last time I took a look at the Unknown computer object created when a task sequence fail http://larslohmann.blogspot.com/2013/11/unknown-computers-and-required-task.html. But in some situations this object is not created, let try to remove the network while WINPE is downloading: It will off course fail and if you try to PXE boot again
When deploying a Required Task Sequence to unknown Computers in SCCM 2012, you might be unable to PXE boot the computer again if the installation fails for some reason. So lets take a closer look at the documentation: If the computer fails to install the operating system image or the
Microsoft has released and update for System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2 (SCCM) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2905002 In order to identify if the update has been installed we can use these methods: First let us take a look at the console, after the update the console reports version 5.0.7958.1000 which is the same
Here are some good links to take a closer look at when planning a XenApp infrastructure: Optimization Guide for Windows Server 2008R2 with XenApp 6/6.5 http://blogs.citrix.com/2011/12/06/optimization-guide-for-windows-server-2008r2-with-xenapp-66-5-%E2%80%93-available-now/ Citrix Guidelines for Antivirus Software Configuration http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127030 XenDesktop and XenApp Best Practices http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX132799 Citrix XenApp on VMware Best Practices Guide
You might se the error Access is denied when some users start a published application or desktop from XenApp. This issue can be seen on users who are member of an extended number of groups, there is not a specific number because it depends on the current number of users
In Windows 8 RTM you were able to double click the network icon to see your DirectAccess connection. Then right click the DirectAccess connection and select View connection properties. In the Connection Properties you are able to collect logs for further error handling. In Windows 8.1 you will have to
Microsoft has released an overview over the recommended hotfixes and known issues with DirectAccess deployed on Windows server 2012. The article include hotfixes for Windows 2012, Windows 8 and Windows 7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2883952 Author Lars Lohmann
Microsoft has released new version of RSAT for Windows 8.1. Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8.1 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 from a remote computer that is running Windows 8.1.
Microsoft has released an update to existing KMS servers. (KB2885698) This update extends the Key Management Service (KMS) for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 to enable the enterprise licensing of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. KMS
The default KMS keys used for volume licensing editions of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 has been updated. KMS Client Setup Keys Operating system edition KMS Client Setup Key Windows 8.1 Professional GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9 Windows 8.1 Professional N HMCNV-VVBFX-7HMBH-CTY9B-B4FXY Windows 8.1 Enterprise MHF9N-XY6XB-WVXMC-BTDCT-MKKG7 Windows 8.1 Enterprise N TT4HM-HN7YT-62K67-RGRQJ-JFFXW Windows
The default KMS keys used for volume licensing editions of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 has been updated. KMS Client Setup Keys Operating system edition KMS Client Setup Key Windows 8.1 Professional GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9 Windows 8.1 Professional N HMCNV-VVBFX-7HMBH-CTY9B-B4FXY Windows 8.1 Enterprise MHF9N-XY6XB-WVXMC-BTDCT-MKKG7 Windows 8.1 Enterprise N TT4HM-HN7YT-62K67-RGRQJ-JFFXW Windows
I sometimes need to have access to the latest version of VMware tools or to a version matching a specific ESX version. This is for example the case when packaging the tools for use in a SCCM task sequence. VMware provides all the versions here: http://packages.vmware.com/tools/esx/index.html You will be able
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