No boot scenarios (XP, 2003)
Windows
Server 2003
How to troubleshoot startup problems in Windows Server
2003
How to Use the Recovery Console on a Windows Server
2003-Based Computer That Does Not Start
How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows
XP
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean
boot" state
How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in
Windows XP
No boot scenarios (Vista, Win
7, 2008, 2008 R2)
How
to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in
Windows 7
How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery
Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows
How to use Windows RE to troubleshoot startup issues
Random Reboot
Scenarios
Random
Reboot Scenarios.
Ø Overview
of memory dump file options for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows
Server 2008,
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP,
and Windows 2000
Ø How to generate a kernel or a complete memory dump
file in Windows Server 2008
Ø How to configure system
failure and recovery options in Windows
Ø Windows 7 / Windows
Server 2008 R2: Upgrade Paths, Registry Enhancements, Crash Dumps and Page File
Sizing
Ø Windows feature lets
you generate a memory dump file by using the keyboard
Ø What to consider when
you configure a new location for memory dump files in Windows Server 2003
Ø Understanding Crash Dump Files
Component-Based
Servicing.
Prior to
Windows Vista, if you wanted to install optional components, Windows Updates or
driver files on your system, the process was fairly simple. In Windows Vista,
the new componentization architecture, known as Component-Based Servicing (CBS)
changes the way that these components are installed. The CBS architecture
is far more robust and secure than the installers in previous operating
systems. Users benefit from a more complete and controlled installation
process that allows updates, drivers and optional components to be added while
simultaneously mitigating against instability issues caused by improper or
partial installation. CBS allows components and features from IIS to
Windows Media Player to be packaged as small modules that encompass the full
functionality of the component. In other words, each module contains all
of the files, registry settings, and methods required for a full installation
or removal of the component it contains.
The
Core componentization services include the following:
- CBS (Component
Based Servicing) - Also known as the trusted installer
(TRUSTEDINSTALLER.EXE), which works at the package / update level
- CSI (Component
Servicing Infrastructure) - Works at the deployment/component level
- DMI (Driver
Management and Install) – Advanced driver installation processes
- CMI (Component
Management Infrastructure) - Handles the advanced installers
- SMI (Systems
Management Infrastructure) – Used to manage registry settings
- Kernel Transaction Manager
(KTM) – Enables clients to use the transactional registry and file system
The
Servicing Stack in Windows Vista consists of three levels:
- At the top of the stack are the top level clients, such as Windows
Update, Programs and Features, and MSI, which
deliver packages to a system.
The top-level clients are also responsible for control of user input and
collection of user preferences during the servicing process.
- In the middle of the servicing stack is the Trusted
Installer, CBS. The top-level clients pass downloaded packages
to CBS, which evaluates each individually
to determine if they are applicable to the system. For applicable
updates, CBS provides the components to CSI, generates appropriate installation
events, and
registers packages with Programs and Features if needed. Finally, CBS
exposes the interfaces to enumerate and inventory the updates.
- At the bottom of the servicing stack is CSI, which uses
the Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) to do its work.
CSI is responsible
for the actual installation of components. To install components, CSI
utilizes the Component Store (the %windir%\WinSXS folder) which is a collection
of all components, manifests (%windir%\WinSXS\Manifests) and files on the
system. As new components are added, CSI moves them into the Component
Store, and determines what state the component should enter. Staging
determines the current state of the package on the file system.
There
are different staging activities that occur during the installation of a
package:
- Identify any files that are missing from the package. For a file
to be installed, it must first be staged. Some may already present
in the system store, others may need to be transferred from installation
media or downloaded from network locations
- Determine which files are required to install a package and identify
files in other packages that may also be required
- Resolve dependencies and ensure that all required files are present
before installation begins
- Complete installation
When
a package is uninstalled, the process is reversed:
- The installer creates a list of any files in use, and other actions
that require system reboot
- Remove the files or dependencies – files may either be removed from
the system completely or may remain in the system store for future use.
- Files not in use may be removed from the system, and the system is
rebooted to release and remove any files that were in use
When a newer version
of a component is installed on the system, CSI queries the Component Store to
determine what components are being updated. When installing a component,
CSI sets up a Primitive Operations Queue (POQ) which contains all files and
registry keys that will be installed. Advanced installers or generic
commands are then executed to complete installation. Advanced installers
run in-process using CMI.
If there is a
failure during installation of a component, CSI rolls back the entire
installation. If a file or process is in use during a component
installation and cannot be replaced, generic commands and advanced installer
actions are written to %windir%\WinSXS\Pending.xml, and then written to disk on
the following reboot. If several packages are installed at the same time,
each additional package appends to Pending.xml.
Additional
logging during this phase occurs in %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
Windows Servicing :
Servicing Windows: Part One
Servicing Windows: Part Two
What's on the grocery list?
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Articles related to Servicing in Server 2012 :
Fixing component store corruption in Windows 8 and
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 Shell game
Features on Demand in Windows 8 and Windows Server
2012
Understanding Features on Demand and role
persistence in Windows Server 2012
More on Minimal Server Interface
How to update local source media to add roles and
features
Using Features on Demand with Updated Systems and
Patched Images
How to troubleshoot error 0x800F081F when
installing roles and features
Hardlinks in Windows
How hard links work
NTFS MetaFiles
NTFS File Attributes
More on hard links
How does Windows choose which version of a file to
install?
Can you safely delete files in the
%windir%\Installer directory?
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Details for WINSXS :
Why is the \Windows\winsxs directory so large?
What is the WINSXS directory in Windows 2008 and
Windows Vista and why is it so large?
What is blobs.bin and why does it grow?
General guidance on disk provisioning for WinSXS
growth
Should you delete files in the \WinSXS directory?
And what’s the deal with VSS?
Need more information about what’s in \Winsxs,
look here
Disk Space
Is editing Windows component and package manifests supported
General guidance before installing Service Pack 1
for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2
Details About System Update Readiness
Tool :
Using CheckSUR and update packages to fix
corruption
Why does CheckSUR take a long time to run?
System Update Readiness Tool fixes
Windows Update errors in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server
2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008
How System Update Readiness Tool works :
The System Update Readiness Tool
verifies the integrity of the following resources:
· Files that are located in the
following directories:
o %SYSTEMROOT%\Servicing\Packages
o %SYSTEMROOT%\WinSxS\Manifests
· Registry data that is located under
the following registry subkeys:
o HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Components
o HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Schema
o HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component
Based Servicing
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When the System Update Readiness
Tool detects incorrect manifests, files, or registry data, it may replace the
incorrect data with a corrected version.
Logging of System Update Readiness Tool:
The System Update Readiness Tool creates
a log file that captures any issues that the tool found or fixed. The log file
is located here:
· %SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.log
· %SYSTEMROOT%\Logs\CBS\CheckSUR.persist.log
Adding features with DISM
Why you don’t want to edit your pending.xml to
resolve 0xC0000034 issues
How to enable verbose CBS logging
XP/WS03 installation and Patching works today, why change
it?
XP/WS03 installation and Patching issues - Part
II: Installation is often order dependent
Driver Store in Windows :
So what about the driver store?
Video
Link that explains about the New Backup Features in Windows Server 2008 R2 :
What is System Writer & Why is it Important?
- The
Windows operating system includes a set of VSS writers that are
responsible for enumerating the data that is required by various Windows
features.
- These
are referred to as In-Box VSS Writers, System Writer is an IN-BOX VSS WRITER.
- The system writer enumerates
all operating system and driver binaries.
- Please Note: Windows Server 2003 and
Windows XP: This
writer is not supported.
- This writer runs as part of the
Cryptographic Services (CryptSvc) service.
- Hence
failure of the Cryptographic Service will impact the System Writer
Role of System Writer:
The system writer generates a file list that contains the following files:
- All static files that have been installed. A static file is a file
that is listed in the component manifest with the writeableType
file attribute set to "static" or "". Static files
include all files that are protected by Windows Resource Protection (WRP).
However, not all static files are WRP-protected files. For example, game
files are static but not WRP-protected so that administrators can change
parental control settings.
- The contents of the Windows Side-by-Side (WinSxS) directory, including
all manifests, optional components, and third-party Win32 files.
Please Note: Many of the files in the
%windir%\system32 directory are hard links to files in the WinSxS directory.
All PnP files for installed drivers (owned by PnP).
- All user-mode services and non-PnP drivers.
- All catalogs owned by CryptSvc.
- The restore application is responsible for laying down the files and
registry and setting ACLs to match the system shadow copy.
- The appropriate hard links must also be created for a system state
restore to succeed.
- The writer name string for this writer is "System Writer".
- The writer ID for the system writer is E8132975-6F93-4464-A53E-1050253AE220.
Known Issues and common points of
failure When System Writer Fails:
1) Permissions Issues on Files & Folders Accessed by System Writers
2) System Writer is Impacted when we are hitting max number of DirectoryStack used
by CSystemWriter::TraverseDir() Call
3) Some Internal or Third Party Application is locking Files or .NET related
Components which System Writers need to Access
Please
find herewith further details
- More
than 1,000 folders in a folder causes writer to fail during OnIdentify
- More
than 10,000 files in a folder causes writer to fail during OnIdentify
(frequently C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net)
- Permissions
issues (frequently in C:\Windows\WinSXS and C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net)
- Permissions
issues with COM+ Event System Service
- This
service needs to be running and needs to have Network Service with Service
User Rights
- This
issue occurs because Windows Server limits any directory from containing
more than 1,000 subdirectories. Visual Studio 2012 installs more than
1,000 subdirectories in the location C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net
Reference Articles:
Basic VSS Concepts
Common Volume Backup Issues
Missing System Writer Case Explained
System State backup using Windows Server
Backup fails with error: System writer is not found in the backup
Failure during Windows Server 2008
System State Backup & System Writer Missing
Articles
for Reference :
Windows Server 2012 Failover Clustering Dynamic
Quorum
Windows Server 2012 Failover Clustering
Dynamic Quorum - Revisited
Video for Cluster Quorum in 2012 &
2012 R2 Clusters :
Failover Clustering: Quorum Model Design for
Your Private Cloud
Additional
Articles :
Configure and Manage the Quorum in a Windows
Server 2012 Failover Cluster
What's New in Failover Clustering in
Windows Server 2012
Hyper-V Windows8 & Server 2012
Articles
related to 2012 Clustering.
How to Troubleshoot Create Cluster failures in Windows
Server 2012
Creating a Windows Server 2012 Failover Cluster
Draining Nodes for Planned Maintenance with Windows
Server 2012
How to Create a Cluster in a Restrictive Active Directory
Environment
How to Enable CSV Cache
How to Enable Failover Clustering and Network Load
Balancing PowerShell Help on Windows Server 2012
How to Move Highly Available (Clustered) VMs to Windows
Server 2012 with the Cluster Migration Wizard
How to Configure a Clustered Storage Space in Windows
Server 2012
How to Configure Clustered Tasks with Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 Storage Migration for Cluster Managed
Virtual Machines
How to Configure an Alias for a Clustered SMB Share with
Windows Server 2012
Virtualizing storage for scale, resiliency, and efficiency
How to Enable Failover Clustering and Network Load
Balancing PowerShell Help on Windows Server 2012
Installing the Failover Cluster Feature and Tools in
Windows Server 2012
How to add storage to Clustered Shared Volumes in Windows
Server 2012
How to configure VM Monitoring in Windows Server 2012
How to Configure BitLocker Encrypted Clustered Disks in
Windows Server 2012
Videos
related to 2012 Clustering :
Windows Server 2012: Improvements in
Failover Clustering
Windows Server 2012 Failover Cluster Sessions at
TechEd
WSV324
- Building a Highly Available Failover Cluster Solution with Windows Server
2012 from the Ground UP
WSV430
- Cluster Shared Volumes Reborn in Windows Server 2012: Deep Dive
WSV411
- Guest Clustering and VM Monitoring in Windows Server 2012
WSV322
- Update Management in Windows Server 2012: Revealing Cluster-Aware Updating
and the New Generation of WSUS
VIR401
- Hyper-V High-Availability and Mobility: Designing the Infrastructure for Your
Private Cloud
WSV324
- Building a Highly Available Failover Cluster Solution with Windows Server
2012 from the Ground UP
WSV430
- Cluster Shared Volumes Reborn in Windows Server 2012: Deep Dive
Windows Server 2012 Jump Start (01):
Core Hyper-V
Failover Clustering / Storage
==============================
Stretching Failover Clusters and Using Storage Replica in Windows Server
vNext
https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3487
In this session we discuss
the deployment considerations of taking a Windows Server Failover Cluster and stretching
across sites to achieve disaster recovery. This session discusses the
networking, storage, and quorum model considerations. This session also
discusses new enhancements coming in vNext to enable multi-site clusters.
Deploying Private Cloud Storage with Dell Servers and
Windows Server vNext
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3496
The storage industry is
going through strategic tectonic shifts. In this session, we’ll walk through
Dell’s participation in the Microsoft Software Defined Storage journey and how
cloud scale scenarios are shaping solutions. We will provide technical guidance
for building Storage Spaces in Windows Server vNext clusters on the Dell
PowerEdge R730xd platform.
Exploring Storage Replica in Windows Server vNext
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3489
Delivering business
continuity involves more than just high availability, it means disaster
preparedness. In this session, we discuss the new Storage Replica feature,
including scenarios, architecture, requirements, and demos. Along with our new
stretch cluster option, it also covers use of Storage Replica in cluster-to-cluster
and non-clustered scenarios.
Upgrading Your Private Cloud to Windows Server 2012 R2
and Beyond!
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3484
We are moving fast, and want
to help you to keep on top of the latest technology! This session covers the
features and capabilities that will enable you to upgrade to Windows Server
2012 R2 and to Windows Server vNext with the least disruption. Understand
cluster role migration, cross version live migration, rolling upgrades, and
more.
Overview of the Microsoft Cloud Platform System
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2472
With the Microsoft Cloud
Platform System, we are sharing our cloud design learnings from Azure
datacenters, so customers can deploy and operate a cloud solution with Windows
Server, Microsoft System Center and the Windows Azure Pack. This solution
provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service solutions for
enterprises and service providers.
Architectural Deep Dive into the Microsoft Cloud Platform
System
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3459
The Microsoft Cloud
Platform System has an automated framework that keeps the entire stamp current
from software to firmware to drivers across all Windows Server, Microsoft
System Center, Windows Azure Pack, SQL Server and OEM/IHV and prevent
disruptions to tenant and management workloads. This session covers the
complete architecture for CPS and deployment in your datacenter.
StorSimple: Extending Your Datacenter into Microsoft
Azure with Hybrid Cloud Storage
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2494
StorSimple provides a
hybrid cloud storage solution with a hybrid storage array in the on-premises
datacenter that seamlessly extends storage capabilities to the cloud. This
session details the implementation and functionality of the solution and
discusses how the solution solves the issue of growing IT costs related to
storage growth and management.
Hyper-V Storage Performance with Storage Quality of
Service
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3504
Windows Server vNext allows
you to centrally monitor and manage performance for Hyper-V workloads using
Scale-Out File Servers. Learn how to monitor storage performance from a
customer, Hyper-V, and storage admin’s viewpoint, then author effective
policies to deliver the performance your customers need.
Spaces-Based, Software-Defined Storage: Design and
Configuration Best Practices
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3463
Going well beyond a feature
walkthrough, this session delves into the nuances and complexities of the
spaces-based SDS design. Starting with the hardware selection and continuing up
the stack, this session empowers you to successfully design, deploy, and
configure a storage solution based completely on Windows Server 2012 R2 and
proven best practices. Examples galore!
Virtualization
===============
Platform Vision & Strategy (2 of 7): Server Virtualization Overview
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2466
Windows Server and
Microsoft Azure are ushering in the next generation of computing for modern
apps and cloud infrastructure. What are Containers? Nano Server? New in
Hyper-V? Azure IaaS? Or how does this fit into Microsoft’s cloud strategy? Get
the answers and more! Come learn about new capabilities in Windows Server,
Hyper-V and Azure VMs.
The Hidden Treasures of Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V?
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3506
It's one thing to hear
about and see a great demo of a Hyper-V feature. But how do you put them into
practice? This session takes you through some of those lesser-known elements of
Hyper-V that have made for great demonstrations, introduces you to some of the
lesser-known features, and shows you best practices, how to increase
serviceability and uptime, and design/usage tips for making the most of your
investment in Hyper-V.
Microsoft's New Windows Server Containers
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2493
In this session, we cover
what containers are, what makes them such an exciting technology, how they will
work in Windows Server, and how Docker will integrate with them.
An Insider’s Guide to Desktop Virtualization
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3853
Ready to drink from a fire
hose? In this highly energized session, learn about insights, best practices,
and hear unfiltered thoughts about Desktop Virtualization, VDI, vendors, and
solutions. Discussion topics include: VDwhy, VDCry, VDI Smackdown, building and
designing a Microsoft VDI solution, and 3D graphics. Experience the Microsoft and
Citrix Virtual Desktop solution with a huge amount of videos and demos. With
unique content and insights, this session is fun and packed with great content
for everyone interested in Desktop Virtualization—and some nice giveaways. A
session you don’t want to miss!
Shielded Virtual Machines
=========================
Harden the Fabric: Protecting Tenant Secrets in Hyper-V
https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3457
In today’s environments,
hosters need to provide security assurance to their tenants. "Harden the
fabric" is a Windows Server and Microsoft System Center vNext scenario,
which includes enhancements in Hyper-V, Virtual Machine Manager, and a new
Guardian Server role that enables shielded VMs. Technologies which ensure that
host resources do not have access to the Virtual Machine or data.
Platform Vision & Strategy (5 of 7): Security and
Assurance Overview
https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2482
Come learn how Microsoft is
addressing persistent threats, insider breach, organized cyber crime and
securing the Microsoft Cloud Platform (on-premises and connected services with Azure).
This includes scenarios for securing workloads, large enterprise tenants and
service providers.
Shielded VMs and Guarded Fabric Validation Guide for
Windows Server 2016
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Shielded-VMs-and-Guarded-44176db3
This document provides you
an installation and validation guide for Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview
(build #10074) and System Center Virtual Machine Manager vNext for Guarded
Fabric Hosts and Shielded VMs. This solution is designed to protect tenant
virtual machines from compromised fabric administrators.
Windows 10
===========
Top Features of Windows 10
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2339
In this demo-heavy session,
see why you need to start thinking: Windows 10. The answer to every question
will be Windows 10, but what are the questions? How do you deliver a more
secure standard operating environment? How do you make mobility familiar for
all your users? What changes the deployment conversation? What changes the app
conversation? How do you “mobilize” Win32 applications? What changes the way
you manage device lifecycles? What changes how you buy your devices? There will
be prizes, there will be fun and you’ll be ready, set for the rest of your
Windows 10 experience at Microsoft Ignite.
The New User Experience with Windows 10
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/THR0310
Are you ready for Windows
10? Well, it was designed and developed based on feedback from millions of
people around the world, so we think you probably are! Join us as we show you
how Windows 10 combines the familiar things you love with a modern touch. Get a
deeper look at the user experience and discover new features. Find out how
Windows 10 makes you more productive, celebrates a new generation of apps, and
unlocks the power of hardware.
Upgrading to Windows 10: In Depth
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3307
With Windows 10, we are encouraging
everyone, including organizations, to upgrade from their existing OS (Windows
7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1). This upgrade process is easy and reliable, but
how exactly does it work? In this session, we dig deep and explore how the
process works to ensure that everything (apps, settings, data, drivers) is
preserved.
Windows 10: Ask the Experts
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2320
We’ve talked a lot about Windows
10 already. In this session, we hold an open Q&A, hosted by the
always-entertaining Mark Minasi, where you can ask anything about Windows 10.
No questions are off limits. So if you’ve still got questions and are looking
for answers, bring them to this session.
Provisioning Windows 10 Devices with New Tools
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3339
A new feature in Windows
10, runtime provisioning will help to reduce the cost of deploying Windows PCs
and devices such as tablets and phones. This new feature will enable IT
professionals and system integrators to easily configure a general-purpose
device during first boot or runtime without re-imaging for the organization's use.
In this session, we look at the new tools that enable these scenarios, and
exploring the capabilities and deployment options for them.
Overview of Windows 10 for Enterprises
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/THR0342
Windows 10 brings a wealth
of new features and solutions to the enterprise. In this session, we explain
the various security, management, and deployment features of Windows 10 along
with showing you some of the new end-user features that will not only make your
customers more productive but also delight them.
Overview of Windows 10 for Enterprises
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/FND2901
Windows 10 brings a wealth
of new features and solutions to the enterprise. In this session, we explain
the various security, management, and deployment features of Windows 10 along
with showing you some of the new end-user features that will not only make your
customers more productive but also delight them.
Overview of Windows 10 for Education
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2305
While Windows has always
provided great learning outcomes for students and a comprehensive platform for
teachers and administrators, there are several reasons why education customers
in general should take notice of Windows 10. From the minimal learning curve
user experience for mouse and keyboard users, to the familiar usability scaled
across Windows 10 devices, teachers and students will be productive and
comfortable from the start. In this session we explain how we are simplifying
management and deployment, including in-place upgrades from Windows 7 or 8.1
and provisioning off-the-shelf devices without wiping and replacing images.
Learn about benefits of the new, unified app store, allowing flexible
distribution of apps.
What's
New in Windows 10 Management and the Windows Store
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3330
Windows 10 continues to add
new and improved management technologies, to ensure that Windows continues to
be the best—and most flexible—operating system to manage. In this session, we
talk about all the changes that are coming, including enhancements to built-in
mobile device management protocols, new Windows Store and volume purchase
program capabilities, sign-on capabilities with organizational IDs (Microsoft
Azure Active Directory), sideloading and other app deployment enhancements, and
new capabilities being added to other existing management technologies, such as
PowerShell, WMI, etc.
Windows Server 2016
===================
Nano Server
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/THR0480
Come hear about important transformations in Windows Server – the new
installation option called Nano Server. Nano Server is a deep rethink of the
server architecture. The result is a new, lean cloud fabric host and
application development platform, resulting in 20x smaller than Server Core and
a reduction in security attack service surface and reboots!
Deployment
============
How Microsoft IT Deploys Windows 10
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3303
Learn how Microsoft IT
adopted and deployed Windows 10 internally using Enterprise Upgrade as the
primary deployment method. This approach reduced the deployment overhead by
using System Center Configuration Manager Operating System Deployment (OSD) and
upgrade which resulted in significant reductions in helpdesk calls. In addition
we share how we are leveraging some of the new Enterprise scenarios to delight
users while securing the enterprise. You can realize similar benefits in your
enterprise by adopting these best practices as you migrate from Windows 7 and
8.x to 10.
Expert-Level
Windows 10 Deployment
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK4301
Join us for a live demo on
how to build a Windows deployment solution, based on Microsoft System Center
Configuration Manager. In the session we are taking OS Deployment in Microsoft
Deployment Toolkit and System Center Configuration Manager to its outer limits.
Deployment tips, tricks, and hard core debugging in a single session. You can
expect a lot of live demos in this session.
Windows
10 Deployment: Ask the Experts
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3333
Still have questions about
Windows deployment, even after all the other sessions this week? For this
session, we gather as many experts as we can find for a roundtable Q&A
session, with plenty of “official” and “real-world” answers for everyone,
troubleshooting and implementation advice, and probably a fair number of
opinions and “it depends” answers as well.
Preparing
Your Infrastructure for Windows 10
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3325
So you want to deploy
Windows 10 in your organization? While many organizations will be able to do
this with little impact, there are some scenarios and features that can impact
existing server, management, and network infrastructures. In this session, we
take a look at those impacts so you know what to expect.
Deploying
Windows 10: Back to Basics
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK2316
Are you new to Windows
deployment, or maybe just rusty? In this session, we review the tools that are
available, explain all the acronyms, and explore best practices for deploying
Windows 10. During the process, we show all the key tools that we recommend for
building and customizing Windows 10 images, deploying Windows 10 images,
provisioning new computers, and migrating from older operating systems like
Windows 7.
What's
New in Windows 10 Deployment
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/THR0322
With the upcoming release
of Windows 10, there will be new and updated ways to deploy Windows. In this session,
we review new recommendations for upgrading existing devices using a simple
in-place upgrade process, provisioning tools for transforming new devices into
ones ready for enterprise use, as well as updates to traditional deployment
tools and techniques (ADK and beyond). We also talk about application
compatibility, hardware requirements, and other common deployment questions.
What's
New in Windows 10 Deployment
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3321
With the upcoming release
of Windows 10, there will be new and updated ways to deploy Windows. In this
session, we review new recommendations for upgrading existing devices using a
simple in-place upgrade process, provisioning tools for transforming new
devices into ones ready for enterprise use, as well as updates to traditional
deployment tools and techniques (ADK and beyond). We also talk about
application compatibility, hardware requirements, and other common deployment
questions.
Deploying
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 in the Enterprise
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3327
You have chosen Surface Pro
3 for your organization. Now, get the tips and tricks directly from engineers
who built it. This session offers useful information on how you can deploy,
manage, and support these devices throughout your org like a jedi master.
Troubleshooting
Windows 10 Deployment: Top 10 Tips and Tricks
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3318
Need help with
troubleshooting Windows deployment issues? Johan and Mikael share lessons
learned around handling device drivers in the deployment process, common
deployment issues and their workarounds, parsing log files, WinPE and PXE
troubleshooting, UEFI deployments. As a foundation, Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager will be used. You can
expect a lot of live demos, tips, and tricks in this session.
Preparing
for Windows 10 Deployment: Assessment, Compatibility, and Planning
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015/BRK3334
Before you can deploy
Windows 10, you need to make sure your organization is ready. That requires
information gathering, compatibility analysis, project management, and piloting
– an iterative process. In this session, we talk about tools to help with common
concerns around app and hardware compatibility, web compatibility, readiness
for upgrades, and more.
Windows Server Failover Cluster on Azure IAAS
VM – Part 1 (Storage)
Building Windows Server Failover Cluster
on Azure IAAS VM – Part 2 (Network and Creation)
Building Windows Server Failover Cluster
on Azure IAAS VM – Part 2 (Network)
Windows Server Failover Cluster on Azure
IAAS VM – Part 1 (Storage)
Deployment
Guide, System Requirements, Features, Blog Series & Most Importantly VIDEOS related to SCVMM 2012 R2.
Deployment Guide:
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SCVMM 2012 R2 –
QuickStart deployment guide
System Requirements:
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System
Requirements for System Center 2012 R2
Preparing your environment for
System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Features:
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What's New in VMM in System
Center 2012 R2
Features of VMM
Virtual Machine Manager
SCVMM BLOG SERIESS:
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System Center:
Virtual Machine Manager Engineering Blog
Videos:
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What’s New in
Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 - Virtual Machine Manager
System Center 2012 R2: Virtual
Machine Manager Overview
Best of TechEd 2013 – What’s
New in Private Cloud with System Center 2012 R2 VMM
Edge Show 67 - Networking with
System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Bare Metal OS Deployment in
Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager: This Is How It Is Done!
Transforming Bare Metal into
Logical Switches Using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Managing Your Storage with
Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Managing Your Storage with
System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Edge Show 78 - Integration of
Virtual Machine Manager with Operations Manager in System Center 2012 R2
Configuring Networking with
System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager
Deep Dive on Hyper-V Network
Virtualization in Windows Server 2012 R2
Bare Metal OS Deployment in Microsoft
System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager: This Is How It Is Done!
Understanding Hyper-V Network
Virtualization: Demo Extravaganza
