Microsoft Service Packs
A service pack (SP) is a Windows update, often combining previously released updates, that helps make Windows more reliable. Service packs, which are provided free of charge on this page, can include security and performance improvements and support for new types of hardware. Make sure you install the latest service pack to help keep Windows up to date
Download Links for Microsoft service packs for all products click here
Microsoft Exchange Links for documentation
Microsoft Exchange 2003
Microsoft Exchange 2007
Microsoft Exchange 2010
Exchange Server 2010 Database Availability Group Installation Step by Step
Exchange 2010 on VMware – Availability and Recovery Options
Exchange Server 2010 Mailbox Server Backup and Recovery
Logging SMTP Protocol Activity in Exchange 2010 and Exchange 2007
SMTP Routing in Exchange 2010
Microsoft Exchange 2013
Exchange 2013 System Requirements
Microsoft Exchange Blogs
http://www.exchange-genie.com/2009/04/database-availability-group-dag-exchange-2010/
VMware vCenter Converter Standalone P2V Performance optimization
While migrating P2V Microsft server was very slow as we change the red marked line under converter-client.xml file P2V process become very fast. thanks to my friend Mohamed Magdy, for giving me this important tip.
Turning OFF SSL Encryption in VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 5.0 can improve transfer rates.
To turn OFF SSL Encryption in VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 5.0, please follow the following steps:-
How to reset VSM admin password
VOIPSWITCH VSM admin password are stored in mysql database in clear text . if you know the mysql root password you can get it from users table from your voipswitch database.
1- login as root in mysql ( mysql -u root -pyourpassord
2- select your voipswitch database (mysql>use yourvoipdatabase;
3- run mysql> select * from users;
you will get all users and password for VSM admin
EMC Storage Metalun Expand Rules
How to Expand MetaLUN (EMC )and its rules to expand.
Striped expansion rules on page :- 24
Concatenation expansion rules on page :- 28
http://www.emc.com/collateral/hardware/white-papers/h1024-clariion-metaluns-cncpt-wp-ldv.pdf
How to convert Physical machine as virtual hard disk
Disk2vhd is a utility that creates VHD (Virtual Hard Disk – Microsoft’s Virtual Machine disk format) versions of physical disks for use in Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs). The difference between Disk2vhd and other physical-to-virtual tools is that you can run Disk2vhd on a system that’s online. Disk2vhd uses Windows’ Volume Snapshot capability, introduced in Windows XP, to create consistent point-in-time snapshots of the volumes you want to include in a conversion. You can even have Disk2vhd create the VHDs on local volumes, even ones being converted (though performance is better when the VHD is on a disk different than ones being converted).
Disk2vhd includes command-line options that enable you to script the creation of VHDs. Specify the volumes you want included in a snapshot by drive letter (e.g. c:) or use “*” to include all volumes.
Usage: disk2vhd <[drive: [drive:]…]|[*]> <vhdfile>
Example: disk2vhd * c:\vhd\snapshot.vhd
Download link :- http://download.sysinternals.com/files/Disk2vhd.zip
Restoring a Domain Controller Through Reinstallation
Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Restoring a domain controller through reinstallation is the same process as creating a new domain controller. It does not involve restoring from backup. This method relies on Active Directory replication to restore a domain controller to a working state, and it is valid only if another healthy domain controller exists in the same domain. This method is normally used on computers that function only as domain controllers.
Restoring through reinstallation is the only method by which a domain controller that is not part of the backup set can be restored. In addition, you might decide to use this method instead of a nonauthoritative restore because backup media is inaccessible or because this method is more convenient. Restoring a domain controller through reinstallation should not be a substitute for regular backup routines.
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Commands and Tools for Managing Windows Server 2008 Server Core
you have a minimal UI that includes a limited desktop environment for local console management of the server. This minimal interface includes:
After you log on to a core-server installation, you have a limited desktop environment with an Administrator command prompt. You can use this command prompt for administration of the server. If you accidentally close the command prompt, you can start a new command prompt by following these steps:
1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to display Task Manager.
2. On the Applications tab, click New Task.
3. In the Create New Task dialog box, type cmd in the Open field and then click OK.
You can start Notepad and Regedit directly from a command prompt by entering notepad.exe orregedit.exe as appropriate. To open Control Panel, type intl.cpl.
Here is an overview of key commands and utilities you’ll use for managing server core installations while logged on locally:
Control desk.cpl – View or set display settings.
Control intl.cpl – View or set regional and language options, including formats and the keyboard layout.
Control sysdm.cpl – View or set system properties.
Control timedate.cpl – View or set the date, time, and time zone.
Cscript slmgr.vbs –ato – Activate the operating system.
DiskRaid.exe – Configure software RAID.
ipconfig /all – List information about the computer’s IP address configuration.
NetDom RenameComputer – Set the server’s name and domain membership.
OCList.exe – List roles, role services, and features.
OCSetup.exe – Add or remove roles, role services, and features.
PNPUtil.exe – Install or update hardware device drivers.
Sc query type=driver – List installed device drivers.
Scregedit.wsf – Configure the operating system. Use the /cli parameter to list available configuration areas.
ServerWerOptin.exe – Configure Windows Error Reporting.
SystemInfo – List the system configuration details.
WEVUtil.exe – View and search event logs.
Wmic datafile where name=“FullFilePath” get version – List a file’s version.
Wmic nicconfig index=9 call enabledhcp – Set the computer to use dynamic IP addressing rather than static IP addressing.
Wmic nicconfig index=9 call enablestatic(“IPAddress”), (“SubnetMask”) – Set a computer’s static IP address and network mask.
Wmic nicconfig index=9 call setgateways(“GatewayIPAddress”) – Set or change the default gateway.
Wmic product get name /value “ – List installed MSI applications by name.
Wmic product where name=“Name” call uninstall – Uninstall an MSI application.
Wmic qfe list – List installed updates and hotfixes.
Wusa.exe PatchName.msu /quiet – Apply an update or hotfix to the operating system.
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How to move a Windows installation to different hardware
This article describes how to create a system state backup on one computer and how to restore it to the same computer or to a different physical computer of the same make and model.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249694
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772519(WS.10).aspx
cd vmfscd volumes cd datastore1vmkfstools -i xxxxxx.vmdk xxxx-New.vmdk
Note that xxxxx is disk name of the related virtual machine , the process will convert disk type to zerothick , if the process success try to run your machine , if its not successful the following message may appear :