A collection of how-to videos highlighting new features and capabilities of Windows Client and other new Microsoft technologies. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd314385.aspx en-us Thu, 1 Oct 2009 03:33:24 +0530 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:08:25 +0530 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Watch this demonstration to learn how to create and configure the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) database to further automate the deployment of Windows operating systems. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee431734.aspx 4EAF64B7-ADE9-4BE8-A24C-318E4C5E0CF0 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:12:06 +0530 Find out how to obtain, download, and install Windows PowerShell in a Windows Vista environment. This demonstration also provides an overview of some basic PowerShell commands to get you started. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412258.aspx F8A05ADD-E013-4BB3-A186-8A09E3245161 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:35:59 +0530 In this video, you’ll learn how to create and configure a custom task sequence in the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and leverage the automated deployment functions. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412252.aspx AC7B38AC-CE38-4891-8D5B-8DB501B9AB88 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:53:26 +0530 Find out how to expand the search capability of Windows 7 to include not only local data, but external data. This demonstration will cover the creation of a new search connector to an external site and other activities. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee450414.aspx D2EB88BA-6E70-459F-9207-ADECF109B24D Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:12:46 +0530 Walk through the process of using BitLocker to Go to protect data on removable devices such as USB thumb drives. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412253.aspx 53F10CC8-9885-457B-8F55-921C382E5272 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:29:42 +0530 Find out how one tool from the Windows 7 Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) can replace multiple tools from previous image maintenance tools. In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to mount images, add language packs, and install new features—all while the Windows 7 image is offline. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412259.aspx 710F7EC5-4099-43C9-BB7D-3790002EF7CA Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:04:30 +0530 This video will show you how to configure software restrictions in Windows 7 using AppLocker. Get step-by-step guidance on automatically creating AppLocker rules as well as manually configuring those rules. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412246.aspx 3D1EAADD-EEBE-466F-8799-63CC7410E6C1 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:33:47 +0530 Learn how to transfer settings between a Windows XP machine and a Windows 7 machine using either the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard or the User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412247.aspx 790562C6-24C0-4C94-8176-ED55F3CC601B Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:50:03 +0530 In part 3 of the Windows Vista Tips and Tricks series, Kyle Rosenthal shows you some tips and tricks for managing, maintaining, and supporting Windows Vista. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee412238.aspx 4AE30CCB-03B8-4861-93F4-B8C98EF705AC Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:41:57 +0530 Watch a demonstration of how to use the built-in tools in Windows 7 to solve basic application compatibility issues, then how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to create a distributable fix. In the video you will see an incompatible application go from not functioning to fully functioning using free tools from Microsoft. You’ll also learn how to deploy the fixes created so that you can use them in an enterprise-wide capacity. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee449515.aspx E1B08B21-0446-428C-BF73-9128C880E1EB Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:15:31 +0530 In this video, we’ll walk you through a zero touch installation using System Centre Configuration Manager. This video assumes that the deployment has been configured in the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). He demonstrates how to import a task sequence from MDT and then leverage that to deploy to new computers and to existing machines. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee449459.aspx 89CD6E2C-86A9-4391-830D-2E5DFBAC676F Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:56:38 +0530 Learn how to configure and use tools within Windows 7 to enable support of remote users whenever they are not directly connected to your corporate network. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee430887.aspx 7FFB2A9F-178B-4365-8933-357E79AD0987 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:53:44 +0530 Learn how to use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 to create a Windows 7 image that is ready to hand off to your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee430892.aspx 0E4C813E-FAFC-4391-B706-3779C42094F2 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:49:06 +0530 This demonstration will show you how to configure and use the Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows 7 from encrypting a file and to providing user access to the file. You’ll also learn how to back up the user certificate to ensure that the files can be used even if the machine needs to be rebuilt. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee430894.aspx 22911698-D9D9-4773-9AEF-E273E5E36C6A Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:35:56 +0530 Find out how to use the Powercfg.exe tool to examine the power usage of a computer, and determine which devices or applications might be stopping it from conserving as much energy as possible. These steps might help you to save money and also to get more life from your laptop battery. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee430886.aspx 89F4FDBA-F690-4AF4-9DB3-18DA09C1642B Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:30:34 +0530 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal introduces you to the functionality of the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.5. After walking you through how to configure the ACT, create a ACT database, and create Data Collectors, Kyle demonstrates how to use the documentation portion of the tool to prioritize and document requirements for your environment. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee430889.aspx E7B96319-2B24-4440-A2BF-74DAFEAA3893 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:49:21 +0530 Learn how how to create and configure a custom task sequence in the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to leverage the automated deployment functions. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee410780.aspx 704E7ECB-7AC4-4F8E-ACB9-E1B65DEE8335 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:46:18 +0530 Walk through the process of using the Troubleshooting Pack designer to create a customized troubleshooting pack for your own environment. Learn how to set trigger events, create custom solutions, and take steps to automatically resolve problems. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee405898.aspx FB5E89DA-8BA5-4644-A1E9-8492953B65F1 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:08:08 +0530 Explore how to use Group Policy Preferences to simplify the administration of your Windows Vista computers. This demonstration will show you how to use the preferences to create drive mappings and printer deployments without the need for login scripts. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee405819.aspx B1A5F672-C8E1-48DE-9860-E77DD1E4DFBC Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:17:07 +0530 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal shows you how to use MED-V, part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), to create a virtual desktop and how to prepare it for deployment. He demonstrates some of the key settings and steps to get you from step one to virtual deployment. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee410783.aspx C94372D4-864F-4182-9645-81D1C63DE205 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:46:38 +0530 This video will show you how to use the Windows 7 Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) to prepare for an automated deployment of Windows 7. Demonstrations include how to create an unattended installation file for Windows 7 deployment using the Windows System Image Manager tool. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee405755.aspx 8F713647-3E6D-4ED7-BA3E-3DF51C2D2316 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:42:36 +0530 In this video, you’ll learn you how to install and configure the new Windows XP mode in Windows 7. Discover the issues that you need to be aware off-—and learn how to get your users up and running as soon as possible using the Windows 7 environment by ensuring that any applications that require Windows XP can be used seamlessly in the Windows 7 environment. This demonstration will also cover how to use the Windows Virtual PC environment to create your own virtual machines to test and deploy Windows 7. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/ee410768.aspx 9854FCCA-8D26-455B-96D4-1CE4856487F4 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:29:17 +0530 Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 can save administrators money by reducing the management overhead associated with application deployment and maintenance. In this video Gordon Ryan shows how to install the application sequencer which is used to package applications for delivery with Application Virtualization and then he sequences a small application and deploys it to a client. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd764485.aspx 912BC9BF-A23C-4E50-9520-F137FCB24525 Thu, 7 May 2009 17:36:07 -0700 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal discusses some of the drivers and benefits to implementing Windows Vista in a midsize business environment.He discusses the benefits regarding mobility, desktop optimization, search, security, and compliance. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd459156.aspx E0405555-48E6-4794-BB4D-07ECAB2A7745 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:26:57 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal discusses some of the benefits of deploying Windows Vista with regard to total cost of ownership (TCO). Topics discussed include the benefits of a single image, the new Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center, and new and improved deployment and management tools. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd459155.aspx 0493B48E-10BD-4888-8F85-9405F3002AF7 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:26:13 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal takes you on a journey through the tools that you will use as an administrator on a daily basis to improve your productivity on a Windows Vista machine. Learn about the new integrated search, Windows Aero, sidebar gadgets, Group Policy tools, and more. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd459154.aspx D339D7BF-1C51-43CC-95BB-FD19C2F40898 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:25:26 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal takes you on a journey through the tools that you will use as an administrator on a daily basis to manage and configure the security of a Windows Vista machine, such as Windows Firewall and Windows Defender. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd459152.aspx C6C4CD16-CE06-4FD9-A7BD-8883AC1844A7 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:23:50 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal takes you on a journey through the tools that you will use as an administrator on a daily basis to manage a Windows Vista machine. He examines tools such as the new Event Viewer, the Reliability Monitor, and power management tools. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd459151.aspx 188355CB-FD17-4614-986C-83A632FB2F8E Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:22:58 -0800 Learn how to use Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) sequencing tools to sequence non-standard applications. In this video, Kyle Rosenthal will demonstrate how to sequence an application that has a hard-coded drive letter and also how to install applications that are "add-ins" for other applications. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd459150.aspx 9E8C926F-7DCC-4D3C-80F1-674CD9B10EA6 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:21:59 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal steps through the new boot configuration tool: BCDEDIT. He will demonstrate how to view boot records, create new entries, modify settings, and export for back up the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd490734.aspx 21A20300-7B8C-4321-A84E-5BE0F0345350 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:00:37 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal shows you some tips and tricks for managing, maintaining, and supporting Windows Vista. Although this video is aimed at the IT professional, anyone using Windows Vista will get something out of it! http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd490732.aspx 69984F6D-3D40-475A-B7B8-C435517435BD Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:59:29 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal shows you some tips and tricks for managing, maintaining, and supporting Windows Vista. Although this video is aimed at the IT professional, anyone using Windows Vista will get something out of it! http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd490733.aspx 418150A1-FDA1-479E-9F11-C00D969F4827 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:58:48 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal demonstrates the power of the new event subscription tool in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. He also examines the customizable views in the new event viewer and creates his own errors using a command line - all of which you could apply to trigger tasks in your own enterprise. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd490731.aspx ACAB036E-9D8B-4332-A599-05F988D99DD8 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:58:02 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal shows you how to configure Windows Deployment Services for use in your environment. He discusses the basics of adding deployment and capture images as well as how to pre-stage machines for easy deployment of images in your enterprise. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd490730.aspx DDBADEC6-4722-4F0A-8CA4-BA6C17B010B2 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:52:21 -0800 Learn how to use the Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Sequencer to update an existing package and publish the new version as an active upgrade. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd443654.aspx 85176DF9-5282-4222-9502-6D402B5A9E30 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:55:11 -0800 Learn how to use Windows Remote Management (WinRM) tools to query remote machines. In this video, Kyle Rosenthal walks you through the initial configuration steps and practical uses for the command line tool. He also looks at Windows Remote Shell (WinRS), which allows administrators to run command-line commands as if they were sitting at a remote machine. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd443653.aspx D1A18503-0CEE-4A04-BD36-CBA2D36C9CBD Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:54:19 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal shows you how to use the Advanced Group Policy Management tool contained in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). He looks at the basic configurations for administrator access, controlling and comparing Group Policy objects (GPOs), and deleting and restoring versions of a GPO. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd443652.aspx 1F5B1BC7-8E8D-49AD-81A0-602324519763 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:53:08 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal examines the improvements and changes in Group Policy management in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. He looks at the new format of Group Policy templates, the central store, and multiple local group policies, then drills down into device management using Group Policy. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd443650.aspx 3D0C21C7-BA81-4E81-800F-1D54D50D6620 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:51:14 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal discusses some of the drivers and benefits to implementing Windows Vista in a small business environment.He discusses the benefits regarding connectivity, security, reliabity, and flexibility. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd443649.aspx 6AC9E799-64C0-4B39-80E8-C0FB97CA9DD2 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:50:21 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal shows you how to use the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) DaRT to monitor and report crash and hang errors in your enterprise. He shows you how to enable client monitoring, implement the required Group Policy settings, examine monitoring options, and use the reporting system to identify issues in your network. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd452414.aspx 72FB7206-42C0-46E2-8B29-EC4228986B22 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:35:01 -0800 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal will demonstrate the use of the Windows System Image Manager to be able to create an unattended answer file - used to be able to deploy with Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. He also explains the use of the answer file to service images offline. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd179859.aspx 543E46DC-98F2-4AA2-B312-F563C4FA2BAE Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:56:12 -0700 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal demonstrates the use of the imagex tool to be able to manipulate Windows images - easy image maintenance and image manipulation. He discusses the various different switches and will have you ready to modify your own images - all in under 15 minutes. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/cc950809.aspx 0DC7D084-7F35-4754-AF61-342D199D33AE Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:50:12 -0700 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal discusses some of the challenges with application compatibility and some of the tools that are available to mitigate any issues. He helps to establish an understanding of the application compatibility problem and where to start in the process of evaluating the impact of application compatibility in your deployment project. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd162452.aspx 3C8D977B-E74C-49F9-9E55-2B3AEABADC33 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:49:56 -0700 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal demonstrates how to create a custom Windows PE environment - from obtaining the original image to being ready to deploy either via a bootable CD or USB drive. He demonstrates the file structure and how to prepare the Windows PE to be able to use in your deployments. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd200926.aspx EE46C9D5-83DF-4F07-900E-6E79451F46FB Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:09:48 -0700 In this video, Kyle Rosenthal takes you on a tour of the Application Compatibility Cookbook. The Cookbook gives an in depth look at the common compatibility issues applications might face when running on Windows Vista. In addition, he discusses the 30 minute compatibility test that helps identify which issues your developer or IT professional can mitigate or fix. http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd277898.aspx AC745188-91EE-4B33-A866-746C7BE12958 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 18:36:50 -0800