Monday, March 28, 2011

Microsoft Certification - How to study for the exam!

Several people question me in training, what better way to study for a good performance in tests of certificação.Este is a very particular point of each, since each person has different ways of absorbing information.

In this sense, I can pass safely which is the way I prepare for exams, so each can use the way you see fit.

What we now start to put in mind is that the issues of proof are different from the actual experience we have with the product in "real life", which often causes the failure of experienced consultants.

When I study for a Microsoft certification exam, the first step is to verify the matter of proof, this can be easily checked on site examinations CatalogMicrosoft.Uma information from this catalog is very interesting that it shows how each procentagem issue in the race! And that's pretty cool so we can focus on more important matters.

The material I recommend for study, is the Training Kit from Microsoft (which is a publication focused on the examination). This material includes all matter of proof, beyond the material in digital format and simulated.

I also use other information sources such as the Internet, the official website of the product, TechNet, expert blogs, help the product, video lectures ,laboratories , training etc ... The official attendance is very important (especially if the instructor is good) and greatly accelerate the understanding of matter, the official course material (MOC) provides a base on products, making it almost always necessary to consult another source to supplement the information.

After the study and general understanding of the issues covered in the test (thetime required for the study of matter, directly depends on the time devoted to this study X the ability to absorb information), it is time to put their knowledge to the test through simulados.Is important to "train" the simulated, then we can have a closer experience of the test (timing, interface, etc.).

Beware DUMP's ... I'm not going to dwell on the subject, because I already expressed my opinion about it . The simulations are to recommend theTranscender , the next in-Training Kit (Self-Paced) and any other simulated honest.

The technique I use with simulated is as follows ...

... I'm answering the questions for practice, no doubt about that meeting in question, I return to study materials (mentioned above) in order to find the answer to the question of simulated and only then respond to the simulated exhaustively questão.Pratique to achieve greater than 85% correct on the issues (of course this time may also vary according to your commitment and willingness to studies) ... after that, just go to prove!

Good luck to everyone!

Soon I will write some techniques to do well at test time!

I hope this is helpful!!

0 × 00000024 (Kaspersky 0x001904AA ...

I had an experience at least annoying with Windows Server 2008 and Kaspersky antivirus, the research I did, the same problem occurs with Windows Vista.

The symptom is continuous reboot server.The server boots into SAFE MODE normally, but in normal mode remains at the logon screen for some time and the system reboots after showing a blue screen.

The error code shown on the blue screen 0 × 00000024 (0x001904AA ...(the rest of the code may vary).

The solution to the problem was removing the Kaspersky antivirus from the server, using the procedures listed in the following sitehttp://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-uninstall-or-remove-Kaspersky-totally

Another method I found but have not tested, is to rename or delete the file% windir% \ system32 \ drivers \ klif.sys in SAFE MODE and reboot the server.

I hope this is helpful!

Task Sequence Error 0 × 80070032

Guys,

Making tests deploy OSD in SCCM 2007 R2 SP2, I came across the error 0 × 80070032 Task Sequence to run the image capture.

The problem is related (at least in my case) not on the machine running SYSPREP reference.

Script to do a merge between GPO's

Below is the url regarding PowerShell script to perform a merge of two GPO's

http://blogs.technet.com/b/ashleymcglone/archive/2011/01/19/finally-copy-and-merge-gpos-powershell-saves-the-day.aspx

Lifecycle support for Microsoft products

How are ladies and gentlemen?!?!

I am posting below the url of the referring site lifecycle support of Microsoft products ...

http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/

... Just make your search and plan for the upgrade! Rss

Monitor size and number of files or folders and with SCOM

A save everyone!

Here's link related to monitoring the quantity and size of folders and files via the SCOM:

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=954944

http://msmvps.com/blogs/clebermarques/archive/2008/08/08/scom-2007-como-monitorar-quantos-arquivos-tem-em-uma-pasta.aspx

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/pt-BR/syscenterpt/thread/c5060cbc-532e-481c-9bb0-ec699da2c746

This is special for the class of the BF 50028!

Infrastructure Planning and Design

Follow link to document planning and design of infrastructure:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD3921FB-8224-4681-9064-075FDF042B0C&SAMI_CAMPAIGN_NAME=IPDMEDVRTM030309_IPDDL&displaylang=en

Microsoft Server 2010 documentation Lync

Follow links to related documentation of Microsoft Server 2010 Lync:

Design

Deploy

Features

Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistance

Guys,

Follow link for Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistance. Very useful for migration projects for an organization or native and coexistence with other versions, including BPOS.

# http://technet.microsoft.com/pt-br/exdeploy2010/default.aspx Index

Opals System Requirements

Follow link for system requirements for the Management Server, and Action Operator Console Server ...

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg440750.aspx

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Opalis Architecture

 

Following description of the components Opalis Integration Server 6.3

Datastore - The Datastore is the SQL database where you stored the configuration information, policies, logs, etc..

Server Management - The Management Server is the main point of management to customers, Action Servers, policies, etc.It is responsible for distributing the packages to customers and integration policies in the Action Servers.Servers fuction as a bridge for communication between customers, Action Servers and Datastore.

Action Server - This component is responsible for performing the same policies.O connects with the Datastore therefore does not require a Management Server.

Opals Client - Used to create, modify and distribute policies.

Operator Console - A console for visualization of ongoing policies, alerts, etc..

Testing Policy Console - Console used to perform tests on the policies before they are distributed.

Opalis

 

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Here's a link of the documentation of Opalis, fantastic tool for automating IT processes

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff630946.aspx

Copy Database Layout Design

 

Here's a link referring to the official copy of database design Exchange Server 2010 (DAG):

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff973944.aspx

Multiple Server Configurations Role in Capacity Planning for Exchange Server 2010

Guys,

Here's a link on the capacity planning for Exchange Server 2010:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd298121.aspx

Example Asset Intelligence Non-Microsoft License Import File

 

Guys,

Here's a link to sample License File to be imported into SCCM (Asset Intelligence) to control the licensing of products which can not import from MVLS.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc872793.aspx

Follow link for import licenses to the catalog in Asset Intelligence:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc431362.aspx

I hope it's useful!

List of Log Files in Configuration Manager 2007

 

Here's a link for the list of logs Configuration Manager 2007, both for the server and its functions as related to clients.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb892800.aspx

Installing SCCM 2007 R2

 

In this article I describe the installation of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 (R2 SCCM2007).

The first step for installation is to meet all the prerequisites for official mesma.Segue links below regarding these requirements:

Supported configurations:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb680717.aspx

Preparation for the installation of SQL:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb632649.aspx

Extending Active Directory Schema:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb633121.aspx

Installation checklist:

http://technet.microsoft.com/pt-br/library/bb680951 (en-us). aspx

Ports used by Configuration Manager

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb632618.aspx

Required settings in firewalls (local or not):

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb694088.aspx

Requirements for Windows Server 2008:

http://technet.microsoft.com/pt-br/library/cc431377 (en-us). aspx

After setting the requirements, we must run the installation DVD Splash.hta SCCM 2007 SP1.Na window appears, we can validate the requirements with the option "Prepare \ Run the prerequisite checker." After the validation of requirements, we will select the option "Install \ Configuration Manager 2007 SP1," as shown in the image below:

At the beginning of the installation, must choose between installing a Site Server installation or the console administração.Iremos choose the installation of Site Server and click Next.

After accepting the license agreement (which is compulsory acceptance for product installation), the next screen we select the options instalação.Temos single option (already pre-determined) and custom (recommended) where we manually configure our parametros.Iremos choose the custom option (as shown in the picture below, and click Next

We must choose between installing a Primary Site (site containing a database, required if the first site of a structure SCCM) or Secondary Site (only possible if there is already a primary). How we are performing a new deployment, choose the option to install a Site Primário.Clique Next.

At this stage of installation, we should enable or disable the CEIP to send information to Microsoft (useful for product improvement) and enter the key produto.Após these definitions, we can then choose the path to the installation of SCCM.Após, click Next.

One of the most important steps of the installation is the choice of Site Code and Site Name for this choice is directly related to the design solução.Por this reason, we should always consider a standard and intuitive names that meets the requirements of growth ambiente.Lembrando that the site code and can not be modified or reused.

In the Site window mode, we must establish the operating mode of our estrutura.Devemos choose native mode when we do not have a coexistence of SCCM with SMS 2003, noting that the native mode is required PKI (public key infrastructure) for issuing certificates digitais.Devemos choose the mixed mode when we have a coexistence with SMS 2003, whether the level and server or client, or when we have a public key infrastructure.

After choosing the mode of operation, we select the features that are enabled in instalação.Lembrando that these resources can be enabled after instalação.Após selecting features, click Next.

Enter information regarding the database, SQL server, instance, database ... click Next.

In the window "SMS Provider Settings", we will establish that the SMS PROVIDER will be responsible for reading and writing in the database SCCM.Clique Next. More information about SMS PROVIDER (http://technet.microsoft.com/en -us/library/bb680613.aspx )

We have this step of the installation to add the role of Management Point to our server or we can choose to add this function later by console.Caso decide to add the function, must enter the FQDN of the server as image abaixo.CliqueNext again.

In the Port Settings window, configure the ports for communication between client / servidor.Por standard HTTP port used is port 80, but we can set up another door qualquer.Clique Next.

In the next window, the Setup installer will download the prerequisites atualizados.Podemos download the components or can indicate the directory where the components were stored préviamente.Recomendo create directories on the first level and no space in name (eg c: \ SCCM) as shown below, Next.

Enter the directory path where the components will be armasenados.CliqueNext.

This displays a summary of the settings and start the installation process.

After finishing the installation process for SCCM 2007 SP1 (recommended restarting the server!), We will start the installation of SCCM 2007 R2.From the installation media, we run the Splash.hta and in the window, select the" Install \ Configuration Manager 2007 R2. "

To start the installation process, click Next in the window "Welcome" and in the "Installation".

Click Finish to end the installation.

After installation of SCCM 2007 R2, it would be interesting to test the operation of the console, create the install directories, verification services, installation logs, etc..

Error when upgrading, installing and uninstalling or SCCM 2007

 

In some cases you may find the following records (below) inConfigmgrSetup.log when installing, upgrading and uninstalling or SCCM.

<11-22-2010 11:40:41> failed with 1300 AdjustTokenPrivileges
<11-22-2010 11:40:41> Could not verify an open MMC instance due to the error.
<11-22-2010 11:40:41> Exiting THREAD_Deinstall.

... Such a problem occurs due to lack of administrative law of the user running the setup, more specifically the right to "Debug programs" on the server.

To assign the right to run secpol.msc and navigate to Local Policies \ User Rights Assignment on the option DEBUG PROGRAMS add the user running the setup.

I hope this is helpful!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

VHD for study of SCCM 2007 R2

 

Here's a link to download the virtual machine with SCCM 2007 R2 VHD to study this originally serves for Virtual PC and virtual Server … originally! RSS ...

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=e0fadab7-0620-481d-a8b6-070001727c56&displaylang=en

Microsoft certification – where to start?

 

I'm starting with this article, a series of articles concerning Percebí that Microsoft certifications. many professionals mainly beginners, has many doubts regarding the path should follow and what to do to move forward in their careers. one of these paths is the specialization in technologies that chose to act and the main way of proving this specialization is through certification.

The first step is to decide which branch you want to act, whether in infrastructure, database, development, etc… and once chosen this "branch", we need to decide what "inside" of each we specialize. Example: assuming you chose infrastructure, covering below we do it.this (Exchange. OCS, etc.), security (firewalls, etc), platform (operating system, etc.), hardware, connectivity, directory services, etc…

Just opting for a specific product or area and often by a personal inclination or even accidentally (through some activity imposed at work or project, etc).

Choice made, the next step is to map the way forward for specialization in technology concerned; We can get this study finding out what is the maximum level of specialization in product and/or technology that can be obtained, then we should start hitting their prerequisites!

Regards certifications, we must remember that it serves as a kind of proof that the manufacturer of its specialization in some product or technology; no certification or course (official or not) replaces the experience in real situations. However experience without technique also is not indicated, because if "harvesting" much to perform procedures and often creating "Addictions" not knowing the best practices and concepts for the tools. therefore, we must seek a balance between the study and practice!

As a Microsoft trainer, I am always asked for which the student must follow path for certification …. What proof should I do first? I specialize in client or server? I have to take the certification of your old product and migrate to certification of new or already begin at new? … The answers to such questions may vary according to the profile and or the day to day professional. If a professional working in a company where has the same has a career plan and the company has an old product deployed in large scale in the environment, I believe that the best immediate career and need professional is currently specialise in the product you are working and then migrate to the new. Already for a professional consultancy believe to be more interesting to invest in new products, since consultants often are searched based on their knowledge in the novelties of the market there are professionals who want to specialize in support, so we specialize in systems customers … others want to be network administrators then specialize in server systems … etc.

I have an article on the Microsoft careers might help:

http://zambonis.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/provas-necessarias-para-cada-certificacao-microsoft/

Any doubt, sit in the provision for help! I think would be more cool post doubt shaped comment, because your questions may also be questions from other people.

I hope it is useful!