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Powershell Commands to Build a new AD Forest

powershell Powershell Commands to Build a new AD ForestLooking to script your AD on Windows Server 2012? Here is the code you will need to create new forest on a new server. This could be useful for setting up some self service scripts for people setting up their own environment. Also, keep this handy when you want to deploy Windows Server 2012 but want to deploy Core instead of GUI.

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Windows Server 2012 Canadian Launch Tour

6011.image 6C4431D2 Windows Server 2012 Canadian Launch TourWow, its been a few months since my last post. Follow me on twitter @ToddLamo to keep up to date to what I am up to. I do share a lot of links and information on Twitter.

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Using Transparent Data Encryption in SQL Server 2008 For MBAM

check locks oracle sql 800x800 Using Transparent Data Encryption in SQL Server 2008 For MBAMIf you want to install Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM), then you will need to encrypt the SQL database that houses the keys for bitlocker.

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Xbox Live Applications

 Xbox Live ApplicationsSomething I have been meaning to write about for a bit is the new Xbox apps. So far, in Canada, there is Roger’s on demand, Real Sports, Crackle, TMZ and a UFC application you can install. I could be missing some as well, but that is what we have  installed plus Netflix.

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Palo Alto User Identification

I am in the final phase of staging our Palo Alto 5050 in the office. We are planning to deploy this unit as both an edge and datacentre firewall.

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Information on Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Have you downloaded the new consumer preview? If you have and are wondering where to go to get good information, wonder no more.

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New Features in Window Server 8

windows server 1 thumb New Features in Window Server 8I was reading and came across an article named “10 Killer Features in Windows Server 8 for IT Pros”

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Multicast NLB with UAG SP1 and DirectAccess

Microsoft Forefront UAG1 e1320866586324 Multicast NLB with UAG SP1 and DirectAccess

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TechDays 2011

TECH DAYS 2011 CANADA 300x110 TechDays 2011

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Build two Windows Phone 7.5 apps, get a free device.

Microsoft has announced a program, build two Windows Phone 7.5 apps, get a free device. Full details at http://www.microsoft.com/canada/offers-promotions/mango-app-challenge/

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