Step-By-Step: Installing Windows Server 2012 RTM from thumb-drive creating a “New” bootable Virtual Hard Disk

Here are my latest notes for boot to .VHD without messing up your bare metal. This process can be used for Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8. Here’s what you need to have in your IT Toolbox for this exercise. -          USB Drive (4GB or larger) -          .ISO File of Windows Server 2012 RTM Eval 180-Days -          The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Native VHD boot is supported only by Windows 7, and it is restricted to the following editions: Windows® 7 Enterprise Windows® 7 Ultimate Not Professional My understanding of this is that Native VHD Boot of the Windows 7 OS is only supported on...

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Posted in: OIT HelpDesk - Knowledgebase,Windows Server 2012

My department is scheduled to be migrated to Active Directory. Will my whole department be unable to use their computers at the same time?

No, the department will be functional on the day of migration. An Implementation Team from OIT will arrive in your department on the day of the migration. The team will work on individual computers until the process is complete. If there are four team members, then four computers are down at the same time until all computers have been migrated. The migration process is relatively qui...

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Posted in: Account Admin/Access Control,Active Directory,OIT HelpDesk - Knowledgebase

To locate the MAC Address of your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, follow these steps: Tap Settings. Select General. Select About. The Mac address is listed as Wi-Fi Address. ...

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How do I know which Windows bit count (32 or 64) I have?

XP Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Then open System. Then the System Properties opens. For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System. For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <Year> appears under System. Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year. Vista and 7 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Then open System. The operating system information is displayed as follows: The bit version is listed on the right of System type:...

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Posted in: Hardware/OS,OIT HelpDesk - Knowledgebase

Why am I getting the message that I do not have admin rights when trying to install Forefront?

1. If you are not logged in with an account having administrator rights on the computer. 2. If you try to use either installer on Windows 2000. If you are using Windows 2000, then you will need to contact the Helpdesk. 3. If you are trying to install the 64-bit installer on a 32-bit Windows operating system (OS) and vice versa. You will need to download the 32-bit installer for a 32-bit Windows OS and the 64-bit installer for a 64-bit Windows OS.  4. If the computer does not have the proper Windows Updates installed prior to installing Forefro...

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How can I download and install Forefront?

Go to OIT Software Distribution Internet Downloads then enter your NetID and your NetID password and select Log In. Select Microsoft ForeFront Antivirus for Windows XP and Vista 32 bit or 64 bit depending on your bit version. Click on Download selected item at the bottom of the page. Then click on the link Click here to begin download There may be some security windows that will open to verify that you wish to proceed, just choose Yes or OK. On the File Download window choose the Save option. Then select the location on the computer that you wish to save it to. Then select Save. After selecting Save, it will give a download progression window. How do I install Forefront? When the download is finished choose the Run option. There...

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What is Forefront?

What is Forefront? Microsoft Forefront Client Security guards against threats, such as spyware, rootkits, viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. There are two components to the Forefront Client Security solution: The first component is the Antimalware Service, which provides real-time protection from threats, such as spyware, viruses, and rootkits. The second component is the State Assessment Service, which helps determine if the system needs patches or is configured insecurely. It generates reports and alerts about the security status of the system. Why the change from McAfee to Forefront? The University has recently signed the Microsoft Campus Agreement, and Forefront has been included in this agreement. Which Operating Systems...

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