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September 22, 2009

You Had Me At EHLO... : Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Since we announced the release of Exchange Server 2007 SP2, we've received a few questions about running Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2.  We wanted to provide some additional information on how we made the decision to support Exchange Server 2007 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 but not Windows Server 2008 R2.
via msexchangeteam.com

You should know this, so you don't try to implement an Exchange 2007 w/ SP2 on a Windows Server 2008 R2 ;)

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February 17, 2009

Exchange Course: Day 2 - Powershell gets you pole position

Day 2 of MS5047B was great too. More good info, learned a lot.

But I'll dwell on PowerShell for a moment.

We're 6 guys there for the course. Of those, I know PowerShell pretty well. Another guy was acquainted with PowerShell. 4 don't know it.

What's funny to see, is how hostile people are towards it. It's non-GUI, and it's new.

Now, as a a systems administrator, I would expect people to be able to script at some level. I would expect a systems administrator to see the value of scripting, since it's so very obvious how much time and aggravation it can save you.

And still, 85% of attendants haven't seen fit to learn the most powerful scripting technology released on a Windows platform (and most other platforms), EVER.

Result: I was done quickly, with my exercises. When I was done, the others turned to me for help. One of them in particular, got interested in PowerShell. I think he really got the point. I really hope that isn't the general picture out there in the big ol' world. Cause if 85% of all systems administrators don't keep up with basic technologies that will enable you to bring so much more value to their businesses, it is a grave situation out there.

Enough ranting.

Basic point: If you're a Windows systems administrator, learn PowerShell. You won't regret it, your business won't regret it, and when push comes to shove - you'll be the one keeping your job.

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February 16, 2009

Exchange Course: Day 1 - good so far

I'm at the Exchange 2007 course (Installing and managing) MS5047.

Pretty good so far.

Had a bit of trouble finding the place, since my GPS (even with Q4/2008 maps) can't find Karlebovej 91. Only 90. Go figure.

When I arrived, they hadn't registered me. I was going to attend the course on 16th to 18th of March. But it moved forward a month, to the same dates, but in February. They had to copy some material for me, so I could still attend. Got to talk to our course broker about that. Otherwise great.

Very interesting, learning a lot :)

Things worth noting: I seem to be one of the only guys here, with Powershell skills. I'm a bit amazed how IT admins don't really know what they can use Powershell for, or how utterly important it is for them to get to know it.

If this was a real life scenario and not a course, I'd be miles ahead - just by knowing Powershell.

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