In a previous blog post, I described the BingMatrix search tool: http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2010/12/21/bingmatrix-a-windows-azure-application-that-provides-a-fun-way-to-mine-data-from-bing.aspx I have now updated it to allow you to pass the parameters directly in the URL. The updated version is already uploaded to Azure. For example, here are direct links to the 12 sample queries provided in the main page of the site: … Continue reading BingMatrix updated to get parameters directly in the URL
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The Basics of SMB Signing (covering both SMB1 and SMB2)
SMB Signing Overview Server Message Block (SMB) is the file protocol most commonly used by Windows. SMB Signing is a feature through which communications using SMB can be digitally signed at the packet level. Digitally signing the packets enables the recipient of the packets to confirm their point of origination and their authenticity. This security … Continue reading The Basics of SMB Signing (covering both SMB1 and SMB2)
First impressions on Windows Phone 7 and the Samsung Focus
Well, I have been using my new Samsung Focus (one of the Windows Phone 7 options for AT&T) for about a week now. I saw a number of reviews of the Windows Phone 7 software and the many hardware options available on different providers. However, I wanted to add a few of my own first … Continue reading First impressions on Windows Phone 7 and the Samsung Focus
Two new blog posts on Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
Scott M. Johnson has published two new blogs post on the Windows Storage Server blog: The first post is a compilation of links covering all kinds of Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 content. http://blogs.technet.com/b/storageserver/archive/2010/11/16/windows-storage-server-2008-r2-references.aspx The second post introduces the two new offerings from HP (X1000 G2 and X3000 G2) that were introduced during the recent TechEd … Continue reading Two new blog posts on Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
File and Storage FAQ in the Microsoft Community Forums
As you probably already know, Microsoft maintains a number of community forums divided into categories. The work I do is mostly related to File and Storage, which is one of those categories. You can find the File and Storage forum at http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/winserverfiles. You are encouraged to post your questions there and the answers you get … Continue reading File and Storage FAQ in the Microsoft Community Forums
How to Handle NTFS Folder Permissions, Security Descriptors and ACLs in PowerShell
1. Overview Some time ago, I was automating a few tasks with PowerShell and needed to set NTFS permissions on a folder. I was tempted to use the good old ICACLS.EXE command line, but I wanted to keep it all within PowerShell. While there are a number of different permissions you could want to set for … Continue reading How to Handle NTFS Folder Permissions, Security Descriptors and ACLs in PowerShell
Announcing Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials!
Joel Garcia announced from TechEd Europe the release Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials, a new member of the Storage Server product family. In the blog post, he outlines the main features: Easy to use Backup and Recovery Active Directory Domain Join Management Dashboard Centralized Storage Plug and Play Storage and File Services Remote Web … Continue reading Announcing Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials!
What version of SMB2 am I using on my Windows file server?
Note: This post is now obsolete. Please refer to this newer post which includes coverage of SMB 3.0:http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2012/06/06/windows-server-2012-which-version-of-the-smb-protocol-smb-1-0-smb-2-0-smb-2-1-or-smb-3-0-you-are-using-on-your-file-server.aspx I recently talked to a customer that was surprised to hear that their Windows 7 clients were not using the latest version of SMB2 to talk with their Windows Server 2003 file servers. I explained … Continue reading What version of SMB2 am I using on my Windows file server?
Using PowerShell and the the iSCSI Target 3.3 WMI classes to create a differencing VHD for OS boot
I recently blogged about the PowerShell cmdlets included with the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3. That included the details on all the 10 cmdlets available, including the one used to create VHD files, which is New-IscsiVirtualDisk. If you’re paying close attention to the list of new features in the iSCSI Target 3.3, you probably noticed … Continue reading Using PowerShell and the the iSCSI Target 3.3 WMI classes to create a differencing VHD for OS boot
PowerShell cmdlets for the Microsoft iSCSI Target 3.3 (included in Windows Storage Server 2008 R2)
1. Overview One of the new features in the Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 (included in Windows Storage Server 2008 R2) is the inclusion of PowerShell cmdlets for management. In this blog post, we will examine the details of the cmdlets available to manage targets and their associated virtual disks. 2. Modules, Cmdlets and Classes … Continue reading PowerShell cmdlets for the Microsoft iSCSI Target 3.3 (included in Windows Storage Server 2008 R2)
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