PowerBiz Solutions

You Must Manually Run PSCONFIG after Installing SharePoint 2010 Patches

BoonTee — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:10:45 +0000

Whenever Sharepoint is updated, psconfig must be run to finish the installation of the update. See the SBS Blog here – http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2011/05/24/you-must-manually-run-psconfig-after-installing-sharepoint-2010-patches.aspx

To run pscoonfig, perform the following:

Open up a Command Prompt as Administrator
Change directory to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\14\BIN
Run PSConfig.exe -cmd upgrade -inplace b2b -force -cmd applicationcontent -install -cmd installfeatures

Other possible issues after installing Sharepoint Foundation 2010 SP1, or other updates can be found here – http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2011/07/06/potential-issues-after-installing-sharepoint-foundation-2010-sp1.aspx

HP Server OS Support Matrix

BoonTee — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:33:30 +0000

I was alerted to a website recently which features a support matrix for all HP Servers. This matrix cross references the various HP servers against operating systems that are certified for use on the servers. The matrix is here – www.hp.com/go/wincert

iertutil.dll was not found error. Cannot start Windows XP

BoonTee — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:15:39 +0000

This is becoming a more common problem on Windows XP PCs. It appears to have been corrupted by a faulty update.

To fix the issue, press CTRL-ALT-DEL at the blank screen and start the task manager. From the Task Manager, select File, New Task (Run).

In the Task windows, type CMD, then press the OK button.

The error message will appear a few more times, but the Command Prompt will eventually appear.

From the command prompt, type CD C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DLLCACHE

Then type COPY IERTUTIL.DLL ..

This will copy the correct version of iertutil.dll to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.

If the file is not found, you can type in DIR C:\WINDOWS\IERTUTIL.DLL /S/E

A list of files and locations will show up. You can copy the files from any of those folders.

After this, reboot the system and the problem showld be fixed.

Microsoft End User License Tool

BoonTee — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:59:23 +0000

Someone asked a question about a specific detail in a Microsoft product, and about whether something was permitted in the End User License. Unless one had the paper copy of the EULA, you might not be able to find it. However, Microsoft have a EULA Tool to help you find them easily. Just go to this page – http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx

Filtering and Managing Event Alerts in SBS Reporting

BoonTee — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:48:34 +0000

The SBS Teem have released a Powershell commandlet that will allow you to fine tune and manage the reporting and alerting functions in SBS 2008 and 2011. There are a number of alerts that can be safely ignored and yet persist in the event alert reports, which often cause anxiety and uneccesary concern. This commandlet will allow you to configure and specify which alerts to ignore, thus providing less noise to work through in order to see the important alerts more clearly.

The blog provides more information here – http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2012/01/16/managing-event-alerts-in-your-reports-an-sbs-monitoring-feature-enhancement.aspx

PowerBiz Backup Essentials featuring Windows Storage Server 2008R2 Essentials now available in Australia

BoonTee — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:04:55 +0000

As the title implies, we are finally able to purchase, implement and deploy the Windows Storage Server 2008R2 Essentials solution for small businesses. This server, which comes in a variety of hard drive options from 1TB to 6TB of storage will provide an excellent out-of-box solution for small businesses.

Among the unique feature set are the following:

Automated daily client computer backups of Windows and Macintosh clients and server backups.
Simple recovery of individual files, folders and entire computers from image-based backups.
Centralized file organization.
Remote Access similar to what is available in SBS and SBS Essentials can provide RWA access in branch offices and locations where there is no SBS server.
Support for thrid party add-ins.

You can download the Datasheet here – http://www.powerbiz.net.au/files/WSSE2.pdf

PowerBiz Solutions has partnered with Hewlett-Packard to provide a custom solution called PowerBiz Backup Essentials. Using the HP Proliant Microserver, the PowerBiz Backup Essentials unit is a self contained Windows Storage Server 2008R2 Essentials solution. Just start up the unit, and configure a few settings to your network, and it is ready to go.

For pricing, specifications and availability, send an email to info@powerbiz.net.au.

For more information on the HP Proliant Microserver, check out this blog post – http://blog.powerbiz.net.au/features/hp-proliant-microserver/

Windows Defender Offline beta

BoonTee — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:41:38 +0000

Microsoft have released a beta of Windows Defender Offline beta here – http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline

What is it? It is a bootable, offline anti-virus, anti-malware, rootkit scanner and removal kit. Just download and burn the ISO on to a bootable ISO or CD, and then boot your PC with the created media to scan, detect and remove any malicious code. You can read this post for instructions on how to create the bootable media – http://blog.powerbiz.net.au/online-tools/creating-a-multiboot-usb-drive-from-isos/

Disable Password Expiration Policy in Office365

BoonTee — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:03:06 +0000

Chaning the password regularly is a good thing to do. However, this can be quite messy at times, especially when you have a number of devices that depend on this password. It is often easier to set a long and complex password, and to set it once. In this case, you may wish to disable the password expiration policy which is set by default to 90 days.

To do this, you will need the Microsoft Online Services Module for Windows PowerShell. There is a 32bit and 64bit version. You can download them here – http://onlinehelp.microsoft.com/en-us/office365-enterprises/hh124998.aspx#BKMK_install

Once it has been installed, run the PS Command Shell and type the following commands (copy and paste).

PS> $cred = get-credential
Type in the Office365 Admin user. This is usually in the form of admin@[companyname].onmicrosoft.com
PS> Connect-MsolService –Credential $cred
PS> $users = Get-MsolUser
PS> foreach ($user in $users) { Set-MsolUser –UserPrincipalName $user.UserPrincipalName –PasswordNeverExpires $true }

That’s it. This will disable the password expiration policy for all users for this organisation.

To check this, type PS> get-msoluser | select displayname, passwordexpirationdate

I need help with Office 365!

BoonTee — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:20:34 +0000

The Microsoft Online Portal is a wealth of information, but now easy to navigate. Here is a direct link to the help page where you can find information on how to set up Outlook, setting up your iPhone for Office 365 and many other articles.

http://onlinehelp.microsoft.com/en-us/office365-enterprises/ff637580.aspx

The Getting Started page is a very good place . . . → Read More: I need help with Office 365!

Geotrust Certificate Installation Online Checker Tool

BoonTee — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:06:37 +0000

I use various Geotrust products. There is an online checker tool that verifies the certificate that is inststalled on the website here – https://knowledge.geotrust.com/support/knowledge-base/index?page=content&id=SO9557&actp=LIST