Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 – part 2

This section covers the installation of the new SBS 2008 server. The migration of data is covered in part 3.

Step 1 – Create Answer File with Source Migration Tool

Connect a USB key to the SBS 2003 server and make sure the USB key is visible as a drive in my computer.

Then run the source migration tool on the SBS 2003 server. This is found in the SBS 2008 DVD in the tools folder.

Note – I have seen problems running this file from the hard drive. If you have issues then try running it from the DVD.

This will create an answer file on the USB key. It also allows for 2 SBS servers to exist in the same domain (for 21 days).

Note you may get an error about the number of network cards if RRAS is running. Stop the RRAS service to clear this error.

Once the preparation tool has completed you will get the below.

Select create an answer file. And fill out the answer file windows with the relevant details for your setup. For the domain administrator account use the “SBS migration” account you created earlier and not the default domain administrator account.

• Once you have filled in all the necessary info including the source and destination server info, select save as and save the answer file to the USB key.
• Note that the migration wizard will disable DHCP on the source server. If you are not building the new SBS 2008 server straight away then you will need another DHCP server.
• I recommend unchecking run unattended so you can see what is happening.
• Click finish, remove the USB key and installation DVD and reboot the source server.Letting the source server reboot with the USB key and installation DVD connected is a bad idea!
  

Step 2 – Install SBS 2008 on new Server

Note you may want to verify the physical drive configuration on the new SBS 2008 server before continuing. E.g. Do you want all drives in a RAID 5?

Connect the USB key to the SBS 2008 server and install windows as per normal.

If you look at Active Directory on the other SBS server you should see a new domain controller appear toward the end of the installation.

Note that the installation takes ages and frequently looks like its hanging – bear with it! It will also restart several times.

Post Install Checks

• If there is more than one network adaptor in the server make sure the second one is disabled (as SBS only supports 1 NIC).
• Check the DHCP service on the SBS 2008 server. Make sure all reservations are there and edit the IP scope if necessary.
• The SBS 2008 install adds a number of group policies. It will set a password policy in the default domain policy. I recommend disabling these changes until after the install is complete (otherwise you are likely to get a number of password related queries).
• Verify the SBS 2008 server holds all the FSMO roles – from a command prompt on the SBS2008 server run NETDOM QUERY FSMO
• Run DCDiag and netdiag on the SBS 2008 server to check for errors
• Check that the DNS server is listening on all IP interfaces (and not just IPv6)
• Check shadow copies are enabled on any data drives
• Run Windows/Microsoft Update
• Make sure there is an DNS A record for autodiscover on your internal DNS range
• Time – make sure the clocks between the old and new SBS servers are synchronised.
• Check the new SBS server is a member of the active directory group “exchange domain servers”. If not add it and reboot.

Set User Profile Properties

Please be aware that if you create or associate an account with an SBS user role (more on this in the next section) then SBS will apply a set of default limits. For example it sets the maximum mailbox size to 2GB. To change these settings open the SBS console and go to the below.

Click ok to save your changes.

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Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 – part 3
Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 – part 1

Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 – Part 1

Overview

This article covers the “Microsoft” method for migrating from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008. Following this method allows you to add a new SBS 2008 server to the existing domain allowing you to then gracefully migrate data across (you have 21 days until the SBS2003 server will shutdown). Following this method minimises the downtime for end users – the only downtime needed is when copying data/mailboxes across. I have written this guide whilst performing a number of real-world upgrades.

Alternatively you can use the “swing” method – see www.sbsmigration.com. This method allows you to build a new SBS 2008 server with the same server name as the SBS 2003 server. It’s not covered in

Below is a sample plan showing the timescales of the migration.

Day	Part	Task
1 – day (2 hours work)	1	Backup SBS 2003 server Run all pre-requisite checks & updates Generate answer file
1 – out of hours	1	Reboot SBS 2003 server
2 – day	2	Build SBS 2008 server with answer file Install Updates
2 – out of hours	3	Migrate mailboxes
3 – day	3	Deal with any issues from Email migration Continue migration (using SBS wizard)
3 – out of hours	3	Setup user accounts and folder redirection Move shared folders and sharepoint
4 – day	4	Deal with any issues from data move Decommission SBS 2003

As with all articles on this site this guide is for reference only. Please conduct your own research and testing.

Step 1 – Pre-requisite Checks

• Note that SBS 2008 ONLY supports a Class C network – i.e. the subnet mask must be 255.255.255.0. If you are using another subnet mask then that is a problem!
• If using Backup Exec 12 or earlier then you will need to upgrade.
• If using a self issued SSL certificate then the end users are going to see certificate warnings on their PC/phones. I recommend buying a cheap SSL certificate for the new server (see my other article on this).
• Check that any applications you plan on installing on the SBS 2008 server actually support SBS 2008 (i.e. 64-bit windows)
• Run a full backup of the SBS 2003 server and verify that backup

The SBS 2003 server needs to have at least:-

• Windows Server 2003 sp2
• .net framework 2.0 – check in add/remove programs
• Exchange 2003 SP2
• SBS 2003 SP1 – Note that this is entirely separate to Windows SP1 and can be installed in addition to Windows SP2. Check HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SmallBusinesServer\ServicePackNumber
  If the value is 0×00000001, Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows SBS 2003 is installed.
• Windows Sharepoint services 2.0 sp3 – Go to “Add or Remove Programs”. Select Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 2.0, and then click “Click here for support information”. If the version number is 11.0.8173.0, SP3 is installed.
• Verify that the CompanyWeb site is updated with sharepoint sp3 – click Administrative Tools | SharePoint Central Administration |Central Administration |Configure virtual server settings |Virtual Server Configuration section. On the Virtual Server List page, verify that the version for the CompanyWeb site is 6.0.2.8165
  MSXML 6.0 SP1
• MS SQL server management studio express sp2
• Microsoft Update – I would recommend running this to ensure the system is fully patched.
  

Step 2 – Raise functional levels

Exchange: Change to Native mode. There must be no exchange 2000 servers in your domain.

AD: Raise the forest functional level. Only do this if there are no Win2000 domain controllers in your domain.

Step 3 – Exchange

• I would recommend exporting a list of email addresses used. Download this file, extract and and run the vbs script. It will create a text file called c:\proxyaddresses.txt
• I would also recommend making a note of DHCP settings and their reservations. I have noticed that although the DHCP service is moved over to the new server the reservations are not.
• Rename any postmaster accounts – make sure there is no postmaster@ address used in the company
• Remove any mailbox management policies
• Remove duplicate or incorrect SMTP addresses

Step 4 – Misc

• Create an active directory user for migration (e.g. sbsmigration).
  • This account must have a strong password – mixture of case, 1 number and 1 symbol.
  • Must be a member of domain admins, enterprise admins and schema admins.
  • Make sure the primary group is domain users.
• Disable WSUS services on the SBS 2003 server
• If using ISA I recommend further reading. You could uninstall for the migration – obviously don’t leave your server connected to the internet unsecured.
• If using an SSL certificate on the SBS 2003 server then export it (with the private key). You can import it on the SBS 2008 server later.
• Reset the Active Directory Restore Mode password (MS KB322672). This is optional just in case the worst happens!
  
• Try to identify any software that might have hard coded server entries
• Where possible remove old users/mailboxes.
• Shorten the DHCP lease time on the SBS 2003 server. This is to try and avoid IP conflicts when DHCP is moved over to the new SBS server.

Step 5 – Healthchecks

• Run DCDiag and Netdiag – look out for any errors
• Check event viewer for errors – in particular look out for JRNL_WRAP_ERRORS in the File Replication Service event log.
• Run exchange BPA
• Check SYSVOL and NETLOGON are available as shares (i.e. go start – run –\\servername)
• Download and run the Microsoft IT environment health monitor
  

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Next – Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 – part 2

Install a GoDaddy SSL Certificate on SBS 2008

Install a GoDaddy SSL Certificate on SBS 2008


In the below example I am installing a GoDaddy SSL Certificate on SBS 2008

Step 1 – The trusted certificate wizard

From the SBS console run the “Add a trusted certificate” wizard

When you get to the information window make sure you enter the correct information. The key field is “Issued To” – this is the website address that you will use to connect to your Small Business Server.

In the example above I have entered remote.mycompany.com. I would recommend you setup a DNS record called remote.whateveryourdomainis.com for your SBS server. The method for creating a DNS record will vary according to your ISP if you are unsure how to do this then I would recommend calling your ISP and asking them.

I recommend copying the above request into a text document and saving it.

Step 2 – Buy Certificate with GoDaddy.com

I recommand GoDaddy SSL certificates as once you have bought them they allow for free rekeys and re-issues. Really useful if you make a mistake or have to re-installed for whatever reason.

Click on the above banner to go to the godaddy website and take advantage of this offer.

You want to purchase a standard SSL certificate for a single domain

Once you have bought this certificate on the godaddy website go to “my products” then “ssl certificates” select use credit and then continue as shown below.

You should then have the option to manage the certificate you have just bought as shown below.

This should launch the godaddy SSL management screen shown below. Select request certificate.

On the next screen you paste in the CSR code generated in step 1.

Click next. On the next screen confirm the details and if you are happy click next.

GoDaddy will now review the request – this may take a few hours. Godaddy use a number of methods of checking ownership of a domain. This first method they will try is sending an email to the email address list on the whois record for that domain. If there is no email address on the whois method then godaddy will send you an email explaining what else you need to do to prove ownership of the domain – usually its to create a specific DNS record or add a string to a webpage on your website. Below is an example of the domain verification email sent to the contact address in the whois record.

Once you have completed the domain verification process the certificate is issued.

Step 3 – Download the certificate

In the godaddy SSL certificate manager, click on your certificate and select download

Select the download type as IIS7 and download.

Unzip the file you have downloaded. There will be 2 files – a .p7b and a .crt file.

Step 4 – Install the Certificate

Go back to the SBS certificate wizard and select next. You will get the below screen

Choose “I have a certificate” and select next. On the next screen select the “browse” button and browse the the .crt file you extracted in step 3.

Click next and you have completed the install.

Step 5 – Test

to test this try to logon to your server from outside you company network. e.g. Open a browser and go to https://whateverdnsnameyouregistered

You should get a screen similar to the below and shouldn’t get any certificate warning messages.

Note the padlock. This indicates that there is an SSL certificate installed on this site.

How to Download Microsoft Windows 8 build

How to Download Microsoft Windows 8 build 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508_x86fre_client-enterprise_en-us.iso.

Windows 8 apps store was the secret project that will be launched once the Windows 8 is out from Microsoft but there is another thing that has been leaked in the web about the first build of Windows 8 leaked by Neowin. and this was a surprise release and will be free to download soon.

Download Windows 8

Windows 8 build 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508_x86fre_client-enterprise_en-us.iso.







the link will be provided soon for Windows 8


Windows 8 was the version of OS from Microsoft which might be released for the Public in 2012 but there was a release date much earlier but here are the changes was seen in the in Windows 8
An App Store with support for .appx apps. Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are likely to run the same apps.
Metro UI for tablets as well as a new Immersive UI. There will be an Immersive UI version of IE too.
Multi-platform support. Think like how OS X is a superset of iOS. Windows 8 will also support ARM processors.
Cloud integration. Leaked screenshots so far show Windows Live integration in the taskbar.
A Windows Phone 7 Metro inspired login screen.
Auto Aero Glass colorization based on Desktop Background colors.
A new PDF Reader based on Metro and .appx
Ribbon in Windows Explorer

Download Leaked Microsoft Windows 8 Build 7850


Download Windows 8 Build 7850 Leaked [Torrent]

Flash is used on many sites to view those flash content you must have installed Flash player. Latest flash 

Download Adobe Flash Player 10 Offline Installer Direct Download Link

player version is 10. You can get flash player from Adobe site it is an online installer.

Flash player in must have tool for every computer. If you don’t have internet connection all the time it makes difficult to install online installer software.

It is little difficult to find offline flash player Installer on Adobe site but you can Download Flash Player 10. offline installer with direct download link from here.

There are two links one is for ZIP File and other for exe file. Both are direct download link from Adobe site.

Download Flash Player 10 Exe file

Download Flash Player 10 zip file

Microsoft Windows 8.0 Download

This is Windows popularity or people are looking for totally new OS which can changes the way we use computer today. Windows 7 is still in RC and final release is little far from now but people are searching for Windows 8 download it can look like a joke but why people so curious about Windows 8.

There are lots of rumors started for Windows 8 like some are saying it will be whole new OS it can be cloud-based.

There are rumors with the codename of Windows 8 which will be called “Midori”.

There is news that Microsoft has started planning for Windows 8 and started to hire some new developers for Windows 8. The release of Windows 8 can be in 2011 or 2012.

Sorry there is no download for Windows 8 for now as it is not yet build. Mean while you can have a look of Windows 8 Concept Video.

Post Revised on April 14, 2011

After a long time I am revising this post. I have written this post on June 22, 2009 at that time very limited news was available on Windows 8 only some Concept Videos was available. Now it is confirmed Windows 8 is under development and many screenshots are leaked for Windows 8.

Windows 8 Screenshot

Recently Windows 8 Build 7850 is leaked and available to download. This is not a legal download so far but on some torrent websites this leak is available to download.

You can download these BT Torrents from:

Windows_8_Build_7850_Download_(Final_M1)_6.1.7850. 0.winmain_win8.6314135.TPB.torrent

I am not sure about the authenticity of these link and nor I have downloaded this torrent. Pleasedownload this on your own risk. I will try to update this post as we get any new information on Microsoft Windows 8.

Mikogo: Cross-Platform Desktop Sharing And Web Conferencing Tool

Mikogo is a freeware, cross-platform desktop sharing tool. Starting with the latest version 4 - released a few days ago -, Mikogo is also available for Linux, in addition to the already existing Windows and Mac clients. There is also a web client but it lacks most of the Mikogo features so it can only be used for viewing.

Mikogo can be used for web conferencing, online meetings, presentations or remote support and comes with built-in file transfer and chat features. It doesn't come with native audio conferencing but it does support it through regular phone calls. For more info, see the Mikogo audio conferencing page.

What's really cool about Mikogo is that multiple participants can join a session and you can easily switch who has the control or which desktop is used for the presentation. There's also a a built-in recording tool so you can easily record your sessions.

Just like in TeamViewer, the connection is made based on a conference number so you don't have to know the IP address of any of the participants. This is an important feature because it makes using Mikogo a lot easier and works even if multiple computers share the same public IP.

Also, since security is important, you'll be glad to know that Mikogo uses 256-bit AES encryption for the desktop client and the Mikogo website uses 128-bit SSL encryption.

The Linux version of Mikogo still needs some work: the remote keyboard combinations feature doesn't work yet and the user interface doesn't integrate too well with the desktop. Also, some features are unfortunately only available for Windows, such as the whiteboard or the option to adjust the speed / quality. But this is the first Linux release so hopefully these features will be available in the Linux client soon.

You're probably wondering about the speed: well, it my test (I've only tested it on Linux!), Mikogo was kind of slow, compared to, let's say TeamViewer. But this may be related to my Internet connection so I can't really give a verdict here. But Mikogo comes with a lot of cool features so you should really give it a try - if you do, let us know how it works for you!

Download Mikogo - to use Mikogo on Linux, download the archive, extract it and double click the "mikogo" executable.