Again, it time to meet up but too bad. I am on Reservist so till then I will see all of you next month (April 09).
- March Meet Up Agenda
- Windows 7: Problem Step Recorder
- Windows 7: AppLocker
- Windows 7: BitLocker To Go
- Microsoft Thrive – Helping IT Pros in tough time…
- Cutting cost in IT spending don’t always reduce cost
- War Fighter with Microsoft Surface
- Junior Admin take a look on Windows Small Business Server 2008
March Meet Up Agenda
http://mstechevents.sg/ViewEvent.aspx?eventId=201
Date: 11th Mar 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Venue: 1 Marina Boulevard #22-00, MS Singapore – Level 22 Conference Rm 12
6.30pm: Registration
7.00pm: Session 1 – IPv4 (Junior Admin) IPv6 (Junior & Senior Admin)
8.00pm: Toilet/Stretching Break (No Food/Snacks Provided)
8.15pm: Session 2 – QoS (Senior Admin)
8.45pm: Home Sweet Home
Session 1 & 2: IPv4, IPv6 & QoS (MVP Pom Figueroa)
Abstract:
Going back to the basic of networking and internet, SWUG will focus on TCP/IP on this month and we will discuss basic theories that made up the TCP/IP network including detailed explanations on IPv4, IPv6, Subnetting and Routing and we will also touch on quality of service. At the end of this session, you will be able to have a full understanding of how TCP ip works and be able to configure huge network while implementing TCP/IP best practices.
In Session 2, POM will talk about QOS. If you’re curious about what QOS can do on the IP level, join us.
Skill Level: 200-300 (Beginner to Intermediate)
Registration
For registration, please email to swug@mvps.org with the following:
– SWUG ID: AndrewCheng
– Name:
– Email Address: chengandrew@hotmail.com
Note: There won’t be an event confirmation. Just turn up, we don’t turn people away. However, please register if you’re coming.
In a bid to help control Community costs, we’re going to do away with Snacks. Not that Microsoft isn’t sponsoring, i am thinking of keeping it for the next CTU in May.
Windows 7: Problem Step Recorder
Problem Step Recorder, also known as PSR, is a new tools included in Windows 7. It helps user to better communicate with IT Pros when facing problem. Take a look at the screen cast and see how it can benefit your work.
http://pingdennis.com/windows/windows-7-screencast-ndash-problem-steps-recorder/
Windows 7: AppLocker
AppLocker is a new feature in Windows7 that allows you to manage what applications are allowed to run on a managed machine with multiple techniques, including white listing and black listing applications. Paul Cooke took time out to give us a tour and demo of AppLocker in the link below.
http://geeksengaged.com/blogs/geeksengaged/archive/2009/03/05/windows-7-using-applocker.aspx
Windows 7: BitLocker To Go
USB stick are commonly used in our work environment and it create the biggest thread to IT Pro managing sensitive data. In Windows 7, Microsoft introduce BitLocker To Go. BitLocker To Go adds administrators control over how removable storage devices can be utilized within their environment and the strength of protection that they require. Take a look at Keith Combos’ screencast for the setting up of BitLocker To Go. It’s easy…
http://blogs.technet.com/keithcombs/archive/2009/02/09/windows-7-screencast-bitlocker-to-go.aspx
Microsoft Thrive – Helping IT Pros in tough time…
Microsoft releases Microsoft Thrive. No, it is not a product. It is a set of resources that Microsoft puts together to help IT Pros tide through this tough times. Be it careers, enhancing your technical skills and aligning IT to business, check the site out.
http://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/
Cutting cost in IT spending don’t always reduce cost
All over the world, company are looking in reducing cost in which ever ways they can. Often IT spending will be one of the “target” for management. Ever wonder does reducing IT spending always equal to reduce cost? Check out this post and find your answer.
http://windowsmvp.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!80195647FE07388F!2333.entry
Microsoft Surface.
If you have not heard about Microsoft Surface, you have missed out some interesting stuff. Take a look at the two link below, first link leads you to Microsoft Surface website and the second shows you a real cool demo done using Microsoft Surface. Enjoy.
Junior Admin take a look on Windows Small Business Server 2008
If you attended last month meet up, you probably have with you a copy of Windows Small Business Server 2008 trail version. If you are facing problem installing or not confident enough to carry out the installation without any guide, here you go. Take a look at this post by Andrew. Step by step guide and clear explanation are included for your benefit.
http://andrewchengnh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7A652ADDF155994C!800.entry
SWUG First Looks into GeeksEngaged
You are amonst the first group of people to see this. Microsoft and its technical community are experimenting with a local site, dubbed GeeksEngaged. It aims to be a site that will tell you about the cool stuff that is around us in technology as well as a wealth of post-event resource collection. A must see for IT Pros, Developers and Architects.
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