Tag: toolkit

Vista SP1 Solution Accelerator

June 30, 2008 by Jason

The latest version of a solution initially dubbed Vista Assessment is now available for . The Assessment and Planning is now at version 3.1 and has hit RTM stage. The latest build of the assessment and planning solution is tailored specifically to the most recent client and server operating systems, namely and Server 2008 SP1/RTM, including the Hyper-V release. Version 3.1 is up for grabs straight from , and is designed to streamline as much as possible the evaluation and planning phases of large scale migration processes in complex IT infrastructures.

“Formerly known as Vista Assessment, this new release is now packed with many new features such as: Hyper-V candidates assessment (+ improved virtual machines inventory); SQL server discovery and assessment; support; and Desktop Center assessment,” revealed Baldwin Ng, Senior Product , Solution Accelerators Team. Read More»

Windows SteadyState for Vista and XP

June 12, 2008 by Jason

has made available for the SteadyState for the editions of XP and Vista. SteadyState is a designed for scenarios in which to machines is completely unrestricted. The evolution of the Shared for XP, SteadyState has been designed for the specific purpose of managing shared computers, safeguarding system resourced against changes made by untrusted users, and making irrelevant unwanted installations. Read More»

Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool

May 29, 2008 by Jason

It is tradition for to release updates via Automatic Update, including major refreshes such as service packs, following their introduction on Updates and the Center. This means that machines with AU enabled would automatically detect and deploy a range of updates distributed by the Redmond giant. At the same time, is offering the necessary tools for users to block the delivery of service packs through AU. As of May 27, 2008, this is only valid for and XP SP3, as far as the operating systems are concerned.

In order to enable consumers, especially in the corporate environments, to get ready for the implementation of the next stage in the evolution of platforms, the Service Pack Blocker permits the systems to ignore service packs on AU for up to a year. The transition period is over for Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Read More»

Free Software, Handpicked for Nonprofits

February 27, 2007 by Jason

Although there are many free and open-source applications out there, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find an edited group of choice all in one place?

Enter NGO-in-a-Box, a bundle of free and open-source tools specifically chosen with nonprofits’ interests in mind. Below, we’ll introduce you to NGO-in-a-Box and provide links to this free online . Read More»