Wednesday, November 28, 2012

[Powershell] Creating your own Windows Powershell Profile - Part 3

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  • Function to Export Unsealed Management Pack from a specified management group in a specified folder

  • This function will connect the management group and add OpsMgr snapin if you're not connected, create the specified folder if it doesn't exist and ask to re-use the folder if exist. You can execute the ExportMP function with no path, a new folder will be created in C:\Temp. Don't forget to change text in red

    1. Function ExportMP ([string]$RMS, [string]$PATH)
    2. {
    3. switch ($RMS.toupper()) {
    4.  "PROD" {$RMS1="PRODRMS.Mydomain.com"}
    5.  "DEV" {$RMS1="DEVRMS.Mydomain.com"}
    6.  "PREPROD" {$RMS1="PREPRODRMS.Mydomain.com"}
    7.  default {Write-Host "RMS  - $RMS - not valid" -ForegroundColor red ;sleep 3;exit}
    8.  }
    9. if ( (Get-pssnapin | where {$_.Name -eq "Microsoft.EnterpriseManagement.OperationsManager.Client" }).Name -ne "Microsoft.EnterpriseManagement.OperationsManager.Client" )
    10.   {
    11.   add-pssnapin "Microsoft.EnterpriseManagement.OperationsManager.Client" -ErrorVariable errSnapin;
    12.   $creds = Get-Credential("MyDomain\MyAccount");
    13.   $connection = New-ManagementGroupConnection -ConnectionString: $RMS1 -Credential: $creds
    14.   Set-Location "OperationsManagerMonitoring::" | Out-Null;}
    15. If ($PATH -eq "")
    16.  {
    17.  $a = Get-Date -format d
    18.  $a=$a.Replace('/', '-')
    19.  $RMS = $RMS.toupper()
    20.  $PATH = "C:\Temp\UnsealedMPs-"+$RMS+"-"+$a
    21.  $TestPath = Test-Path $PATH
    22.  if ( $TestPath -eq $False) {
    23.   "Create a new backup folder: " + $PATH
    24.   New-Item -ItemType directory -Path $PATH
    25.   $Continue= "Yes"
    26.   }
    27.  else {
    28.  Write-Host "Path  - $PATH - already exist.
    29.   
    30.  " -ForegroundColor green
    31. $Question = Read-Host "Do you want to re-use it [Y/N] ?"
    32.  Switch ($Question.toupper()){
    33.   "Y" {$Continue= "Yes"}
    34.   "N" {$Continue= "No"}
    35.   default {$Continue= "No"}
    36.   }
    37.  }
    38.  }
    39. Else { Write-Host "Folder doesn't exist - create the folder: $PATH" -ForegroundColor green
    40.   New-Item -ItemType directory -Path $PATH
    41.   $Continue= "Yes"}
    42. if ($Continue -eq "Yes") { 
    43.  $mps = get-managementpack | where-object {$_.Sealed -eq $false}
    44.  foreach ($mp in $mps)
    45.   {
    46.   export-managementpack -managementpack $mp -path $PATH
    47.   }
    48.  }
    49. Else { Write-Host "No export Done" -BackgroundColor red -ForegroundColor yellow}
    50. }

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    Tuesday, November 27, 2012

    [OpsMgr 2012] Exporting Sealed and Non Sealed Management Packs using powershell script



    As per in OpsMgr 2007, exporting sealed MPs in XML format in Operations Manager 2012 is very easy. You just add to run the the following command in the Operations Manager Shell :


    Get-SCManagementPack | Export-SCManagementPack -Path “D:\Temps\ExportSealedMP”


    For the non-sealed MPs, here is a short script you should save in a ExportNonSealedMP.PS1 file (this one is working with OpsMgr 2007 and 2012):

    1. param ($MGTServerName)
    2. add-pssnapin “Microsoft.EnterpriseManagement.OperationsManager.Client”;
    3. set-location “OperationsManagerMonitoring::”;
    4. new-managementGroupConnection -ConnectionString:$MGTServerName;
    5. set-location $MGTServerName;
    6. $mps = get-managementpack | where-object {$_.Sealed -eq $false}
    7. foreach ($mp in $mps)
    8. {
    9. export-managementpack -managementpack $mp -path “D:\Temp\Backup”
    10. }
     Then you can execute the following command line :

     ExportNonSealedMP.PS1 -MGTServerName YourServerName

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    [OpsMgr 2007 R2][OpsMgr 2012] Group Maintenance Mode PowerShell Script Updated by Tao Yang

    Tao Yang have updated the script provided by Steve Rachui ( Place a Group in Maintenance Mode with PowerShell ) to use SDK rather than SCOM 2007 PS Snap-in so the script works on both SCOM 2007 and OM12.
    He's also made few other changes including change the duration from number of hours to number of minutes to suit his needs.


    You can read his full article on Tao's blog and download his modified script here.

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    [OpsMgr 2007 R2] AVIcode or APM Advisor Report does not display correctly - KB2777793

     
     
     
    Consider the following scenarios:

    Scenario 1:
    • You Install System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 with Avicode 5.7.
    • You enable the IIS Dynamic Content Compressions feature on SEViewerDW
    Scenario 2:
    • You install System Center 2012 Operations Manager with Application Performance Monitor (APM).
    • You have an IIS Application Request Routing (ARR) server between the Application Advisor console and System Center 2012 Operations Manager Reporting component.
    • The Application Advisor console in System Center 2012 Operations Manager is accessed through the IIS ARR server.
    • You enable IIS Dynamic Content Compressions feature on IIS ARR server.

    In above scenarios, your Application Advisor reports display incorrectly with bad encoding. This issue occurs because the Application Advisor console does not support handling GZIP encoded content which is generated from Reporting Services. This behavior is by design. To resolve this issue, disable the IIS Dynamic Content Compressions feature (GZip encoding).

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    [OpsMgr 2007 R2][OpsMgr 2012] Visual Studio 2012 Team Foundation Server Monitoring Management Pack

    The Team Foundation Server 2012 Monitoring Management Pack provides both proactive and reactive monitoring of Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2012. It monitors TFS components such as application tier server instances, team project collections, build servers, and proxy servers.


    Quick details

    Version:1.0.0.0Date published:11/26/2012
    Language:English

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    MPGuide_TFS2012.doc4.7 MBDownload
    Team Foundation Server 2012
    Monitoring Management Pack.msi
    4.6 MBDownload


    Overview

    The Team Foundation Server 2012 Monitoring Management Pack provides both proactive and reactive monitoring of Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2012. It monitors TFS components such as application tier server instances, team project collections, build servers, and proxy servers.

    Feature Summary
    The monitoring provided by this management pack includes availability and configuration monitoring, performance data collection, and default thresholds. You can integrate the monitoring of Team Foundation Server components into your service-oriented monitoring scenarios.
    • Auto discovery of TFS components
    • Implements containment hierarchy, reflecting logical architecture of the Product
    • Implements a proper health model using Monitors
    • Contains tasks, diagnostic and recovery for certain failures
    • Provides events that indicate service outages
    • Provides alerts that show configuration issues and connected data source changes
    • Verification that all dependent services are running

    Release History
    • 11/19/2012 - Original English release, version 1.0.0.0

    System requirements

    Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
    • Other Software:
      • Team Foundation Server 2012
      • System Center Operations Manager 2007 or System Center Operations Manager 2012

    Instructions

    Please see the included MP guide for complete installtion instructions.

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    Monday, November 26, 2012

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    [OpsMgr 2012] Windows Server 2012 Essentials Management Pack

    Management Pack for Windows Server 2012 Essentials

    Quick details

    Version:1          Date published:11/2/2012
              English
    File nameSize
    System Center Monitoring Pack-Windows
    Server 2012 Essentials.msi
    332 KBDownload


    Overview

    The Windows Server 2012 Essentials Management Pack allows you to monitor Windows Server 2012 Essentials with System Center Operation Manager 2012.

    System requirements

    Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2012
    Windows Server 2012 Essentials

    Instructions

    Please refer to the user guide for this management pack.
    You must download, read, and agree to the enclosed license terms before installing and using the software.

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    Tuesday, November 20, 2012

    [OpsMgr 2007 R2][OpsMgr 2012] Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server Monitoring Management Pack

    The Team Foundation Server 2010 Monitoring Management Pack provides both proactive and reactive monitoring of Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2010. It monitors TFS components such as application tier server instances, team project collections, build servers, and proxy servers.

    Quick details

    Version:1.0.0.7Date published:11/19/2012
    Language:English

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    Team Foundation Server 2010 MP.msi502 KBDownload
    TFS2010MPGuide.docx5.3 MBDownload



    Overview

    The Team Foundation Server 2010 Monitoring Management Pack provides both proactive and reactive monitoring of Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2010. It monitors TFS components such as application tier server instances, team project collections, build servers, and proxy servers.

    Feature Summary
    The monitoring provided by this management pack includes availability and configuration monitoring, performance data collection, and default thresholds. You can integrate the monitoring of Team Foundation Server components into your service-oriented monitoring scenarios.
    • Auto discovery of TFS components
    • Implements containment hierarchy, reflecting logical architecture of the Product
    • Implements a proper health model using Monitors
    • Contains tasks, diagnostic and recovery for certain failures
    • Provides events that indicate service outages
    • Provides alerts that show configuration issues and connected data source changes
    • Verification that all dependent services are running
    • Triggers targeted running of BPA against TFS Servers from Operator Console


    Release History

    • 10/13/2010 - Original English release, version 1.0.0.0
    • 11/19/2012 - Updated English release, version 1.0.0.7

    System requirements

    Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Other Software:
      • Team Foundation Server 2010
      • System Center Operations Manager 2007 or System Center Operations Manager 2012

    Instructions

    Please see the included MP guide for complete installation instructions.

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    [Orchestrator] Orchestrator does not reconnect when the SQL server is restarted

    Runbooks stop executing and the Orchestrator Runbook Service and Management Server do not function as expected when the SQL Server instance that hosts the Orchestrator database is restarted. Errors are expected to occur during the downtime of the SQL Server, however proper connectivity and behavior does not restore once the SQL Server instance has restarted.


    When the problem is occurring, the following events are logged to Orchestrator's Event window:

    The Orchestrator Runbook Service on <server name> is no longer running. Verify the status of the Runbook Server and try to restart Orchestrator Runbook Service. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.

    and

    The Runbook Server is suspended because the product license expired.

    Cause

    The Orchestrator services must be restarted in order for normal behavior to be restored. Microsoft has determined this is an issue in System Center 2012 Orchestrator.

     

    Resolution

    A fix is scheduled to be available in an upcoming update for System Center. Please contact Microsoft Technical Support for more details. 

    Note This is a "FAST PUBLISH" article created directly from within the Microsoft support organization. The information contained herein is provided as-is in response to emerging issues. As a result of the speed in making it available, the materials may include typographical errors and may be revised at any time without notice. See Terms of Use (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=151500) for other considerations.

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    [OpsMgr 2012] System Center 2012 Operations Manager (SCOM) Visio Stencil

    From Larry Rayl ( http://blogs.catapultsystems.com/lrayl ), these Visio stencils are a welcome update to the Operations Manager 2007 stencils. Like the previous version, these stencils include general and server-specific role stencils. A detailed explanation of the stencils contained within can be found at http://blogs.catapultsystems.com/lrayl/archive/2012/11/13/system-center-2012-operations-manager-2012-stencil.aspx 
     



    

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    [OpsMgr 2007 R2] Attempting to access the Operations Manager Web Console fails and Event 33857 is recorded

    This Knowledge Base article talks about an issue where you are unable to access the Operations Manager 2007 Web Console and Event 33857 is recorded in the Operations Manager event log:


    Symptoms

    Consider the following scenario:
    - You are unable to access the Operations Manager 2007 Web Console
    - Event 33857 is recorded in the Operations Manager event log:

    Log Name: operations manager Source: Health Service Modules Date: <date> Event ID: 33857 Task Category: None Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: webconsoleserver.contoso.com Description: Failed to retrieve the state of the following site: 'Operations Manager 2007 WebConsole'. The operation will be retried.

    HRESULT: 0x800710d8
    Details: The object identifier does not represent a valid object.
    One or more workflows were affected by this.
    Workflow name: Microsoft.Windows.InternetInformationServices.2008.WebSite.WebSiteStatusCheck.Monitor
    Instance name: Operations Manager 2007 WebConsole
    Instance ID: {CEE899C4-4FD5-AD3B-AE4F-307F2871E1E0}
    Management group: group
    Event Xml: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">

    Cause

    This can occur if the services for the Web Server role have been modified or reinstalled once the Operations Manager Web Console has been installed. If one of the components below is modified the Web Console may stop functioning:
    • HTTP Redirection
    • ASP.NET and additional roles
    • ASP
    • Basic Authentication (if using Forms Based auth and SSL)
    • Windows Authentication (if using Windows account authorization)
    • IIS 6 Management Compatibility and/or sub-roles

    Resolution

    To resolve this issue, remove the Operations Manager Web Console from the Server and reinstall any component required for the Web Server role for the Operations Manager Web Console. Once the Web Server prerequisites have been installed, you can reinstall the Operations Manager Web Console.


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    Friday, November 16, 2012

    [OpsMgr 2012] Deploying Cumulative Update Rollup 3 (CU3) for Operations Manager 2012

    Kevin Greene has published one month ago a post that explain all the steps required to deploy the Update Rollup 3 hotfix to your SCOM / OpsMgr 2012 deployment. As in the past, this post is an updated version of his previous post on deploying Update Rollup 2 (CU2) to SCOM / OpsMgr 2012.



    The process to deploy the update is quite simple. Similar to Update Rollup 2, there is no need to run any SQL queries against the SCOM databases as part of the update - as was the case with the SCOM 2007 R2 CU's. You can choose to deploy this update either manually or by using Microsoft Update. This post will outline the manual installation process.

    Some of the information below is taken directly from KB2756127 on the Microsoft Support website.

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    Monday, November 12, 2012

    [OpsMgr 2012] New Application/Tool to create Health Rollups of groups, Classes and Distributed Applications

     
     

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    [SQL Server 2012] Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Express

    Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications.

    

    Quick details

    Version:11.0.3000.00Date published:11/9/2012
     English

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    ENU\x64\SqlLocalDB.msi34.8 MBDownload
    ENU\x86\SqlLocalDB.msi29.5 MBDownload
    SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe148.1 MBDownload
    SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe133.1 MBDownload
    SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.exe128.0 MBDownload
    SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe1.9 GBDownload
    SQLEXPRADV_x86_ENU.exe1.8 GBDownload
    SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe1.0 GBDownload
    SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.exe1.0 GBDownload
    SQLManagementStudio_x64_ENU.exe921.6 MBDownload
    SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe939.8 MBDownload



    Overview

    Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express with SP1 are a free, feature-rich editions of SQL Server that is ideal for learning, developing, powering desktop, web & small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs. The SQL Server 2012 SP1 Express release includes the full version of SQL Server 2012 Management Studio with SP1 instead of SQL Server 2012 Management Studio Express. For a complete list of supported features in SQL Server Management Studio, see Features in SQL Server Management Studio.

    LocalDB (SqlLocalDB)
    • LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express that has all its programmability features, yet runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and short list of pre-requisites. Use this if you need a simple way to create and work with databases from code. It can be bundled with Application and Database Development tools like Visual Studio and or embedded with an application that needs local databases.
    Express (SQLEXPR)
    • Express edition includes the SQL Server database engine only. Best suited to accept remote connections or administer remotely.
    Express with Tools (SQLEXPRWT)
    • This package contains everything needed to install and configure SQL Server as a database server including the full version of SQL Server 2012 Management Studio with SP1. Choose either LocalDB or Express depending on your needs above.
    SQL Server Management Studio Express (SQLManagementStudio)
    • This does not contain the database, but only the tools to manage SQL Server instances, including LocalDB, SQL Express, SQL Azure, full version of SQL Server 2012 Management Studio with SP1, etc. Use this if you already have the database and only need the management tools.
    Express with Advanced Services (SQLEXPRADV)
    • This package contains all the components of SQL Server Express including the full version of SQL Server 2012 Management Studio with SP1. This is a larger download than “with Tools,” as it also includes both Full Text Search and Reporting Services.

    To learn more about the features supported by the SQL server, please visit the MSDN SQL Server 2012 supported features site.
    

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    [SQL Server 2012] Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    Download Service Pack 1 for Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012


    Quick details

    Version:11.0.3000.00Date published:11/9/2012
    English
    KB articles:KB2674319

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    ENU\Readme.htm13 KBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-FullSlipstream-ENU-x64.iso3.6 GBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-FullSlipstream-ENU-x86.iso3.1 GBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-FullSlipstream-x64-ENU.box3.3 GBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-FullSlipstream-x64-ENU.exe131 KBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-FullSlipstream-x86-ENU.box2.9 GBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-FullSlipstream-x86-ENU.exe131 KBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-KB2674319-x64-ENU.exe929.2 MBDownload
    SQLServer2012SP1-KB2674319-x86-ENU.exe641.6 MBDownload


    Overview

    Microsoft SQL Server 2012 service packs are cumulative updates and upgrade all editions and service levels of SQL Server 2012 to SP1. This service pack contains SQL Server 2012 Cumulative Update 1 (CU1) and Cumulative Update 2 (CU2).

    This download site contains the following packages and service patches for the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 release:

    1. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 Update - this package contains the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 update to be applied to existing SQL Server 2012 installations.

    2. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 Slipstream- This package provides the capability to perform new SQL Server 2012 instance installations (or SQL Server 2008/SQL Server 2008 R2 Upgrades) culminating with Service Pack 1 pre-installed. The slipstream installation package consists of a compressed self-extracting .exe and a ‘.box’ payload file that contains the original SQL Server 2012 release along with Service Pack 1. The .exe file can be directly executed, or utilized from the command prompt just as SQL Server 2012 Setup.exe would be (See Install SQL Server 2012 from the Command Prompt).

    Note: SQL Server 2012 Express with SP1 (slipstream) packages may be obtained from the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 Express packages from the download page

    Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 Documentation:


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    [Book] Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012

     Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 (ISBN 9780735673045) ,by JC Mackin, has shipped to the printer.
    Prepare for Exam 70-417—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows Server 2012 core infrastructure services. Microsoft Exam 70-417 is an upgrade exam that is a composite of three standalone exams: 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412. Exam 70-417 validates skills related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2012, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2008.
    The Exam Ref is organized by exam objectives and features challenging, what-if scenarios that focus on the critical skills and knowledge measured by the certification exam.
    You can preorder the book here and here.
    Take a look at the book’s Contents at at glance and Introduction.



    Contents at a Glance



    CHAPTER 1 Install and configure servers
    CHAPTER 2 Configure server roles and features
    CHAPTER 3 Configure Hyper-V
    CHAPTER 4 Install and administer Active Directory
    CHAPTER 5 Deploy, manage, and maintain servers
    CHAPTER 6 Configure network services and access
    CHAPTER 7 Configure a network policy server infrastructure
    CHAPTER 8 Configure and manage Active Directory
    CHAPTER 9 Configure and manage Group Policy
    CHAPTER 10 Configure and manage high availability
    CHAPTER 11 File and storage solutions
    CHAPTER 12 Implement business continuity and disaster recovery
    CHAPTER 13 Configure network services
    CHAPTER 14 Configure identity and access solutions

    Introduction


    This book is written for IT professionals who want to earn the MCSA: Windows Server 2012
    certification by passing the Microsoft exam “Exam 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA
    Windows Server 2012.” Exam 70-417 serves as a path to the Windows Server 2012 MCSA for
    those who have already earned the Windows Server 2008 certification that is named alternately
    “MCITP: Server Administrator” and “MCSA: Windows Server 2008.” The book is therefore
    written specifically for IT professionals who have already earned this Windows Server
    2008 certification and maintain the associated level of expertise in Windows Server 2008 or
    Windows Server 2008 R2.

    Exam 70-417 also serves as an upgrade path to the Windows Server 2012 MCSA from
    certifications other than the Windows Server 2008 MCSA. These other certifications
    include MCITP: Virtualization Administrator, MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator,
    MCITP: Lync Server Administrator, MCITP: SharePoint Administrator, and MCITP: Enterprise
    Desktop Administrator certifications. However, the assumed knowledge for this book is only
    MCSA-level expertise in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

    One of the first things you need to understand about Exam 70-417 is that it is a condensed
    version of three others: Exam 70-410, Exam 70-411, and Exam 70-412. This set of three exams
    allows you to earn the Windows Server 2012 MCSA from scratch, without any prior certification.
    Together, these three exams include 18 domains of broader skills and 62 more specific
    objectives. Because the exams are intended for people who haven’t yet earned Windows
    Server certification, they test both new features in Windows Server 2012 and features that
    haven’t changed since Windows Server 2008 or even earlier.

    On the 70-417 exam, just 14 of the original 18 domains and 22 of the original 62 objectives
    have been taken from these three source exams. This smaller subset of material corresponds
    generally to the features that are new in Windows Server 2012. Approximately 80 percent of
    the questions you will encounter on the 70-417 exam in fact will involve new Windows Server
    2012 features in some way. The remaining 20 percent will be “review”-type questions about
    features that have not changed since Windows Server 2008, questions you could have seen
    when you earned your existing certification. This 20 percent can be taken from any of the
    62 original objectives on Exams 70-410, 70-411, or 70-412.

    To keep this book brief, we’ve focused on the 80 percent of material that is new to
    Windows Server 2012 and that forms the core of Exam 70-417. After all, the remaining
    20 percent draws on knowledge in which you have already demonstrated expertise by earning
    your Windows Server 2008 certification. However, it’s possible you will need to brush up
    on some of these older topics, and when appropriate we’ve provided guidance throughout
    the book about which of these older features might require special review.

    This book covers every exam objective, but it does not cover every exam question. Only
    the Microsoft exam team has access to the exam questions themselves and Microsoft regularly
    adds new questions to the exam, making it impossible to cover specific questions. You
    should consider this book a supplement to your relevant real-world experience and other
    study materials. If you encounter a topic in this book with which you do not feel completely
    comfortable, use the links you’ll find in the text to find more information and take the time to
    research and study the topic. Great information is available on MSDN, TechNet, and in blogs
    and forums.

    Microsoft certifications


    Microsoft certifications distinguish you by proving your command of a broad set of skills and
    experience with current Microsoft products and technologies. The exams and corresponding
    certifications are developed to validate your mastery of critical competencies as you design
    and develop, or implement and support, solutions with Microsoft products and technologies
    both on-premise and in the cloud. Certification brings a variety of benefits to the individual
    and to employers and organizations.

    Preparing for the Exam


    Microsoft certification exams are a great way to build your resume and let the world know
    about your level of expertise. Certification exams validate your on-the-job experience and
    product knowledge. While there is no substitution for on-the-job experience, preparation
    through study and hands-on practice can help you prepare for the exam. We recommend
    that you round out your exam preparation plan by using a combination of available study
    materials and courses. For example, you might use the Training Kit and another study guide
    for your "at home" preparation, and take a Microsoft Official Curriculum course for the classroom
    experience. Choose the combination that you think works best for you.




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    [OpsMgr 2007R2][OpsMgr 2012] DELL Client Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and System Center Essentials

    The Dell Client Management Pack v5.0 for Microsoft System Center 2012 Operations Manager, System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2, and System Center Essentials 2010 integrates monitoring of Dell Business Client Computers into Operations Manager.
     
     
     
    The Management Packs provide a list of Dell-specific views that you can use to observe and drill down the system status in a network. The version 5.0 release consists of: Management Pack: 1) (Dell.WindowsClient.mp) - Dell Client Management Pack for discovery and monitoring Dell Business Client Computers. Utility Management Pack: 1) (Dell.Connections.HardwareLibrary.mp) - Dell Base folder utility for the basic folder structure and Root node. Install Guide: 1) DellMPv5.0_Client_IG.pdf :- contains installation and upgrade instructions for user to get started on using the Dell Client Management Pack effectively. Readme: 1) DellMPv5.0_Client_Readme.txt - Readme contains more details on Management of Dell Business Client Computers
    Release Date: 10/26/2012
    Importance: Optional
    Version:

    The following formats are available for the file you have selected
     
     
    File Format: Hard-Drive  
    File Name: Dell_Client_Management_Pack_v5.0_A00.exe
    Description: This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
    Download Type: HTTP
    File Size: 574KB

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    [OpsMgr 2007 R2][OpsMgr 2012] System Center Monitoring Pack for Sharepoint Foundation 2013

    This Monitoring Pack enables operators and administrators to manage Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013.
    

    Quick details

    Version:15.0.4425.1000Date published:11/8/2012

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    Microsoft.Sharepoint.Foundation.
    ManagementPacks.msi
    940 KBDownload
    System Center Monitoring Pack guide
    for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013.docx
    196 KBDownload
    

    Overview

    The System Center Monitoring Pack for Sharepoint Foundation 2013 is designed to be used for monitoring SharePoint Foundation 2013 events, collecting SharePoint component-specific performance counters in one central location, and for raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically correlating critical events, this management pack helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage SharePoint servers and identify issues before they become critical. The management pack monitors and provides alerts for automatic notification of events indicating service outages, performance degradation, and health monitoring.

    Feature Summary
    • Health monitoring of SharePoint Foundation 2013
    • Monitors Events and Services and alerts when service outages are detected
    • Monitors Performance and warns users when SharePoint performance is at risk
    • Forwards users to up-to-date TechNet knowledge articles

    Release History
    • 11/8/2012 - Original English release, version 15.0.4425.1000

    System requirements

    Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Other: Software:System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 or later

    Instructions

    1. Download the MSI.
    2. Double click the MSI to install.
    3. View the Management Pack Guide for importing and configuration instructions.

    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

    [OpsMgr 2007 R2][OpsMgr 2012] System Center Monitoring Pack for Sharepoint Server 2013

    This Monitoring Pack enables operators and administrators to manage Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Products including SharePoint Server, Project Server, and Search Server.


    Quick details

    Version:15.0.4425.1000Date published:11/8/2012
     English

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    Microsoft.Sharepoint.Server.ManagementPacks.msi1.2 MBDownload
    System Center Monitoring Pack guide for
    Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013.docx
    119 KBDownload

    Overview

    This Management Pack enables operators and administrators to manage Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Products including SharePoint Server, Project Server, and Search Server.

    Feature Summary
    The Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Management Pack is designed to be used for monitoring SharePoint 2013 Products events, collecting SharePoint component-specific performance counters in one central location, and for raising alerts for operator intervention as necessary. By detecting, sending alerts, and automatically correlating critical events, this management pack helps indicate, correct, and prevent possible service outages or configuration problems, allowing you to proactively manage SharePoint servers and identify issues before they become critical. The management pack monitors and provides alerts for automatic notification of events indicating service outages, performance degradation, and health monitoring.
    • Health monitoring of SharePoint Server 2013
    • Monitors Events and Services and alerts when service outages are detected
    • Monitors Performance and warns users when SharePoint performance is at risk
    • Forwards users to up-to-date TechNet knowledge articles

    Release History
    • 11/8/2012 - Original English release, version 15.0.4425.1000

    

    System requirements

    Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Other Software: System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 or later


    Instructions

    1. Download the MSI.
    2. Double click the MSI to install.
    3. View the Management Pack Guide for importing and configuration instructions.
    

    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

    [Microsoft] Infrastructure Planning and Design

    The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guides are the next version of Windows Server System Reference Architecture. The guides in this series help clarify and streamline design processes for Microsoft infrastructure technologies, with each guide addressing a unique infrastructure technology or scenario.


    Quick details

    Version:1.0            Date published:11/8/2012
    Language:English

    Files in this download

    The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
    File nameSize
    Active Directory Certificate Services.zip1.9 MBDownload
    Active Directory Domain Services.zip2.2 MBDownload
    DirectAccess.zip2.0 MBDownload
    Dynamic Datacenter.zip3.1 MBDownload
    Exchange Online - Evaluating Software-plus-Services.zip1.6 MBDownload
    Exchange Server.zip2.9 MBDownload
    File Services.zip1.6 MBDownload
    Forefront Identity Manager.zip1.9 MBDownload
    Forefront Unified Access Gateway.zip1.8 MBDownload
    Internet Information Services.zip1.5 MBDownload
    IPD - All.zip69.9 MBDownload
    IPD Series Introduction.zip143 KBDownload
    Malware Response.zip2.2 MBDownload
    MED-V.zip1.9 MBDownload
    Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6.zip3.0 MBDownload
    Print Services.zip1.5 MBDownload
    Remote Desktop Services.zip2.3 MBDownload
    Selecting the Right NAP Architecture.zip2.8 MBDownload
    Selecting the Right Virtualization Technology.zip1.5 MBDownload
    SharePoint Online - Evaluating Software-plus-Services.zip2.2 MBDownload
    SharePoint Server.zip2.4 MBDownload
    SQL Server.zip2.2 MBDownload
    System Center 2012 - Operations Manager.zip3.2 MBDownload
    System Center 2012 - Service Manager.zip2.8 MBDownload
    System Center 2012 - Virtual Machine Manager.zip4.2 MBDownload
    System Center Configuration Manager 2007.zip1.9 MBDownload
    System Center Data Protection Manager 2007.zip2.1 MBDownload
    System Center Operations Manager 2007.zip2.3 MBDownload
    System Center Service Manager 2010.zip2.7 MBDownload
    System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008.zip1.3 MBDownload
    Terminal Services.zip1.2 MBDownload
    Windows Deployment Services.zip1.7 MBDownload
    Windows Server Virtualization.zip1.8 MBDownload
    Windows User State Virtualization.zip1.7 MBDownload
    Windows_Optimized_Desktop_Scenarios.zip435 KBDownload

    This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.