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App-V Security Guide

The above guide introduces you to important information about deployment decisions that can affect the security of your App-V system. It also provides you with the necessary steps to configure App-V security settings to enhance the security of your App-V environment. If the security settings are specific to Windows but not to App-V, then this online document also includes the appropriate links to the additional information.

To read the App-V Security Guide go to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ee662334.aspx

Patrick Lownds

Working with a P4500 G2 - 14.4TB SAS Virtualization SAN

As part of a Microsoft Virtualization datacenter consolidation project that I am currently working on, this particular customer is planning to implement a P4500 G2 - 14.4TB SAS Virtualization SAN. By default this SAN solution comes with two enclosures and the intention is to implement the following storage configuration:

The partner that the customer is working with has specified that this particular SAN comes by default with 10 GbE and this is a common misconception. By default, the P4500 comes with 2 x 1 GbE ports onboard.

To upgrade to 10GbE you need to purchase a 10G BASE-SFP+ Upgrade Kit, which is an interconnect card that is installed in the expansion slot at the rear of the SAN.

The 10G BASE-SFP+ Upgrade Kit itself does not come with SFP connectors or cables. Again, this is a common misconception and so you need to decide how you are going to connect the SAN to a network switch. For shorter distances (up to 7 meters) a DAC (Direct Attach Cable) can be used (see below). Else fiber optic modules (GBICs) and cables must be purchased.

Patrick Lownds

What happened to August and September

For the last three months I have been particularly quite on the blog front. It’s not that I haven’t had much to write about, it is mostly because I was busy since mid July with extra curricula activities.

It wasn’t me making my big Karate comeback (still planning that) but more an opportunity to contribute to a book on deploying Hyper-V. It has been a great experience, was always a life goal of mine and I have Aidan Finn to thank for this opportunity.

Hope you enjoy the book!

Patrick Lownds

Windows Server on HP ProLiant MicroServer

Designed for businesses with less than 10 clients, the HP ProLiant MicroServer is a cost effective starter server that can help small businesses achieve a level of productivity and efficiency.

The HP ProLiant MicroServer has been certified to support Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation and Standard Editions, as well as Microsoft Small Business Server 2008. To learn more about the MicroServer go to www.hp.com/go/microserver

Patrick Lownds