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Free Ebook Notes on Desktop Virtualization by Brain Madden

Brain Madden has released a free eBook Notes on Desktop Virtualization by Brain Madden.

Index:
1) Virtualization is MORE than just VDI
2) Why storage matters
3) 3 Issues to address
4) What is IOPS and why does it matter?
5) The dumbest thing you can do
6) The secret to desktop virtualization savings
7) How the *@&% is it possible for multiple users to share the same disk image?
8) How Win7 will affect your storage and virtualdesktop environment 
9) Does the storage protocol matter?
10) Multiple classes of storage are okay
11) Ten questions to ask when evaluating your storage vendor
12) "TCO" and "ROI" Confusion
13) Why VDI?
14) 5 sure-fire ways to get canned
15) Which kind of virtualizer are you?
16) Why do people like VDI?
17) The Vicious Cycle of VDI storage
18) Notes for article “Desktop VM sizing & IOPS”

Just Click on the picture to go to the NetApp site where you can download this free eBook
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If you click HERE you have the PDF file direct

Holiday Molveno Italy

So now I am back from my Holiday. I was ten day’s in Molveno Italy

Doing some Canyoing, Walking, Moutainbiking, Climbing & Abseiling.

It is was a nice ten day’s.

Next monday it is my first workday after holiday again. Soon I will start blogging again.
First few days rest.
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Free E-Book: First Look Microsoft Office 2010

Katherine Murray has written a nice e-book about Office 2010: here it is (in XPS) and here it is (in PDF). 14 chapters 😀
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Desktop Virtualization for Dummies

Microsoft has released a free eBook: Desktop Virtualization for Dummies.
It has 43 pages with covers the following things
– What is Desktop Virtualization
– Discovering the benefits of Desktop Virtualization
– Thinking about your organization requirements
– Choosing between the options
– Taking things forward with Desktop Virtualization
– Ten (Well, Nearly) top tips for Desktop Virtualization

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Free E-Book – GNU/Linux Advanced Administration

I am not a Linux fan. Maybe for interesting for any Linux sysadmin

Copy:
The GNU/Linux systems have reached an important level of maturity, allowing to integrate them in almost any kind of work environment, from a desktop PC to the sever facilities of a big company.

In this ebook "The GNU/Linux Operating System", the main contents are related with system administration. You will learn how to install and configure several computer services, and how to optimize and synchronize the resources using GNU/Linux.

The topics covered in this 500+ page eBook include Linux network, server and data administration, Linux kernel, security, clustering, configuration, tuning, optimization, migration and coexistence with non-Linux systems. A must read for any serious Linux system admin.

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Bron: NTPRO

Group Policy Search & Which registry i just set???

When you configuring Group Policy’s you ask your self always witch registry setting i have just set.
There are some People witch build a nice site. Where you can find info about policy settings such as supported on which OS. Also you find witch registry key that is.
Check out the site: http://gps.cloudapp.net/. 

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Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5 is a free tool from Microsoft. It helps customers understand their application compatibility situation by identifying which applications are compatible with the Windows 7 RC and Windows Vista® operating system and which require further testing. ACT helps customers lower their costs for application compatibility testing, prioritize their applications, and deploy Windows more quickly. You can use the ACT features to:

  • Verify an application’s compatibility with a new version of the Windows operating system, or a Windows Update, including determining your risk assessment.
  • Become involved in the ACT Community, including sharing your risk assessment with other ACT users.
  • Test your Web applications and Web sites for compatibility with new releases and security updates to the Windows® Internet Explorer® Internet browser.

Software Requirements:

Type of Software Type of Software
Operating Systems – Windows 7
– Windows Vista
– Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
– Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service
   Pack 3 (SP3)
– Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
– Windows Server 2008 R2
Database Components – Microsoft SQL Server 2008
– Microsoft SQL Server 2005
– Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express
– Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express
.NET Framework – ACT requires the .NET Framework 2.0 or newer.

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Free eBook! Understanding Microsoft Virtualization R2 Solutions

There is a second release from: Understanding Microsoft virtualization Solutions updated for Windows 2008 R2. 480 Pages.

The ultimate virtualization guide for IT professionals and decision makers.

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