Monthly Archives: September 2012

LTI/ZTI PowerShell: Using PowerShell in Task Sequences

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Andrew Barnes

Now that we’re in the golden age of PowerShell many administrators will want to take advantage of its features in their deployments. With Lite/Zero-Touch you can do this by using the Run PowerShell Script task sequence step. The great thing … Continue reading →

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LTI/ZTI Deployments: Post OS Task Sequence

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Andrew Barnes

One of the useful features of MDT is the Post Operating System Installation Task Sequence. I use it to configure servers after I clone them from templates. If you want to do any of the following tasks then a Post … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Certified Training: MCSA upgrade for existing MCITPs

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Andrew Barnes

I got a surprising email today entitled: Congratulations on Your Microsoft Certification! Access Your Benefits{~12345678:1~} I found this very odd indeed especially as I haven’t taken any exams recently. It was preceded by another email which said: Hello! Soon you … Continue reading →

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Powershell: Windows Management Framework 3.0 is now available

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Andrew Barnes

Microsoft Windows Management Framework 3.0 is now available for download from the Microsoft Download Centre. This is the download that includes the finished version of  PowerShell 3.0. The OS versions supported and packages are: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit … Continue reading →

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Testlab: Upgrading HP N40L Microserver with an SSD drive

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Andrew Barnes

I decided to get a Solid State Drive for my HP Microserver N40L. Great Idea until I tried to install it. I bought a 2.5” drive and the bay is 3.5” so the drive does not fit in the bracket. … Continue reading →

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MDT 2012: Automating Network Interface Configuration

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Andrew Barnes

I’m currently using MDT (and SCCM) to build servers. After I clone templates in VMWare I run a Post OS task sequence that will rename the Server, assign a static IP address, Join the domain, install Apps etc. One server … Continue reading →

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