos are grainy), but the decks and audio are good.

Where to get the bits

Video

http://cid-1590b798c9cd6d68.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public/SCVUG/Nov2008?uc=1

All 3 presentations and the raw Live Meeting file will be available in this folder in the  next few hours. I'll post an update when they are all uploaded and available.

Decks

Decks are available in PDF format only

http://www.systemcenterusergroup.com/files/folders/meetingnotes/entry227.aspx

Thanks again to all our speakers for taking time to present, as well as to SecureVantage and the OpsMgr Unleashed team for their support and swag for the drawing.

Presentation Downloads and Winners - Novemember 2008 Meeting of SC Virtual User Group

 Presentation decks from this months meeting are available as a single zip download. Decks are in PDF format and available at the URL below. Webcasts of the sessions will be online this coming week.

DOWNLOAD URL:

 THANKS

I wanted to say another big thank you to our sponsors Secure Vantage and the Operations Manager Unleashed team who supplied prizes for the drawing after the show.

Winners of the drawing after the meeting were:

• Zune media player (courtesy of Secure Vantage) - Ken K.
  
• Autographed Copy of Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed - Mike C.

AGENDA

 Zip file containing presentations (in PDF format) from the November 2008 meeting of the System Center Virtual User Group, held November 21st, 2008. Session speakers and topics in this meeting were:

Topics

• Raphael Burri: Active Directory Integration for System Center Operations Manager 2007
• Kevin Colby: Integrating Forefront Client Security with System Center Configuration Manager
• Baelson Duque: Operations Manager 2007 R2 Features and Fixes

SC Virtual User Group - OpsMgr R2, FCS with SCCM, OpsMgr & AD and a couple of surprises!

Topics

• 1PM - Raphael Burri: Active Directory Integration for System Center Operations Manager 2007
• 1:30PM - Kevin Colby: Integrating Forefront Client Security with System Center Configuration Manager
• 2PM - Baelson Duque: Operations Manager 2007 R2 Features and Fixes

Raffle After the Show

Thanks Again to Our Sponsors

SecureVantage - Is the industry leader in security management, security audit and security compliance solutions for System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuration Manager 2007 and a growing list of products in the System Center suite.

Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed is THE BOOK for Operations Manager 2007 administrators. A little birdie told me an update for R2 is in the works!

Thanks to Jeremiah Beckett (SecureVantage) and Kerrie Meyler of the Unleashed team!

File System Management Pack v6.0.1.1 (sealed) ***BETA***

This is an updated, sealed  version of the File System MP, and Jaime (the MP author) would like your feedback.

• Does it work as desired / expected? 
• How is performance?
• Any feature  requests?

MP Guide

The MP Guide posted with the unsealed release version is valid for this beta as well.

Where to post feedback:

Please post feedback as a comment directly to this blog post.

System Center Virtual User Group Meeting #3 rescheduled for Nov 21st

We have rescheduled the meeting to Nov 21st. Please register using the link below.

Central Time Zone

Registration site:
http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=133537

Raphael Burri

Lives and works in Zürich, Switzerland. In the last 9 years Raphael has been designing, implementing and operating various network, system and service management suites. Since joining Swisscom (largest Telco and ISP in Switzerland), Raphael concentrates on MOM 2005 and Operations Manager 2007. Raphael Burri's blog: http://rburri.wordpress.com/

Kevin Colby Sr. Solutions Engineer, Secure Vantage Technologies Inc.

Description: Session will cover how to deploy FCS agents with SCCM, how to maintain FCS signature updates with your existing SCCM WSUS infrastructure and monitoring FCS configurations via DCM.

Baelson Duque Senior Program Manager Microsoft 

Baelson Duque started at Microsoft as an Operations Analyst performing common Tier 1 Operations work. He then became a Systems Engineer and shortly thereafter, became a Tools Engineer building tools for Microsoft Game Studios Internet Operations team. There he owned the Monitoring Infrastructure where Baelson pioneered MOM 2000 as the Operations Monitoring Platform. Baelson is now a proud member of the Operations Manager Program Management team for the last 6 years and brings with him over 5 years of Operational Expertise from many levels in the IT Operations stack.

Thank you,

Scott Moss - Virtual Gopher - System Center Virtual User Group

Live Meeting Problems - November SC Virtual User Group Meeting will be rescheduled

 The System Center Virtual User Group meeting for today has been cancelled. Live Meeting support said they are experiencing some issues affecting a large number of customers with no ETA on the fix at the moment.

 Since this problem prevents us from recording the sessions, we will have to reschedule. Will try to have updated meeting dates posted in the next 24-48 hours.

Powershell Virtual User Group Meeting Thursday 12pm EST

Time: November 13th, 2008 at 12PM EST (noon; New York time)
Place: Online via Live Meeting 2007
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To sign up:
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Registration site: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=133189
Event Code: 133189
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This is our seventh virtual event. Invited speakers that will talk about various PowerShell-related topics: Nathan Winters (Exchange MVP), Joel (Jaykul) Bennett, Idera (vendor)

To join:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/winserver_usergroup/join?id=4RS44G&role=attend&pw=8%5E-%5CzqX
Video:
Video will be delivered via the Microsoft Live Meeting client

Audio:
For attendees, audio will be delivered via the Internet using your computer's speakers. There will not be a call-in number for this meeting (as was the case in the past).
Unable to join the meeting? Follow these steps:
1.Copy this address and paste into your web browser:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/winserver_usergroup/join
2.Copy and paste the required information:
Meeting ID: 4RS44G
Entry Code: 8^-\zqX

Agenda:
12:00PM-12:10PM: Introduction
12:10PM-12:35PM: Nathan Winters (MVP)
12:40PM-1:00PM: Joel Bennett
1:05PM-1:30PM: Idera
1:30PM-1:35PM: Closing

Speaker topics:
*Nathan Winters (MVP): "Exchange 2007 from PowerShell". Nathan will show how PowerShell can be used with Exchange 2007.
*Joel (Jaykul) Bennett: "PoSh Tools for the Huddled Masses". Joel, a prominent PowerShell developer, is always full of surprises. This should be a "must attend" for everyone.
*Idera (vendor): Idera will demo their PowerShellPlus product. PowerShellPlus is a editor with strong PowerShell support.

Notes:
All details related to this event will be posted on http://www.powershellcommunity.org.
(NOTE: This is delivered via Live Meeting 2007. It is possible that you may have to download and install the Live Meeting 2007 client which can take possibly up to 10 minutes typically.)

November Meeting of System Center Virtual User Group

Agenda

Registration site:

Speaker Bios

Raphael Burri Lives and works in Zürich, Switzerland. In the last 9 years Raphael has been designing, implementing and operating various network, system and service management suites. Since joining Swisscom (largest Telco and ISP in Switzerland), Raphael concentrates on MOM 2005 and Operations Manager 2007. Raphael Burri's blog: http://rburri.wordpress.com/

Kevin Colby Sr. Solutions Engineer, Secure Vantage Technologies Inc. Description: Session will cover how to deploy FCS agents with SCCM, how to maintain FCS signature updates with your existing SCCM WSUS infrastructure and monitoring FCS configurations via DCM.

Baelson Duque Senior Program Manager Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Features

Thanks

International Dial-in Numbers (Audio)

International Dial-in Numbers (Audio)

Below is a list of International dial-in numbers if you're located outside the U.S.

International Toll-Free Dial-In Number(s):
The International Toll-Free numbers listed below are subject to
change. Before each conference, refer back to this page for the most
current information. If a Service Access Code (SAC Code) is listed
next to the ITFS Number, it must be entered after dialing the number
in order for the call to be connected. Always distribute your
International Dial-In Number listed above as a backup for ITFS
service.
Argentina Dial-In #: 08003330638
Australia Dial-In #: 1800635431
Austria Dial-In #: 0800296683
Bahamas Dial-In #: 18002054786
Belarus Dial-In #: 8800114<(Code 5135)>
Belgium Dial-In #: 080074015
Brazil Dial-In #: 08008916314
Bulgaria Dial-In #: 008001100186
Chile Dial-In #: 12300206935
China North Dial-In #: 108007140758
China S (China Telecom) Dial-In #: 108001400733
Colombia Dial-In #: 018009198731
Costa Rica Dial-In #: 08000150433
Croatia (Hrvatska) Dial-In #: 0800222626
Cyprus Dial-In #: 80094957
Czech Republic Dial-In #: 800142131
Denmark Dial-In #: 80887944
Dominican Republic Dial-In #: 18887518396
El Salvador Dial-In #: 8006378
Finland Dial-In #: 0800110016<(Code 5129)>
France Dial-In #: 0800907956
Germany Dial-In #: 08001814622
Greece Dial-In #: 0080016122039951
Hong Kong Dial-In #: 800903850
Hungary Dial-In #: 0680012007
Iceland Dial-In #: 8008251
India Dial-In #: 0008001006188
Indonesia Dial-In #: 0018030177852
Ireland Dial-In #: 1800685010
Israel Dial-In #: 1809245952
Italy Dial-In #: 800780338
Jamaica Dial-In #: 18002050329
Japan Dial-In #: 00531160456
Kenya Dial-In #: 0800220115<(Code 5141)>
Korea (South) Dial-In #: 00308131720
Latvia Dial-In #: 80002128
Lithuania Dial-In #: 880030330
Luxembourg Dial-In #: 80024725
Malaysia Dial-In #: 1800812937
Mexico Dial-In #: 0018663875515
Monaco Dial-In #: 80093358
Netherlands Dial-In #: 08000226486
New Zealand Dial-In #: 0800654460
Nicaragua Dial-In #: 18000551<(Code 5140)>
Norway Dial-In #: 80013909
Panama Dial-In #: 0018002018146
Peru Dial-In #: 080053335
Poland Dial-In #: 008001114571
Portugal Dial-In #: 800819458
Romania Dial-In #: 018005030<(Code 5141)>
Russian Federation Dial-In #: 81080025921012
Singapore Dial-In #: 8001011807
Slovak Republic Dial-In #: 0800042140
South Africa Dial-In #: 0800994920
Spain Dial-In #: 900931577
Sweden Dial-In #: 020798280
Switzerland Dial-In #: 0800562835
Taiwan Dial-In #: 00801126665
Thailand Dial-In #: 0018001562039946
Trinidad and Tobago Dial-In #: 18002039153
Ukraine Dial-In #: 8100180<(Code 5137)>
United Kingdom Dial-In #: 08082348431
Uruguay Dial-In #: 00040190042
Venezuela Dial-In #: 08001005968
Local Dial-In Numbers Dial-In #:
Sydney Dial-In #: 282239790
Graz Dial-In #: 0316918064
Linz Dial-In #: 0732915071
Vienna Dial-In #: 019281036
Antwerp Dial-In #: 034000307
Brussels Dial-In #: 024006724
Copenhagen Dial-In #: 032714401
Lyon Dial-In #: 0426031128
Marseille Dial-In #: 0486060055
Paris Dial-In #: 0176707553
Toulouse Dial-In #: 0567804133
Berlin Dial-In #: 030726167387
Frankfurt Dial-In #: 06922224724
Hamburg Dial-In #: 040809020727
Munich Dial-In #: 089244432927
Hong Kong Dial-In #: 030114574
Dublin Dial-In #: 012475202
Milan Dial-In #: 0236019659
Rome Dial-In #: 0645217090
Tokyo Dial-In #: 0357675586
Seoul Dial-In #: 0234837052
Amsterdam Dial-In #: 0207075538
Rotterdam Dial-In #: 0107147060
Lisbon Dial-In #: 01211201019
Singapore Dial-In #: 66221009
Barcelona Dial-In #: 0934923264
Madrid Dial-In #: 914142509
Stockholm Dial-In #: 0856619362
Geneva Dial-In #: 0225803289
Zurich Dial-In #: 0445801752
London Dial-In #: 02031070273

Recordings from last user group meeting...

We had some audio problems on the last meeting (due to how sessions were recorded). We're going to re-record a couple of these sessions (mine and Cameron's). You can actually read the content of Steve Rachui's session in his new TechNet article at System Center: Granular Targeting In Operations Manager 2007

Sorry for the inconvenience. Should have at least the SNMP session recorded and uploaded this week, and promise we'll get it right next meeting.

Free SQL 2008 E-Book from MS Press and Certification Resources

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Learn about major new features in SQL Server 2008 including security, administration, and performance.

Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008:
Chapter 1: Security and Administration
Chapter 2: Performance
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Chapter 4: Programmability
Chapter 5: Storage
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Download SQL Server 2008 certification path flyer HERE.

Free E-Learning for MS Virtualization Technologies (Hyper-V, SCVMM)

Saw someone posted a link  to some free E-Learning resources for Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager 2008...

Free virtualization e-learning collection

Take Microsoft E-Learning Collection 6333: Exploring Microsoft Virtualization Technologies for free!

Collection 6333 includes the following:

Clinic 5935: Introducing Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008

Clinic 6334: Exploring Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008

Clinic 6335: Exploring Microsoft Application Virtualization

Clinic 6336: Exploring Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008

70-400 Exam Study Notes: Section 2D - Migrate a Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Management Pack to System Center Operations Manager 2007

To make it easier to keep track of all the exam study notes published, we'll link to each post on the 70-400 Exam Study Guide here on the System Center Virtual User Group web site on the 70-400 Exam Study Guide Homepage. Watch the System Center Virtual User Group blog for regular updates

The supported method for migrating a management pack is using the MOM 2005 to Operations Manager 2007 Migration Tool. This tool provides the four options for converting a MOM 2005 MP to an OpsMgr 2007 compatible MP:

• Convert MP from Live MOM 2005 Mgmt Group to Live OpsMgr 2007 Mgmt Group
• Convert MP from Live MOM 2005 Mgmt Group to an unsealed OpsMgr 2007 MP file (xml)
• Convert MP from MOM 2005 MP file (akm) to Live OpsMgr 2007 Mgmt Group
• Convert MP from MOM 2005 MP file (akm) to an unsealed OpsMgr 2007 MP file (xml)

The tools requires the MOM 2005 UI to be loaded on the same Opsmgr 2007 MP

The Migration tool  does NOT require a live MOM 2005 management group 

How to convert management packs for OpsMgr 2007 (without a live MOM 2005 management group)
http://www.systemcenterforum.org/how-to-convert-management-packs-for-opsmgr-2007-without-a-live-mom-2005-management-group/

The MOM 2005 MP to OpsMgr 2007 MP conversion process basically consists of three steps:

1. The MOM 2005 akm file is converted to MOM 2005 xml
2. The xml file is then converted to OpsMgr 2007 compatible xml format
3. The OpsMgr 2007 xml is then verified to ensure it can be successfully imported

The steps in this process can be performed manually using 3 command line utilities:

• The MP2XML.exe utility from the MOM 2005 Resource Kit can be used to convert the akm file to xml
• The MPConvert.exe utility in the OpsMgr 2007 installation directory can be used to convert the MOM 2005 xml to OpsMgr 2007 compatible xml format
• The MPVerify.exe utility in the OpsMgr 2007 installation directory can be used to validate the MP against the Opsmgr 2007 MP schema to ensure it can be imported successfully.

To make it easier to keep track of all the exam study notes published, we'll link to each post on the 70-400 Exam Study Guide here on the System Center Virtual User Group web site on the 70-400 Exam Study Guide Homepage. Watch the System Center Virtual User Group blog for regular updates