Monthly Archives: January 2008

Download: Microsoft Consulting Services Sequencing Guide

Microsoft have posted a guide from Microsoft Consulting Services that details their best practises when sequencing applications. Properly sequencing applications is the key to a successful Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualizaiton implementation. As such, it’s important to follow Microsoft‟s recommended practices … Continue reading

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Book: Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection

 My copy of Windows Server® 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection (NAP) has turned up from Amazon today. This is a hefty book – at 816 pages it weighs a ton but there’s plenty of detail. It’s a bit early … Continue reading

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Making Hanna Barbera Safe For The Kids

I came across these couple of videos last night that tickled my fancy, so I had to share. First up is  Dr. Quest and Race Bannon: If you’re wondering why the Dr. and Race sleep in the same room, I’ve … Continue reading

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Bypass Windows Live Installer With Direct Install Downloads

Looking to bypass the Windows Live Installer and want direct access to the Live suite application installers? Here’s where to find them. Credits go to the Vistax64 forums and Snakodus. The new Windows Live Installer is a great way for … Continue reading

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Disable Adobe Updater When Sequencing CS3 Apps

Like all of the current Adobe applications, the CS3 suite comes bundled with Adobe Updater 5. When you are sequencing any of these applications you should ensure that Updater is disabled or not installed. Allowing Updater to run from within … Continue reading

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